The new EP, "Runaway", is now available on iTunes as of 6th April 2008.
In a recent interview with Taryn in October 2005's issue of NYLON, she mentioned that BOOMKat would be back eventually, and that she is currently writing songs for the new album once they find another record label.
Taryn is also an up-and-coming actress who has appeared on CSI Miami, Boston Public and Drive as well as the films Crazy/Beautiful, Crossroads with Britney Spears, Hustle & Flow and 8 Mile with Eminem.
Boomkat's music was featured on various TV Shows and Movies such as Alias, Boston Public, ER, Smallville, Mean Girls, Crossroads and The Italian Job.
Not My Fault
Boomkat Lyrics
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With me the thunder and lightning was so beautiful
But I awoke from my dream just like I always seem to
It all feels so real
So everybody I know, they know me well
Enough to know to get close, is hard as hell
But that don't mean you shouldn't try
I've tried to fight it, but now I am on my knees
[CHORUS:]
It's not my fault
If I can't hold on, I'm not that strong
No, it's not my fault
Can't you just play along with me
It's been so long since we slept in the same bed
It's hard to get me alone or get inside my head
Would you prefer me to fake it and cry instead
You say it's like I'm dead
And you tried to fight it, but now you're on your knees
[CHORUS]
I find that everything I try always falls apart
Crashes and dies and
I find the strength to try again
Oh I fall to my knees, and pray to begin, oh
[CHORUS 2x]
Boomkat's song "Not My Fault" is a track that resonates with anyone who has faced the pressures of being unable to hold on to love. The lyrics detail the experience of feeling completely vulnerable and helpless in a relationship that has gone awry. The song's opening lines, "You know I felt much better when I had you. With me the thunder and lightning was so beautiful," capture the feeling of being at peace and in love but then losing that feeling without explanation. The chorus, "It's not my fault, if I can't hold on, I'm not that strong," repeats as a mantra throughout the song, emphasizing the sense of powerlessness that can come with heartbreak.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer hasn't completely given up on love. They encourage others to try to get close, even though it may be difficult. However, the fear of getting hurt again is palpable in lines such as "It's been so long since we slept in the same bed. It's hard to get me alone or get inside my head." In the end, the song offers a message of perseverance, urging listeners to keep trying even in the face of repeated failures.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I felt much better when I had you
I used to feel better when you were with me
With me the thunder and lightning was so beautiful
When we were together, even the storms were beautiful
But I awoke from my dream just like I always seem to
But just like always, I woke up from my dream
It all feels so real
Reality hits hard
So everybody I know, they know me well
People who know me well know me very well
Enough to know to get close, is hard as hell
They know that getting close to me is difficult
But that don't mean you shouldn't try
But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try
I really think you should try
I genuinely believe you should try
I've tried to fight it, but now I am on my knees
I tried to resist, but now I'm kneeling
It's not my fault
I'm not to blame
If I can't hold on, I'm not that strong
If I can't hold on, it's because I'm not strong enough
Can't you just play along with me
Can't you just go along with me
It's been so long since we slept in the same bed
It's been a while since we've slept together
It's hard to get me alone or get inside my head
It's difficult to get me alone or to understand my thoughts
Would you prefer me to fake it and cry instead
Do you want me to fake my emotions and cry
You say it's like I'm dead
You say I seem lifeless
And you tried to fight it, but now you're on your knees
You also tried to resist, but now you're kneeling
I find that everything I try always falls apart
I often find that everything I attempt fails
Crashes and dies and
Crumbles and perishes
I find the strength to try again
I manage to gather the courage to try again
Oh I fall to my knees, and pray to begin, oh
I fall to my knees and pray to start anew
[CHORUS 2x]
Repeated chorus
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.