1. a … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two different artists using the name Boris.
1. a Japanese experimental metal band
2. a Dutch pop/soul singer
1. Boris are a Japanese experimental metal band formed in Tokyo in 1992. The band's original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Atsuo, bassist/rhythm guitarist Takeshi, lead guitarist Wata, and drummer Nagata. After Nagata's departure in 1996, Atsuo took over drums and the lineup has remained consistent to this day. Boris draw influence from a huge variety of styles including, but not limited to, psychedelic rock, punk rock, sludge metal, doom metal, drone metal, pop, noise, shoegaze, and ambient. The band's name is taken from a song on Melvins' album, Bullhead. They released their debut full-length album, Absolutego, on their own label, Fangs Anal Satan, in 1996. They've since gone on to release over 20 studio albums, as well as a number of EPs, singles, and collaborations on various labels around the world. They have an especially close collaborative relationship with Merzbow, having released three studio albums, a 12" EP, and two live albums with the noise artist as of 2016.
Boris saw a huge increase in popularity between 2003 and 2006 when Southern Lord reissued some of their works in North America, garnering them critical acclaim and recognition in Western music press. Pink, originally released in 2005 in Japan via Diwphalanx, was reissued in 2006 by Southern Lord and met with a very positive reception in the US. Blender magazine and SPIN magazine both named it one of the year's best albums. The album also made the top of the metal section in Canadian magazine Exclaim's reader's poll of that year, and was in the top 10 of Pitchfork Media's top 50 records of the year.
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2. Boris (full name: Boris Titulaer, born in Venlo, The Netherlands, 3 October 1980) is a Dutch male soul/pop singer. He was the winner of the second season of the 'Idols' talents contest (2004) on Dutch TV. His first single, 'When You Think of Me', was a #1 hit in The Netherlands, selling over 80,000 copies and receiving platinum status. Boris' début album, Rely on Me (2004), was certified gold in The Netherlands (40,000+ copies) within one week.
Two more albums as Boris followed: Holy Pleasure (2006) and Live My Life (2009), but Boris' glory days seemed over. He resurfaced in later years using monikers such as Bo-Rush, I Am Boris and - most notably - Bo Saris. His only album under the latter name, entitled Gold (2014), seemed to re-ignite his career, but not much has been heard of him since.
Afterburner
Boris Lyrics
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It's always like this -- "too lazy"
When you feel you're going insane -- "flame, watered-down"
It's always like this -- "just pour it down"
Overflow
Take a sip
Now, look at me
You'll be knocked out
I've always found it's like this
Image, can't control, let it overflow -- "indeed"
Image, can't control, let it overflow -- "isn't it?"
a bunch of them falling down happily and randomly
When you feel the chill -- "disappear"
When was it that it was like this -- "disappear"
When was it that it was like this -- "flame, watered-down"
In Boris's song Afterburner, the lyrics are open to interpretation but seem to convey a sense of loss of control, both over oneself and one's surroundings. The first stanza, "When you feel the chill, it's always like this / When you feel you're going insane, just pour it down," suggests that in times of distress, the singer turns to something "watered-down," likely alcohol, to numb their emotions. The repetition of "flame, watered-down" could represent the feeling of the alcohol as a temporary solution that fades quickly like a dying flame.
The second stanza introduces the idea of overflow, perhaps of emotions or substance. "Image, can't control, let it overflow" suggests that the singer is struggling to maintain a certain image or control over their life and that they need to let themselves go and feel their emotions fully. The line "a bunch of them falling down happily and randomly" could be a reference to the singer's friends or acquaintances who are able to let loose freely, while the singer feels trapped behind their facade.
The last stanza repeats the first two lines of the first stanza, suggesting that the cyclical nature of feeling lost and numb is unending. The repetition of "when was it that it was like this" could be a reflection on the singer's past, thinking about a time when they were in control and felt alive. Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of disillusionment with oneself and the world, and a search for something to numb the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
When you feel the chill
Feeling a sense of coldness, which is metaphorically represented by a flame that has been weakened by the addition of water.
It's always like this
The occurrence of feeling the chill, that is represented by the flame, being weakened with water is a recurring feeling that is difficult to shake off.
When you feel you're going insane
Feeling mentally unstable, which is again metaphorically represented by a flame that has been weakened by water.
It's always like this
The feeling of mental instability is also a recurring feeling that is difficult to shake off, similar to feeling the chill.
Overflow
When the emotions become too much and cannot be contained.
Take a sip
To consume something that will cause the overflow of emotions.
Now, look at me
The effects of these overflowing emotions are visible and can be seen in the singer.
You'll be knocked out
The intensity of the emotions are so strong that it is overwhelming and can knock someone out.
It's been like this, I've always found it's like this
The artist has experienced this overflow of emotions frequently and has come to expect it.
Image, can't control, let it overflow
The emotions are so intense that the person cannot control the imagery that comes along with it, and it is better to let it overflow.
a bunch of them falling down happily and randomly
The imagery that comes with the overflow of emotion is of many things falling down in a haphazard and pleasant way.
When you feel the chill
Re-experiencing the feeling of coldness that is compared to the weakened flame from before.
When was it that it was like this
Questioning when the feeling of chill was actually present.
When was it that it was like this
Re-experiencing the previous feeling of mental instability that is compared to the weakened flame from before.
flame, watered-down
Reiterating the metaphor of the flames that have been weakened due to the addition of water.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.