Despite having their commercial peak seemingly behind them, Bodyjar remain a major attraction on the all-ages circuit in Australia, and continue to tour and play festivals. Selections from their discography have also been repackaged and released for the American and Japanese markets, where they have consolidated live followings.
Band members are also part of other side projects – Daughters of the Rich and Burn the City.
Despite an announcement on the official Bodyjar website, as of the 10th of January 2008, a new album "looks to be shaping up for late in the year". However, the band announced on September 4, 2009 they would be calling it quits after a farewell tour.
Bodyjar reunited in March 2012 to perform No Touch Red in its entirety at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, together with former tour mates One Dollar Short and Antiskeptic. Regarding the show, bassist Relf remarked, "When a good friend of Bodyjar’s says they want to start a label and release one of your old albums on vinyl, you don’t have to think too long or too hard about the response. No Touch Red kicked some arse back in the day and still holds its head up high all these years later, so I say let there be vinyl and a show to boot."
As of February 2013, Bodyjar has performed as a support act for various touring bands in Australia, such as The Descendents. Read explained in an October 2013 interview that, following the Descendants tour, the band had "a little bit of money in the bank" and decided to write and record for a new album: "we just thought let's write some songs and if they are good enough we can record them and if they're not then we can spend the money on beer I guess. But they turned out really well."[4]
Satisfied with their new songs, the band announced the release of a new record, Role Model, which is the first collection of new material in eight years. The first single, "Fairytales", premiered on 12 September 2013.
Read also explained that Tom Larkin of New Zealand band Shihad produced the album at his own studios in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia, and that the band referenced the sound production of the bands Refused, Foo Fighters and Starmarket for the recording process. Joey Cape from the U.S. band Lagwagon and Ahren Stringer from the Australian band The Amity Affliction contributed vocals to the album.
Bodyjar enlisted Australian independent music label UNFD to release Role Model on 18 October 2013, and bundle packages that included a skateboard deck, a t-shirt and a stubby holder were released. Baines hired Dutch design company ATTAK to create the artwork for the album.
Fall to the Ground
Bodyjar Lyrics
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He's got them running around
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Life inside, he's got something to hide
Right now he's angry, denied
With a reason so don't wonder why
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Take a gun, they're only there for fun
It must be a movie or song
If it's right or it's wrong, it's a sign
Point the blame, violence in life's the same
And with no reason for that
We just make up the facts everytime
Make fun the crime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Know what they've said is what I've done
You can't be sure, you never know
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Hey! You've got your own opinion
Got your own opinion
You decide
Hey! You've got your own opinion
Got your own opinion
You decide
Everyday he plays the game per se
He's got them running around
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Life inside, he's got something to hide
Right now he's angry, denied
With a reason so don't wonder why
You're past your prime
Know what they've said is what I've done
Killed my respect for everyone
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Know what they've said is what I've done
You can't be sure, you never know
I've come this far
Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
Hey! Not going back this time
The lyrics to Bodyjar's song "Fall to the Ground" depict a person who is playing a game in which they have others running around, possibly causing harm or chaos. The lyrics also suggest that the person has something to hide and is angry, but with a reason for their behavior. They point out that we often falsely blame others for violence and create our own narrative to justify it. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer has come too far to turn back and that others should make their own opinions about the situation.
The lyrics convey a strong sense of defiance and refusal to back down. The singer seems to have reached a point of no return, where they have committed acts that have killed their respect for everyone. However, they still want to be believed and not judged too harshly, insisting that others do not know the full story. The repetition of the chorus at the end further reinforces the idea that they are not going back or changing their mind.
Overall, the lyrics to "Fall to the Ground" paint a picture of a person who is in control but has a troubled past, and are unapologetic for their actions. The song can be interpreted in different ways, but at its core, it is a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked power and the importance of being responsible for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday he plays the game per se
Everyday he lives his life like a game
He's got them running around
He manipulates and controls others
Will they fall to the ground everytime
Will they succumb to his power and influence every time
Life inside, he's got something to hide
His true feelings and intentions are concealed
Right now he's angry, denied
He's feeling upset and rejected
With a reason so don't wonder why
There's a reason behind his anger and denial, don't question it
You're past your prime
You're no longer at your best or in your prime
Know what they've said is what I've done
I've done what they accused me of doing
Killed my respect for everyone
I've lost respect for everyone because of their accusations
I've come this far
I've made it this far in life
Not going back this time
I'm not willing to retreat or surrender
Take a gun, they're only there for fun
Using a gun for violence is seen as a form of entertainment to some
It must be a movie or song
Violence is often glorified or romanticized in media
If it's right or it's wrong, it's a sign
Whether or not it's morally right or wrong, it can still be an indication of something
Point the blame, violence in life's the same
Blaming others for violence in life is the norm
And with no reason for that
There's no valid reason for this behavior
We just make up the facts everytime
We fabricate the truth to suit our own needs every time
Make fun the crime
Turning fun into a crime or wrongdoing
You can't be sure, you never know
You can never be certain or sure about anything
Hey! You've got your own opinion
You have your own thoughts and beliefs
Got your own opinion
Your views are just as valid as anyone else's
You decide
It's up to you to make your own choices
Hey! Not going back this time
I refuse to give up or retreat
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON BAINES, GRANT RELF, RICHARD ROSE, ROSS HETHERINGTON, TOM READ
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