Interest in the band was immediate and a short while later they signed to New Jersey based Ferret Records. Their debut full-length, 2003's Make Yourself Sick, was to the shock of some fans much lighter and punk-pop-oriented, but with the same heavy screaming and guitars found on earlier releases. It was shortly after this when drummer Ben Arseneau parted with the band and was replaced by former Fordirelifesake guitarist Brian Southall.
The band's next effort came in the form of 2005's Trainwreck. This release was a somewhat more subdued, experimental concept record based on a man's loss of sanity. It was in this same album where the boys made a brave move by introducing Kara Dupuy, who brought with her not only a fresh, new synth to their sound but female vocals as well. But all good things have to end and after only a short stint with the band they parted ways.
Trainwreck tells the story of a man who murders his wife, with whom he is deeply in love with, all while under the influence of deeply troubling dreams. Upon waking from these dreams, he realizes what he's done and slips into a catatonic state. The remainder of the album follows the man from his release from a psych ward, through his obsession with a song heard only by him. He belives the song influences himself to kill more, so he cuts off both his own hands, to never kill again. The eventual conclusion of the story where he dies from a overdose and a infection from the rusty machine used to cut his hands off. Trainwreck is a tribute to the versatility of Boys Night Out. Their style has evolved and matured, but the components that are explicitly BNO remain in their music.
In early 2006, Kara Dupuy (vocals and synthesizer/keyboard) left Boys Night Out due to her engagement. She has not currently been replaced. Later that year, Andy Lewis, formerly of The Fullblast, joined Boys Night Out on guitar, and Ben Arseneau, the original drummer in the band, re-joined after Brian Southall left to join The Receiving End of Sirens.
Hold On Tightly Let Go Lightly
Boys Night Out Lyrics
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I'll be the end of everyone who's ever entered your life and taken pieces out of it.
I'll give you enough time to regain your composure
To reconstruct a heart that's torn apart from over-exposure.
I know forever isn't long enough to forget the faces and places that played out your tragedy.
Our memory defeats us all.
I've touched the stagnant water and muddy walls of the trench where you've been sleeping,
So, on the eve of the attack, we'll finger-trace the targets on their backs and open fire.
Just hold on until they're gone.
So, with this kiss, I promise to never forget what you did for me.
I felt the sun on my face for the first time, and tasted blood on my tongue for the last.
The lyrics of Boys Night Out's song, "Hold On Tightly Let Go Lightly" portray the aftermath of a past relationship, in which the singer is taking action to avenge the pain inflicted on their significant other, who has been hurt by the memories of their past. The lyrics evoke a sense of protectionism, though in a dark manner, where the singer promises to put an end to everyone who has ever entered their partner's life and taken pieces out of it, indicating an act of violent vengeance. However, the lyrics subtly hint that this act of aggression is not out of hatred but, instead, out of love and protection for their partner.
Furthermore, the song describes the power of memories that can bring back the pain from past relationships, it takes time and effort to heal and move on to have a normal life. The lyrics emphasize that even after a new relationship, the memory of past relationships can still linger over and get in the way of new life, and that memories are potent enough to defeat and consume us all.
Overall, the song's lyrics may seem morbid to some, but they deliver a message of protection, a desire to heal, and the power of memories to affect our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're left with only a bullet, I'll bring the trigger and a promise to pull it.
I'll be there for you when you've hit rock bottom and are ready to give up. I'll support and help you, even if it means ending your suffering.
I'll be the end of everyone who's ever entered your life and taken pieces out of it.
I'll protect you from anyone who has hurt you in the past, and make sure they can never hurt you again.
I'll give you enough time to regain your composure
I'll help you get back on your feet without pressuring you to do anything too quickly.
To reconstruct a heart that's torn apart from over-exposure.
I'll help you heal your heart after you've been hurt so many times that it seems impossible to put the pieces back together.
I know forever isn't long enough to forget the faces and places that played out your tragedy.
I know that even if we stay together forever, you will always carry the pain and memories from the past. But I'll try my best to help you heal and move on.
I've touched the stagnant water and muddy walls of the trench where you've been sleeping,
I've been where you are now and I understand what you're going through.
And there's nothing there worth keeping or believing.
The past is full of pain and regret, and it's time to let it go and move forward.
So, on the eve of the attack, we'll finger-trace the targets on their backs and open fire.
We'll face our problems head-on and fight for what we want, without fear or hesitation.
Just hold on until they're gone.
Stay strong and don't give up until we've overcome our challenges.
So, with this kiss, I promise to never forget what you did for me.
I'll always remember how you helped and supported me, and I'll do the same for you for as long as I live.
I felt the sun on my face for the first time, and tasted blood on my tongue for the last.
I've experienced both joy and pain, and I'm ready to face whatever comes my way as long as I'm with you.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: SUZANNE VEGA
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