In 2003 Boyskout met up with producer Jeff Salzman (Stephen Malkumus, The S… Read Full Bio ↴In 2003 Boyskout met up with producer Jeff Salzman (Stephen Malkumus, The Sounds, The Killers) who recorded their debut album School of Etiquette, which came out in 2004 on Alive/Bomp! Records.

Boyskout released their 2nd full length album "Another Life" in Oct. 2006. "Another Life" was Recorded & Mixed By Donny Newenhouse & Dave Schiffman.

The Boyskouts are: Kathi Killer on bass// Leslie Satterfield on lead vocals and guitar/// Ingrid Dahl on guitar and back up vox// Christina Bouza on drums//

Boyskout is currently based out of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY, United States

Jesse James
Boyskout Lyrics

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Jesse James stole to give to the poor
saying all the while his intentions were fine
Clyde found himself in love with a man
Bonnie said "You can't have him but as for me you sure can"
Clyde thought for a moment
He said "I don't like to settle but baby you're pretty
I bet you'd make such a fine partner in crime"

All in my head, they say

The Futurists believed in velocity
The aeroplane, automobile nothing like they'd ever seen
The words that were written became the books that were burned
I knew it when I saw you, I knew when I saw
I knew it when I saw you, I knew when I saw

All in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, they say
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me I'm not wrong
She's just a girl
She's just a girl
She's just a girl
She's just a girl

The Futurists believed in velocity
The aeroplane, automobile nothing like they'd ever seen
The words that were written became the books that were burned
I knew it when I saw you, I knew when I saw
I knew it when I saw you, I knew when I saw

All in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, they say
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me I'm not wrong
All in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, they say
She's just a girl
She's just a girl
She's just a girl
She's just a girl
She's just a girl
She's just a girl

All in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, they say
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me I'm not wrong

All in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head
She's just a girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boyskout's song "Jesse James" appear to be a mesh of various stories and themes. The first verse refers to the infamous outlaw, Jesse James, who was known for robbing banks and trains. However, the lyrics suggest that he stole not for personal gain, but to give to the poor. This could be interpreted as a critique of capitalism and a glorification of a Robin Hood-like figure who subverts the system. The second half of the verse introduces Bonnie and Clyde, two other notorious criminals who were famously romantically involved. The lyrics suggest that Clyde falls in love with a man, but Bonnie tells him he can't have him. This could be interpreted as a commentary on societal norms and prejudices regarding same-sex relationships.

The chorus repeats the phrase "All in my head, they say" multiple times, which could suggest that the preceding verses are just figments of the singer's imagination or metaphorical representations of larger themes. This is bolstered by the inclusion of the Futurists and their belief in velocity, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for progress and pushing boundaries. The lyrics "The words that were written became the books that were burned" could be interpreted as a critique of censorship and the suppression of new ideas. The repeated inclusion of the phrase "She's just a girl" in the closing verses could be interpreted as an attempt to diminish or dismiss the singer's perspective and ideas because of their gender.

Overall, it appears that Boyskout's "Jesse James" is a complex and layered combination of various critiques of societal norms and values, presented through a lens of crime and chaos.

Line by Line Meaning

Jesse James stole to give to the poor
Jesse James committed theft for the greater good by redistributing the wealth to the less fortunate.

saying all the while his intentions were fine
Jesse James believed that his actions were morally justified, despite the criminal nature of his deeds.

Clyde found himself in love with a man
Clyde discovered that he had feelings for another man and struggled to reconcile his emotions with societal expectations.

Bonnie said "You can't have him but as for me you sure can"
Bonnie gave Clyde permission to pursue a relationship with the man he loved, even though she herself was not interested in him romantically.

Clyde thought for a moment
Clyde took a brief pause to carefully consider his options and choices before making a decision.

He said "I don't like to settle but baby you're pretty
Clyde expressed his ambivalence towards commitment, but acknowledged that he found his potential partner physically attractive.

I bet you'd make such a fine partner in crime"
Clyde jokingly suggested that he and his partner could make a successful and adventurous criminal duo.

The Futurists believed in velocity
The Futurist art movement placed great importance on speed and modernity, embracing technological progress and innovation.

The aeroplane, automobile nothing like they'd ever seen
The Futurists were fascinated by the transformative impact of new modes of transportation, which they saw as fundamentally changing human experience.

The words that were written became the books that were burned
The Futurists' revolutionary ideas challenged traditional norms and were often met with censorship and suppression.

I knew it when I saw you, I knew when I saw
The singer felt an immediate connection or attraction to someone upon seeing them, intuitively recognizing their potential importance or significance.

All in my head, all in my head, all in my head, all in my head, they say
The artist is expressing self-doubt or uncertainty, questioning whether their feelings or perceptions are valid or real.

Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me I'm not wrong
The singer seeks reassurance or validation from someone else, hoping to confirm the accuracy of their thoughts or feelings.

She's just a girl
The singer is diminishing or dismissing the importance or agency of a female character or individual, suggesting that their actions or contributions are insignificant or unremarkable.

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