Their primary stage instruments are a pair of keytars, with some songs involving a guitar or drum synth. They formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1999.
In mid-2009 Kasson Crooker (aka Symbion Project) left the band due to time conflicts.
They have gained a number of fans through their work in video games, and several of their songs can be found on titles such as FreQuency, Amplitude, Karaoke Revolution, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Downhill Domination, Neon FM: Dance Radio, and Phase (similar to Guitar Hero, for iPod) along with many of the North American entries in the Dance Dance Revolution series. Many of these games were developed by Harmonix, a developer for which Kasson Crooker is the Audio Director.
Originally, their music was entirely composed on a small portable midi sequencer, a Yamaha QY-70, often mistaken for a Game Boy. On more recent albums, they have expanded their toolkit due to a lack of variety in the sounds the QY-70 provided, but it still remains an important part of the composing process.
Boys on Film
Freezepop Lyrics
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A chic photographer
She's a bad influence
And made me pose for her
boys on film- a bright smile
Boys on film- a coy pout
Boys on film- eyeliner
she plied us with red wine
Dressed us in sailor suits
I had to give in
I knew we looked so cute
boys on film- so saucy
Boys on film- in tight pants
Boys on film- a sly wink
Boys on film- so take a chance
photos- up on the internet
Photos- and now I can't forget
Photos- blame it on violet
Photos- but you have no regrets
incriminating photos of you
It's not the kind of thing that you often do
Sometimes you gotta get it off your chest
The camera has a way of bringing out your best
boys on film - I love you all
Boys on film - up on my wall
Boys on film - you're my sweethearts
Boys on film - a work of art
Boys on film - you love to tease
Boys on film - oh would you please
Boys on film - so devilish
Boys on film - give me a kiss
not just a pretty face
So call up all your friends
You know next time around
I'll be behind the lens
boys on film- fancy clothes
Boys on film- oh-so-chic
Boys on film- strike a pose
Boys on film- you're fantastique
incriminating photos of you
It's not the kind of thing that you often do
Sometimes you gotta get it off your chest
The camera has a way of bringing out your best
boys on film - I love you all
Boys on film - up on my wall
Boys on film - you're my sweethearts
Boys on film - a work of art
Boys on film - you love to tease
Boys on film - oh would you please
Boys on film - so devilish
Boys on film - give me a kiss
Boys on film- in fancy clothes
Boys on film- you strike a pose
Boys on film- you're oh-so-chic
Boys on film- see'est fantastique
Boys on film - you love to tease
Boys on film - oh would you please
Boys on film - so devilish
Boys on film - give me a kiss
The Freezepop song, "Boys on Film," is an upbeat and playful tribute to the joys of posing for the camera. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone who has been convinced by a "chic photographer" friend to dress up and pose for "incriminating photos." Despite initial resistance, the subject of the song ultimately gives in and enjoys the process of "strike[ing] a pose" and being "up on the wall." The song celebrates the idea of putting on a show, and the transformative power of the camera to bring out our "best" selves.
At its core, the song is an ode to the art of self-expression and self-presentation. The lyrics are filled with references to fashion and style, from the "sailor suits" and "tight pants" worn by the boys in the photos, to the "fancy clothes" and "oh-so-chic" poses favored by the photographer. The song suggests that there is something inherently empowering and liberating about presenting oneself to the world in a carefully crafted way, and that by doing so, we can experience joy, confidence, and self-acceptance.
Overall, "Boys on Film" is a playful and infectious celebration of the art of photography and the thrill of self-expression. It encourages us to "strike a pose," put on our best outfits, and embrace the camera's ability to capture our unique beauty and personality.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a certain friend
A chic photographer
She's a bad influence
And made me pose for her
The singer has a friend who is a stylish photographer who convinced them to model for her against their better judgment.
boys on film- a bright smile
Boys on film- a coy pout
Boys on film- eyeliner
Boys on film- you're all decked out
Refers to various poses and fashion choices made by the photographer's subjects.
she plied us with red wine
Dressed us in sailor suits
I had to give in
I knew we looked so cute
The photographer convinced her subjects to dress up in nautical outfits and drink alcohol to loosen up for the photo shoot.
boys on film- so saucy
Boys on film- in tight pants
Boys on film- a sly wink
Boys on film- so take a chance
Describes the photo shoot's outcome as playful, flirty, and suggestive.
photos- up on the internet
Photos- and now I can't forget
Photos- blame it on violet
Photos- but you have no regrets
Refers to the fact that the photos were posted online and the subjects now can't forget them, even though they were influenced by the photographer named Violet and don't regret the experience.
incriminating photos of you
It's not the kind of thing that you often do
Sometimes you gotta get it off your chest
The camera has a way of bringing out your best
Acknowledges that the photos might be seen as scandalous or potentially damaging, but also highlights the power of photography to draw out hidden aspects of a person's character.
boys on film - I love you all
Boys on film - up on my wall
Boys on film - you're my sweethearts
Boys on film - a work of art
Boys on film - you love to tease
Boys on film - oh would you please
Boys on film - so devilish
Boys on film - give me a kiss
Expresses the singer's admiration for the subjects of the photo shoot, who they view as both beautiful and captivating.
not just a pretty face
So call up all your friends
You know next time around
I'll be behind the lens
The artist suggests that they are more than just a model and are also capable of taking great photographs themselves.
boys on film- fancy clothes
Boys on film- oh-so-chic
Boys on film- strike a pose
Boys on film- you're fantastique
Reinforces the fashionable and playful nature of the photo shoot and the positive reaction to the resulting images.
boys on film - you love to tease
Boys on film - oh would you please
Boys on film - so devilish
Boys on film - give me a kiss
Boys on film- in fancy clothes
Boys on film- you strike a pose
Boys on film- you're oh-so-chic
Boys on film- see'est fantastique
Repeats earlier lines to emphasize the allure and charm of the subjects being photographed.
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