Their second album, 'Trouble in Paradise' (recorded at Melbourne's 'Sing Sing Studios') was produced by Sal Villanueva (Thursday, Taking Back Sunday) and mixed in his New Jersey studio 'Big Blue Meenie'. It was released in New Zealand on October the 24th, 2005; its singles were '11:57', 'Burn', 'You Are', and 'One Left Standing'.
The band's third, self-titled album was released in 2008. The band hasn't released any new material since (except for an unreleased track from sessions for their third album, 'Slow Down Boy'), but toured New Zealand in 2011 and 2017.
Elemeno P are:
Dave Gibson (Singer/Songwriter),
Justyn Pilbrow (Songwriter/Guitarist),
Lani Purkis (Bass/Backing Vocals) and
Scotty Pearson (Drums/Backing Vocals)
Band Website.
Boxcar
Elemeno P Lyrics
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Your not punk, and im telling everyone!
save your breath, i never was one
you would know what im all about
dirty cops and greedy catalac
enemies are all too familiar
they are the ones who used to call me friend
I got a rip outside your guidlines of passing out,
you were passing out the rules.
one two three four, whos plus whats the score?
I got a friend, her name is boxcar!
cigarettes and beer in outside
and now its blue, but now its green
i loved her how she makes the scene
enemies are all too familiar
they are the ones that used to call me friend
I got a rip outside your guidlines of passing out,
you were passing out the rules
one two three four, whos plus whats the score?
one two, one two three four
your on your own,
your on your own
your all alone
your on your own,
your on your own
your all alone
your on your own,
your on your own
your all alone
your on your own,
your on your own
your all alone
(Thankyou so much Hamilton. We owe you seriously seriously for this.
i just dont want to speak for you, im feeling emotional
we have one more song, thanks for coming out,
we appreciate it, and we hope to see you real,real soon!)
The lyrics to Boxcar by Elemeno P are filled with rebellion and a desire to reject societal norms. The song begins with a clear defiance as the singer declares the listener is not punk and that they never were. The lyrics suggest the singer has a rebellious nature and enjoys pushing boundaries. They mention things like dirty cops and greedy catacombs, indicating a sense of anger and a desire to fight against corruption. The enemies mentioned are familiar, hinting at a personal history with betrayal, possibly by those who used to be friends.
The chorus of the song introduces the singer's friend, Boxcar, who represents a sense of freedom and an escape from the rules imposed by society. Boxcar is portrayed as someone who indulges in cigarettes and beer and is unburdened by societal expectations. The mention of blue turning to green suggests a sense of growth and transformation, possibly indicating the singer's own personal growth and transformation through their rebellion.
The lyrics continue with a repetition of the phrase "one two three four, who's plus what's the score?" which could represent a desire to find a new way of living and an excitement for the unknown. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "you're on your own, you're all alone" which could serve as a warning to those who cling to societal norms and rules, or it could be an encouragement for others to rebel and find their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Your not punk, and im telling everyone!
I'm exposing your social identity, and it isn't punk rock.
save your breath, i never was one
Don't bother arguing with me, because I was never a conformist punk.
you would know what im all about
You should be familiar with my personal philosophy.
dirty cops and greedy catalac
I'm against corrupt authority figures and materialism.
enemies are all too familiar
I've had confrontations with people who used to be my friends.
they are the ones who used to call me friend
Those who turned on me were once close acquaintances.
I got a rip outside your guidlines of passing out,
I'm doing something unconventional that goes against your norms of behavior.
you were passing out the rules.
You were enforcing societal norms onto others.
one two three four, whos plus whats the score?
Life is a competition with winners and losers.
I got a friend, her name is boxcar!
I have a close companion named boxcar.
cigarettes and beer in outside
Boxcar and I enjoy smoking and drinking outdoors.
and now its blue, but now its green
Our surroundings have undergone a color change.
i loved her how she makes the scene
I appreciate Boxcar's ability to make an impact on her surroundings.
one two three four, whos plus whats the score?
Life is still a competition with winners and losers.
one two, one two three four
A common time signature used in punk rock music.
your on your own, your on your own, your all alone
You're independent and isolated.
Thankyou so much Hamilton. We owe you seriously seriously for this.
The band is expressing gratitude towards someone named Hamilton for their support.
i just dont want to speak for you, im feeling emotional
The singer is sharing their personal feelings and doesn't want to assume how someone else feels.
we have one more song, thanks for coming out,
The band is thanking their audience for attending their concert.
we appreciate it, and we hope to see you real,real soon!
The band values their fans and wants to perform for them again soon.
Contributed by Ella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.