The group showed promise on the first album of rock radio friendly tunes, featuring Jeff Beck. "Back Where I Started" was in the top ten in the U.S. and the album was a featured number one on college campusese. Plans were made for a U.S. tour, but it is alleged that Samwell-Smith, Dreja, and McCarty nixed the idea of the tour, much to John Fiddler's dismay. Jeff Beck, who along with Dzal Martin was considered as the lead guitarist for such a tour, was reportedly disgusted at his ex-bandmates' refusal to tour America. He took no part on the second album, and Fiddler barely chose to do so before walking out. "Asylum" is one of the few songs Fiddler sang on, and was the only one featuring Page.
The track Back Where I Started is regularly included in the set-list of the revived Yardbirds.
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Just a Boy Again
Box Of Frogs Lyrics
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Everybody in the world says I'm crazy
'Cause I play the jack of hearts
You know that it's easy
Gotta get to my seat
Before the dreaming starts, oh oh
Beneath the burning sun
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm
Nobody's gonna take any chances
It's hit-and-run, just hope for a win
Can't spend my time chasing romances
Hoping your dreams will let me in, oh oh
I turned and turned again
Beneath the burning sun
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm
I turned and turned again
Beneath the burning moon
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm
Ooh, they told me not to dream like that
Ooh, they told me that dreaming's a sin
Ooh, but you and I, we know better now
I wanna be, oh, let me be a dreamer
Here we are on the beach at midnight
Gonna find out who's in the dark
Who's the one who set your heart alight
Take care, don't get hit by a spark, oh oh
I turned and turned again
Beneath the burning sun
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm
I turned and turned again
Beneath the rising sun
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm
Just a boy again, oh i was just a boy again
Just a boy again, mmm just a boy again
Mmm, mmm, ooh just a boy again, ooh
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm, mmm
The lyrics to Box Of Frogs' song "Just a Boy Again" capture a sense of nostalgia and longing for youth and innocence. The opening lines suggest that the singer is considered "crazy" by others because they play the "jack of hearts." This may symbolize the singer's inclination to take risks and not conform to societal expectations. The line "You know that it's easy, gotta get to my seat before the dreaming starts" implies a sense of urgency to embrace their dreams and imagination.
As the song progresses, the lyrics express a realization that nobody is willing to take risks or pursue love and passion wholeheartedly. The singer recognizes the futile nature of chasing after fleeting romances. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the line "Hoping your dreams will let me in," suggesting that the singer still yearns to be a part of someone else's dreams and aspirations.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the notion of the singer reverting to their younger self, "just a boy again." It suggests a desire to recapture the innocence and freedom of youth, away from societal constraints and expectations.
The bridge of the song challenges the warnings and restrictions placed on dreaming. The lyrics acknowledge that dreaming is often seen as a sin or unrealistic, but the singer and their desired audience know better. They want to hold onto their dreams and continue to dream big.
The final verse takes us to a midnight beach setting, where the thought of exploring the unknown and finding out who holds the key to their heart becomes a central focus. The line "Take care, don't get hit by a spark" serves as a cautionary reminder that pursuing passion and love can be risky and unpredictable.
Overall, "Just a Boy Again" reflects a longing for freedom, innocence, and the pursuit of dreams despite societal expectations and limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody in the world says I'm crazy
Despite what others say, I am seen as eccentric
'Cause I play the jack of hearts
Because I take risks and play the game of love
You know that it's easy
Love can be simple and effortless
Gotta get to my seat
I need to find my place in life
Before the dreaming starts, oh oh
Before my aspirations and goals take flight
I turned and turned again
I faced numerous challenges and obstacles
Beneath the burning sun
Amidst difficult and harsh circumstances
I was just a boy again ooh, mmm
I felt young and inexperienced, starting anew
Nobody's gonna take any chances
Nobody is willing to take risks
It's hit-and-run, just hope for a win
Love is fleeting, so one hopes for success
Can't spend my time chasing romances
I can't waste time pursuing fleeting relationships
Hoping your dreams will let me in, oh oh
Desiring to be a part of your aspirations
Ooh, they told me not to dream like that
Others advised against having ambitious dreams
Ooh, they told me that dreaming's a sin
They believed dreaming was morally wrong
Ooh, but you and I, we know better now
But we understand the true value of dreaming
I wanna be, oh, let me be a dreamer
I yearn to live a life filled with dreams and aspirations
Here we are on the beach at midnight
In a moment of solitude and reflection
Gonna find out who's in the dark
I will discover the secret and hidden truths
Who's the one who set your heart alight
Who ignited the passion within you
Take care, don't get hit by a spark, oh oh
Be cautious not to be hurt by love's flames
Beneath the rising sun
As a new day begins
Just a boy again, oh i was just a boy again
I felt young and inexperienced, starting anew
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David Swain
One of my top 10 albums. Too bad more people don't know about it or appreciate it.
Antonio Dias
Great tune!! I bought this album in 1984
Felix x
Yeah,.. It's brilliant. Just going through some Jimi Page stuff and stumbled over this. I'd forgotten about it but hey this stuff is timeless.
Linda Mullinix
So did I. Best investment I ever made
Jeff Wright
cassette tape for me lol
Rod Gallagher
have to be one of the best collection of musicians on the planet, don't tell no one.
Linda Jones
This is a fine album, thanks for posting.
Kym Rush
This holds the title of being my fav album of all time! True!! To me, it's an Essential Album 🤘✌️👌
Oldschool7166
might be the best tune on the album
David Swain
It is.