In 2012 Bo was invited to audition for the BBC talent show The Voice UK. In her blind audition Bo sang the David Guetta and Usher hit "Without You". Coaches will.i.am and Danny O'Donoghue turned round in a bid to add Bo to their teams. Bo opted to join Team Danny as she felt that she and Danny had the most in common.
In her first live show on 5 May 2012, Bo sang "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush. Bo received praise from all four coaches and was voted through to the next round of the competition with the viewers' vote. Bruce received the praise of the songwriter Kate Bush, who posted a message to Bo on Twitter, Facebook and katebush.com. In the statement Bush congratulated Bruce on her "fantastic performance". Bush also stated that she thought Bruce's performance was "really beautiful and moving" and also said that she "felt so proud of Bo".
Eventually making it to the final of the show on 2 June 2012, Bo sang three songs. The first was "Nothing Compares 2 U". After that she sang with her mentor Danny before Vince Kidd was announced as the act in fourth place. Bo went on to sing her favorite song of the series, "Charlie Brown" by Coldplay. Bo was announced as a runner up alongside Tyler James to winner Leanne Mitchell.
Her debut album, Before I Sleep, was released on 29th April 2013.
Black Ice
Bo Bruce Lyrics
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Is it something I know
Is something different that I know, you know, I know
Does my voice sound different
Gone a year have us along
Seen the sight, seen the distance
Now I know, you know, I know
And I don't know why you're still here
I can see why I won't cry
Am not so emotion-less beyond control
As I steal the ground to my knees
Say what you want to say
Not what you meant to say
Them please.
I hold my hands above my head
You deserve a line better than this
Grey and Sam we choked down a little white pill and found
I still crushed out out on my knees
I want to scream loud so I can't hear
So I can't see the rucks on the line
Calling us through the missile out of control
Is this suddenly we're out of time
Say what you want to say
Not what you meant to say
Them please
Say what you want to say
Not what you meant to say
Them please.
Sing the black ice, now
Sing the black ice, now
Sing the black ice, now
Sing the black ice, now
Say what you want to say (sing the black ice now)
Not what you meant to say
Them please (now)
Say what you want to say (running out of time)
Not what you meant to say (running out of time)
Them please
Say what you want to say (running out of time)
Not what you meant to say (running out of time)
Them please
The lyrics of "Black Ice" by Bo Bruce are very intriguing and open to interpretation. On the surface, it seems like the song is about a relationship that has changed over time, and the singer is trying to make sense of it. The opening lines "Is something different, Is it something I know, Is something different that I know, you know, I know" suggest that something has changed, but it's not clear what it is. The next lines "Does my voice sound different, Gone a year have us along, Seen the sight, seen the distance, Now I know, you know, I know" suggest that the singer has been away for a year and has seen things that have changed them.
The chorus "Say what you want to say, Not what you meant to say, Them please" suggests a breakdown in communication, where people are not saying what they truly mean. The lines "I hold my hands above my head, You deserve a line better than this" suggest a feeling of weakness and helplessness. The lines "Grey and Sam we choked down a little white pill and found, I still crushed out of my knees" suggest that the singer has been struggling with something and has resorted to medication to cope.
The lines "I want to scream loud so I can't hear, So I can't see the rucks on the line, Calling us through the missile out of control, Is this suddenly we're out of time" suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control. The final lines "Sing the black ice now" suggest that the singer is trying to find a way to cope with the changes and confusion that they are experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Black Ice" by Bo Bruce suggest a sense of confusion, loneliness, and desperation. It's clear that the singer is struggling with something, but it's not clear what. The song leaves a lot of room for interpretation and invites the listener to make their own meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Is something different
Wondering if something has changed
Is it something I know
Asking if it's something known before
Is something different that I know, you know, I know
Confirming that there's been a change and everyone knows about it
Does my voice sound different
Asking whether there's a change in the voice
Gone a year have us along
A year has passed and things have progressed
Seen the sight, seen the distance
Realizing the changes and distance travelled
Now I know, you know, I know
Acknowledging the mutual understanding of change
And I don't know why you're still here
Expressing confusion about why someone is still around
I can see why I won't cry
Acknowledging why there's no tears left to spare
Am not so emotion-less beyond control
Clarifying that emotion still exists and isn't consumed by numbness
As I steal the ground to my knees
Falling to the ground and kneeling due to the weight of the situation
Say what you want to say
Encouraging someone to speak their mind
Not what you meant to say
Requesting honesty and sincerity
I hold my hands above my head
Raising the hands in surrender
You deserve a line better than this
Feeling that someone deserves more than what is being provided
Grey and Sam we choked down a little white pill and found
Referencing times of experimentation and reminiscing
I still crushed out out on my knees
Falling back to one's knees with the depth of the memory
I want to scream loud so I can't hear
Desiring to scream loudly enough to drown out surroundings
So I can't see the rucks on the line
Avoiding the mess that's ahead
Calling us through the missile out of control
Being pulled by the chaos of life
Is this suddenly we're out of time
Noticing that time has flown and reality has kicked in
Sing the black ice, now
Encouraging to face the harsh reality
Say what you want to say (sing the black ice now)
Urging honestly and facing reality
Them please (now)
Imploring to take action now
Say what you want to say (running out of time)
Reminding that time is limited and honesty is crucial
Not what you meant to say (running out of time)
Emphasizing sincerity and honesty in communication
Them please
Urging to speak honestly and not hold back
Writer(s): Catherine Anna Brudenell-Bruce Copyright: BMG Rights Management (Uk) Ltd.
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AngelTunez
love this song!!!love u Bo!!ur amazing!defo should of won the voice!!keep going with it u can make it.xxx good luck cant wait to buy ur cd xxx
@francescaliu9046
this song is something. it is incredible
@NemoJakeCoty
Bo Bruce... I love her so much. I hated when she lost the voice but I'm glad she didn't give up. She is just... the best singer.
@TheSmithtina
she's soooo underrated
@emilieprayag6290
waw0oo.. i like listen to cranberries singing.. beautiful voice bo..
@gregoryndmukhtarss7103
Oh my god, bo bruce is a angel.
@hghgfhgf098
You have my utmost respect random stranger.. Your time & effort will be forever appreciated -3
@SuperRevP
Love the song, looking forward to your album. Good luck for the future
@steffanwilkins
Love the sound of your voice, you should have won the voice, would love to jam/form a band with you, i can sing but music is about what sounds good not who u want to sing, I would put u in between Sinead o Conner and The Cranberries Dolores O'Riordan, can't believe your not Irish! You have a unique tone I believe is hard to find, good singers are everywhere but unique sounding voices are rare! Don't fade away your far too talented to waste x
@sherryforster3108
her voice is amazing!!