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."
The Rain
Boy & Bear Lyrics
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And let it rain
I'll eat the grain
I'll lay in mud
I'll fall in love with people I have never met before
I'm young
I'm out of luck
And I don't even know if I could want
There's a lump inside my throat
That keeps the blood from spilling over
There are crows
And they know me
I'm alone like they told me
But I listen to their calls
They are free
I wish that I could lie awake and
Let the wind take me away
I wish that I could try again and
Keep the hatred out my veins
The lyrics of Boy & Bear's song "The Rain" are cryptic and poetic, painting an enigmatic picture of a place that is both uncertain and familiar. The repeated mantra of "home to the rain, deep in the bay" evokes a sense of longing for a place of belonging that is not fixed or concrete. This place is described as being both "old as the brave" and "will of the weak," hinting at a nuanced understanding of strength and vulnerability.
The second verse of the song reinforces this theme, as the singer describes a location where "the four?" run, and where they will dance for the rain to come. The ambiguity of this reference only adds to the sense of mystery that pervades the song. The repeated plea to be led home leaves the listener wondering what this "home" really means, and whether it can ever really be found.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Rain" are rich with symbolism and meaning, leaving ample room for interpretation and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Home to the rain, deep in the bay,
Returning to a familiar, comforting place where one can find solace from the storms of life, even if that place is located in a remote, hidden area.
Will of the weak, old as the brave,
The desire to seek refuge from hardship is present in both the strong and weak alike, and has been since time immemorial.
Home to the rain, home to the storm,
The metaphorical shelter from the hardships and turmoil of life can often be found in the midst of the storm itself.
Lead me the way, lead me home,
Asking for help and guidance to find that place of safety and refuge in the midst of a storm.
Down where the four ? run,
Referring to a specific location or environment where it's said that mysterious, magical things may happen and where Boy & Bear hope to find the relief they seek.
We'll be dancin' like the devil for the rain to come,
They will do anything to bring forth the much-needed storm that brings them comfort and relief, just like one would dance for a powerful supernatural being in exchange for a favor.
So won't you drive, won't you drive,
A request to someone who has the ability to make it rain to do so and provide relief to those who are suffering.
Lead me home.
Reiterating the previous request for guidance and assistance to find the place of safety and refuge among the storms of life.
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Written by: Henry Iles
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