Boy & Bear are an Australian folk rock band, based out of Sydney, New South… Read Full Bio ↴Boy & Bear are an Australian folk rock band, based out of Sydney, New South Wales. The band began as a solo project for singer-songwriter Dave Hosking in 2009) before quickly expanding into a full band. In February 2009, Hosking uploaded a track, "The Storm", to the Unearthed program on radio station Triple J, it became a featured song at the station. Hosking had met Killian Gavin who was a singer-songwriter and guitarist in Ovell, and the pair started jamming together. Tim Hart, from another university band Wintersound, joined as a drummer and singer-songwriter. Then they expanded with Jake Tarasenko (ex-Tripartisan Approach) on bass guitar. All four had fronted their own groups and became friends after regularly sharing the stage at gigs.

After winning the 2009 Unearthed competition, they gained a performance spot at the Australasian music festival Homebake. In 2010, Tim's brother Jon Hart joined the band as an official member; contributing vocals, mandolin, banjo and keyboards. They toured Australia opening for Angus and Julia Stone as a three-piece, with Tarasenko and Hart in London playing in Laura Marling's backing band. In May 2010, Boy & Bear released their debut extended play, With Emperor Antarctica. They then recorded the song "Fall at Your Feet" for He Will Have His Way, a tribute album to singer-songwriter brothers, Tim and Neil Finn. Boy & Bear's version of "Fall at Your Feet" was listed at No. 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2010. Another of their tracks, "Rabbit Song" was placed at No. 45.

In November 2010, their cover of "Fall at Your Feet" peaked at No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart. On 5 August 2011, Boy & Bear released their debut album Moonfire. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer, Joe Chiccarelli and reached No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In December, it had finished third in the Triple J album poll of 2011. On the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011 Boy & Bear were listed three times, "Part Time Believer" and "Milk & Sticks" at No. 50 and No. 49, respectively. While "Feeding Line" reached No. 4. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 Boy & Bear won in five categories: Breakthrough Artist – Single for "Feeding Line"; and Album of the Year, Best Group, Breakthrough Artist – Album and Best Adult Alternative Release for Moonfire.

In late 2012, the band announced that they had parted ways with Tarasenko. His replacement was Dave Symes, formerly of Seeker Lover Keeper and of Sarah Blasko's live backing band.

Boy & Bear released their second album on 16 August 2013, titled Harlequin Dream. It debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts. Two singles were released from the album - "Southern Sun" and "Three-Headed Woman."

Ghost 11
Boy & Bear Lyrics

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Somebody else to save the day
Im calling to the boys of the radio show
THought i was a child then, but i grow
So you trying duke your way
And fill it up with thousands of call it stones
Thought I was a child then, but I grow
Baby I grow...
I′m looking out for ghost 11

I thought i saw his face in the fading night
I crawled out in the ghost 11, I grow.

Baby I grow.
...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ghost 11" by Boy & Bear speak to the idea of personal growth and how we look back at the past through a different lens as we mature. The opening line includes the phrase "somebody else to save the day," indicating a sense of helplessness or inadequacy. The singer then turns to the radio show, suggesting a yearning for guidance or support. The repeated phrase "thought I was a child then, but I grow" highlights the theme of growth and serves as a reminder that our past selves may not reflect who we are now.

The introduction of Ghost 11 adds an eerie element to the song, as the singer becomes fixated on this apparition. Ghost 11 appears to represent a part of the singer's past that they are trying to reconcile with their present self. By the end of the song, the singer has come to accept their growth and acknowledges that they have moved on from the person they used to be.

Overall, "Ghost 11" is a contemplative song about personal growth and how our relationship with our past selves evolves over time.

Line by Line Meaning

Somebody else to save the day
I need someone else to handle this situation because I can't do it alone.

Im calling to the boys of the radio show
I'm reaching out for help from the radio show because they have the resources and connections to assist me.

Thought i was a child then, but i grow
In the past, I may have been inexperienced and naive, but I have matured and gained knowledge over time.

So you trying duke your way
You are attempting to use force or aggression to solve the problem.

And fill it up with thousands of call it stones
You are trying to overpower the situation with an overwhelming number of weapons or tactics.

Thought I was a child then, but I grow
I may have underestimated my potential in the past, but now I realize my strength and power.

Baby I grow...
I am continuously growing and learning as a person.

I′m looking out for ghost 11
I am searching for something mysterious or elusive called 'ghost 11.'

I thought i saw his face in the fading night
I believed I caught a glimpse of 'ghost 11' in the darkness of the night.

I crawled out in the ghost 11, I grow.
I ventured out into the unknown, seeking 'ghost 11,' and through this experience, I have grown and developed as a person.

Baby I grow.
I am continuously evolving and developing, gaining knowledge and experience through each new challenge and adventure.

Writer(s): David Hosking, Jonathan Hart, David Symes, Killian Gavin, Timothy Hart

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