Bodyjar is an Australian punk rock band based in Melbourne, that formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Bodyjar is an Australian punk rock band based in Melbourne, that formed in 1994, when they changed their name from 'Helium'. Their song "Not The Same" was also featured in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. Bodyjar have released 7 albums, 6 of which were recorded in studio and their latest which is a live recording entitled 'Is It Alive'. The band contained two of its original members, Cameron Baines (lead vocals/guitar) and Grant Relf (Bass) when they split. Drummer Shane Wakker has been in the band since 2005, after replacing long-time drummer Ross Heatherington and Tom Read (guitar/vocals) completes the line-up. The band now play one off shows from time to time.

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.

One In A Million
Bodyjar Lyrics

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Sometimes when I'm driving in my car
I wish that you could take the wheel
But you're not there, It's so unfair
What if I hit that dog again?

Sometimes when I'm lying in my bed
I let these voices in my head
Influence me, to some degree

Now I'm not sure of anything

I wish you knew what I was thinking of
(Can't believe what I've been thinking of)

They told me to breathe
They told me to lie down
I figured it out, you're one in a million
'cause I'm writing the words down
I figure my chances are one in a million

And I don't know why,
and I don't know where to begin

Sometimes when I'm running out of cash
I'll jump a taxi in a flash
I know it's wrong his light was on
And I just had to get to you

Sometimes when I'm talking on the phone
I get advice from the dial tone

It's nothing new
And I'm confused, I know I'm losing my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bodyjar's song "One in a Million" seem to convey a sense of confusion and longing for someone to understand what the singer is going through. The song begins with the singer imagining that someone else is driving the car and being worried about hitting a dog again due to their inattentiveness. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting someone to take control and guide them in life. The chorus talks about how the singer believes their chances with this special someone are one in a million, but they don't know where to begin or how to express themselves. The second verse describes more situations in which the singer is lost and feeling alone, such as talking to a dial tone for advice or taking a taxi to see this person even when they have no money.

Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their own thoughts and feelings and desperately hoping for someone to understand and offer guidance. While the lyrics may seem sad or pessimistic, there is a glimmer of hope in the chorus as the singer believes in their chances with this special someone. Ultimately, "One in a Million" is a song about the ups and downs of human relationships and how they can affect one's mental and emotional state.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes when I'm driving in my car
Occasionally, while I'm on the road alone, I wish that you were with me, taking over the driving duties.

I wish that you could take the wheel
I want you to be here with me and help me maneuver through life's many challenges.

But you're not there, It's so unfair
It's unfortunate that you're not around, and it makes for a difficult situation.

What if I hit that dog again?
I'm scared I might repeat the mistake that I made before, and it's only compounded by your absence.

Sometimes when I'm lying in my bed
Every so often, when I'm at my most vulnerable, all these thoughts in my head start to race.

I let these voices in my head
I entertain the possibility that the thoughts passing through my brain might be worth hearing out because they seem so urgent.

Influence me, to some degree
These thoughts and ideas, while a bit unsettling, do have some sway over me.

Now I'm not sure of anything
I'm unsure what is real or not now, after considering all the conflicting opinions and voices.

I wish you knew what I was thinking of
It'd be helpful if you knew the nature of the ideas that are currently rattling about up there in my skull.

(Can't believe what I've been thinking of)
I find myself at a loss for words regarding some of the things that have crept into my mind recently.

They told me to breathe
Someone suggested that I take a moment to pause and take a deep breath.

They told me to lie down
Later, someone else recommended that I take a nap and try to rest a bit.

I figured it out, you're one in a million
Eventually, I arrived at a conclusion: you are highly unlikely to find another person like you out there.

'cause I'm writing the words down
I'm memorializing this conclusion by putting pen to paper.

I figure my chances are one in a million
Based on my current reasoning and calculations, it seems like it'd be almost impossible for me to find someone like you ever again.

And I don't know why,
I'm uncertain why I'm so fixated on this idea, but I can't seem to shake it.

and I don't know where to begin
I'm entirely unsure where to start if I do decide to go hunting for someone who matches your unique qualities.

Sometimes when I'm running out of cash
Every now and then, when I'm broke, I'll make a snap decision to hop into a cab.

I'll jump a taxi in a flash
I don't stop to consider it too much, but immediately take the plunge and hail a cab.

I know it's wrong, his light was on
I'm keenly aware that what I did wasn't the right decision - the driver already had a fare, likely.

And I just had to get to you
But despite that, I was so keen to get to you that I went against my better judgment.

Sometimes when I'm talking on the phone
Occasionally, while we're chatting over the phone, I'll receive advice from the device itself.

I get advice from the dial tone
That advice comes in the form of beeps and boops from the line itself.

It's nothing new
I'm used to this peculiar occurrence - it's happened plenty of times before.

And I'm confused, I know I'm losing my mind
All of these factors combined leave me in a state of confusion and mental upheaval.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON BAINES, GRANT RELF, TOM READ, ROSS HETHERINGTON, RICHARD ROSE

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