1) A Swiss–German pop duo found… Read Full Bio ↴Boy is a name of at least 5 artists:
1) A Swiss–German pop duo founded in 2007 by Swiss singer Valeska Steiner (aka Valeska) and German bassist Sonja Milena Glass. They are based in Zurich and Hamburg. Their début album was "Mutual Friends" (2 Sep 2011, Grönland).
Sites: MusicBrainz, Facebook and MySpace
2) A Czech punk rock band from Brno. The band consists of Martino (vocal), Kelso - (guitar/vocal), Olda (guitar/vocal), Rob (bass/vocal) and Vinca (drums). Inspired by Turbonegro and Motörhead. In 2013 they released 7" EP I'm Weird, and their debut album Darkest Visions was released in 2014. Stay punk! Since 2012.
Sites: Official Website, Bandzone and Facebook
3) A Norwegian rock band with quite a unique style. They rely heavily on synthesizers to make their music stand out from the run of the mill rock band. Their album "I Know You're Not Asleep", along with the band name, was probably inspired by the famous "Whitnail And I" line.
Sites: MySpace
4) A Canadian pop rock band consisting of Stephen Kozmeniuk, Maurie Kaufmann (drums), Steve Payne (bass), Rolla Olak (guitar) and James Robertson (guitar). Their releases include: "Every Page You Turn" (2004, MapleMusic Recordings), "French Diplomacy" (2003, Bumstead).
Sites: Wikipedia
5) A French minimal/folk artist mostly release as Boy & The Echo Choir.
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We Were Here
Boy Lyrics
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And everywhere we were, we made the city sing
We sang "forever young," we had our fingers crossed
And when the city sleeps, it dreams of us
Yeah, it still does
Oh, love, it changes shapes, it glows in many shades
We need no photographs, the past's not only past
I find us everywhere and that's how the magic lasts
'Cause everywhere we've been, we have been leaving traces
They won't ever disappear
We were here, we were here, we were really here
And the rains get rough, but time can't wash us off
We won't ever disappear
We were here, it was really love
Everywhere we've been, we have been leaving traces
They won't ever disappear
We were here, we were here, we were really here
And the rains get rough, but time can't wash us off
We won't ever disappear
We were here, it was really love
It's only little things, footmarks and fingerprints, a treasure hunt through town
It's full of evidence, our monuments are all around
Everything's on the move, the paint is wet, all colors are new
But if you look carefully, you'll see us shining through
'Cause everywhere we've been, we have been leaving traces
They won't ever disappear
We were here, we were here, we were really here
And the rains get rough, but time can't wash us off
We won't ever disappear
We were here, it was really love
Everywhere we've been, we have been leaving traces
Everywhere we've been, we have been leaving traces
And the rains get rough, but time can't wash us off
We won't ever disappear
We were here, it was really love
We were here, we were here, we were really here
We were here, we were here, we were really here
We were here, we were here, we were really here
We were here, we were here, we were really here
(We were here, we were here, we were really here) we're in the air, we're in the water
From the rooftops down to the pier
I'll never walk these streets alone (we were here, we were here, we were really here)
We're in the air, we're in the water
Engraved into waves, invisible ink on the walls
We were here, we were here, we were really here
The Boy's song "We Were Here" is an ode to the beauty and immortality of love that leaves behind traces, echoes, and memories that never fade away. The song starts with an image of walking the streets like kings, the wind on their faces, and everywhere they went, they made the city sing. They sang of being forever young, and even now, when the city sleeps, it dreams of them. The song talks about love changing shapes and glowing in many shades, but the echoes of love still resonating in the present.
The second part of the song talks about how little things leave footmarks and fingerprints, a treasure hunt throughout the town. Everywhere they've been, they've left behind their traces, which will never disappear. The monuments of their love are all around them, and even though everything is on the move and the paint is still wet, they still shine through, engraving their memories everywhere. In the end, the song talks about how they're in the air and the water, engraved into waves, invisible ink on the walls. They were here, and they will always be here, a testament to the magic and beauty of love.
The song's message is a reminder of how love leaves behind traces of its beauty, long after the couple has parted ways. The song is written in a way that speaks to those who believe in the immortality of love and how it can transcend space and time. The song talks about how memories can last, how they can be found in simple things, and how they can leave a profound impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We walked these streets like kings, our faces in the wind
We were confident and powerful as we walked the streets, feeling the wind on our faces
And everywhere we were, we made the city sing
Our presence in the city had a positive impact on everything and everyone around us
We sang 'forever young,' we had our fingers crossed
We hoped to stay young forever, even though we knew it was impossible
And when the city sleeps, it dreams of us
Our influence on the city is so strong that even when it's asleep, it still thinks of us
Oh, love, it changes shapes, it glows in many shades
Love is complex and can take on many forms and colors
We won't be gone as long as our echoes resonate
As long as people remember us and our impact, we will never truly be gone
We need no photographs, the past's not only past
Our memories and impact live on even without physical evidence or pictures
I find us everywhere and that's how the magic lasts
I see reminders of us and our love everywhere and that's why it continues to feel magical
'Cause everywhere we've been, we have been leaving traces
Our presence has left marks everywhere we go, and they will not disappear
They won't ever disappear
The marks we left behind will always remain
We were here, we were here, we were really here
Our presence was real and impactful
And the rains get rough, but time can't wash us off
Even though time passes, our influence remains strong and unerasable
It's only little things, footmarks and fingerprints, a treasure hunt through town
The marks we left behind were small and subtle, but still significant and can be found all throughout the city
It's full of evidence, our monuments are all around
Our impact can be seen through every corner of the city, in the subtle and not-so-subtle things we left behind
Everything's on the move, the paint is wet, all colors are new
The city is constantly changing and evolving, but we still remain a part of it
But if you look carefully, you'll see us shining through
Even though the city changes, our impact is still visible if one looks closely enough
(We were here, we were here, we were really here) we're in the air, we're in the water
We exist not just physically, but in the elements around us
From the rooftops down to the pier
Our influence can be seen in every part of the city, from the highest rooftops to the lowest pier
I'll never walk these streets alone (we were here, we were here, we were really here)
Our presence and influence will always be felt, even if we're physically gone
Engraved into waves, invisible ink on the walls
Our mark on the city is permanent and can be seen in the invisible but ever-present traces we left behind
We were here, we were here, we were really here
Our presence and impact on the city was authentic, powerful, and unerasable
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Sonja Glass, Valeska Anna Steiner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eugenia R
We were here, letra en español :)
Caminamos estas calles como reyes, nuestras caras en el viento
Y en todas partes, hicimos cantar a la ciudad
Cantamos " forever young" teníamos nuestros dedos cruzados
Y cuando la ciudad duerme ,sueña con nosotros
Sí, todavía lo hace
Oh, el amor, cambia de forma; Brilla en muchos tonos
No estaremos ausentes mientras nuestros ecos resuenen
No necesitamos fotografías; El pasado no es sólo pasado
Nos encontramos en todas partes y así es como dura la música
Porque en todas partes hemos estado dejando huellas
No desaparecerán nunca
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Y las lluvias se ponen difíciles, pero el tiempo no lo puede quitar
No desapareceremos nunca
Estábamos aquí, era realmente amor
Hemos estado dejando huellas en todas partes
No desaparecerán nunca
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Y las lluvias se ponen difíciles, pero el tiempo no nos puede quitar
No desapareceremos nunca
Estábamos aquí, era realmente amor
Son sólo pequeñas cosas: pisadas y huellas dactilares, una búsqueda del tesoro a través de la ciudad
Está llena de evidencia, nuestros monumentos están alrededor
Todo está en movimiento; La pintura está mojada, todos los colores son nuevos
Pero si miras cuidadosamente, nos verás brillando a través
Porque hemos estado dejando huellas en todas partes
No desaparecerán nunca
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Y las lluvias se ponen difíciles, pero el tiempo no nos puede quitar
No desapareceremos nunca
Estábamos aquí, era realmente amor
En todas partes hemos estado dejando huellas
En todas partes hemos estado dejando huellas
Y las lluvias se ponen difíciles, pero el tiempo no nos puede quitar
No desapareceremos nunca
Estábamos aquí, era realmente amor
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Estamos en el aire, estamos en el agua
Desde las azoteas hasta el muelle
Nunca caminaré por estas calles solo
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente aquí
Grabado en ondas; Tinta invisible en las paredes
Estábamos aquí, estábamos aquí, estábamos realmente
Gabriel Cavalcanti
I love this song so much! The lyrics are so beautiful and the song itself makes me feel so much
AngelDomme x Aijin Playz
me too, i have their limited edition vinyl with their autograph
Susanne Pinheiro Bartolo
This song makes me cry every time
subzero sena
This song comes from the better part of the universe that we know. It makes me wonder about my and other people journeys through this world. No other song has done this until now, for me.Amazing and thank you!
Mariya Zhelyazkova
I could listen it a million times. The text, the music, the video. Everything's just beautiful, sad, full of emotions.
gabriela jimenez
Amo lo que mi cuerpo siente cada vez que escucho esta canción!
Brandon Coyle
This song will forever be the anthem to my first love. I cry every time I hear this song just because of how dear it is to me. The lyrics resonate with how I feel.
we were here
Paloma Corrêa
This song perfectly sums up this last year of my life, I'm so glad it finally has an official video and it's so awesome
raul Ventura
he escuchado esta canción y me ha fascinado desde el inicio, saludos desde México
Flora Miles
Oh man, I had exactly these thoughts so much - and still have them, I guess - after breaking up with my first love last year. There's something about looking at a spot where we once stood, and that strangeness sticks around long after you no longer want to be with them. I'm glad someone has put this into words better than I could!