The band's core members were Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning. This duo recorded and released the band's ambient debut album Feel Good Lost, in 2001, with contributions from Ohad Benchetrit (also known as Years), Evan Cranley, Leslie Feist, Justin Peroff, Bill Priddle, and Charles Spearin. All of these musicians would emerge as key members of Broken Social Scene in future endeavors.
After the release of Feel Good Lost (an almost entirely instrumental album), Drew and Canning decided to transition the band into a more energetic sound reflective of the Toronto indie music scene of the early 2000's. As a result, they brought in a number of local artistic and musicial friends -- the Apostle of Hustle Andrew Whiteman, Jason Collett, Metric's Emily Haines, and Leslie Feist -- to flesh out their live show with lyrics and vocals. Over time, the band also came to include contributions from James Shaw, John Crossingham, Lisa Lobsinger, Julie Penner, Sam Goldberg, and Stars' Amy Millan.
Many of the later guest musicians joined with Drew, Canning, Peroff and Spearin to record the band's second album You Forgot It In People in 2002 on the label Arts & Crafts. This album, an eclectic, restlessly creative collection of experimental yet accessible pop songs, became the band's critical and commercial breakthrough -- it was greeted with widely positive reviews, and landed on many music critics' year-end Best-Of lists. For the success of the release, Broken Social Scene was awarded the Alternative Album of the Year Juno Award in 2003.
The album also included musical contributions by Bill Priddle, Jessica Moss, Brodie West, Susannah Brady and Ohad Benchetrit, but these were credited as supporting musicians rather than band members. On the supporting tour, the band consisted of Drew, Canning, Peroff, Whiteman and Jason Collett, along with whoever else was available to attend any individual show. Amy Millan and Gentleman Reg also joined for some shows.
In 2004, the B-sides and remix collection Bee Hives was released.
Broken Social Scene released their third full-length, self-titled album on October 4, 2005, with new contributors including k-os, Jason Tait and Murray Lightburn. The inside booklet accompanying album also noted several new faces as part of Broken Social Scene. A limited edition EP To Be You And Me was also printed along with the album. For the first time David Newfeld, who had produced Broken Social Scene's albums, was listed as a band member.
The group appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on January 31, 2006 performing 7/4 (Shoreline). During the several-year recording hiatus that followed, many members focused on their respective solo musical efforts; Drew and Canning both released albums under the name Broken Social Scene. The entire band appeared in the 2009 film The Time Traveler's Wife, performing an acoustic/folk-like cover of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." In Spring 2009, the band reported that it was in the process of recording a new album under the production guidance of John McEntire (of The Sea and Cake and Tortoise). The album, titled Forgiveness Rock Record, was released on May 4, 2010.
It was announced on August 15, 2011 that the band would go on an indefinite hiatus following an October 1, 2011 show featuring Isaac Brock and a fall tour in support of TV on the Radio. On November 8, 2011, a tweet in advance of a concert in Rio de Janeiro stated that it would be the band's final live performance.
The band returned in 2017 with a tour of Europe, Canada, and California. Their new single "Half-Way Home", was part of their latest album due to be released later in 2017. This was their first time writing a full-length album in 7 years.
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Fire Eye'd Boy
Broken Social Scene Lyrics
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You always admit
You were right
You were wrong
About all of it
Fire-eyed boy gave them all the slip
Fire-eyed boy gave them all the slip
Fire-eyed boy gave them all the slip
Until the day I die
Columbia by plane biplane
Brought us back
Back to life
Drifted off again
Fire-eyed boy
Fire-eyed boy
If you're gonna come, you better make it quick
Fire-eyed boy gets his ass whipped
The lyrics to Fire Eye'd Boy by Broken Social Scene speak about accepting the truth of one's life and acknowledging both the right and wrong decisions made along the way. The singer says you must admit these truths until the day you die, and that you are accountable for all of it. The chorus speaks about a character called the Fire-eyed boy, who has evaded those trying to catch him. The lyrics say he gave them all the slip, and if they are going to catch him, they better hurry up.
The repetition of 'fire-eyed boy' throughout the lyrics brings attention to this character and makes him the focus of the song. It is unclear who this person is, but it is apparent that he is elusive and speedy. The lyrics talk about coming and going, drifting off again, and traveling by plane, biplane, and Columbia, indicating a transient lifestyle, possibly linked to something dangerous or thrilling. The final line, "Fire-eyed boy gets his ass whipped," suggests that this person, who once eluded others, was eventually caught and possibly faced the consequences of his actions.
Overall, the lyrics to Fire Eye'd Boy by Broken Social Scene contain multiple interpretations, but at its core, it speaks to the importance of self-reflection and accountability in one's life. The song's message is about confronting the truth, and it highlights the character of the Fire-eyed boy, whose life remains a mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
Until the day you die
From the present moment until the day you die, there will always be something to admit.
You always admit
You show humility and acknowledge your mistakes, flaws, and achievements.
You were right
You were correct in your beliefs, judgments, and actions.
You were wrong
You made errors in your beliefs, judgments, and actions.
About all of it
You were correct or wrong in every aspect, circumstance, or decision of your life.
Fire-eyed boy gave them all the slip
The boy with intense passion and determination escaped or avoided his pursuers or oppressors.
Fire-eyed boy gave them all the slip
The boy with intense passion and determination escaped or avoided his pursuers or oppressors.
If you're gonna come you better make it quick
If you plan to confront or find the boy, you need to act fast or you will lose sight of him.
Fire-eyed boy gave them all the slip
The boy with intense passion and determination escaped or avoided his pursuers or oppressors.
Until the day I die
From the present moment until the day I die, I will always have memories of Columbia
Columbia by plane biplane
The boy went to Columbia by a small two-winged airplane.
Brought us back
The trip to Columbia, either physically or mentally, revived or gave us a new perspective.
Back to life
The trip to Columbia, either physically or mentally, renewed our energy and vitality.
Drifted off again
After the experience in Columbia, either physically or mentally, we returned to our normal, everyday life.
Fire-eyed boy
The boy with intense passion and determination.
Fire-eyed boy
The boy with intense passion and determination.
If you're gonna come, you better make it quick
If you plan to confront or find the boy, you need to act fast or you will lose sight of him.
Fire-eyed boy gets his ass whipped
The boy with intense passion and determination is defeated or humiliated.
Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC
Written by: BRENDAN CANNING, DAVID WHITEMAN, JASON COLLETT, JUSTIN PEROFF, KEVIN DREW
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doug1234dougx
ROFL damn this tune is so awesome.
V345
What about the voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy? I've seen the Fire Eye'd Boy video, and he does. Then you're my fact-checkin' cuz.
Richard Liang
Geddy fuckin' Lee!