After a solo tour in the fall of 2003, Alexakis decided to continue with Everclear, organizing a new band that made its debut in March of 2004. The new lineup consisted of bass player Sam Hudson, guitarist Dave French, and drummer Eric Bretl. In the summer of 2004, the band added keyboard player Josh Crawley, and swapped Bretl for former Everclear drum tech Brett Snyder. The new lineup released its first recording, a cover of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, that summer. A self-released EP of performances recorded for XM Satellite Radio called Closure was given out at shows in the fall of 2004.
Free of a major label, Alexakis spent the ensuing year and half slowly recording material for a new Everclear release. He admitted that the time after the breakup of the original lineup served as a "wake up call", during which he suffered his third divorce and a filing for bankruptcy. Alexakis announced the completion of the album in early 2006,titled Welcome To The Drama Club. The new band is now on Eleven Seven Music.
In August of 2008, drummer Brett Snyder left the band after four years. He was then replaced by Tommy Stewart, who previously played in bands Fuel and Godsmack.
Boys Are Back in Town
Everclear Lyrics
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Those wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed, haven't much to say
But man, I still think those cats are great
They were asking if you were around
How you was, where you could be found
I told them you were living downtown
The boys are back in town
You know the chick that used to dance a lot
Every night she'd be on the floor shaking what she'd got
Man when I tell you she was cool, she was red hot
I mean she was steaming
That night over at Johnny's place
Well this chick got up and she slapped Johnny's face
Man we just fell about the place
If that chick don't want to know, forget her
Friday night they'll be dressed to kill
Down at Dino's bar and grill
The drink will flow and blood will spill
If the boys want to fight, you'd better let them
That jukebox in the corner blasting out my favorite song
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
It won't be long till summer comes
Now that the boys are here again
The boys are back in town
The lyrics to Everclear's song "The Boys Are Back In Town" depicts the return of a group of long lost friends. The song paints a picture of a group of wild guys coming back to their hometown and taking it by storm. The singer sings about how the boys haven't changed much and how he still thinks they're great. The nostalgia in the song is evident through the descriptions of old friends and places.
The lyrics are about a group of guys who are excited to be back in town and go out to all their old haunts. There's even a reference to a girl who used to dance at a local bar and was "red hot." When one night she slapped one of the guys for being too forward, they all "fell about the place." There's also a warning that if the boys want to fight, you better let them.
The song is a celebration of friendship and coming home after a long absence. The lyrics allow us to see the excitement and energy that the group of boys brings with them. It's clear that the singer is glad to see them back, even if they haven't changed much.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess who just got back today?
The singer is asking the listener about the return of a group of wild boys who had been gone for some time.
Those wild-eyed boys that had been away
The group of boys who have returned are known for being wild and carefree.
Haven't changed, haven't much to say
The boys haven't changed much from before and don't have much new to say about themselves or their experiences.
But man, I still think those cats are great
Despite their lack of change or news, the artist still holds a high opinion of the returning boys.
They were asking if you were around
The boys were curious about the listener's whereabouts.
How you was, where you could be found
They wanted to know how the listener was doing and where they could find them.
I told them you were living downtown
The singer informed the boys that the listener was living in the downtown area.
Driving all the old men crazy
The artist also informed the boys that the listener had been causing a stir among older men in the area.
You know the chick that used to dance a lot
The artist brings up a woman who used to be a frequent dancer in the area.
Every night she'd be on the floor shaking what she'd got
This woman was known for dancing energetically every night that she was out.
Man when I tell you she was cool, she was red hot
The singer is emphasizing just how impressive and cool this dancer was to watch.
I mean she was steaming
The artist continues to describe the dancer as incredibly attractive or captivating.
That night over at Johnny's place
The story now shifts to a specific event at a guy named Johnny's house or hangout spot.
Well this chick got up and she slapped Johnny's face
During this event, the dancer got into a conflict with Johnny and slapped him across the face.
Man we just fell about the place
This situation caused the singer and his friends to laugh or be amused.
If that chick don't want to know, forget her
The artist is suggesting that if this dancer is not interested in getting to know someone, that person should just move on.
Friday night they'll be dressed to kill
The boys are planning to go out in style on Friday night.
Down at Dino's bar and grill
The specific place the boys plan to go out is Dino's bar and grill.
The drink will flow and blood will spill
The night is expected to involve copious amounts of alcohol and the possibility of violence.
If the boys want to fight, you'd better let them
The artist is suggesting that anyone who may cross the returning boys tonight should just let them do what they want, even if it involves fighting.
That jukebox in the corner blasting out my favorite song
The artist points out that his favorite song is currently playing on the jukebox in the corner of the bar.
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
The weather is getting warmer and summer is approaching.
It won't be long till summer comes
The singer is excited that summer is right around the corner, and coincides with the arrival of the wild boys.
Now that the boys are here again
The song comes full circle, noting how exciting it is that the wild boys have returned.
The boys are back in town
This line serves as both the title and final statement of the song, emphasizing the excitement that the boys' return has sparked.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
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