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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Boston Manor Lyrics

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It's been two years, i've not visited once. (There's a reason for that)
You're still the same man that you always were.
Just a little lost, and a little hurt.
You think you're so far from home, but you've got places to go.
So leave in my car, or leave in a bag.
Please just leave tonight, and never come back.
Bags on the table and under your eyes (it's the same everyday)
We've not spoken in weeks, and nothing has changed, and we're still holding on to our ugly ways.

You think you're so far from home, but you've got places to go.
So leave in my car, or leave in a bag please just leave tonight and never come back.
I'm so sorry about Mark, I remember that night, but i've got nothing but love, and you've got nothing but time.
I'll miss you this Christmas, i'll see you next year.
You'll be sorely missed, but I just pray you'll still be here.
I'm so sorry about Mark, I remember that night but i've got nothing but love, and you've got nothing but time.
I'll miss you this Christmas, i'll see you next year.
You'll be sorely missed but I just pray you'll still be here.
You think you're so far from home, but you've got places to go.

So leave in my car, or leave in a bag.
Please just leave tonight and never come back.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boston Manor's song "Wolf" are a plea to someone who is struggling with addiction and self-destructive behavior to leave and start anew. The singer hasn't visited this person in two years and there's a reason for that. They acknowledge that this person is still the same man they always were, but just a little lost and hurt. The singer believes that this person has places to go and a future to build, but they can't do it while remaining in their current situation.

The line "leave in my car, or leave in a bag" is a stark statement that emphasizes the urgency of the situation. The singer doesn't want to see this person die from their addiction, but recognizes that it's a possibility if they don't make a change. The bags on the table and under their eyes symbolize the weight of their addiction and the toll it has taken on their physical and mental health.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person is not as far from home as they think, perhaps referring to the fact that their addiction has taken them away from their true self and the people who care about them. The singer apologizes for the loss of someone named Mark, and expresses love and concern for the person they are addressing. The song ends with the singer hoping that this person will leave and start anew, but also acknowledging that they will be missed and they hope they will still be alive when they see them again.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been two years, i've not visited once.
I haven't seen you in a while, but that's on purpose.

You're still the same man that you always were.
You haven't changed much, even though time has passed.

Just a little lost, and a little hurt.
You're struggling, and it's understandable.

You think you're so far from home, but you've got places to go.
You feel lost, but there's still hope for you.

So leave in my car, or leave in a bag.
You can go, but you have to leave.

Please just leave tonight, and never come back.
I don't want you around anymore.

Bags on the table and under your eyes (it's the same everyday)
You're exhausted and it shows.

We've not spoken in weeks, and nothing has changed, and we're still holding on to our ugly ways.
Our relationship is stagnant and unhealthy.

I'm so sorry about Mark, I remember that night but i've got nothing but love, and you've got nothing but time.
I sympathize with your loss, but time will heal.

I'll miss you this Christmas, i'll see you next year.
I'll be sad without you around for the holidays, but I hope to see you soon.

You'll be sorely missed but I just pray you'll still be here.
I hope you're doing well and that you'll be around for a long time.

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