Headlights released The Enemies EP in 2004, and followed that up in 2006 with a split single with Canadian indie rock band The Most Serene Republic. Later in 2006, the band released their debut album, Kill Them With Kindness, which has received positive reviews. The band also released Some Racing, Some Stopping in March 2008 and Wildlife in October 2009.
The band's official web site is headlightsmusic.com and they also have a myspace page.
School Boys
Headlights Lyrics
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Quiet's all we know.
All the __ cars
Simon says so.
Silence all the way home...
The quiet's all we know.
And the __ cars
Simon says so.
The lyrics to Headlights' song "School Boys" paint a picture of a quiet and reserved lifestyle. The repetition of the phrase "Silence all the way home" emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure and avoiding confrontation. The lines "Quiet's all we know" and "The quiet's all we know" solidify this belief system in the minds of the characters in the song.
The reference to "Simon says" suggests a possible authoritarian figure in the characters' lives, further emphasizing the need for obedience and adherence to rules. The repeated mention of "cars" may represent a symbol of freedom, yet something that is still confined to certain rules and regulations.
Overall, the lyrics to "School Boys" indicate a conformist attitude towards life, one that prioritizes avoiding trouble and maintaining quietness over personal expression and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence all the way home...
As we travel back to our homes after school, there is a noticeable lack of noise or conversation among us.
Quiet's all we know.
Our group of friends is not very talkative, so we are more comfortable in silence than in conversation.
All the __ cars
On our way home, we see a number of cars but choose not to pay them much attention.
Simon says so.
Our behavior and actions are often dictated by the opinions and rules of our group leader, Simon.
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scarlett
Love this song! ^^