The band's debut single, "Boxerbeat", found success in Britain, peaking at number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. Their next hit "Just Got Lucky" also sold 250,000 copies and made the UK Top 10 and U.S. Top 40.
Subsequent singles, "Johnny Friendly" and "Jealous Love" did less well. JoBoxers' debut album, Like Gangbusters, reached the Top 20 of the UK Albums Chart.
The band released another single "Is This Really The First Time" and a second album Skin and Bone in 1985, but then split up, with McLusky joining Marche and Paul Wells in the indie-dance band called If? and Bostock joining Dave Stewart's post-Eurythmics group Dave Stewart & The Spiritual Cowboys.
"Just Got Lucky" was featured heavily in the films: The 40-Year-Old Virgin, starring Steve Carell and "Just My Luck" starring Lindsay Lohan.
Discography
Like Gangbusters (RCA, 1983)
Skin and Bone (RCA, 1985)
Essential Boxerbeat (BMG, 1996)
Doing The Boxerbeat - The Anthology (Sanctuary, 2003)
Essential Boxerbeat (new edition, Sony BMG, 2006)
Boxerbeat
Joboxers Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You heard about this boxer style?
Well, listen up
I think it's worth your while
Just shake your knees
And plant your feet
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Just keep the trains on the rail
Just keep the stars in the sky
And keep the money for sale
Just let the crippled ones walk
And let the silent ones talk
Just make the blind so they see
And the sad ones happy
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Beat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
Just let the critic's critique
And let the top secrets leak
Just make the lazy ones work
And let the power unleash
Just keep the sheet on the loose
And keep your neck from the noose
Just keep your eye on the ball
And keep your feet in your boots
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Beat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Beat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Just keep the devil in hell
Just keep the trains on the rail
Just keep the stars in the sky
And keep the money for sale
Just let the crippled ones walk
And let the silent ones talk
Just make the blind so they see
And the sad ones happy
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Beat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Beat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
The boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Beat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Beat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Beat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Beat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Boxerbeat, boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
The lyrics to Joboxers's song "Boxerbeat" are an encouragement for people to find inner strength and resilience through taking on the titular "boxer style". The song suggests that by adopting this style, individuals can keep themselves grounded and focused and keep their negative emotions in check. The lyrics achieve this by listing a series of imperatives, encouraging listeners to keep various things in their rightful places in the world, such as keeping the devil in hell, the trains on the rail, and the stars in the sky. At the same time, the song also suggests that individuals should try to help those around them - "let the sad ones be happy" - and encourages listeners to stay true to themselves by "keeping their eye on the ball".
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Boxerbeat" can be interpreted as a message of self-empowerment and taking control of one's life in the face of challenges. Through the use of the metaphor of the "boxer style", the song encourages individuals to embrace their inner fighter, to stay grounded, and to be resilient in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Say man
Hey there
You heard about this boxer style?
Have you heard about the boxer style of dancing?
Well, listen up
Pay attention
I think it's worth your while
I believe it is beneficial for you
Just shake your knees
Move your legs
And plant your feet
Keep your feet on the ground
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Just keep the devil in hell
Do not let evil overcome you
Just keep the trains on the rail
Maintain order
Just keep the stars in the sky
Keep everything in its place
And keep the money for sale
Keep the economy going
Just let the crippled ones walk
Allow the disabled to have mobility
And let the silent ones talk
Allow the introverted to express themselves
Just make the blind so they see
Help the visually impaired to gain sight
And the sad ones happy
Bring joy to those who are unhappy
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
The name of the dance
Beat
The rhythm of the dance
Just let the critic's critique
Allow critics to voice their opinions
And let the top secrets leak
Allow important information to be revealed
Just make the lazy ones work
Encourage the lazy to become productive
And let the power unleash
Allow people to reach their full potential
Just keep the sheet on the loose
Maintain a relaxed attitude
And keep your neck from the noose
Do not endanger yourself
Just keep your eye on the ball
Stay focused
And keep your feet in your boots
Be grounded
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Dance the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
The name of the dance
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Dance the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
The name of the dance
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Do the boxerbeat
Dance the boxerbeat
And you'll be doing the boxerbeat
You will be dancing the boxerbeat
Boxerbeat
The name of the dance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Collard, Robert Marche, Timothy Ball
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrewhoward9992
I saw this once on Top Of The Pops about forty years ago as a small child and thought they were singing "lobotomy". So I had been looking for a song called "lobotomy" since then! It's only because I was listening to Absolute 80's on the radio at 4am this morning I finally found out what's it called.
@geoffaldwinckle1096
That is worthy of being published in Viz magazine! Brilliant!
@fintonralph7059
Classic
@marc7983
If you say so mate
@billyshithead3139
best mondegreen ever!!! 😂
@mariafisk5702
I thought they were singing butter bean 😬🤣
@Keepbuyingmusic
These guys were great live and extremely kind when I met them as a teen. Their tour manager gave me the shirt off his back, what a guy. The 80's were a great time to see bands and it was easy to meet them and every single one I met was very kind and friendly. Hope it's the same for kids today.
@carlhaydock1787
They're doing a tour soon. Original line up too
@Dragon-Slay3r
Allen's a terrorist? 😂
@grahamelliott7276
I've just seen this band for the second time - in 39 years ! Smart pop music with a punch, plus touches of jazz and rockabilly. A lot of fun.