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.
Blackout
Boris Lyrics
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Who claim to be innocent,
Who are just looking on
Look at this,
I'm gathering up all the filth,
I will show it to you
You can't change anything
Black out
"Boris's song Blackout" is a powerful and thought-provoking piece of music that speaks of the consequences of apathy and indifference in modern society. The opening lines of the song refer to bystanders who claim to be innocent and merely look on, without taking any action to address the issues at hand. The singer of the song, however, has had enough of this attitude, and makes a declaration - "I'm gathering up all the filth, I will show it to you." This line suggests that the singer is willing to confront society with the harsh realities that it chooses to ignore, and to force people to acknowledge and rectify their mistakes.
Unfortunately, the singer's determination to effect change is largely futile, as he recognizes that "You can't change anything." The final line of the song, "Black out," is a powerful indictment of the darkness and despair that inevitably result from our collective failure to act. Taken as a whole, "Blackout" is a call to action, a reminder that we all have a responsibility to work towards the greater good and to speak out against injustice and indifference.
Line by Line Meaning
By-standers,
People who are present but not actively involved in the situation
Who claim to be innocent,
Who assert that they are blameless or not responsible for what is happening
Who are just looking on
Who are only observing what is happening without taking action
Look at this,
Pay attention to what I am about to reveal
I'm gathering up all the filth,
I am collecting and exposing all the negative and shameful things
I will show it to you
I will reveal it to the world for everyone to see
You can't change anything
There is nothing you can do to prevent the revelation and consequences of the exposed filth
Black out
A sudden loss of consciousness or power, implying the inevitable and irreversible exposure of the truth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
Written by: Rudolf Schenker, Sonja Kittelsen, Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell
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