Boston Manor are a British punk rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire, … Read Full Bio ↴Boston Manor are a British punk rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, in March 2013. They released a first EP, Here/Now, through Never Mend Records on Bandcamp, and in 2014 they signed with Failure By Design Records for their second EP, Driftwood. In 2015, the band signed with Pure Noise Records: with them, they released another EP, Saudade, as well as their full-length albums Be Nothing (2016), Welcome to the Neigbourhood (2018) and Glue (2020). The band's sound blends emo with heavier influences, reminiscing of 90's grunge and early 2000s post-hardcore. The band have been nominated for Best British Breakthrough at Kerrang! Awards in 2018 and Welcome to the Neighbourhood received a nomination for Best Album Artwork at Heavy Music Awards in 2019. Boston Manor started in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, in March 2013, after splitting up with their previous bands. “There isn’t much of a music scene in Blackpool,” vocalist Henry Cox affirmed. “We had a little stab at reinvigorating it. When we were 16, 17, 18, we were playing shows when we were with different bands. But there would be a gig at a venue and you could only do the one.” Talking about their beginnings, he added: “We had to buy a van and play outside Blackpool as it was the only way to get our music out there.” The band's name comes from the title of a demo that one of Henry's friends sent him.

Current lineup:

Henry Cox – lead vocals
Mike Cunniff – lead guitar
Ash Wilson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Dan Cunniff – bass, backing vocals
Jordan Pugh – drums

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Brand New Kids
Boston Manor Lyrics

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Flesh & sinew, you're poetry & soil.
Leave nothing on the bone.
Your apple never spoils.
Time's infinite & so is my kiss.
You're swimming in the stars.
You're swimming in the bliss.

I gotta get out of bed because I'm floating away.

Just like a hole in the head, I know I'm falling down.
Don't wanna hit the ground.

I'm in love with a drug & it loves me too.
I don't need no one else cause I've got what I want right here next to you.
Cause we do what we want when we're all brand new.
We're the brand new kids and you won't see us cause we look like you.

I'll swallow you, the roses on your lips.
The music on your tongue.
The feeling of your skin.
So float me down the river in a tube.
It's only me & you.
& I'm a lead balloon.

I'm in love with a drug & it loves me too.
I don't need no one else cause I've got what I want right here next to you.
Cause we do what we want when we're all brand new.
We're the brand new kids and you won't see us cause we look like you.

You're an effigy, you're a better me.
I'm addicted to you.
You're my ecstasy.
Make my colours bleed.
I'm addicted to you.

I'm in love with a drug & it loves me too.
I don't need no one else cause I've got what I want right here next to you.

Cause we do what we want when we're all brand new.
We're the brand new kids and you won't see us cause we look like you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boston Manor's song "Brand New Kids" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but overall, they seem to evoke a sense of youthful recklessness, as well as a heavy dependence on addiction and feeling alive. The opening lines "Flesh & sinew, you're poetry & soil" could be seen as a metaphor for the idea that we are made up of both the beautiful and the ugly, the delicate and the rough. The line "Leave nothing on the bone" suggests a desire to live life to the fullest and not waste any opportunities.

The refrain "I'm in love with a drug & it loves me too" speaks to the singer's addiction, but also seems to suggest that they have found something that they feel completes them. They are no longer in need of anyone else because they have this intense connection to their addiction. The lines "Cause we do what we want when we're all brand new. We're the brand new kids and you won't see us cause we look like you" could be interpreted as a feeling of invincibility and freedom that comes with youth, and a sense of wanting to stand out but also blend in.

The overall tone of the song is one that is both gritty and beautiful, painting a complex picture of the human experience. The themes of addiction, youth, and the search for something to complete us are woven through the lyrics, creating a poignant and evocative message.

Line by Line Meaning

Flesh & sinew, you're poetry & soil.
You are both ethereal and grounded, a beautiful combination of physical and emotional qualities.

Leave nothing on the bone.
Give everything you have and don't hold back.

Your apple never spoils.
Your beauty and goodness are constant and everlasting.

Time's infinite & so is my kiss.
Our love is eternal, and our passion will never fade.

You're swimming in the stars.
You are lost in the beauty and wonder of the world, and it overwhelms you in the best way possible.

You're swimming in the bliss.
You are completely wrapped up in happiness and contentment, and it feels amazing.

I gotta get out of bed because I'm floating away.
Life is overwhelming, and sometimes it's hard to stay grounded and focused on reality.

Just like a hole in the head, I know I'm falling down.
I am aware of my own self-destructive tendencies, and I fear the consequences of my actions.

Don't wanna hit the ground.
I am afraid of what will happen if I fail or lose control.

I'm in love with a drug & it loves me too.
I am addicted to a feeling or experience that I know is ultimately harmful, but it is hard to resist.

I don't need no one else cause I've got what I want right here next to you.
With you, I am completely fulfilled and satisfied, and I do not need anyone or anything else to feel complete.

Cause we do what we want when we're all brand new.
We have the freedom to reinvent ourselves and do whatever we want, especially in youth.

We're the brand new kids and you won't see us cause we look like you.
We are young and full of potential, but we are still invisible and overlooked in a sea of conformists.

I'll swallow you, the roses on your lips.
I want to fully experience you and all of your beauty and sweetness.

The music on your tongue.
Your words and the sound of your voice are mesmerizing to me.

The feeling of your skin.
The texture and warmth of your touch give me an incredible sense of comfort and connection.

So float me down the river in a tube.
Let's escape reality and enjoy the freedom of floating down a river, just the two of us.

It's only me & you.
We are all that matters and all that exist in this moment.

& I'm a lead balloon.
I am heavy and weighed down by the stresses and difficulties of life.

You're an effigy, you're a better me.
You represent the best of me, and through you, I see the potential for greatness.

I'm addicted to you.
I cannot get enough of you, and I need you in my life to feel complete.

You're my ecstasy.
You give me an incredible sense of euphoria and amazement.

Make my colours bleed.
Your intensity and passion bring out the truest and most vibrant parts of me.

Lyrics © SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: Mike A Sapone, Jordan Martin Pugh, Michael Peter Cunniff, Henry James Cox, Ashley Peter Wilson, Daniel Jake Cunniff

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