Members Jesse Dryfhout and Christopher John (then Chris Moerman) were high-school classmates who played in a band called Molly with friends Mckenzie Dougall and Shaun Bennett. Molly released their demo-tape "Ghosts of Yesterday" in 1997 and sold all 500 copies. Dryfhout was originally the drummer until he came to the band with the first song that he had ever written: "Everybody". Soon after, he and John started to share song-writing and singing duties.
Molly played their last show at a barn in Maple Ridge only to walk back onto the stage as Stabilo Boss, sporting a new line-up with both Christopher and Jesse leading the band. The band's acoustic-rock sound featured Nathan Wylie, an accomplished drummer and friend of Dryfhout and John, and Karl Williaume on bass.
In 1999, the band recorded Kitchen Sessions, so named as it was an independent recording made in a kitchen. The EP was a completely home-made affair, the band and their university friends burning and distributing the discs themselves. Around this time, Stabilo Boss began to grow a solid local fan base based on the core support of their peers in school.
In the summer of 2000, the band recorded their self-titled debut, releasing it independently in early 2001. The album quickly sold out of its first pressing as Stabilo Boss began to become regulars in the local Vancouver music scene. The band's big break came roughly a year later when a DJ at the Vancouver's XFM decided to play "Everybody" on their music competition show, Chaos.
The band's solid songwriting and loyal fan base lead to the song beating out other offerings from more well established artists and dominating the station's Top 7@7 charts for nearly a month. With this exposure, the band sold 5000 copies of their album independently and began to be courted by major labels.
In the midst of all of the excitement over "Everybody", the band quietly released The Beautiful Madness EP which they sold only at their shows. The four song disc was recorded live off of the soundboard and prominently featured a grand piano on all tracks. It quickly sold out.
Rather than accept the first offers coming in from major labels, the band began to record their next album at Mushroom studios. According to John, the studio's owner John Wozniak (Marcy Playground) liked the band so much that he "basically just gave us free time there". By 2003, the band had completed their next album, produced by Wozniak and local musician/producer Jon Anderson (Radiogram/Jonathan Inc.).
At this point, the album was not released as Stabilo Boss was courting the record companies. After a search, they signed a deal with EMI Canada. With this transition to the big time, the band shortened their name to Stabilo. In an interview, Jesse stated that the band's name came from the Stabilo Boss brand highlighter they used to write down possible band names.
After touring Canada and then waiting a year, the new material recorded in 2002 was included in the album Cupid?, released on May 11, 2004. The radio-friendly release was somewhat of a let down to longtime fans who had been waiting for the release of a new albums worth of material for two years. Most of the new material recorded was shelved in favor of a seven song disc featuring only three previously unreleased tracks.
For the uninitiated, the album was well received across Canada with "Everybody" repeating much of its original success in many new locations. The re-release of "Everybody" was followed by the single "One More Pill", which was also culled from the self-titled disc.
Stabilo have just released their second album with EMI Canada on April 4, 2006 called "Happiness and Disaster", Their newest single "Flawed Design" is currently being played on radio stations across Canada. The video is also being aired on MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic
In May of 2006, Stabilo was announced to the opening act for the Canadian arm of INXS's tour.
In July, 2006, Stabilo released their second single and video, "Kidding Ourselves".
In late 2006, the band released a third single from their CD "Happiness and Disaster", "Don't Look In Their Eyes".
Paperboy
Stabilo Lyrics
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You don't wanna talk about the things that make you cry
You're never really sure about the reasons all the while
Same thing
Except the main intention, yours wasn't meant to cut
And that look upon your face can only mean one thing
And that is
The things read in my eyes
We open up the box and let the demons in the skies
Yeah the skies
But I'm learning all about my life
Cause I read it on the front page on the paper
The boy on the bike has delivered my life
And along with it comes my alibies
And I'm screaming at the side of the page
In the corner as I read it I drop my coffee
The dates not today or the day before, its the next,
That's what kills me
I have no choice
I can't remember all the things you said
I can't remember all the times that you turn that perfect smile
Upside down and then
Spun it all around
In the office that I animate
A senior guy but I can't relate
To words from happy songs
A title of a boy who was a little bit empty
Blind man
I wish my limbs were broken
I'd have hands to heal
I can't wake up and I can't sleep
So just crash
Just crash
In the time that it took the flashing van to split the road
I actually cared about its destination
The car with the cans on the back and the sign just bearing my expectation
Pull to the side possibly for like everyone else ask the simplest questions
Was it the wife of a lover or a child of a mother or some hated politician
And I remember reading all about it in the morning
Yes one awful sad misfortune
The light had turned red but the witnesses said
His eyes were on the girl beside him
So take your time
Rest your mind
And let others creep into your soul now
In my life
There are few
Opportunities to
Find release
And justify some peace
Justify some
Justify some
Justify some fun release
Justify some peace
In Stabilo's song "Paperboy," the lyrics describe a series of events and emotions that seem to be connected to themes of loss and confusion. The singer of the song seems to be struggling with some heavy issues, perhaps related to relationships or personal trauma, and is seeking some sort of solace or understanding in mundane events like reading the news or observing the details of everyday life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has difficulty expressing their emotions and may be experiencing a sense of alienation or disconnection from the people and world around them. They also seem to be struggling to find a sense of purpose or meaning in their life, and may feel trapped or powerless in their circumstances.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, describing the singer's reluctance to talk about their feelings and the confusion they feel about the things that make them sad. The next few verses explore the singer's reaction to various events and news stories, including the delivery of a newspaper by a boy on a bike and a car accident that causes them to reflect on the fragility of life. Throughout the song, there is a sense of unresolved tension and a longing for something that the singer may not be able to articulate.
One of the most striking things about "Paperboy" is the vivid imagery and attention to detail in the lyrics. The song is full of sensory descriptions that paint a picture of the world around the singer, including the flashing van splitting the road, the car with cans on the back, and the spilled coffee on the front page of the newspaper. The lyrics also make use of vivid metaphors and symbols, such as the demons in the skies and the perfect smile that is turned upside down.
Overall, "Paperboy" is a complex and emotionally charged song that explores themes of loss, confusion, and the search for meaning in everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask why
Question why, ask for the reason behind things or feelings
You don't wanna talk about the things that make you cry
You avoid discussing things that make you emotional
You're never really sure about the reasons all the while
You're unsure about why you feel a certain way or why things happen
Same thing
Similar situation
Except the main intention, yours wasn't meant to cut
Different motives for similar actions, yours was not intended to hurt
And that look upon your face can only mean one thing
A certain expression on your face implies a specific thought or emotion
And that is
The thought or emotion implied by the expression is
You hate the things that I'm thinking
You dislike or disagree with the thoughts I'm having
The things read in my eyes
The emotions or thoughts conveyed through my eyes
We open up the box and let the demons in the skies
We confront or expose negative or difficult emotions
Yeah the skies
This metaphorical process takes place in the mind or emotions
But I'm learning all about my life
Despite the difficulties, I'm gaining insights into my own experiences and growth
Cause I read it on the front page on the paper
I gained understanding or perspective on my life through an unexpected source or event
The boy on the bike has delivered my life
A seemingly mundane event or person has profound impact on me
And along with it comes my alibies
The impact on me brings both excuses or explanations for my actions or thoughts
And I'm screaming at the side of the page
My reaction to this event is intense or emotional
In the corner as I read it I drop my coffee
I'm so affected by the event that I lose physical control
The dates not today or the day before, its the next,
The event has future implications that I'm not yet aware of
That's what kills me
The uncertainty or potential consequences of the event affects me deeply
I have no choice
I'm forced to deal with the effects of the event
I can't remember all the things you said
I struggle to recall specific details of a conversation or encounter
I can't remember all the times that you turn that perfect smile
I forget the moments when someone appeared happy or content
Upside down and then
Suddenly changed or disrupted
Spun it all around
Completely changed the situation or mood
In the office that I animate
In the place where I work, a creative or artistic environment
A senior guy but I can't relate
Despite my experience or status, I don't feel connected to the people around me
To words from happy songs
The positive messages of cheerful music feel hollow or irrelevant
A title of a boy who was a little bit empty
A label or identity of someone who feels incomplete or unsatisfied
Blind man
A person unable or unwilling to perceive the truth
I wish my limbs were broken
I express a desire for something extreme to take attention away from my emotional pain
I'd have hands to heal
I express a desire for the ability to fix or solve problems
I can't wake up and I can't sleep
I suffer from both insomnia and lethargy due to emotional struggles
So just crash
I want to escape the difficulties by allowing something to consume me
In the time that it took the flashing van to split the road
Within a very specific moment or timeframe
I actually cared about its destination
I found myself genuinely interested in something outside of my own thoughts or feelings
The car with the cans on the back and the sign just bearing my expectation
A car with a specific purpose or significance in my own life
Pull to the side possibly for like everyone else ask the simplest questions
Make a simple investigation or inquiry, like others around me
Was it the wife of a lover or a child of a mother or some hated politician
Speculating on the identity of those involved in the event, all with different connotations
And I remember reading all about it in the morning
I recall the familiarity of seeing or reading a similar story or situation
Yes one awful sad misfortune
The event that occurred is negative or tragic in nature
The light had turned red but the witnesses said
The perceived reality of the situation is not in accordance with the physical evidence
His eyes were on the girl beside him
The focus or attention of the person in question was on something other than the road
So take your time
Don't rush or feel coerced
Rest your mind
Take a break from thinking, relax
And let others creep into your soul now
Allow yourself to be influenced or impacted by others, even in unexpected ways
In my life
Referring to the artist's personal experiences
There are few
Not many exist, limited opportunities
Opportunities to
Chances or situations where this can happen
Find release
Relieve oneself of stress, sadness, or other negative emotions
And justify some peace
Feel that relieving oneself is necessary and worthwhile
Justify some
Give a reason or rationale for this release
Justify some fun release
Release with a more enjoyable or positive component
Justify some peace
Feel more at ease or content as a result of release
Contributed by Caleb C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BooBooKeyshehe
If people are still wondering about the lyrics, on almost every website I've checked they didn't seem right. I'm pretty sure these are the actual lyrics.
I ask why
you don't want to talk about the things that make you cry
you’re never really sure about the reasons or the whys
Same thing, except the main intentions, those, was meant to cut
And that look upon your face can only mean one thing
And that is
You hate the things that I'm thinking
The things read in my eyes
We open up the box and let the demons in the skies
Yeah the skies
But I'm learning all about my life
Cause I read it on the front page on the paper
The boy on the bike has delivered my life
And along with it comes my alibies
And I'm screaming at the sight of the print
In the corner as I read it I drop my coffee
The dates not today, nor the days before, it’s the next
That's what kills me
I have no choice
I can't remember all the things you said
I can't remember all the times that you turn that perfect smile
Upside down and then
Spun it all around
In the office that I animate
I've seen you cry but I can't relate
To words from happy songs
A title of a boy who was a little bit empty
Blind man
I wish my limbs were broken
I'd have hands to heal
I can't wake up and I can't sleep
So just crash
Just crash
In the time that it took the flashing van to split the road
I actually cared about its destination
The car with the cans on the back and the sign buried my expectation
It pulled to the side pausing briefly everyone else asked the simplest questions
Was it the wife of a lover or a child of a mother or some hated politician
And I remember reading all about it in the morning
One awful sad misfortune
The light had turned red but the witnesses said
His eyes were on the girl beside him
So take your time
Rest your mind
And let others creep into your soul now
In my life
There are few
opportunities to
Find release
And justify some peace
Justify some
Justify some
Justify some fun release
Justify some peace
@chagchannel.
Pikiranku... takdapat kumengerti kaki di kepala kepala di kaki
@lulack0
Thanks for uploading mate.
@jg7401
Wish were still killin it and luv wm all but this def 1 of my favs if not my fav!!
Lyrics and rhythm, luv it
@pocowidiasmoko1163
Di atas normal - peter pan
@lulack0
aw thanks man.
@BooBooKeyshehe
If people are still wondering about the lyrics, on almost every website I've checked they didn't seem right. I'm pretty sure these are the actual lyrics.
I ask why
you don't want to talk about the things that make you cry
you’re never really sure about the reasons or the whys
Same thing, except the main intentions, those, was meant to cut
And that look upon your face can only mean one thing
And that is
You hate the things that I'm thinking
The things read in my eyes
We open up the box and let the demons in the skies
Yeah the skies
But I'm learning all about my life
Cause I read it on the front page on the paper
The boy on the bike has delivered my life
And along with it comes my alibies
And I'm screaming at the sight of the print
In the corner as I read it I drop my coffee
The dates not today, nor the days before, it’s the next
That's what kills me
I have no choice
I can't remember all the things you said
I can't remember all the times that you turn that perfect smile
Upside down and then
Spun it all around
In the office that I animate
I've seen you cry but I can't relate
To words from happy songs
A title of a boy who was a little bit empty
Blind man
I wish my limbs were broken
I'd have hands to heal
I can't wake up and I can't sleep
So just crash
Just crash
In the time that it took the flashing van to split the road
I actually cared about its destination
The car with the cans on the back and the sign buried my expectation
It pulled to the side pausing briefly everyone else asked the simplest questions
Was it the wife of a lover or a child of a mother or some hated politician
And I remember reading all about it in the morning
One awful sad misfortune
The light had turned red but the witnesses said
His eyes were on the girl beside him
So take your time
Rest your mind
And let others creep into your soul now
In my life
There are few
opportunities to
Find release
And justify some peace
Justify some
Justify some
Justify some fun release
Justify some peace
@BooBooKeyshehe
the line "blind man" doesn't quite make sense either, it may be him saying "like, man" like someone trying to relate a story might say if they were rambling.
@JoshBarkey
@@BooBooKeyshehe I think it's right, you've just got the punctuation in the wrong spot. The line is: "The title of a boy who's a little bit empty [and], blind. Man, I wish my limbs were broken..."
@chadking8973
Don't know how much these guys mean to me, or how I even know them on a personal level, rep langley bois!!!
@daxter8792
@lulack0 Thanks for apreciating it