Before delving into the realm of music, Flores explored graphic design. While participating in a 2D art class during his high school years, he recognized the latent potential in his unconventional approach to design and endeavored to launch a clothing line. This endeavor, however, met with limited success. This outcome didn't surprise him, as he had trouble forming connections with like-minded people in San Diego when he was growing up in Barrio Logan and Mission Hills. Rather than socialize, Flores spent a lot of time alone in his bedroom working on projects.
Apart from graphic design, Flores also began tinkering with music software during his sophomore year. His commitment to music deepened after discontinuing his clothing line, culminating in the release of his debut album "Care" in November 2016. The album was a creation stemming from his high school years. Comprising 11 tracks, "Care" emanates a tranquil and ethereal ambiance, spanning a concise 20-minute duration. Crafted entirely within the confines of his bedroom, the album epitomizes the essence of bedroom pop, with even vocals recorded through the microphone of his Apple earbuds.
In recent years, TEMPOREX has further solidified his presence with his sophomore album, "Bowling," released after a successful debut with "Care." Despite not having a prominent local following in San Diego, TEMPOREX's music has reached a broader audience through online platforms, contributing to his rise in popularity within the indie music landscape. With a distinct lo-fi sound and a DIY production approach, TEMPOREX continues to make a lasting impact, positioning himself as a promising figure in the indie music realm.
TEMPOREX's musical talents have led to collaborations with notable artists such as The Glitch Mob, Skrillex, Flume, Rustie, and Jai Wolf. His compositions have found their way into diverse television shows and films, such as appearances in Aquaman, The Walking Dead, and Stranger Things.
Nice Boys
TEMPOREX Lyrics
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You don't feel the same way
As that Nice Boy does, hey?
He misses you, he wants you
But, you just don't feel the same
Why don't you tell him today?
But now he's gone and she's alone again
Maybe if she tried a little harder to find
The gem within his heart that was there this whole time
Baby, what did I do?
Baby come through
To me
Baby I think it's you
Never was me
The lyrics of Temporex's song Nice Boys depict a one-sided love story in which the singer urges the subject of his affections to put an end to the misleading ambiguity and clarify her feelings towards a "nice boy" who is in love with her, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. The opening lines "Ain't it just so easy to say/ You don't feel the same way/ As that Nice Boy does, hey?" reflect the constant fear and hesitation some people have while expressing their true feelings to others. The singer is aware of the situation and tries to convince the subject of his affections to be honest with this "nice boy" and communicate her feelings.
The following lines "He misses you, he wants you/ But, you just don't feel the same/ Why don't you tell him today?" convey the pain and frustration of unrequited love. The singer encourages the subject to let the "nice boy" know how she feels to avoid causing him more distress and confusion. The next few lines "She doesn't want him because he cares too much/ But now he's gone and she's alone again/ Maybe if she tried a little harder to find/ The gem within his heart that was there this whole time" portrays how the reluctance to break someone's heart can eventually lead to more significant heartbreak in the end. The subject realizes that her lack of honesty has led her to lose someone who genuinely cared for her, and she may have regrets.
In the last few lines of the chorus "Baby, what did I do?/ Baby come through/ To me/ Baby, I think it's you/ Never was me" the singer ponders over his past actions and acknowledges his role in the failed relationship. He falters and wonders if he could have done anything differently to change the outcome. However, as the song concludes, it becomes evident that his doubts are unfounded because the subject never reciprocated his deep love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it just so easy to say
It's effortless to say that you don't reciprocate the feelings of a Nice Boy
You don't feel the same way
You don't share the same feelings as a Nice Boy
As that Nice Boy does, hey?
The Nice Boy has strong feelings, unlike you
He misses you, he wants you
The Nice Boy desires to be with you again
But, you just don't feel the same
However, you have different feelings than the Nice Boy
Why don't you tell him today?
Why don't you communicate your true feelings to the Nice Boy right now?
She doesn't want him because he cares too much
The Nice Boy is not desired because he invests too much into the relationship
But now he's gone and she's alone again
Since the Nice Boy is no longer present, she feels lonely once more
Maybe if she tried a little harder to find
Possibly, if she made more effort to discover
The gem within his heart that was there this whole time
The hidden, precious qualities within the Nice Boy which were present all along
Baby, what did I do?
Baby, what was my error?
Baby come through
Baby, please follow through with your promises
To me
Towards me
Baby I think it's you
Baby, I believe the issue is on your part
Never was me
It was never my fault
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rebzyyx
on Numbers
For me the song kinda ‚reflects' my life. Even though i don't "
really know whats meant with ,these numbers arent going straight up' maybe money is meant with it. Yet i can refer to to the money and not wanting to go to school part. Aswell as the nice parents part. Also i recently got a boyfriend with who everything just feels so unique. Kissing, cuddling, even holding hands makes me feel so secure. He makes me feel secure, in every way vou can feel secure. He makes me feel good about my goofy laugh or my voice cracks. We laugh so much together i can't describe the feeling that i have with him. I don't know if i can call it love yet but i think love is going to be the ending of the story. I really hope he's the one for me. Im going to meet his family soon. Im a bit afraid lol.