There are at least two acts under the name Boyzone:

1) Boyzone are a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two acts under the name Boyzone:

1) Boyzone are an Irish boy band. Their most famous line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch. Boyzone have had 21 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 22 singles in the Irish charts. The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 24 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In total, Boyzone had 19 top 5 singles on the Irish Singles Chart, 18 top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart, nine No. 1 Irish hit singles and six No. 1 UK hit singles and five No. 1 albums, with 25 million records sold by 2013 worldwide

Boyzone were put together in 1993 by Louis Walsh who is also known for managing Johnny Logan and Westlife . Before even recording any material they made a now infamous appearance on RTÉ's The Late Late Show. Their first album Said and Done was released in 1995 and the following two studio albums in 1996 and 1998. Seven compilation albums have been released, the latest being B-Sides & Rarities in October 2008. Singer Stephen Gately died on 10 October 2009 at the age of 33.

Despite rumours of them cancelling the new album Keating, denied these allegations and revealed that Boyzone would release a new album as a tribute to Gately in 2010 which included two new songs that were sung by Stephen Gately before his death.

A song was written by singer-songwriter Mika who has also claimed that the new song he wrote for Boyzone is the last one which will feature Stephen Gately's vocals, released on their fourth studio album on 8 March 2010.

The track written by Mika became the lead single from the new album, titled "Gave It All Away". Boyzone loved this track and wished to release this song as their comeback single. The song received its first airplay on 17 January 2010. Mikey Graham stated that Gave It All Away will be released on 1 March 2010 and the album will be released a week afterwards.

From 10 January 2010 to 7 March 2010 Mikey was a contestant on the fifth series of Dancing on Ice. He was Eliminated in the 9th week of the competition after being in the "Skate-Off" with EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook, he lost with 2 votes to Westbrook's 3.

Their fourth studio album Brother was released on 8 March 2010 and become their fourth studio number one album so far.

2) Carrboro, NC-based experimental noise band. Members: Ryan Martin, Jeff Rehnlund, Rachal Spikula, Galen Williams, Roxann Spikula, Charlie St. Clair, Lauren Ford.

Where Have You Been
Boyzone Lyrics

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You took the lot and there's only dirt
You took the bet and you lost my shirt
You walked my dog and you let it run away
You took yourself on a holiday
You said you needed to get away
Then I got a postcard from the room...
Here I must have known you
For so many years but

You always seemed to slip away...

(Where have you been?)
I'm been upon the sea
(Where have you been?)
Out on the Twilight Zone
(Where have you been?)
I've been to the other side
and it's good to be back home..
(Yeah yeah yeah)

Two potatoes you won't get far
You got some air and blew yourself away..
Here I must have known you
For so many years but
You always seemed to slip away...

(Where have you been?)
Laying upon the sea
(Where have you been?)
Out on the Twilight Zone
(Where have you been?)
I've been to the other side
and it's good to be back home..
(Yeah yeah yeah)

(Where have you been?)
I've been on a rocket ride
(Where have you been?)
I've been for a million miles
(Where have you been?)
I've been to the other side
and it's good to be back home..

I said it's good to be back home..
[to fade]

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and disappointment. The singer accuses the person they are addressing of taking everything from them and leaving only dirt behind. Additionally, they had made a bet and lost the singer's shirt, symbolizing how this person has consistently let them down. The mention of walking the singer's dog suggests a responsibility or trust that was broken when the dog ran away under their care. The person also claimed they needed to go on a holiday to escape, but the singer received a postcard from them instead, indicating a recurring pattern of this person slipping away from their life.

The chorus poses the question "Where have you been?" and the person responds by saying they have been on the sea, in the Twilight Zone, and to the other side. While these responses are metaphorical, they suggest the person has been away, disconnected from the singer's reality. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's curiosity and longing to understand the person's whereabouts.

In the second verse, the lyrics continue to express frustration towards this person's actions. The line "Two potatoes you won't get far" implies that despite their attempts, this person will not achieve much. They are compared to air that blows itself away, indicating their fleeting and unreliable nature. Despite knowing this person for many years, they always manage to slip away, leaving the singer with unanswered questions and unresolved feelings.

The final iteration of the chorus reveals more about the person's whereabouts. They claim to have been on a rocket ride, traveled a million miles, and reached the other side. This suggests a metaphorical journey or transformation that the person underwent, potentially explaining their absence from the singer's life. The repetition of "it's good to be back home" can be seen as their realization of the value of returning to familiar surroundings and relationships.

Overall, the lyrics of "Where Have You Been" express a sense of betrayal, longing, and frustration towards someone who consistently disappears from the singer's life. The person's constant slipping away and elusive nature leave the singer questioning their whereabouts and motives. Ultimately, the song reflects on the importance of reliability, trust, and the longing for a stable and faithful connection.

Line by Line Meaning

You took the lot and there's only dirt
You took everything from me and left me with nothing

You took the bet and you lost my shirt
You made a wager and ended up losing everything

You walked my dog and you let it run away
You were entrusted with something important but neglected it, causing it to escape

You took yourself on a holiday
You decided to leave and go on vacation

You said you needed to get away
You expressed the desire to escape from your current situation

Then I got a postcard from the room...
Later, I received a postcard from the location you were staying

Here I must have known you For so many years but You always seemed to slip away...
I must have been acquainted with you for a long time, yet you consistently managed to elude me

(Where have you been?) I'm been upon the sea
(Where have you been?) I have been sailing on the ocean

(Where have you been?) Out on the Twilight Zone
(Where have you been?) Out exploring the unknown and mysterious

(Where have you been?) I've been to the other side and it's good to be back home..
(Where have you been?) I have ventured to unfamiliar territories, but it feels great to be back where I belong

(Yeah yeah yeah)
Expressing agreement or affirmation

Two potatoes you won't get far
Having just two potatoes will not take you very far

You got some air and blew yourself away..
You gained a momentary sense of freedom but ultimately lost yourself in the process

Laying upon the sea
Resting and floating on the surface of the ocean

I've been on a rocket ride
I have experienced an exhilarating and fast-paced journey

I've been for a million miles
I have traveled an immense distance

I said it's good to be back home..
I emphasize that returning home feels wonderful

[to fade]
The song ends gradually

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY CAINE, KEITH PETER THOMAS FRANCIS JOH DUFFY, MARTIN SEAN BRANNIGAN, RAY HEDGES, RAYMOND GEORGE HEDGES

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