The band continued on as Ivory Wire with slightly different personnel. They released two albums, The World is Flat and Notables and Nobodys, after which band leader Chuck Gladfelter made it known to his fans that he was done. They performed their last show on May 2006 after the release of Notables and Nobodys.
Boy
Dovetail Joint Lyrics
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Deaf when the voices chasten
Just killed the greatest thing of all
Retain a wealth of knowledge
Sharpen the finest talent
Harbored the greatest thing of all
He's just a boy... who has grown to find
Blank is the brightest convas
Life less the volume of color
Light years of wisdom may
Only amount to just a
Second of clairvoyant love
He's just a boy... who has grown to find
Oh no, do I have to love...
He's just a boy... who has grown to find
... That light-years of wisdom
May only amount to just a
Singular second of clairvoyant emotion to you
The song "Boy" by Dovetail Joint talks about the struggle of a person who is trying to find meaning in life. The first two lines "Locked in a vacuum chasm, Deaf when the voices chasten" suggest that the person is feeling lonely and isolated, unable to listen to the advice of others. The next two lines "Just killed the greatest thing of all, Retain a wealth of knowledge" imply that the person has made a mistake and lost something important, but has gained knowledge from the experience. The following two lines "Sharpen the finest talent, Harbored the greatest thing of all" suggest that the person is trying to improve themselves, but has also lost something valuable in the process.
The chorus "He's just a boy... who has grown to find" repeats twice, and is a reflection on the journey of self-discovery that the person is going through. The next set of lines "Blank is the brightest canvas, Black is the blush of autumn, Life less the volume of color" talk about the idea that life may seem empty and meaningless at times, but it is up to the individual to create their own purpose and meaning. The final set of lines "Light years of wisdom may, Only amount to just a, Second of clairvoyant love" suggest that even though a person may gain knowledge and experience, it may only take a moment of love or connection to truly understand the world.
Overall, "Boy" is a powerful song that explores the journey of a person trying to find their place in the world and the importance of love and connection in understanding the true meaning of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Locked in a vacuum chasm
Feeling trapped and isolated
Deaf when the voices chasten
Ignoring criticism or advice
Just killed the greatest thing of all
Regretting the loss of something valuable
Retain a wealth of knowledge
Having a lot of information or experience
Sharpen the finest talent
Improving one's skills or abilities
Harbored the greatest thing of all
Holding onto something very important
He's just a boy... who has grown to find
The singer is reflecting on his personal growth
Blank is the brightest convas
Life can seem empty or meaningless
Black is the blush of autumn
Even beauty can be tinged with sadness
Life less the volume of color
Life without emotion or vibrancy
Light years of wisdom may
Having a lot of knowledge or experience
Only amount to just a
However, it may not make a big difference
Second of clairvoyant love
When it comes to emotional insight
Oh no, do I have to love...
Questioning the value of emotional vulnerability
He's just a boy... who has grown to find
Continuing the reflection on personal growth
... That light-years of wisdom
The artist realizes that despite wisdom and experience,
May only amount to just a
It may not always make a difference.
Singular second of clairvoyant emotion to you
Emotional connection is what truly matters.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES SPAULDING GLADFELTER
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