Featured singer/guitarist Brandon Butler who went on to form groups The Farewell Bend (with Boys Life bassist John Rejba and Giants Chair drummer Paul Ackerman) and Canyon (with Boys Life guitarist Joe Winkle). He now performs as a solo artist. The drummer John Anderson formed the bands Higher Burning Fire and White Whale.
There was an earlier Boys Life as well, from Boston in the early 80s, or Malden, if you're really making intra-128 distinctions. Best remembered for their 1982 12" on Seco Records.
Without Doubt
Boys Life Lyrics
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Got wrapped up doing all he can
Along the way fell down, got blood on his hands - not such a good example
Of a fine young man
And such a good example
Is what she left for this
My whole life's work
But I know I must be a fine young man
And I know I'm not wrong this time
As I see her glide across the floor
The lyrics of Boys Life's song Without Doubt are about a young man who started out with good intentions but lost his way along the journey of life. He got so caught up in trying to do everything he could that he stumbled and made mistakes resulting in him having blood on his hands. This experience led him to believe that he was not a good example of a fine young man. However, through the course of the song, he realizes that he can still be a fine young man if he learns from his mistakes and tries harder.
The second verse of the song is about a woman who has shown the singer what it truly means to be a good example. This woman has become the driving force behind his purpose and everything he does is wrapped in the significance of her influence. As the song progresses, he sees her gliding across the dance floor and realizes that he is on the right path to becoming a fine young man. The lyrics highlight the importance of being a good example, even in the face of setbacks and mistakes. The underlying theme is that one can always strive to be better, despite their past.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the story of a fine young man
A narrative of a young man who is deemed praiseworthy by society's standards
Got wrapped up doing all he can
He committed himself wholeheartedly to accomplish everything that he can
Along the way fell down, got blood on his hands - not such a good example
He made mistakes and did something immoral - a behavior not worth imitating
And such a good example
He is determined to become a person worthy of being imitated
Is what she left for this
The girl he admires left him an example of what a good person should be
My whole life's work
His life's purpose and ambition
Is wrapped in this one kiss
It is encapsulated in one moment or action of love and affection
But I know I must be a fine young man
He recognizes that it's essential for him to be an upright, commendable individual
And I know I'm not wrong this time
He is convinced that his current decision or action is correct
As I see her glide across the floor
He is fascinated as he watches the girl he admires move effortlessly in front of him
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hellakooked
Good upload. What were some of their other good hits? I saw them when I was 13. I remember it, but I didn't even know what was going on.
trainsdistance
@crassisdead duly noted! my tags were incorrect. I noticed upon re-listening to the self-titled album...