I Was a Cub Scout was a two-man synthpop band from Long Bennington and Coll… Read Full Bio ↴I Was a Cub Scout was a two-man synthpop band from Long Bennington and Collingham, in Nottinghamshire, England, consisting of William Bowerman and Todd Marriott. Formed in 2006, the band gained popularity through increased airplay on BBC Radio 1 and MTV 2.

I Was a Cub Scout was originally a one-man band, consisting solely of Todd Marriott. Lacking a drummer, Marriott used a drum machine to create the sound. William Bowerman joined the band in mid 2006, and has played drums until their split.

The band spent about six months playing house parties and night clubs in England, their exposure gaining them some popularity. They also maximized their exposure by touring extensively, playing in the 2007 Carling and Download Festivals, as well as embarking on a tour with DARTZ!.

On 6th June 2008, lead singer Todd Marriott announced their split via Myspace bulletin. He blamed "countless problems" and said it was "a very sad day".

In early March 2011, Todd announced that IWACS is back. With himself being the only member.

Echoes
I Was a Cub Scout Lyrics

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You may find out
If I find the need to mutter
I will tell you everything
You may hear me
If you truly believe it matters
Then I will tell you everything

So keep close, keep quiet

And do not speak a word
And I will tell you everything

And all I know
Is that your hopes won't help at all
So waste your days
Just waste your days with me

Rather hollow and it could echo
This is the longest hour you will spend on earth
Near senseless, near motionless
This is the longest hour you will spend on earth

And all I know
Is that your hopes won't help at all

So waste your days
Just waste your days with me

Overall Meaning

The song "Echoes" by I Was a Cub Scout, features lyrics that are emotional and poetic. The first few lines of the song "You may find out if I find the need to mutter. I will tell you everything" seem to be directed towards someone who the singer has an emotional connection with, but is hesitant to open up to them about their emotions. The singer is offering to share their feelings, but only if they truly care and believe it matters. The lines "So keep close, keep quiet, and do not speak a word, and I will tell you everything" suggest a certain level of intimacy and trust between the two people.

In the second verse, the lines "Rather hollow and it could echo, this is the longest hour you will spend on earth. Near senseless, near motionless, this is the longest hour you will spend on earth" continue the theme of emotional detachment and disillusionment. The imagery of the hour feeling longest represents the singer's feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward emotionally. The lines "And all I know is that your hopes won't help at all, so waste your days, just waste your days with me" convey a sense of hopelessness and bleakness. The singer feels that the person's hope for their situation won't make a difference.

Overall, "Echoes" is a song about a person who is trapped in their own emotions and unable to break free. Despite offering to share their feelings with someone they trust, they continue to feel hollow and disconnected. They seem to have lost hope, and the person they are singing to cannot help them.

Line by Line Meaning

You may find out
You may come to know something that is hidden or unknown

If I find the need to mutter
If I feel the urge to speak quietly or indistinctly

I will tell you everything
I will reveal every detail to you

You may hear me
You may listen to what I have to say

If you truly believe it matters
If you genuinely think it is important

Then I will tell you everything
Only then will I disclose everything to you

So keep close, keep quiet
Stay near and silent

And do not speak a word
And refrain from speaking

And I will tell you everything
And I will reveal everything to you

And all I know
The only thing I am sure of

Is that your hopes won't help at all
Is that having high expectations will not be beneficial