Band members Pete Carr (Keyboards), Kev Chase (Bass + Backing Vocals), Shaz (Drums) and Chris Peck (Vocals + Guitar) were hailing from Essex / East London and released the singles Suzie and Civil Sin in 2005.
The band was signed to Vertigo Records and got their first major release with Back Again on February 13th 2006. They've supported Hard-Fi and headlined the NME New Bands Tour in the same year, as well as 3 UK headline tours of their own in the same year American tours with The Charlatans and Echo and The Bunnymen, and various dates with bands such as The Kooks, Dirty Pretty Things and Razorlight in Europe.
Originally, they were called Future of Junior but changed their name to Boy Kill Boy and lost original bassist Jim Lewis who went on to play with Cherryfalls, while they gained bassist Kev Chase. The band name came from the lead singer mishearing the name of a band called "Boy Called Roy".
Their first album, released May 2006, is called Civilian and contained the four singles Back Again, Suzie, Civil Sin and Shoot Me Down.
In May 2005 they released their debut single "Suzie" for record label Fierce Panda. In the summer the band opened the Radio 1 stage on Sunday/Friday of the 2005 Reading and Leeds Festivals. The second single followed later in the year now being signed to Fallout. "Civil Sin" was featured in Zane Lowe's "Hottest Track In The World Today". In 2006 the Vertigo single "Back Again" (released on 13 February) reached #26 in the UK Singles Chart and the re-release of "Suzie" on 16 May reached #17. The debut album "Civilian" was released on 22 May 2006 and entered the UK Album Chart at #16.
One of their major breaks came in May 2005 when the band stepped in to replace Nine Black Alps on the NME New Music Tour 2005 after the band's singer caught the mumps. Boy Kill Boy had only been billed to play one support slot on the whole tour but ended up playing numerous extra slots supporting Maxïmo Park and The Rakes. They returned the following year as headliners for NME's New Bands Tour 2006, supported by The Automatic, ¡Forward, Russia!, and The Long Blondes. They toured in the US supporting The Charlatans and played an extensive UK Headline tour in October. On 7 November 2006, they supported Feeder for one of their dates in aid of War Child at the Camden Roundhouse. This was also in conjunction with the "Shoot Me Down" single, released for the charity.
The Fierce Panda release of "Suzie" appeared on the soundtrack of the street football video game FIFA Street 2, released in winter 2006 by Electronic Arts. "Civil Sin" appeared on the soundtrack to the FIFA 07 football video game. Also, their single "Back Again" also appears in the Test Drive Unlimited videogame.
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The band released The Stars and the Sea in March of 2008 through Mercury Records, but the label decided not to release the record in America, where the band had a substantial following. Because of this and other problems with their label, the band decided to call it a day in October 2008.
A OK
Boy Kill Boy Lyrics
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Something's wrong
Is this just a breakdown'
Yes, another breakdown
And when you're gone
Yes, she said
Can I come'
I never want to break up
I never want to wake up
I never meant to wake up
And now we've left our friends behind
Even so, isn't this a waste of time
Giving me a friendly line'
And when our thoughts just last a day
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
Everything is A-OK
And if I fall down, she said,
And I call
Would you come to catch me'
Only time could stop me
And if it goes wrong, she said
If we try, maybe we could make up
Yes, I'd love to make up
I need to make time
I really need to find time
And now we've left our friends behind
Even so, isn't this a waste of time
Giving me a friendly line'
And when our thoughts just last a day
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
Everything is A-OK
I'm gone, most the time
And I'm lost all of the rest
I'm gone, most the time
And I'm lost all of the rest
I'm gone, most the time
And I'm lost all of the rest
I'm waiting, I'm waiting,
I'm waiting for this,
I've been waiting for this
And now we've left our friends behind
Even so, isn't this a waste of time'
Giving me a friendly line
And when our thoughts just last a day
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
Everything is A-OK
Such a waste of time
Such a friendly line
It's the price I pay
Everything's A-OK
In Boy Kill Boy's song A OK, the lyrics tell the story of a relationship that is subject to frequent emotional breakdowns. The chorus repeats the phrase 'everything is A-OK', which, when placed alongside these depictions of dysfunction, suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves of this assertion. In the opening lines, the singer questions whether the issues within the relationship are just 'another breakdown'. The female voice within the song then asks, 'when you're gone, can I come?', indicating that perhaps the singer is absent from the relationship for long periods of time.
Despite the constant breakdowns, both partners express their desire to stay together. The lyrics reveal that the singer never wants to 'break up', and the female voice affirms that she never wants to 'wake up'. Even when things go wrong, they want to make up, and the singer claims to need 'time' to do this. The repeated phrase 'I'm gone, most the time, and I'm lost all of the rest' perhaps sums up the turmoil within the relationship, with both individuals feeling disconnected from one another.
In the chorus, the repetition of the phrase 'isn't this a waste of time' implies that both individuals are questioning the value of their relationship. They understand that their thoughts may only 'last a day', and yet they continue to prop up the facade that everything is 'A-OK'. Ultimately, the repetition of the phrase 'everything's A-OK' within this context highlights the idea that sometimes we say things that we don't quite believe in, in order to make ourselves feel better.
Line by Line Meaning
Fee fi fo fum, she said
She begins by using a tongue-in-cheek phrase from a children's story to draw attention to an issue she has noticed.
Something's wrong
She is concerned that something is not right.
Is this just a breakdown'
She is asking whether this current issue is just another instance of a recurring problem.
Yes, another breakdown
She confirms that this is indeed another in a series of breakdowns.
And when you're gone
She is considering a scenario where her partner is no longer present.
Yes, she said
She confirms that she would like to be around in that scenario.
Can I come'
She asks if she can accompany her partner in that scenario.
I never want to break up
She takes the opportunity to express her strong attachment to her partner and how much she values their relationship.
She never wants to break up, no
She restates her feelings about not wanting the relationship to end.
I never want to wake up
She references a desire to remain in a pleasant dream-like state and not have to face reality.
I never meant to wake up
She laments the fact that something she was enjoying has ended.
And now we've left our friends behind
The situation has led to them separating from their social circle.
Even so, isn't this a waste of time
She expresses doubts as to whether their current course of action is a productive use of time.
Giving me a friendly line'
She suspects someone is attempting to placate her with disingenuous friendliness.
And when our thoughts just last a day
She reflects on the fleeting nature of their thoughts and decisions.
Even so, isn't this the price I pay'
She acknowledges that the consequences of their choices are something they must endure and accept.
Everything is A-OK
Despite their misgivings, she is reassuring herself that everything is okay.
And if I fall down, she said,
She is considering the possibility of failure and vulnerability.
And I call
She expects that if she needs help, her partner will be there for her.
Would you come to catch me'
She asks for confirmation that her partner would come to her aid in a crisis.
Only time could stop me
She notes that only the passage of time would prevent her from trying her hardest.
And if it goes wrong, she said
She acknowledges that things may not work out as they both hope.
If we try, maybe we could make up
She still holds out hope that they can reconcile even in the face of hardship.
Yes, I'd love to make up
She confirms her desire to repair any damage done to their relationship.
I need to make time
She recognizes the need to prioritize their relationship despite other commitments.
I really need to find time
She reiterates her determination to make time for their relationship.
I'm gone, most the time
She is often absent and unavailable.
And I'm lost all of the rest
She feels directionless and unsure of how to proceed when she is not occupied with other things.
I'm waiting, I'm waiting,
She is in a state of anticipation or expectation.
I'm waiting for this,
She is waiting for some anticipated event or resolution.
I've been waiting for this
She has been waiting a long time for a specific thing to happen.
Such a waste of time
She feels that their current situation is a poor use of their time and resources.
Such a friendly line
She doubts the sincerity of someone's offer to help or support.
It's the price I pay
She has accepted that there are costs or consequences to their decisions and actions.
Everything's A-OK
She is reassuring herself once again that everything is alright, despite her misgivings.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTIAN PECK, KEVIN CHASE, PETER CARR, SHAHZAD MAHMOOD
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Kiran Ostrolenk
'the sunday playlist the ultimate indie collection' revealed this song to me. that album is the best freebee i've ever recieved
ivoet 1948
I really want the chords for this song. :(
weebairn02
I'm glad I could find this song, it took me forever. Thanks soo soo much!
Lucy Holdsworth
Hi if you would still like the chords for this I have worked them out myself and they seem to be correct. Verse: D - Em - A D - Em - A - G - A Chorus: D - A - Em - A - G D - A - Em - A -G Then same for next verses and chorus's. Haven't worked out bridge yet, will get back to you if you want. Hope that helps.
kevanderroza
a great song from boy kill boy n..n
ivoet 1948
@light00044 guitar please! thank you very much
Xiaborok
911tabs.com ?