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.
Just Like Lightning
Bos Taurus Lyrics
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But in the end, I know it's not true.
It's down to me and you. Swim in my sea of sins.
I think I've got the bends; I think you've got them too.
I hate the days when my mind goes off the tracks,
Leaving me the facts to straighten in a line.
I wish I could deny all the things I've said
...things might be on that day,
And you're just like lightening, but you don't fade away.
I hope and pray to die with nothing on my back
No ghosts to replay facts recorded in my life.
I'll try to spend my time filtering the dread
And fending off the dead, until I hear just how...
...how things might be on that day,
And you're just like lightening, but you don't fade away.
The lyrics of "Just Like Lightning" by Bos Taurus speak of the struggles of facing one's own flaws and yet finding comfort and support in the presence of one single person in their life. The song begins with the acknowledgment of having a large circle of acquaintances, but ultimately realizing that it's only one person who truly matters in their life. This person seems to be the only one who fully understands them and shares their flaws. The lyrics also mention swimming in a sea of sins, which could be interpreted as feeling overwhelmed by guilt or shame.
The second stanza speaks about the difficulty of dealing with a mind that often goes off track, leaving the singer to straighten out their thoughts. The wish to deny the things they've said and written in their head indicates a struggle with inner demons or a past that they're not proud of. However, the chorus speaks of a sense of hope and a feeling of being understood, as they acknowledge that even though they don't know what the future holds, they have a person who won't fade away like lightning.
Overall, "Just Like Lightning" the lyrics convey the idea of finding solace in someone in the midst of personal struggles, while also revealing the difficulties that come with facing one's own flaws and past.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to think that I have a million friends
I often romanticize my friendship circles, fantasizing about having countless close friends
But in the end, I know it's not true.
However, I am aware that this dream is just an illusion
It's down to me and you. Swim in my sea of sins.
In reality, it all comes down to just us two, confronting the consequences of our actions together
I think I've got the bends; I think you've got them too.
We both feel the pressure and strain of our situation, the bends symbolizing the hardships and challenges we face
I hate the days when my mind goes off the tracks,
On some days, my thoughts go astray and uncontrollably spiral out of control
Leaving me the facts to straighten in a line.
Leaving me to sort through my own chaotic thoughts to make sense of what is real and true
I wish I could deny all the things I've said
Sometimes, I regret things I've said in the past, wishing I could take them back
And written in my head, but I don't know how...
As much as I wish I could erase my internal thoughts and feelings, I don't know how to do so
...things might be on that day,
I wonder about the future and what it holds
And you're just like lightning, but you don't fade away.
But you, my companion, are like a bolt of lightning that illuminates my path, and will never leave my side
I hope and pray to die with nothing on my back
I aspire to face the end of my life without any lingering regrets or burdens
No ghosts to replay facts recorded in my life.
I don't want any ghosts of my past to haunt me, or to have to replay any traumas I've experienced
I'll try to spend my time filtering the dread
So I will make an effort to spend my time alleviating my worries and anxieties
And fending off the dead, until I hear just how...
And pushing away the negative thoughts and feelings until I hear a clearer message or a sign of hope
...how things might be on that day,
I'll continue to wonder about how things will turn out in the future
And you're just like lightning, but you don't fade away.
And I trust that you'll continue to be my guiding light, never wavering in your support
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.