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 Was The Devil For One Afternoon
Boys Night Out Lyrics
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Because right now, it seems that times are hard for dreamers
I've got a broken neck sense of mortality
It clashes with your blood lust sentimentality
She says "It's wrong, but oh, we need it"
As she sits waiting up for me
But I'm not coming home
And the dial tone on the end of this receiver
Is what's really wrong with me
One day dear, I'll come crawling through the front door
Just to fall into an empty room with a ruined view
I'm doing this for you
So I'll see to it that through me you don't have to
Suffer like this anymore
My impulsive impulses give me my excuses.
You know dear, I never think things through
But I'm doing this for you
For the first time I'm looking back on the time
I spend writing down lines disguised as warning signs
There was something in the way
You turned and looked at me
I started panicking. I started panicking
Until your hearbeat stopped...Until your body dropped
That will always be my favourite memory of you and me
And I've give anything to know the reasons behind the wreckage.
I ruined everything for you
The lyrics to Boys Night Out's song "I Was The Devil For One Afternoon" speak of a troubled relationship between two individuals. The singer is clearly struggling with his personal demons, highlighted by his admission that he has not slept in weeks. He acknowledges that times are hard for dreamers, indicating that he may once have been idealistic and hopeful but no longer has that luxury. He describes himself as having a broken neck sense of mortality, which clashes with the sentimentality of his partner's blood lust. The use of blood in this context could refer to passion or aggression.
The partner is depicted as being willing to overlook the wrongness of their actions in order to satisfy their desires. She sits waiting up for the singer but he cannot bring himself to come home, as he has driven seven days' distance away. The dial tone on the other end of the phone reflects the emptiness he feels inside. He suggests that he is doing this for her, implying that his presence would only make her suffer further.
The singer admits that he has a tendency to act impulsively and without considering the consequences. He is aware that this pattern of behaviour has caused significant damage to the relationship but nevertheless claims that he is doing this for her. He is haunted by memories of the past and refers to a favourite memory of the two of them, which ultimately ended in the other person's body dropping. The singer ruined everything for her but still wants to know the reasons behind the wreckage.
Overall, the song presents a complex portrayal of a troubled relationship characterised by conflicting desires and destructive impulses.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a good thing that I haven't slept in weeks
Not sleeping allows me to constantly think and obsess over my problems
Because right now, it seems that times are hard for dreamers
The harsh reality of life is conflicting with my idealistic dreams
I've got a broken neck sense of mortality
I have a distorted and reckless view of my mortality
It clashes with your blood lust sentimentality
My desire for reckless behavior conflicts with your desire for safety and stability
She says 'It's wrong, but oh, we need it'
My partner acknowledges that our actions are wrong, but still feels compelled to engage in them
As she sits waiting up for me
My partner is waiting for me to come home
But I'm not coming home
I'm purposely avoiding going home
I've driven seven days of distance
I've physically distanced myself from my problems and responsibilities
And the dial tone on the end of this receiver
The sound of the hang-up signal on the phone represents the disconnection in my relationship
Is what's really wrong with me
The disconnection in my relationship is causing my problems
One day dear, I'll come crawling through the front door
Someday I will return home, broken and defeated
Just to fall into an empty room with a ruined view
My return will be met with disappointment and emptiness
I'm doing this for you
My reckless behavior is meant to spare my partner from experiencing the same pain I am
So I'll see to it that through me you don't have to suffer like this anymore
I believe that by taking the brunt of our problems, my partner will be spared from pain
My impulsive impulses give me my excuses
My reckless behavior is a result of my impulsive tendencies
You know dear, I never think things through
I act impulsively without considering the consequences
But I'm doing this for you
My actions are still aimed at protecting my partner, despite being impulsive
For the first time I'm looking back on the time
I'm reflecting on my past actions and relationships
I spend writing down lines disguised as warning signs
I wrote songs that were meant to serve as warnings about my reckless behavior
There was something in the way
Something about my relationship made me feel uneasy
You turned and looked at me
My partner's gaze made me feel exposed and vulnerable
I started panicking. I started panicking
The vulnerability I felt caused me to panic
Until your heartbeat stopped...Until your body dropped
I caused harm to my partner or our relationship in some way
That will always be my favorite memory of you and me
The moment of harm will always stick with me
And I'd give anything to know the reasons behind the wreckage
I want to understand why I caused harm and how to prevent it in the future
I ruined everything for you
My reckless behavior caused harm and negatively impacted our relationship
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