The Blue Van was founded in Brønderslev, Denmark when the members were in the 6th grade at school. Their first album, The Art of Rolling, was released in April 2005. Their second album, Dear Independence, was released in October 2006. The band tour extensively with Australian band Jet to promote 'Dear Independence'. Fans were treated to early renditions of 'Rico' 'The Odyssey' and 'Don't Leave Me Blue'. The band performed at the Danish musical festival SPOT in 2003 (SPOT09), a festival renowned for showcasing the premier Danish musical talent. The band has also gained renown in the United States, due mainly to numerous shows in and around New York City preceding the release of The Art of Rolling, as well as their participation in events such as Austin City Limits Music Festival. In the first quarter of 2007, the band announced that they would be going into a recluse state in a farm house to write material for their 3rd album. "Silly Boy", the lead single from their third album Man Up, was featured in a 2008 US commercial for the Samsung Behold cell phone. The song Man Up has been featured in the TV Series 90210 and a commercial for the new season of Scrubs.
The Blue Van have an official website at http://www.thebluevan.com.
Draw The Line
The Blue Van Lyrics
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I've been waiting by the phone
I've been worried, 'cause you said you'd be straight home
You've been given many chances
Far to many times
Honey, this is where i draw the line
Just to see if you're committing a crime
This poor heart of mine has never been colder
This is where i draw the line
Everybody's talking
And i tell them everything is fine
That all is fame and glory
All the time
But all this false pretending
Keeps sending shivers down my spine
Darling, this is where i draw the line
Gonna throw the towel down and surrender
Because i'm about to loose my mind
'cause i know your not a first offender
This is where i draw the line
The Blue Van’s song, Draw The Line, is about a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The first verse expresses the anticipation and anxiety of waiting for a significant other to come home. The singer has been staring out the window and waiting by the phone. This sets a tone of uncertainty and apprehension. The chorus then introduces the idea that the significant other has been given too many chances, and this is where the singer draws the line. The singer is no longer willing to tolerate questionable behavior and feels the need to take a stand for their own well-being.
The second verse includes the singer feeling like they are always looking over their shoulder, implying a lack of trust in their significant other. This is emphasized by the line “just to see if you’re committing a crime.” The chorus then crescendos with the singer explaining that their heart has never been colder than it is at this moment where they draw the line. The third verse is the singer’s internal monologue. They are lying to their friends and family about the state of their relationship. The false pretense keeps sending shivers down the singer’s spine, and that is where they draw the line. The song concludes with the singer surrendering and walking away because they know their significant other is not a “first offender.”
Line by Line Meaning
I've been staring out the window
I've been waiting anxiously for you to come home
I've been waiting by the phone
I've been hoping you'd call me and put my worries to rest
I've been worried, 'cause you said you'd be straight home
Your recent behavior has made me concerned and anxious
You've been given many chances
I've tried to give you numerous opportunities to change
Far to many times
But you've failed me repeatedly
Honey, this is where i draw the line
I've reached my limit and can no longer tolerate your behavior
'cause i'm always looking over my shoulder
I'm constantly worried that you're involved in something shady
Just to see if you're committing a crime
I'm constantly checking to see if you're up to no good
This poor heart of mine has never been colder
Your actions have left me feeling hurt and betrayed
This is where i draw the line
I can't continue to put up with your deceitful behavior
Everybody's talking
Others have noticed and are speculating about our relationship
And i tell them everything is fine
I reassure them that we're okay, even though we're not
That all is fame and glory
I try to maintain a facade that our relationship is perfect
All the time
Even though it's far from the truth
But all this false pretending
Pretending like everything is okay is taking a toll on me
Keeps sending shivers down my spine
It's making me feel anxious and uneasy
Darling, this is where i draw the line
I can't deal with the stress and anxiety anymore
Gonna throw the towel down and surrender
I'm ready to give up and move on
Because i'm about to loose my mind
This situation is causing me to feel overwhelmed and distressed
'cause i know your not a first offender
Your history of bad behavior has led me to this breaking point
This is where i draw the line
I can no longer put up with your lies and deceitful ways
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.