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.
I Got Punched in the Nose for Sticking My Face in Other People's Business
Boys Night Out Lyrics
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You know that we were always funny in a
Car Crash sort of way
Watch me bruise and bleed for you
I always knew that I'd end up dead today.. today
So I'm going to tear down the sky
and all the dull stars tonight
So I can stay hidden and live in the black.
and never for my misses
Bloody kisses from poison lips,
leave lovers dead in ditches.
So, pass another round around for the kids
Who have nothing left to lose
and for those souls old and sold out
by the soles of my shoes
then drag my corpse through the cities
I never got to visit.
Promise don't let me miss it.
You and me
You know that we were always funny in a
Car Crash sort of way
Watch me bruise and bleed for you
I always knew that I'd die. That I'd die.
Baby, the blood's already been spilled
and no amount of crying
will wash the red from your guilty hands
but, what if I promised to hold on
long enough to suffer?
The lyrics to "I Got Punched in the Nose for Sticking My Face in Other People's Business" by Boys Night Out convey themes of self-destruction, desperation, and the desire to be remembered for something other than destructive behavior. The singer acknowledges his self-destructive tendencies, acknowledging that he has always known that he would end up dying young. He expresses a desire to tear down the sky and live in the black, indicating a preference for darkness and anonymity over fame and attention. The singer references bloody kisses from poison lips and leaving lovers dead in ditches, suggesting he has engaged in violent and destructive behavior in the past.
The song seems to be a plea for the singer to be remembered for something other than his violent actions. He implores listeners to pass another round around for those with nothing left to lose and for those sold out by the soles of his shoes. This suggests that he feels guilty for using others for his own gain and wants to make amends for his behavior. He asks that his corpse be dragged through the cities he never got to visit, seemingly acknowledging that he has missed out on many experiences due to his self-destructive tendencies.
Overall, "I Got Punched in the Nose for Sticking My Face in Other People's Business" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that explores themes of self-destructive behavior and the desire for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me
The singer is addressing someone, but we don't know who it is yet.
You know that we were always funny in a Car Crash sort of way
The singer and the person they're addressing have always had a tumultuous relationship.
Watch me bruise and bleed for you
The singer is willing to suffer for the person they're addressing.
I always knew that I'd end up dead today.. today
The artist has a fatalistic view of their life.
So I'm going to tear down the sky and all the dull stars tonight so I can stay hidden and live in the black.
The artist wants to escape their problems.
I hate being famous for my hits and never for my misses
The singer is frustrated that only their successes are noticed.
Bloody kisses from poison lips, leave lovers dead in ditches.
The singer has a history of causing harm to their romantic partners.
So, pass another round around for the kids who have nothing left to lose
The artist is drinking with people who are also struggling.
and for those souls old and sold out by the soles of my shoes
The artist has hurt people in their past.
then drag my corpse through the cities I never got to visit. Promise don't let me miss it.
The artist wants to experience everything they can before they die.
Baby, the blood's already been spilled and no amount of crying will wash the red from your guilty hands
The person the singer is addressing has hurt them in some way.
but, what if I promised to hold on long enough to suffer?
The artist is suggesting that they will suffer for the person they're addressing if they stay together.
You and me
Repeating the opening line brings the song full circle and emphasizes the importance of the singer's relationship with the person they're addressing.
I always knew that I'd die. That I'd die.
Repeating this line emphasizes the singer's fatalistic view of their life and their acceptance of their eventual death.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.