Milburn were a four-piece outfit from the city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng… Read Full Bio ↴Milburn were a four-piece outfit from the city of Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.

The band consisted of Joe Carnall (lead vocals/bass), Louis Carnall (vocals/rhythm guitar), Tom Rowley (lead guitar) and Joe Green (drummer). They produced ear-grabbing riffs and essential Melodies, underpinned by the raw tones of the mod-punk era, which epitomises the youthfulness and abundant potential of the band. Milburn's sound has most recently been described as the aggressive riffs of the Jam, with a touch of ska mixed with the hooks and sound of modern contemporaries such as the Libertines and Razorlight.

The first vibrations of a buzz surfaced well back in 2002 when Milburn twice sold out the Boardwalk, a local venue respected nationwide, playing to a 350 capacity each time. 2002 also saw the band showcase for a band development programme at Sheffield's Red Tape Studio's. They were chosen to enter the programme from a selection of around 70 local acts and gathered essential recording and performance experience over that period. They went on to play successful gigs at the famous Cavern Club venue in Liverpool, The Garage in London and the Leadmill, Sheffield supporting Laika Dog (new band of Tony Wright (ex Terrorvision) and Cosmic Rough Riders.

July 2003 saw the recording and distribution of a demo which coincided with Milburn's biggest gig at the time; Over 600 people at the Nelson Mandela building at Sheffield Hallam, followed by a further appearance at The Music Box in Manchester. After a further sell out late 2003 at the boardwalk, the band were invited to perform as part of a youth development at In The City.

The band have used their gigging time to develop their performance and most importantly, their music and are not developing that essential sound. Their next demo, Lipstick Lickin', was regarded as their finest to date gaining rave reviews and earning radio time on Zane Lowe's show on Radio 1.

Milburn released their second album These Are The Facts on 24 September 2007 whilst releasing the first single from this album "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?" beforehand on 17 September.

Milburn promoted this new album with a UK tour running from 13 September to 28 September ending with a hugely anticipated home-coming gig at The Leadmill in Sheffield on the last night of the tour which sold out in just 3 days.

The latest gigs that Milburn played were at the Sheffield Octagon on 29 November 2007, which they headlined, and the Doncaster Dome on 30 November 2007 where they supported The Pigeon Detectives.

Milburn announced on 28th March 2008 that they have decided to call it a day with the band, however 'there’s been no malice or falling out between us and we still remain friends and supporters of each other as we move on and explore new musical horizons.'.

Send in the Boys
Milburn Lyrics

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He had her down in the cellar with a knife pointing at her throat
He wouldn't let her go oh no, he wouldn't ler her go
She kicked and screamed
Someone heard through the walls from next door
'What's the crack? what's the score?'
Next door neighbour gave a call
No one answered, so the boys are coming
The boys are coming for you

They'll take you on a holiday
Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away
They'll drop you off and say goodbye
You're looking pretty dangerous
You're looking pretty dangerous tonight
And nobody knows just quite what you will do next
So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you

Coppers came heavy handed
Closed the street and demanded us to stay at home today
Oh you must stay at home today
Calm him down, reassure him
Leave the girl this is stupid, hold your hands up
We'll get you through this, yeah we'll get you through this
So the boys are coming, the boys are coming for you

They'll take you on a holiday
Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away
They'll drop you off and say goodbye
You're looking pretty dangerous
You're looking pretty dangerous tonight

And nobody knows just quite what you will do next
So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Send in the Boys" by the British indie rock band Milburn tells the story of a man who has kidnapped a woman and has her captive in his cellar. With a knife pointed at her throat, she is desperately trying to free herself, but to no avail. The neighbors are alerted by her screams and call the police, who arrive on the scene and try to negotiate with the man to release the hostage. However, he refuses to do so, and the only option left is to send in the boys, a reference to a police tactic in which a group of officers is sent in to deal with a dangerous situation.

The lyrics of "Send in the Boys" are full of tension and drama, painting a vivid picture of a situation that could end very badly. The use of repetition, particularly the phrase "the boys are coming for you," creates a sense of urgency and inevitability, implying that the man will face justice for his actions. However, the lyrics also suggest that the woman may not escape unscathed either, as the line "you're looking pretty dangerous tonight" implies that she may be traumatized by her ordeal and could potentially harm others in the future.

The song's dark subject matter and intense imagery are offset by its catchy guitar riffs and energetic drumbeat, creating a mix of emotional intensity and musical excitement. It is a testament to the band's skill at creating powerful, evocative music that stays with the listener long after the last chord has faded away.

Line by Line Meaning

He had her down in the cellar with a knife pointing at her throat
There was a man holding a woman captive in the basement with a knife pressed against her throat.

He wouldn't let her go oh no, he wouldn't let her go
The man refused to release the woman from captivity.

She kicked and screamed
Despite being held against her will, the woman fought back physically and vocally.

Someone heard through the walls from next door
A neighbor overheard the commotion through the thin walls of the adjacent building.

'What's the crack? what's the score?'
The concerned neighbor asked what was happening.

Next door neighbour gave a call
The neighbor contacted authorities for assistance.

No one answered, so the boys are coming
Since nobody responded to the call for help, the police are on their way to intervene.

They'll take you on a holiday
The police will escort the perpetrator away from the scene to a safe location.

Maybe to the seaside, maybe they'll just give you away
The police may take the perpetrator to a distant location, such as the beach, or they may arrest them and take them into custody.

They'll drop you off and say goodbye
The perpetrator will either be released at a safe location or taken into custody with the police departing the scene.

You're looking pretty dangerous
The perpetrator appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

And nobody knows just quite what you will do next
It is unclear what actions the perpetrator will take in the future.

So we will send in the boys, the boys are coming for you
The police are being dispatched to deal with the situation and bring the perpetrator under control.

Coppers came heavy handed
The police arrived in force to deal with the situation.

Closed the street and demanded us to stay at home today
The police closed off the area and ordered residents to stay indoors for their own safety.

Oh you must stay at home today
The police are urging residents to remain inside during the unfolding crisis.

Calm him down, reassure him
The police are attempting to deescalate the situation and calm the perpetrator down while offering reassurance that they will bring the situation under control.

Leave the girl this is stupid, hold your hands up
The police are telling the perpetrator to release the hostage and surrender to them peacefully.

We'll get you through this, yeah we'll get you through this
The police are offering support and a promise to bring a peaceful resolution to the situation.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH CARNALL, JOSEPH THOMAS GREEN, LOUIS IAN CARNALL, THOMAS LEE ROWLEY

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