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.
Medicating
Boys Night Out Lyrics
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There's an emptiness that echoes through it all
So sit back in your bed, with your mind medicated
And your senses stuck on the sick scent of the dead
You can call for the doctor, it's all you've got anymore.
He's the ticket to the life you had before.
If I could just make them see that I don't need this.
Doctor, doctor what am I here for?
Can't you see that I don't need this place?
I don't need these walls, I'm no threat at all
Is there a way we could maybe, through therapy,
Find a way to rate and release me
I just need to be outside, even if supervised
Back to my job, back to my life
Yes I know what I've done and I regret it every day
If I could make things right, you know I'd find a way
But when I wake up to these white walls
And the endless halls of the hospital
I get lost in the emptiness that echoes though it all
Doctor, doctor what am I here for?
Can't you see that I don't need this place?
I don't need these walls, I'm no threat at all
Doctor I can't thank you enough
Doctor you won't regret this
Doctor, doctor what am I here for?
Can't you see that I don't need this place?
I don't need these walls, I'm no threat at all
The lyrics of Boys Night Out's song "Medicating" tell the story of someone who wakes up in a hospital with white walls and endless halls. They feel empty and lost, and the only thing that keeps them going is medication. The person pleads with the doctor to let them leave the hospital, arguing that they are not a threat to anyone and want to return to their normal life. The song is a commentary on the mental health industry and how people are treated for their conditions.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of personal responsibility and the desire for redemption. The singer of the song acknowledges that they have done something wrong, expressing regret and a desire to make things right. However, they feel trapped in the hospital and unable to move forward. The repetition of the line "Doctor, doctor what am I here for?" highlights the feeling of confusion and helplessness that the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wake up to white walls and endless halls
Waking up in a hospital bed with white walls and long hallways can make you feel empty and isolated.
There's an emptiness that echoes through it all
The hospital environment feels lonely and desolate, which amplifies negative feelings.
So sit back in your bed, with your mind medicated
To cope with the isolation and emptiness, one might turn to medication to numb the mind and emotions.
And your senses stuck on the sick scent of the dead
The sterile hospital smell can be reminiscent of death, which only adds to the already bleak environment.
You can call for the doctor, it's all you've got anymore.
The only hope is relying on the doctor to help in any way possible.
He's the ticket to the life you had before.
The doctor is the key to getting back to the life before the hospitalization.
If I could just make them see that I don't need this.
The singer believes they don't belong in the hospital and wishes others would see it too.
Can't you see that I don't need this place?
The artist is making a plea to the doctor to understand that they don't belong in the hospital.
I don't need these walls, I'm no threat at all
The artist is trying to convince the doctor that they are not a danger to society and therefore should not be kept in a hospital.
Is there a way we could maybe, through therapy,
The artist wants to explore alternative methods to medication to help with their issues.
Find a way to rate and release me
The singer wants to be evaluated and if determined safe, released from the hospital.
I just need to be outside, even if supervised
The artist values freedom and would be content just to be outside, even with supervision.
Back to my job, back to my life
The singer longs to get back to their normal routine and everyday life.
Yes I know what I've done and I regret it every day
The singer takes responsibility for their actions and wishes things were different.
If I could make things right, you know I'd find a way
The singer wants to make amends and fix the situation if given the chance.
But when I wake up to these white walls
The artist is reminded of the bleak hospital environment every morning.
And the endless halls of the hospital
The hospital is a monotonous environment with seemingly no end.
I get lost in the emptiness that echoes though it all
The singer feels overwhelmed by the emptiness and isolation of the hospital and gets lost in the feelings.
Doctor I can't thank you enough
The singer is grateful to the doctor for helping them get better.
Doctor you won't regret this
The artist is reassuring the doctor that they have made the right decision in releasing them from the hospital.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Unknown Composer Author, Robert Werner
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@SurplusMeats
16 years ago. 240p. Still here. Still listening.
@drewigi
Trainwreck has to be the most underrated album of all time. It's such an amazing story and the way every song's rhythm matches the tone it's just incredible
@TheseBitchesWantNikes
vloggingwallie still one of my favorites
@TheseBitchesWantNikes
vloggingwallie Still one of my favorites. Left such an impression on me in high school.
@canadianbossanova3507
Agreed!
@DooMedSean
I had grown up only liking their first 2 albums and basically not giving Trainwreck and the Self Titled album a chance at all. But a year or so ago I decided that I was being an idiot because I LOVED BNO as a teenager and theres no way they could get worse.......Im so glad I gave them a chance, Trainwreck is a VERY special album for me, I just wish I had not been a snob earlier and let it in sooner. I even had to buy my own copy of it on CD! even though I have all my music on an ipod these days.
@Livelaughlimpbizkit
You’re so right! The drummer on this album is known for helping bands write critically underrated albums. He was a guitar player on the receiving end of sirens record (also a great record), Brian is a beast of a musician!it’s a shame because this album is an absolute masterpiece, the whole thing is so ducking creative
@theorangegreen
The entire album deserved a movie. Timeless writing.
@FoxItAll
One of the most underrated bands in our age.
@overraiderperenolde
This band, this album in particular, has gotten me through a few years of life, years that in hindsight mean nothing to me anymore, but at the time were so much more. I remember i showed this in my psychology class as part of a project, and not one person was interested. I guess not everyone can relate their emotions. I'd give the world to see these canadians play a show.