They toured Australia, playing nine concerts, in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Newcastle and Surfers Paradise. A tenth at a Melbourne shopping centre was cancelled.
Lee, Folds and Kweller would play individual sets at each concert, but at the beginning and end of each one, all three would play several songs as a band. They all also improvised on various instruments and 'jammed' for the crowd. Two performances were recorded live for the Live at the Wireless (the Melbourne concert) and Live at the Basement (one of the Sydney concerts) radio series.
They recorded a four-track EP, which was initially only sold at venues, but was some months later released in Australia and overseas. Several live tracks from the two radio recordings were included on the Japanese release. One track from the original EP, Just Pretend, made it into the Triple J Hottest 100, 2003.
Though various combinations of the three have toured together at various times, as of 2005, they have not reformed as a group, and have not recorded any more material. Although rumors of a United States or United Kingdom tour persisted for more than a year afterwards, these have largely subsided and both major fan-sites have since allowed their domains to expire.
Both Kweller and Lee have mentioned recently (late 2006) that a LP from The Bens and a US tour would be "soon." Folds has said, "eventually."
Bruised
The Bens Lyrics
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If you want to know,find something to lose
The world won't turn until something breaks
Who will make the first last mistake?
They say that good things come to those who wait
Into the spiral,your world and my world,it's never final
Love just leaves you bruised
I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy,smoke in your hair
I didn't know,I didn't care
But now I know
bah bah bah bah bah bah
bah bah bah bah bah bah
bah bah bah bah bah
Love just leaves you bruised
Oh no,did love just leave you screwed?
You gotta go slow
Cause love just leaves you bruised
Into the spiral,your world or my world,it's never final
Love just leaves you bruised
I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy,smoke in your hair
When I didn't know,I didn't care
But now I know
bah bah bah bah bah (x2)
Now I know
bah bah bah bah bah (x3)
Love just leaves you bruised
And I've got the scares to prove
I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy,smoke in your hair
Explain it to me again and again
Like I care
Bah bah bah bah baahhh
Bah bah bah bah bah bah
Like I care
bah bah bah bah bah bah (x2)
Love just leaves you..
Bah bah bah bah bah
The world won't turn until something breaks
Who will make the first last mistake?
Good things come to those who wait
Well I can't wait
(Bah bah bah bah bah)
I went because you said you'd be there (Bah bah bah bah bah)
A box of candy smoke in your hair (Bah bah bah bah bah)
I didn't know,I didn't care (Bah bah bah bah bah)
But now I know
Bah bah bah bah bah. (x5)
The Bens's song "Bruised" is a melancholic ballad about the pains of love. The lyrics convey a message that in love, we are bound to get hurt eventually. The opening line, "Oh no, love just leaves you bruised," sets the tone for the entire song. It speaks to the idea that no matter how hard we try to protect ourselves, we will eventually get hurt by love.
The line, "If you want to know, find something to lose," indicates a sense of caution in entering into relationships. The singer of the song is hesitant to jump into love carelessly and advises the listener to do the same. The line, "The world won't turn until something breaks," adds to this sense of hesitation. It suggests that in order for progress to occur, something must be broken or ruptured first.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has been hurt before in love. The lyric "I've got the scares to prove" is evidence that this is not the first time they have been through the pain of love. Despite the hurt, however, the singer is still willing to try again, as evidenced by the line, "Well, I can't wait."
Overall, the lyrics to "Bruised" present a somber view of love, one that acknowledges its pain and danger but ultimately suggests that we keep trying.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, love just leaves you bruised
Love can be painful and cause emotional pain and suffering.
If you want to know,find something to lose
To truly understand something, one must experience loss or hardship.
The world won't turn until something breaks
Change cannot happen without something being disrupted or broken first.
Who will make the first last mistake?
It is unknown who will make the final mistake that will end a relationship.
They say that good things come to those who wait
Patience can lead to positive outcomes and rewards in life.
Into the spiral,your world and my world, it's never final
Relationships can be complicated and unpredictable, and they can constantly change.
Love just leaves you bruised
Love can cause emotional pain and leave lasting scars.
Oh no,did love just leave you screwed?
Love can also leave someone feeling betrayed or taken advantage of.
You gotta go slow
It's important to take your time and not rush into things, especially when it comes to relationships.
I went because you said you'd be there / A box of candy,smoke in your hair
The artist went to meet someone they cared about, with the expectation that they would be there waiting for them, but they were let down.
But now I know
The singer has gained knowledge or insight about the situation and their feelings have changed as a result.
And I've got the scars to prove
The artist has been emotionally hurt by love and has proof of the pain it can cause.
Explain it to me again and again / Like I care
The singer is no longer interested in hearing about someone's excuses or explanations for their behavior or feelings.
Well I can't wait
The singer is tired of waiting and is ready for change to happen.
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@gooberwench
Somehow missed the memo that Ben F was playing in my town tonight... so having my own retrospective. This one's a stonker.
@SpookyStorkRunningWild
why was this randomly referenced in the tenet summary lmfao
@Deksudo
lol. it was a nice discovery, though
@Pigelin
becuase love gets you bruised :D
@hethatguy
I read the same summary. It had more twists and turns than the movie it was attempting to summarize. In the end, it sent you through the Turnstile backward through time to this video. Was that summary written by The Protagonist or the Posterity? ::mind blown::
@michaelpelagio9132
oh my gosh same here!!!!!!! I really like the summary btw, full of witty cultural references that I almost can relate to, and this one is a new addition..
@dohhomer9
Blue Team member here, just ported back......with instructions to stop Ben, well that's great.......which one? Have I been sent by a Future Ben?........(note to self, next time you are in the Blue Team briefing, don't just nod you head.....ask some questions)
@Galileus070
Yes, I gave this song in a burned CD to my then girlfriend in 2004. Before she tried to drown me. .
@ianhorn4963
Damn, been there before!
@CheerioMuffins7
Why not Ben gibbard?!