Having released one EP and two splits (one CD, one 10") through Big Scary Monsters, Sam signed to Atlantic records in March 2006.
Since then he has released two albums. The first is titled "The Chronicals of a Bohemian Teenager" and the second released in 2008 called "Searching for the hows and whys"
The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly Lyrics
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I've been here once before
with environmental echoes
by your baggage on my floor.
So get over here,
let's grab ourselves another beer,
to drink until tomorrow
to forget that we're still alive.
Drinking to forget
always breeds regret
and disillusioned faces upon
friends that we've seldom met.
I do believe that my
self-constructed alibi
is cracking under pressure
whilst I'm breaking on the inside.
Sick of making sure,
I'm sick of sitting with my hands trapped, falling on my back and
telling people I know
more than they needed to know.
And this song is more
than a self-indulgent rant, it's closure for the times that
I've let you down.
You know I need you around.
Well, I'm still here,
long overdue,
but it feels like you're in a life of pastures new.
So this one's for the friends,
and also for the sound
of distant laughter, acting as
reminders. In a town
that made us feel at home,
we broke our backs on floors of stone,
but I'd rather wake there any day,
than wake up here alone.
Baa, ba ba ba ba
Baa, ba ba ba ba
Baa, ba ba ba ba
Baa, ba ba ba ba
Baa, ba ba ba ba
Baa, ba ba ba ba
Baa, ba ba ba ba
So this one's for the friends,
and also for the sound
of distant laughter, acting as
reminders. In a town
that made us feel at home,
we broke our backs on floors of stone,
but I'd rather wake there any day,
than wake up here alone.
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
Baa, da ba ba ba
In "The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager," Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly explores the struggles of youth, loneliness, and disillusionment with life. The lyrics begin by describing a feeling of familiarity with life's downfalls, represented by the "minor chords," and the baggage left behind by a past lover. The singer seeks refuge in the temporary escape of drinking, though he understands this will only lead to regret and further detachment from those around him. The singer reflects on his own tendency to overthink and over-explain, which has worn him out and led him to break down internally. However, the song is more of a reflection than a self-pitying rant, seeking closure for past failures and expressing gratitude for the moments of happiness found amongst the struggles.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges the importance of friends, the sound of laughter, and the towns that have made him feel at home. Despite the harsh realities of life, these elements have brought him comfort and longevity. The repetition of the "Baa, ba ba ba ba" lines at the end of each verse act as a bridge between the singer's emotional states, bringing a sense of continuity in the face of inner turmoil.
Overall, "The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager" is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of life, the importance of friendship, and the complex emotional experiences that come with getting older.
Line by Line Meaning
I was stuck in minor chords.
Feeling down and unable to escape a low point
I've been here once before with environmental echoes by your baggage on my floor.
Having been in a similar situation before, surrounded by the memories of someone who has left
So get over here, let's grab ourselves another beer, to drink until tomorrow to forget that we're still alive.
Using alcohol to escape the reality of our existence and just live in the moment
Drinking to forget always breeds regret and disillusioned faces upon friends that we've seldom met.
Using alcohol to forget leads to negative consequences and can damage relationships
I do believe that my self-constructed alibi is cracking under pressure whilst I'm breaking on the inside.
The excuses and lies we tell ourselves are no longer sustainable and are causing internal turmoil
Sick of making sure, I'm sick of sitting with my hands trapped, falling on my back and telling people I know more than they needed to know.
Tired of constantly trying to live up to expectations and oversharing personal information
And this song is more than a self-indulgent rant, it's closure for the times that I've let you down. You know I need you around.
The song is not just a selfish outburst, it's an acknowledgement of mistakes and a plea for forgiveness
Well, I'm still here, long overdue, but it feels like you're in a life of pastures new.
Despite still being present, it feels like everyone else has moved on and left us behind
So this one's for the friends, and also for the sound of distant laughter, acting as reminders. In a town that made us feel at home, we broke our backs on floors of stone, but I'd rather wake there any day, than wake up here alone.
A tribute to the positive memories of a town and the friends made there that make us feel like we belong, even during difficult times
Baa, ba ba ba ba Baa, ba ba ba ba Baa, ba ba ba ba Baa, ba ba ba ba Baa, ba ba ba ba Baa, ba ba ba ba Baa, da ba ba ba Baa, da ba ba ba
Repetitive sounds, possibly representing the cyclical nature of negative thoughts and emotions
Contributed by Layla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@willcomrie2853
This randomly came on my YouTube suggestions, was randomly singing it while cleaning despite not hearing it for almost a decade until now.
@EatMyCrayonzz
They were at the LoveMusicHateRacism concert in my town on Saturday. The power went halfway through and everyone was singing 'Ba ba ba ba ba ba' while we were waiting for the instruments to start working again. It was epic :)
@soiii123
this song is just amazing!
@requiemDASH
Finally, a clear audio video of this song without any home made video to accompany and ruin it. Thanks a lot ^^
@DavidLapthorne
great song, really like it
@dannylarue1940
This song is amazing. Then they did a remix of this song with the beat boxer called killa kella and it was awesome.....had it on cassette tape and the future stole it from me..... gutted
@ricshmitz83
He had me at 'I'm Stuck in minor chords'
@criativaemchamas
what a awesome song
@Paper4Wings
thisone is better than the album version
@turner1ntown
Rocking tune! Just checked it out.