In February 2011, the band announced they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. On November 17th, 2011, Martin Johnson tweeted "#boyslikegirlsisback", revealing that the group has not broken up but members are taking a rest and engaging in various side projects. The band has released three studio albums: 'Boys Like Girls' (2006), 'Love Drunk' (2009) and 'Crazy World' (2012). They have had three U.S. Top 40 singles as well: "The Great Escape", "Love Drunk", and "Two is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift). In 2022, they started touring again. In 2023, they released "BLOOD AND SUGAR", their first new song in 11 years, and teased a new album.
Holiday
Boys Like Girls Lyrics
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As wild as an elephant's child
No one could hold me down
No one could keep me around
Now it's your turn, take a shot
Baby, show me everything that you got
Maybe you can keep me alive
Maybe you can get in my mind
Before I run far away
I need to take a holiday
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
My father, he was always wise
As wise as an elephant's eyes
He couldn't hold me down
He couldn't keep me around
So are you gonna take your shot?
It's the only one that you got
Maybe I'll go out on a limb
Maybe I'll jump in for a swim
When the lights go dim
You know I'll run far away
I need to take a holiday
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
(I need to take a holiday)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
A new start, I've broken too many hearts
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
When I was younger I used to be wild
As wild as an elephant's child
And I don't think I'll ever change
I think I'm gonna stay the same
I'll run away
I need to take a holiday
(I need to take a holiday)
Maybe it's a fall from grace
I gotta find a new place
A holiday
I'll set off on a new chase
(Set off on a new chase)
I gotta see a new face
I need to take a holiday
A new start, I've broken too many hearts
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't know
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
All of the wasted time
The hours that were left behind
The answers that we'll never find
They don't mean a thing tonight
Boys Like Girls's song Holiday is about the feeling of needing to take a break from life and go on a vacation. The lyrics describe the singer's restless, wild nature, which they attribute to being as wild as an elephant's child. They feel that no one can hold them down or keep them around. However, they suggest that maybe a romantic partner could keep them alive or get into their mind, but it's only a matter of time before they run away again. The singer draws on their father's wisdom, but ultimately, they are unsure of where to go and just need to take a holiday.
The song describes the feeling of wanting to escape from the monotony of everyday life, expressed through the repeated chorus of "I need to take a holiday." The idea of finding a new place and seeing a new face is almost an obsession, suggesting that there is something inherently unsatisfying about the singer's current situation. The song also touches on the theme of the singer's fear of commitment, as they admit to having broken too many hearts and not knowing where to go.
Overall, Holiday is a bittersweet anthem for anyone who has felt disillusioned or stuck in a rut, but also unsure of what to do next. The song captures the sense of longing for a change of scenery and renewed energy that often comes with a vacation.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was younger I used to be wild
I used to be quite unpredictable and carefree when I was young
As wild as an elephant's child
I was as untamed and unbridled as a young elephant
No one could hold me down
No one could control me or limit my freedom
No one could keep me around
I always felt an urge to explore and move on, never staying in one place for too long
Now it's your turn, take a shot
Now you have the chance to try to charm me and capture my attention
Baby show me everything that you got
Demonstrate your abilities to me and impress me with your talents
Maybe you can keep me alive
Perhaps you can be the one to keep me interested and engaged in life
Maybe you can get in my mind
Maybe you can find a way to understand my thoughts and feelings
But it's only a matter of time
However, I know that my restless nature will eventually have me looking for something new
Before I run far away
I know I'll be running away soon
I need to take a holiday
I need to take a break from my current situation and find a new adventure
Maybe it's a fall from grace
This break might be seen as a failure or downfall by some
I gotta find a new place
I need to discover a new location or environment to explore
I'll set off on a new chase
I'll be pursuing something new and exciting that I haven't experienced before
I gotta see a new face
I need to meet new people and experience new cultures
My father, he was always wise
My dad was a patient and knowledgeable man
As wise as an elephant's eyes
He had the same level of wisdom and insight as an old and wise elephant
So are you gonna take your shot?
Do you have the courage to try your best to win me over?
It's the only one that you got
This is your one chance to try to impress me
Maybe I'll go out on a limb
I might take a risk and try something completely new and daring
Maybe I'll jump in for a swim
I might willingly immerse myself in a new experience
When the lights go dim
When the night comes and everything settles down
You know I'll run far away
You can count on me leaving again soon
A new start
I crave the excitement and adventure of a new beginning
I've broken too many hearts
I've hurt many people along the way who were counting on me to stay
And I don't have any clue where to go
I don't have a specific destination or plan in mind
But maybe I'll be back someday after my holiday
I might return one day changed and renewed from my travels
All of the wasted time
All the time that we have lost without any significant memories or results
The hours that were left behind
The hours that we cannot relive, and that are now nothing but memories
The answers that we'll never find
In life, there will always be some questions that will never have answers
They don't mean a thing tonight
Tonight, in this moment, none of these things have any value or significance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Johnson
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