Kris Roe also took on the role of managing other punk bands such as Useless ID from Haifa, Israel. They collaborated on a split EP entitled "Let It Burn". Kris also acted as co-producer with Mass Giorgini (whose other production credits include working alongside Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day) for a ]label]Cincinnati, OH-based band called the National Trust in 2004, an album which is as-of-yet unreleased..
After a long delay, the album End Is Forever was released in 2001. This album was a testament to Kris Roe's increasing maturity as a songwriter. Most of the songs, especially "Fast Times at Dropout High", touched on very personal and emotional topics such as losing a sibling because his parents gave his newborn brother away for adoption. Once again the lineup changed, with John Collura replacing Peña on guitar.
On the 24th of June 2002 The Ataris left Kung Fu Records and signed with Columbia Records. Later in that year they recorded their 6th album, "So Long, Astoria", released on March 4th, 2003. This album was responsible for giving them their break into the mainstream audience and generated many successful singles, including "In This Diary" and their cover of Don Henley's "The Boys of Summer".
After touring behind the album for most of 2003, the band began writing the follow-up to "So Long, Astoria". Much of 2004 was spent in inactivity. In February of 2004, the band released "Live At The Metro", an album containing a full concert at The Metro in Chicago, as well as acoustic tracks. Mike Davenport and Chris Knapp left the band in early 2005.
Recording of "Welcome the Night" began in February 2005. Along with it came five new members - Sean Hansen filling the bass position, Shane Chickeles on drums, and guitarist Paul Carabello, Angus Cooke (Who played Cello on "End Is Forever"), and Bob Hoag on 3rd guitar, Cello, and Keyboards respectively. The group spent all of spring and summer recording at Seedy Underbelly in Los Angeles. "Welcome the Night" was orginally due out in April or May of 2006 but as of March 2006 the release date was pushed back to July of 2006. The release date of this album was once again been pushed back to possibly early 2007 after The Ataris asked to be released from their contract with Columbia Records, which the label agreed too. The "Welcome the Night" album was released in late February to an eager Ataris fan base. Unfortunately, it was not what they expected. The "Welcome the Night" album took a completely different approach to music. In a drastic deviation from his past traditions of whimsical, nostalgic pop songs, Roe used the new album to pursue a much more mature post-rock/progressive sound, an initiative which many speculate arose from the divorce of his wife and other personal conflicts. While "Welcome the Night" is certainly a great departure from The Ataris' roots, Roe has indicated that their upcoming release will attempt to return to the happy, youthful overtures that older fans have grown accustomed to.
Your Boyfriend Sucks
The Ataris Lyrics
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Don't call him...
He's breaking your heart.
He's hanging with your best friend and you're waiting there,
It's tearing you apart.
He lied to you a thousand times,
When I was there he kept you waiting.
And I'm still here, waiting there
To catch you if you fall.
I don't know why I care so much
When I shouldn't care at all.
Finally got the nerve to tell you
How much you mean to me.
You said that I was your best friend,
A real sweet guy,
But that's all I'd ever be.
The Ataris's "Your Boyfriend Sucks" is a powerful and emotional song, telling the story of a man who is in love with a woman who is stuck in a relationship with the wrong person. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been there all along, patiently waiting for his chance to be with her, while her boyfriend treats her poorly.
The lyrics offer a sympathetic view on the situation and express the singer's desire for a chance to be with her instead. He tells her she deserves better and that she's better off without her current boyfriend. The emotional pain of the situation is conveyed through the line "It's tearing you apart." The singer also acknowledges that he's cared too much for too long and that he needs to let go.
Overall, "Your Boyfriend Sucks" is a heartfelt and moving song that explores the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're better off without him,
You will thrive if you break up with your boyfriend.
Don't call him...
Don't contact your boyfriend anymore.
He's breaking your heart.
Your boyfriend's actions are causing you emotional pain.
He's hanging with your best friend and you're waiting there,
Your boyfriend is spending time with your best friend and you are left alone, feeling upset.
It's tearing you apart.
Your emotions are being overwhelmed by the situation.
He lied to you a thousand times,
Your boyfriend has repeatedly been untruthful to you.
When I was there he kept you waiting.
When I was around, he still made you wait instead of spending time with you.
And I'm still here, waiting there
I am still around, willing to support you if you need me.
To catch you if you fall.
I'll be there to support you if you experience any hardships.
I don't know why I care so much
I can't understand why I feel so much concern for you.
When I shouldn't care at all.
Logically, I have no reason to care, but I do anyway.
Finally got the nerve to tell you
I was brave enough to reveal my true feelings to you.
How much you mean to me.
You are incredibly important to me.
You said that I was your best friend,
You acknowledged me as your closest friend.
A real sweet guy,
You recognize that I am a genuinely kind person.
But that's all I'd ever be.
You don't see me in a romantic way and only view me as a friend.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANK AGNEW, STEVE SOTO, TONY BRANDENBURG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Donovan McCormick
First song I ever heard by this band. Changed my whole life really. Started playing music after.
KyoKari4
I wish there was an instrumental to this. Lyrics aren't bad but holy shit these instruments are amazing
skArpPT
I remember this song from back in the good years 1999-2001 Loved it then love it now.
Tony T
I really did that with my girlfriend. She passed and we've been together over a decade.
Campus Connections
i’m sorry to hear that man. hope u find peace bro
ManMonkey600
I did this with my college girl and she failed lol. I stood there saying are you gonna open the fucking door for me LMAO! She was like WHAT?! I said OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR!!! LOL She finally did but yeah we only lasted 3.5 years. And now with modern tech in cars you can't really do the door test.
Ian Hawkins
LMAO Everyone reading this wrong
Yen DaMan
Still love this song!!!
Krysen Stott
I love the song title lol 🤣🖤 this is banger
josie valdez
It was the “a bronx tale” for me quote 🤌🏼👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🥁🥁