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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Two Steps Ahead
Box Of Frogs Lyrics
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Well, I knew him from before
Woke up screaming with his face at my window
He was banging on my door
There was no way that I was gonna go
'Cause no matter where I am
No matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
In the mirror on the wall
Were two faces staring at me from the glass
Was it really there at all?
An illusion that would haunt me from the past
'Cause no matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
No matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
Can't get ahead of that man
I can't, can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
I can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
Can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man can't
I was walking down the street
When I heard the sound of
Feet so close behind me
When I turned and looked around
With nobody to be found, it would remind me
'Cause no matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
No matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
That no matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
No matter where I am
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
I can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
I can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
I can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
I can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
I can't get ahead
Can't get ahead of that man
The song "Two Steps Ahead" by Box Of Frogs tells the story of a person who is haunted by their past experiences with a man who seems to be chasing after them. The lyrics describe the singer waking up in the middle of the night to find this man standing outside their window, as well as walking down the street and sensing his presence behind them. Despite the fear and anxiety that this man brings, the singer declares that they are always "two steps ahead" of him, implying that they will never let him catch up to them.
The idea of being "two steps ahead" suggests that the singer is constantly on the move, always taking actions to stay ahead of their pursuer. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the challenges and obstacles we face in our lives, where we need to be proactive and take steps to overcome them. Furthermore, the lyrics about the two faces in the mirror and the illusion from the past suggest that the singer is grappling with their own inner demons and past mistakes that continue to haunt them, even as they try to move forward.
Overall, "Two Steps Ahead" is a powerful and evocative song about the struggle to overcome our fears and anxieties, and the importance of staying ahead of the challenges we face in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I knew him from before
I am familiar with this man, and have had past experiences with him
Woke up screaming with his face at my window
One night, I awoke to see this man's face outside my window and was frightened
He was banging on my door
The man was trying to gain entry into my home by forcibly knocking on my door
There was no way that I was gonna go
I was not going to open the door and let the man in
'Cause no matter where I am
Regardless of my location
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
I am always anticipating this man's moves and staying ahead of him
In the mirror on the wall
Referring to a mirror in the room
Were two faces staring at me from the glass
I saw two images of myself reflected in the mirror, possibly symbolizing my fear of the man and my own paranoia
Was it really there at all?
I questioned whether the image in the mirror was real or imaginary
An illusion that would haunt me from the past
The image in the mirror reminded me of a past experience that still affects me
Can't get ahead of that man
I am unable to stay ahead of his movements
I was walking down the street
At another time, I was out on the street
When I heard the sound of feet so close behind me
I heard someone walking closely behind me
When I turned and looked around
I turned to face the direction of the footsteps
With nobody to be found, it would remind me
No one was there when I turned around, which made me realize that my paranoia and fear of the man was heightened even when he wasn't present
That no matter where I am
Regardless of my location or situation
I'm just two steps ahead of that man
I always feel like I am just barely ahead of the man, even if he is not physically there
I can't get ahead
I cannot stay ahead of this man
Can't get ahead of that man
I am constantly being chased and pursued by this man
I can't get ahead
I feel trapped and powerless to escape his grasp
Can't get ahead of that man
The man is always one step closer to me, no matter what I do
I can't get ahead
No matter how fast I run or how hard I try, I cannot escape him
Can't get ahead of that man
The man is always lurking and chasing me, and I cannot get away
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@wovencleric2194
The musicians:
John Fiddler - lead and backing vocals, guitars, percussion, synthesizers
Chris Dreja - rhythm guitar, percussion, occasional backing vocals
Paul Samwell-Smith - bass guitar, backing vocals, percussion, synthesizers
Jim McCarty - drums, percussion, backing vocals
with : (First Album) -
Dzal Martin - guitar, vocals, percussion
Jeff Beck - guitar
Mark Feltham - harmonica
Peter-John Vettese - keyboards
Ray Majors - guitar
Max Middleton - keyboards
Rory Gallagher - guitar
Earl Slick - guitar
Guy Barker - trumpet
Geraint Watkins - piano
(Strange Land) - additionally:
Graham Parker - vocal
John Knightsbridge - guitar
Neil Lockwood - backing vocals
Julie Roberts - backing vocals
Carroll Thompson - backing vocals
Ian Dury - vocals
Steve Hackett - guitar
Roger Chapman - vocal
Graham Gouldman - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Jimmy Page - guitar
David Clayton - keyboards
Can't believe I was in the studio when some of this was being recorded!
@jeffreybarkin3177
Spectacular Album with Strong Songs and Impeccable Musicianship!
Sadly, we have Lost some of these Gifted Artists but fortunately, their INCREDIBLE Work, like THIS Song, Shine On...
R.I.P. to Jeff Beck, who plays Lead
Guitar on this Amazing Song and who left us Too Soon, just a couple of Weeks Ago.
@joemilliken3438
Love this song and the album! So underrated!
@bws451
I found this album in a cut out bin 15 years ago. It's still a favorite!
@randypowers9229
I heard Where I Started From on WMMS in Cleveland, I searched out the record and found that to this day it is still one of my favorite records to listen to all the way through on a regular basis!
Check out the John Fiddler story of this, how he went to America and got signed to the same label Jeff Beck was on!
@randypowers9229
The second record was a disaster!
@fougern1
.....perfect tune!
@mustlovepretzels
Happy Birthday today(September 25) to John Fiddler. Cheers!
@mustlovepretzels
Happy Birthday today(May 8) to Paul Samwell-Smith. Cheers!
@jamesjenkins7944
the definition of timeless...
@greatsilentwatcher
thanks to Jeff Beck for rockin' the album!