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.
Woman on the Screen
Boris Lyrics
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The more swirling the more craze in your dance
Winding slowly, you give a gaze
It's partly because you are weak,
isn't it better to have your fingers in your mouth?
Lies coming rear, I think I'm going to be broken up
Throwing away all the mirrors, tack them back of the door
Anyway, after some violent moments, you'd be cracked
You'll vomit, trying to to seize a headless image of future
I'll open the doors
And I'll stub you
That will fill your fantasty
Hey, I'll penetrate it.
The lyrics of Boris's song "Woman on the Screen" evoke a sense of voyeurism and obsession with a woman on a screen. The first line of the song describes a "lowered winding look," which could be interpreted as a seductive, alluring gaze. The "obscure wet sound" creates a mood of discomfort and unease, perhaps suggesting the singer's growing obsession and the woman's objectification. As the woman's dance becomes more erratic, the singer's obsession builds, reaching a violent crescendo as he imagines "throwing away all the mirrors" and "stubbing" her.
The mention of the woman's "headless image of future" suggests a lack of agency or control in her life, which may be why the singer sees her as a perfect, submissive object of his fixation. The final two lines, "That will fill your fantasy / Hey, I'll penetrate it," further objectify the woman and suggest a disturbingly violent sexual fantasy.
Overall, the lyrics of "Woman on the Screen" paint a dark picture of male obsession and objectification, revealing the ways in which media and technology can exacerbate unhealthy and dangerous attitudes towards women.
Line by Line Meaning
Lowered winding look, and obscure wet sound
With an alluring yet mysterious demeanor, you exude a subtle sensuality that entices me.
The more swirling the more craze in your dance
Your wild and chaotic movements only intensify the madness that you inspire within me.
Winding slowly, you give a gaze
In a slow, deliberate manner, you cast a seductive glance that holds my complete attention.
It's partly because you are weak,
Your vulnerability is a factor in your appeal to me.
isn't it better to have your fingers in your mouth?
You should submit to me completely, acknowledging your own helplessness and seeking pleasure in subjugation.
Lies coming rear, I think I'm going to be broken up
Your dishonesty and fickleness threaten to shatter my illusions and leave me disillusioned.
Throwing away all the mirrors, tack them back of the door
To protect my own sense of self, I will destroy all the mirrors that reflect your image and remind me of your deceit.
Anyway, after some violent moments, you'd be cracked
Our tumultuous love will ultimately lead to your emotional breakdown.
It's won't take too long for you to stop
Your inevitable collapse is imminent, and I will relish in it.
You'll vomit, trying to to seize a headless image of future
As you struggle to grasp a future without me, you will become physically ill with grief.
I'll open the doors
I will take control of your life and determine your fate.
And I'll stub you
I will hurt you, punishing you for your transgressions against me.
That will fill your fantasty
Your twisted fantasies will be fulfilled as I dominate you completely.
Hey, I'll penetrate it.
I will invade your psyche and make you mine in every possible way.
Contributed by Maria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.