In 1994, the duo expanded to a trio when Resque drummer Wez joined the band. In 1996, the band expanded further to include Salvatore Alessi of S*M*A*S*H on bass, Ben Lambert on keyboards, and Wez's brother Steve on guitar.
The groups most successful single, "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" from their UK #1 album "1992: The Love Album", reached #7 in the UK and #26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in the United States.
The Only Living Boy In New Cross
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine Lyrics
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To nothing much
A no holds barred half-nelson
And the loving touch
The comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross
With another hall
Of hotel towels and toothpaste
And the bathroom wall
Then wipe the lipstick hearts and flowers
From the glass and chrome
Take five or six hot showers
And come on home
To the comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross
I've teamed up with the hippies now
I've got my fringe unfurled
I want to give peace, love and kisses out
To this whole stinking world
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and the goths
And the only living boy in New Cross
Eyes down and I'll keep you up to date
Two fat ladies in 1988
The safe sixteen lovers who lied
Purley's queen and mother makes five
Butchered bakers, deaf and dumb waiters
Marble Arch criminals and clause 28'ers
Authers, authors, plastered outcasts
Locked up daughter, rock and roll stars
Goodbye Rudy, David and Rosie
Abraham and Julianne
And everyone that knows me
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and you and I
Hello, good evening, welcome
And goodbye
The song "The Only Living Boy In New Cross" by Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine is a nostalgic and bittersweet reflection on the feeling of being lost and disconnected in a big city. The opening lines of the song set a tone of resignation and self-deprecation, as the singer welcomes the listeners to "nothing much" and describes himself as "the only living boy in New Cross".
The lyrics then move on to describe the transient lifestyle of a traveling musician, with references to hotel rooms, bathroom walls, and the ritual of wiping off lipstick marks. Despite the transience of this lifestyle, however, the singer finds a sense of comfort and joy in the feeling of being lost and disconnected, as he shares his experiences with the "only living boy in New Cross".
The song then takes a more political turn, with references to hippies, peace, and lovers who lied. The singer embraces a wide variety of subcultures and countercultural movements, and seems to be searching for a sense of community and belonging. The song ends on a note of farewell, as the singer bids goodbye to a long list of names.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Only Living Boy In New Cross" are a testament to the power of music and art to foster a sense of connection and community, even in the midst of isolation and transience.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, good evening and welcome
To nothing much
Greetings to all, but there's not much happening here.
A no holds barred half-nelson
And the loving touch
The comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross
Life can be rough and tumble, but with this one special person, it's a safe and comforting feeling of being lost together.
Fill another suitcase
With another hall
Of hotel towels and toothpaste
And the bathroom wall
Then wipe the lipstick hearts and flowers
From the glass and chrome
Take five or six hot showers
And come on home
To the comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross
Travel is a necessary drudgery, but coming home to this special person makes everything worth it. Scrub away memories of others and return to feeling lost together.
I've teamed up with the hippies now
I've got my fringe unfurled
I want to give peace, love and kisses out
To this whole stinking world
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and the goths
And the only living boy in New Cross
A change of attitude and style. Spread love to everyone and recognize the diversity in the world. But above all, stay true to the person that matters most.
Eyes down and I'll keep you up to date
Two fat ladies in 1988
The safe sixteen lovers who lied
Purley's queen and mother makes five
Butchered bakers, deaf and dumb waiters
Marble Arch criminals and clause 28'ers
Authers, authors, plastered outcasts
Locked up daughter, rock and roll stars
Goodbye Rudy, David and Rosie
Abraham and Julianne
And everyone that knows me
A list of people and events, some of which may be obscure or unrelated to the song's central theme. It's a way of acknowledging those who have played a role in the singer's life, but ultimately the focus remains on the only living boy in New Cross.
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and you and I
Hello, good evening, welcome
And goodbye
In the end, it's all about acceptance of others and the bond between two people. Greetings to all, but ultimately farewell to everyone but the only living boy in New Cross.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES NEIL MORRISON, LESLIE GEORGE CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LeviticusCorwall1899
Hello, good evening and welcome
To nothing much
A no holds barred half -nelson
And the loving touch
The comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in new cross
Fill another suitcase
With another hall
Of hotel towels and toothpaste
And the bathroom wall
Then wipe the lipstick hearts and flowers
From the glass and chrome
Take five or six hot showers
And come on home
To the comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in new cross
I've teamed up with the hippies now
I've got my fringe unfurled
I want to give peace, love and kisses out
To this whole stinking world
The gypsies, the travellers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and the goths
And the only living boy in new cross
Eyes down and i'll keep you up to date
Two fat ladies in 1988
The safe sixteen lovers who lied
Purley's queen and mother makes five
Butchered bakers, deaf and dumb waiters
Marble arch criminals and clause 28'ers
Authers, authors, plastered outcasts
Locked up daughter, rock and roll stars
Goodbye rudy, david and rosie
Abraham and julianne
And everyone that knows me
The gypsies, the travellers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and you and i
Hello, goodevening, welcome
And goodbye
@skrap5461
Hello, good evening and welcome
To nothing much
A no holds barred half-nelson
And the loving touch
The comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross
Fill another suitcase
With another hall
Of hotel towels and toothpaste
And the bathroom wall
Then wipe the lipstick hearts and flowers
From the glass and chrome
Take five or six hot showers
And come on home
To the comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross
I've teamed up with the hippies now
I've got my fringe unfurled
I want to give peace, love and kisses out
To this whole stinking world
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and the goths
And the only living boy in New Cross
Eyes down and I'll keep you up to date
Two fat ladies in 1988
The safe sixteen lovers who lied
Purley's queen and mother makes five
Butchered bakers, deaf and dumb waiters
Marble Arch criminals and clause 28'ers
Authers, authors, plastered outcasts
Locked up daughter, rock and roll stars
Goodbye Rudy, David and Rosie
Abraham and Julianne
And everyone that knows me
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and you and I
Hello, good evening, welcome
And goodbye
@Elephantstonica
Not to be picky but:
Hello, good evening and welcome
To nothing much
A no holds barred half nelson
And the loving touch
The comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy
In New Cross
Fill another suitcase
With another haul
Of hotel towels and toothpaste
And the bathroom wall
Then wipe the lipstick heart and flowers
From the glass and chrome
Take five or six hot baths and showers
And come on home
To the comfort and the joy of feeling lost
With the only living boy
In New Cross
I've teamed up with the hippies now
I've got my fringe unfurled
I want to give peace, love and kisses out
To this whole stinking world
The gypsies, the travellers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos, the crusties, the goths
And the only living boy
In New Cross
Eyes down and I'll keep you up to date
Two fat ladies 1988
The safe sixteen lovers who lied
Purleys' queen and mother makes five
Butchered bakers, deaf and dumb waiters
Marble arch criminals and clause 28'ers
Authors, authors, plastered outcasts
Locked up daughters, rock'n'roll stars
Goodbye Rudy, David and Rosie
Abraham and Julianne
And everyone else who knows me
The gypsies, the travellers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos, the crusties and you and I
Hello, good evening, welcome
And Goodbye
@jonblackburn7634
The joyfulness of this song makes me cry with nostalgia. These years have never been topped.
@siep6922
Beautifully said, and you speak for me!
@leekidman6128
Epic song epic band, screw the shit world we still have this! Thanks guys!
@jagomae.
Soo much all at the same time
Awesome time to exist ✨
Musically , socially , anti socially
Never felt as free to be
Now ~ people just searching for the next reason to be pissed off
So yeah fuk it - we have music ✨🎶🌸xx
@leekidman6128
@@jagomae. spot on!
@clarelwc2849
Thank god 4 the memories and the music
@chrisg1234fly
50 years old and this still gets me bouncing around like like I was 18 again....just cant help it!!. An inspirational band!!
@prasiet1
saw them a few times.. absolutely mental times.. 50 years as well mate
@tsy0704
This is our youth my friend
@lennycook206
Are you still a waist 32 though?