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.
Silly Boy
The Blue Van Lyrics
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Anyhow I know I tried
I better leave, I better leave
I better stop
I like her taste when it fills my soul
I'll tell you something I've never told anyone
Not anyone, not anyone
Everyone's got a bleeding heart
I don't know where or when to start
I better bleed, I better bleed
I better stop
I better bleed, I better bleed
I better stop
Silly boys
You ran away
Your unemployed
You'd waste away
Silly boys
You ran away
Your unemployed
You'd waste away
Silly boys you run away too far
Remember this remember where you are
Life is good It's what I see that
Makes me want to disagree
I better leave, I better leave
I better not
You might be wrong 'cause you know I'm right
If you lose your way you just follow mine
I better leave, I better leave
I better stop
I better leave, I better leave
I better stop
Silly boys
You ran away
Your unemployed
You'd waste away
Silly boys
You ran away
Your unemployed
You'd waste away
Silly boys you run away too far
Remember this remember where you are
Silly boys you run away too far
Remember this remember where you are
You run away
You're unemployed
Waste away
Silly boys
You ran away
Your unemployed
You'd waste away
Silly boys
You ran away
Your unemployed
You'd waste away
Waste away
Just waste away
The lyrics of The Blue Van's "Silly Boy" portray a conversation between two people, one of whom is trying to convince the other to stay and sort out their life instead of running away. However, throughout the song, the singer realizes that perhaps they themselves are the one who needs to stay, face their problems, and stop trying to escape. They sing, "I might be wrong but I might be right / Anyhow I know I tried / I better leave, I better leave / I better stop." This portrays their indecision and uncertainty about their own direction.
The second verse introduces a character who fills the singer's soul with their taste, perhaps indicating a romantic interest. The lyrics "Everyone's got a bleeding heart / I don't know where or when to start / I better bleed, I better bleed / I better stop" shows a moment of vulnerability and emotional turmoil. This feeling is carried over into the chorus, where the silly boys who have run away are described as unemployed and wasting away.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to accept that they need to stay where they are and sort out their life, saying "Life is good It's what I see that / Makes me want to disagree / I better leave, I better leave / I better not." The last chorus is a reminder to not lose oneself and to always remember where they come from.
Line by Line Meaning
I might be wrong but I might be right
I am uncertain about myself, but I am also confident that I am correct.
Anyhow I know I tried
Despite my doubts, I gave it my best effort.
I better leave, I better leave
I need to go, it is best if I distance myself from the situation.
I better stop
I should put an end to what I am doing.
I like her taste when it fills my soul
I enjoy the feeling that her essence brings me.
I'll tell you something I've never told anyone
I am going to reveal a secret to you that I have never shared before.
Everyone's got a bleeding heart
All people have a vulnerable side to them.
I don't know where or when to start
I am unsure about how to proceed with this situation.
Silly boys
The subject(s) being addressed are being criticized for their foolishness.
You ran away
The subject(s) being addressed are being criticized for fleeing from their problems.
Your unemployed
The subject(s) being addressed are being criticized for being without employment or direction in life.
You'd waste away
The subject(s) being addressed are being criticized for throwing their lives away.
Silly boys you run away too far
The subject(s) being addressed are being criticized for running too far from their problems.
Remember this remember where you are
Do not forget your current position and situation.
Life is good It's what I see that
The general feeling is positive, but certain things are not adding up.
Makes me want to disagree
There is something that compels me to contradict that notion.
You might be wrong 'cause you know I'm right
I am convinced that I am correct and that you may be in error.
If you lose your way you just follow mine
If you become lost or confused, allow me to guide you.
You run away
The subject(s) being addressed are being criticized for abandoning their responsibilities.
Waste away
The subject(s) being addressed are being condemned for frittering away their lives.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLAN VILLADSEN, PER JOERGENSEN, SOEREN CHRISTENSEN, STEFFEN WESTMARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rhonda Lynch
I first heard this on Shameless and I had to find it! I can't stop listening now❣️
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Sameee
Cj B
Same lok
MironTu
Samee😂
Magno Chagas
I can't stop listening to this song. It's perfect!
The Blue Van Official YouTube channel
Thanks a lot for those words!!!
tadeo chavez
Tenia 17 años cuando salio un temaso! Que tiempos!! Aun la escucho y pienso en los pasillos de la preparatoria
Gonzalo Pérez Méndez
tal cual tío, oído en shameless!
YEAN JEN CHAN
I remember hearing this when i was in high school and was on repeat for me for many months! I manage to come back here due to my old fb post that was recommending u guys 7 years ago! what a sweet reminder by facebook to reconnect me to your music. I am so glad you still stick to making music, you are truly a value addition into my playlist!
tansley67
Found this song on Shameless. I'm so glad they used the song. I had to Shazam it to find it, but I'm still so glad I found it. 😃♥️ Really awesome song you guys. Totally up my alley of music. 😃♥️