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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Me and My Hand
Broken Social Scene Lyrics
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(1-2-3-4)
Me and my hand
We've been together
Since I was born
Since I was in the world
Seen the light go out
Seen light come in
My true best friend
And my love
My love
Oh, my hand
I've got to give it up
I always love you
The lyrics to "Me and My Hand" by Broken Social Scene is an introspective look into the relationship between a person and their own body. The song is rather simple in terms of structure and lyrics, but the meaning is profound. The use of "Me and my hand" is a metaphor for the relationship between a person and their self. The song seems to express the idea that our connection with our own body is something that can never be broken. It is a relationship that is quite unique and binds us together from the moment of our birth. The line "seen the light go out, seen light come in" can be interpreted as a reference to the ups and downs in life. Through it all, the relationship between the person and their own body remains unchanged.
The line "I've got to give it up, I always love you" can potentially be interpreted in a few ways. It could be a reference to letting go of a bad habit or addiction or simply suggesting that this relationship is one that is too profound to measure. "Me and My Hand" is a song that encourages us to appreciate the unique connection we share with our own body. The lyrics are a reminder that no matter what happens, we will have to live with ourselves for the rest of our lives; therefore, it is vital to cultivate a healthy and positive relationship with our own being.
Line by Line Meaning
(Vagina)
The lyrical introduction, potentially implying the song's subject matter.
(1-2-3-4)
A simple count-in often used in music to begin a song.
Me and my hand
The singer speaking about the physical relationship they have with their own hand.
We've been together
The length of time that the singer has relied upon their hand for personal pleasure.
Since I was born
The singer implying their reliance on their hand began from a young age.
Since I was in the world
Further emphasizing that the singer has been with their hand for their entire life.
Seen the light go out
The singer describing a past experience of being unable to physically see, potentially alluding to blindness.
Seen light come in
The singer describing another experience of regaining their sight after a previous inability to physically see.
Me and my hand
Reiterating the subject and context of the song.
My true best friend
Emphasizing the significance of the relationship the singer has with their own hand.
And my love
Describing the emotions the singer has towards their hand.
My love
Reiterating the emotions the singer has towards their hand.
Oh, my hand
The singer expressing affection towards their hand.
I've got to give it up
Potentially implying the singer's desire to stop the behavior, or alternatively simply stating that they have to physically remove their hand from a certain situation.
I always love you
Reiterating the love the singer has towards their hand.
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Written by: Charles Spearin, Kevin Drew
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