[1] The band initially played concerts exclusively,
[2] before being discovered and signed to Herbert Grönemeyer's label, Grönland Records, in 2011.
[3]Their debut album, Mutual Friends was produced by Philip Steinke and released in the autumn of 2011.
[1]
The band sings entirely in English in a style reminiscent of that of Leslie Feist.
[2][4]
Boy won the Hamburg Musician Prize HANS in 2011 in the category Hamburgs Newcomer of the Year, and their album Mutual Friends won the 2012 European Border Breakers Award (EBBA).
[5][6]
The duo's song "Little Numbers" was also featured in the Lufthansa Airline's Business Class advertisement in mid 2012.
Little Numbers
Boy Lyrics
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To release me from the longest afternoon
I've re-arranged parts of my living room
But time is hard to kill since I met you
Looking at the cars that drive on by
While spring is making promise outside
Red cars are quite rare I realize
Seven little numbers baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers baby, I know yours by heart
Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
Watch the sky change to a darkened blue
I can't think of another thing to do
And every song just makes me think of you
Because the singers sounds as if she was longing,
As if she was longing, too
Seven little numbers baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers baby, I know yours by heart
Seven little numbers baby, they could make a change
Seven little numbers baby, make a fire out of this flame
Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
I read your name on every wall, on every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all, tell me
I read your name on every wall, on every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all
Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
These numbers could be lucky
These numbers could be lucky for you
In the first verse of the song "Little Numbers," the singer expresses their longing and anticipation for someone they are waiting to call. They have re-arranged their living room and are struggling to pass the time while waiting. The second verse describes the singer's observation of passing cars and their fascination with the color of the car their beloved might prefer. The chorus references the "Seven little numbers," suggesting that the person on the other end of the phone might be reached at one of these numbers. The latter half of the song describes the singer's preoccupation with their beloved, as they see their name on every wall and hear them in every song.
The theme of the song seems like it is about longing and waiting for love. The chorus has a slightly optimistic tone, suggesting that the "seven little numbers" could bring about a change and inject excitement into the singer's life. The bridge of the song is particularly effective, with the singer repeating their beloved's name in a somewhat desperate manner. The song's slow pace and gentle instrumentation reinforce a sense of waiting and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Waited for your call, for the moon
To release me from the longest afternoon
I felt so bored and lonely that I was waiting for you to call and take me away from my dull day.
I've re-arranged parts of my living room
But time is hard to kill since I met you
I tried to change things up at home, but without you around, time seems to drag on forever.
Looking at the cars that drive on by
While spring is making promise outside
Red cars are quite rare I realize
Then I wonder which color you like
I'm watching cars pass by and realizing that I'm looking for little signs of you everywhere, even in the colors of passing cars.
Seven little numbers baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers baby, I know yours by heart
I think these seven digits are the start of something special between us, and I've memorized your number by heart.
Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
I'm imagining all the beautiful things we could become together and I feel your presence in everything around me. I wonder if you've ever dreamed of something like this, and if these numbers could be the key to our luck.
Watch the sky change to a darkened blue
I can't think of another thing to do
And every song just makes me think of you
Because the singers sounds as if she was longing,
As if she was longing, too
The sky's turning dark, and I can no longer distract myself from thoughts of you. Every song I hear makes me think of you too, because even the singers sound like they're longing for something they can't have.
Seven little numbers baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers baby, I know yours by heart
Seven little numbers baby, they could make a change
Seven little numbers baby, make a fire out of this flame
I believe that these seven digits hold the power to start something new between us, and I've already memorized your number. These numbers could bring about a change in our lives and ignite the passion between us.
I read your name on every wall, on every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all, tell me
I read your name on every wall, on every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all
Everywhere I look, I see your name and I'm wondering if there's anything that can cure this obsession I have with you. I see your name everywhere and I can't stop thinking about you.
Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
I'm still dreaming about all the possibilities of what we could be together. I feel your presence in every beat of my heart and I wonder if you've ever fantasized about this too. Maybe these numbers could bring us luck and make our dreams come true.
Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
These numbers could be lucky
These numbers could be lucky for you
I'm still hopeful that these numbers hold some significance for us, and that they'll bring us the good fortune and happiness we both deserve.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: SONJA GLASS, VALESKA ANNA STEINER
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Mislav
[Verse 1]
I'm waiting for your call and for the moon
To release me from the longest afternoon
I've rearranged parts of my living room
But time is hard to kill since I met you
I'm looking at the cars that drive on by
While spring is making promises outside
Red cars are quite rare, I realize
And then I wonder which color you would like
[Pre-Chorus]
Seven little numbers, baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers, baby, I know yours by heart and
[Chorus]
Whoa-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Whoa-oh, I feel you in every heartbeat
Whoa-oh, I revel in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
[Verse 2]
I watch the sky change to a darker blue
I can't think of another thing to do
And every song just makes me think of you
Because the singer sounds as if she was longing
As if she was longing, too
[Pre-Chorus]
Seven little numbers, baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers, baby, I know yours by heart
And seven little numbers, baby, they could make a change
Seven little numbers make a fire out of this flame
[Chorus]
Whoa-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Whoa-oh, I feel you in every heartbeat
Whoa-oh, I revel in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
[Bridge]
I read your name on every wall
On every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all?
For me at all, tell me
I read your name on every wall
On every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all?
[Chorus]
Whoa-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Whoa-oh, I feel you in every heartbeat
Whoa-oh, I revel in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
[Outro]
These numbers could be lucky for you
These numbers could be lucky for you
n00se
I'm waiting for your call and for the moon
To release me from the longest afternoon
I've rearranged parts of my living room
But time is hard to kill since I met you
I'm looking at the cars that drive on by
While spring is making promises outside
Red cars are quite rare, I realize
And then I wonder which color you would like
Seven little numbers, baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers, baby, I know yours by heart and
Whoa-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Whoa-oh, I feel you in every heartbeat
Whoa-oh, I revel in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
I watch the sky change to a darker blue
I can't think of another thing to do
And every song just makes me think of you
Because the singer sounds as if she was longing
As if she was longing, too
Seven little numbers, baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers, baby, I know yours by heart
And seven little numbers, baby, they could make a change
Seven little numbers make a fire out of this flame
Whoa-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Whoa-oh, I feel you in every heartbeat
Whoa-oh, I revel in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
I read your name on every wall
On every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all?
For me at all, tell me
I read your name on every wall
On every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all?
Whoa-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Whoa-oh, I feel you in every heartbeat
Whoa-oh, I revel in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you
These numbers could be lucky for you
These numbers could be lucky for you
Tiksiu
After a few years, I come back here and I still love this song
Prem Seeplak
feel like home sweet home
WanderLust
I used to be obsessed with this song and i completely forgotten about it until yesterday until the melody randomly popped into my head... i forgot how much i loved this song!!!
Liviu Jurubita
It is time to remember it again 😃
Rushack CZ
the same case, mate :-)
Know Moore-Thx
@Rushack CZz
😢
quinny
This song gives me a feeling of freedom
deva
This song gives me a feeling of "I NEED HOLIDAYS"
deva
***** pretty nice profile photo, where did you get it?
Dhairya Varanava
+Juan Ignacio Velázquez same here