Joining lyrics dealing with loss, disappointment and regret with anatomically correct indie pop melodies, the music reflects some of Chesser's influences, who include Robyn Hitchcock, Pixies, Sebadoh, the Beach Boys, Superchunk and the Boo Radleys. Early feedback is that the sound is not unlike REM in some parallel universe, so band members have been told. It's Plain is receiving rave reviews ("...The guitar work and harmonies are beautifully composed and performed..." - Powerpopaholic.com), and is getting airplay as well (93.7 WSTW, Wilmington, DE; XM Radio, and others).
As of early 2009, Chesser has composed material for a second release with the help of his new bandmates and is currently shopping for a studio for the project. The band expects the release to hit store shelves by the end of this year.
Instrumentation
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Steve Chesser, guitar, vocals.
Shawn O'Neill, lead guitar.
Tim Gove, bass backing vocals.
Phil Young, drums, backing vocals.
Discography
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Album: It's Plain, released in summer 2008.
Fool
Bos Taurus Lyrics
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Makes I wonder
Why you ever looked my way
When I think about it.
It seems so crazy
That you called me
Then you showed up at my place.
So I’m gonna defend myself
Cause you’ll make a fool of me.
Now when your phone rings,
And you hear me.
Bet you roll your eyes in pain.
Ain’t no doubt about it.
So I’m gonna defend myself
Cause you’ll make a fool of me.
I’m gonna depend on hell
To bring me down to my knees.
I would travel a million miles
Away, out of my way
Just to tell you that I don’t love you.
Oh, the sweetest of tastes.
So I’m gonna defend myself
Cause you’ll make a fool of me.
I’m gonna depend on hell
To bring me down to my knees.
The lyrics of the song "Fool" by Bos Taurus express the doubts and insecurities that arise in a relationship where one person feels unworthy of the other's attention and affection. The singer is amazed that their partner chose them, but at the same time, they doubt the sincerity of their partner's feelings. This doubt leads to a fear of being made a fool of, which makes the singer defensive and guarded.
The first verse sets the scene with the singer reflecting on how amazing it is that their partner ever looked their way. However, this amazing feeling is mixed with doubt as the singer wonders why their partner called them and showed up at their place. The second verse shows how this doubt has affected the singer's behavior. They imagine that their partner rolls their eyes in pain whenever they hear the singer's voice on the phone, leading the singer to become defensive and determined not to be made a fool of.
The bridge section, "I would travel a million miles away, out of my way, just to tell you that I don't love you," shows the extreme measures the singer is willing to take to avoid being hurt. The final chorus repeats the themes of defensiveness and a reliance on something outside of the singer's control (hell) to protect them from being emotionally vulnerable and hurt.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fool" explore the complexities of relationships and the vulnerability and self-doubt that can arise when we love someone but feel unworthy of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s so amazing.
The situation is surprising and remarkable.
Makes I wonder
It causes me to question and ponder.
Why you ever looked my way
Why did you ever give me a chance?
When I think about it.
Reflecting on the past actions makes me question its logic.
It seems so crazy
The events that transpired are unbelievable.
That you called me
It's surprising that you initiated the conversation.
Then you showed up at my place.
The fact that you arrived at my location is odd.
There’s something I’m doubting.
I have skepticism about your intentions.
So I’m gonna defend myself
Cause you’ll make a fool of me.
I need to protect myself from being taken advantage of or deceived.
Now when your phone rings,
Currently, when your phone receives a call,
And you hear me.
And upon hearing my voice,
Bet you roll your eyes in pain.
You inevitably respond with a disapproving or negative reaction.
Ain’t no doubt about it.
There's no denying the truth of that statement.
I’m gonna depend on hell
To bring me down to my knees.
I feel like I have to rely on the worst-case scenario to humble me.
I would travel a million miles
Away, out of my way
Just to tell you that I don’t love you.
I'll go to great lengths, even if it means inconvenience, just to emphasize that I am not in love with you.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.