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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Ungrateful Little Father
Broken Social Scene Lyrics
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Beat you up with bedrooms of ice
I see you've got another one almost done
Bet you think that you wished twice
I see you standing over there, underwear
The milk is going to bring you a fight
Ungrateful little motherfuck, built you up
A brand new breakthrough device
Heard about your almost-kin touching skin
And leaving pictures out of the book
I thought that all the should've beens might've hid
Beneath all that they took
Never said I was the man who held the tan
And breathed while we violently shook
Ungrateful little motherfuck, boredom tuck
Up all that we could
But buildings have another tease, try to please
Leaving all the press pulled apart
Oh, I feel you like an evil wind, sucka twin
Dying for the "never" of stop
What, you going to seal this with all that's missed?
Oh, I think you're pulling my heart
Ungrateful little motherfuck, horror tucked
Up what you never have thought
If I see you with a cracked up kid who never wins
Dying for the little you've got
If I see you with a cracked up kid, double kick
Down to the floor of the rot
The lyrics to Broken Social Scene's song Ungrateful Little Father are laden with emotional imagery and disjointed phrases that provoke a sense of disorientation and confusion. The opening line "Ungrateful little motherfuck, boredom tuck" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it is the first expression of aggression and frustration directed towards someone who seems to be taking advantage of the singer in some way. The line "Beat you up with bedrooms of ice" gives the impression of a tense and cold atmosphere, perhaps reflecting a past conflict or an unsettled score.
The following lines "I see you've got another one almost done / Bet you think that you wished twice / I see you standing over there, underwear / The milk is going to bring you a fight" introduce a new layer of complexity and ambiguity, as it is not clear who "you" is or what "another one" refers to. The stark physical details of "standing over there, underwear" and "the milk is going to bring you a fight" suggest a visceral altercation of some kind, but the meaning remains obscure.
Later in the song, the lyrics take on a more confrontational tone, as the singer challenges the person they are addressing to take responsibility and face the consequences of their actions. The line "If I see you with a cracked up kid, double kick / Down to the floor of the rot" suggests a willingness to use force or violence, adding to the intensity and urgency of the lyrics. Overall, the song seems to grapple with themes of power, control, and betrayal, leaving the listener to interpret the lyrics in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ungrateful little motherfuck, boredom tuck
Addressing someone who is unappreciative and disengaged. They are bored and uninterested in putting forth any effort.
Beat you up with bedrooms of ice
Bringing up past struggles and hardships that affected the person deeply.
I see you've got another one almost done
Noticing that the person is almost finished with a recent project or task.
Bet you think that you wished twice
Assuming the person is regretful about some of their recent actions or choices.
I see you standing over there, underwear
Observing the person's current physical state, which happens to involve being in their undergarments.
The milk is going to bring you a fight
Imagining a conflict or argument arising due to someone missing out on some milk.
Ungrateful little motherfuck, built you up
Addressing the same unappreciative and disengaged person from the first line, but now acknowledging that they have been given opportunities to succeed and grow.
A brand new breakthrough device
Referencing a new and innovative tool, gadget, or technology that the person has access to.
Heard about your almost-kin touching skin
Learning about some disturbing or inappropriate behavior from someone close to the person being addressed.
And leaving pictures out of the book
Further elaborating on the inappropriate behavior, including the fact that they have hidden evidence of their actions.
I thought that all the should've beens might've hid
Reflecting on missed opportunities or what could have been done differently to avoid the current situation.
Beneath all that they took
Implying that the inappropriate behavior has impacted the person negatively in some way.
Never said I was the man who held the tan
Clarifying that the singer is not claiming to be the person in control or responsible for the situation.
And breathed while we violently shook
Recalling a time when the singer and the person being addressed were involved in conflict or confrontation.
Up all that we could
Highlighting a time when the singer and the person being addressed worked hard and put forth effort together.
But buildings have another tease, try to please
Musing on how buildings or structures can be complicated and difficult to work with or maintain.
Leaving all the press pulled apart
Noticing how the media or other outside forces are causing confusion or chaos regarding the situation being discussed.
Oh, I feel you like an evil wind, sucka twin
Describing the person being addressed as negative and potentially harmful, like a malevolent force.
Dying for the "never" of stop
Referring to the person's wish or desire to stop the situation, but acknowledging that it may never happen.
What, you going to seal this with all that's missed?
Questioning whether the person is planning to address or correct the situation and make amends for what they have done wrong.
Oh, I think you're pulling my heart
Expressing heartache or emotional pain caused by the person's actions or behavior.
Ungrateful little motherfuck, horror tucked
Addressing the same unappreciative and disengaged person as before, but now emphasizing the fear and discomfort caused by their behavior.
Up what you never have thought
Exploring the hidden or unexpected consequences that have resulted from the person's behavior.
If I see you with a cracked up kid who never wins
Envisioning a scenario where the person is with a child who is struggling and always losing, potentially due to the person's bad influence or behavior.
Dying for the little you've got
Suggesting that the person is desperate or pursuing things that aren't important or valuable in the grand scheme of things.
If I see you with a cracked up kid, double kick
Stating the singer's intention to take action or confront the person if they are seen with a child who is being negatively impacted by their behavior.
Down to the floor of the rot
Painting a vivid picture of a nasty and chaotic situation involving the person ending up on the floor in a state of decay or decline.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brendan Canning, Charles Spearin, John Mcentire, Justin Peroff, Kevin Drew
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