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.
Must Be the Light
Bos Taurus Lyrics
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Don't you feel it waking every thought up in your head?
In the evening, moonlight bleeds right through your breath.
Don't you see that some things are better left unsaid?
Thought I knew you so well.
But I never saw you better than now;
Must be the light.
Thought I knew you so well.
But I never saw you better than now;
Must be the light.
It seems so bright.
I never saw you better than now. Whoa...
In the morning, things are just not quite the same.
In an instant past, forever lost the sunlight from my brain.
In the evening, lonely times bring up the dread.
And the moments pass, mingle with the present, then they’re dead.
Thought I knew you so well.
But I never saw you better than now;
Must be the light.
It shines so bright.
I never saw you better than now;
Must be the light.
I thought I knew you so, so well.
But I never saw you better than now. Whoa…
The lyrics of Bos Taurus's "Must Be the Light" convey a sense of awakening and discovery as the singer is suddenly able to perceive a greater depth and complexity in someone they thought they knew well. The use of light serves as a metaphor for this newfound perception, with the morning sunlight waking up every thought in one's head and the moonlight bleeding right through one's breath in the evening. The singer feels that there are some things that are better left unsaid, but despite this sense of mystery, they are still able to see the person in a new and clearer light.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer thought they knew this person so well, but they have never seen them better than they can now. The light shines so bright that they are seeing the person in a new light, highlighting previously unseen qualities, characteristics, and dimensions to their personality. The singer has come to realize that their perception of this person was limited and they did not truly appreciate or understand them.
Overall, "Must Be the Light" encapsulates the idea that true understanding and appreciation of someone requires a greater level of self-awareness and perception than we might initially think. It suggests that we must be open to seeing people in a new light, even if it challenges our previously held beliefs about them.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning, sunlight creeps across your bed.
The warm light of the sun enters the room and slowly wakes you up from your slumber.
Don't you feel it waking every thought up in your head?
The sunlight awakens not just your body, but also your mind, filling you with new ideas and thoughts.
In the evening, moonlight bleeds right through your breath.
The soft light of the moon fills the night, making you feel at peace and calm as you breathe in the cool air.
Don't you see that some things are better left unsaid?
Some things are better left unsaid because they may cause more harm than good, and can ruin the peaceful moment created by the moonlight.
Thought I knew you so well.
I thought I understood you completely, but it seems I was wrong.
But I never saw you better than now; Must be the light.
I've never seen you in a better light before, perhaps it's the light of the sun or moon that's making me see you in a new way.
It seems so bright.
The light is so bright and illuminating, making everything appear clearer and more vivid.
I never saw you better than now. Whoa...
I'm amazed at how beautiful you look in this light and how differently I see you now.
In the morning, things are just not quite the same.
Things seem different in the morning compared to the night, perhaps due to the change in light and atmosphere.
In an instant past, forever lost the sunlight from my brain.
The past memories of sunlight are now gone and forgotten in my mind, as they are replaced by present thoughts and experiences.
In the evening, lonely times bring up the dread.
During the night, feeling alone can make you anxious and uneasy, as your thoughts wander and your mind becomes restless.
And the moments pass, mingle with the present, then they’re dead.
The best moments of the past mix with the present, and then they disappear and are gone forever, never to be experienced again.
I thought I knew you so, so well.
I really believed that I understood you deeply and thoroughly, but now I'm not so sure.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.