They were formed in Wallasey, England in 1988, with singer/guitarist Sice aka Simon Rowebottom, guitarist/songwriter Martin Carr, bassist Timothy Brown and original drummer Steve Hewitt. Hewitt was replaced by Rob Cieka following their first release, the extremely rare Ichabod and I.
In 1992, the band released Everything's Alright Forever but it was 1993's Giant Steps that finally brought the band to a mass audience, in the UK at least. They were on the illustrious Creation Records label with other British greats like the Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, and My Bloody Valentine.
The Boos never were quite able to break in the US, even with the poppier 1995 Wake Up!. The album brought critical acclaim to the band, but was not promoted by their US domestic label, Columbia, and the band was subsequently dropped. During this time, Sice put out a solo album, First Fruits under the name Eggman. 1996 also saw the Boo Radleys bring about another change, the heavier C'mon Kids. The band split in 1999, just months after the release of Kingsize.
Martin Carr went on to form Brave Captain, putting out several albums. Despite a pledge to never play again, Sice formed a new band, Paperlung, in 2005.
More info can be found on their website: http://www.booradleys.co.uk/
Best Lose The Fear
The Boo Radleys Lyrics
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And the music calls
But you're trapped inside
Those four walls
It's not your fault that
She has changed
It's not her fault
You're still the same
And you feel the pace
But you're the one who
Knows it's not a race
To be won
[Chorus]
And I know you'd like to disappear
You'd like to lose the fear
You dream the love you had
Is near
You feel so down 'cause you
Haven't been out
Your ears are still sore
From the latest bout
Something's gonna have to change
Arrangements must be re-arranged
[Chorus]
You know you must go
But you're frightened to leave
You'd love to stay but
You're too scared to breathe
In "Best Lose The Fear" by The Boo Radleys, the lyrics describe a person who is feeling trapped and stagnant in their current situation. They long for freedom and escape, personified by the "pure lights" and "music" that beckon to them. However, they are held back by fear and anxiety, which have left them "trapped inside those four walls." The verse goes on to acknowledge that change is inevitable, and that both the singer and their loved one have been affected by it. The chorus offers hope in the form of a dream, where the love they once had is near again—if only they can find the courage to overcome their fear.
The second verse continues to describe feelings of stagnation and frustration. The singer has been cooped up for so long that their ears are sore from the "latest bout," perhaps referring to an argument or conflict that has left them feeling defeated. At this point, change is not only inevitable but necessary, and the singer acknowledges that "arrangements must be re-arranged." The chorus repeats, offering another chance to break free of fear and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of "Best Lose The Fear" conjure a feeling of restlessness and longing for something more. The song suggests that we are all capable of overcoming our fears and pursuing our dreams, no matter how uncertain the future may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
The pure lights beckon
You're drawn towards something bright and hopeful
And the music calls
You're being enticed by a creative outlet
But you're trapped inside those four walls
Your current circumstances are holding you back
It's not your fault that she has changed
You're blaming yourself for someone else's evolution
It's not her fault you're still the same
You're held back by your own resistance to change
You both work hard and you feel the pace
You and your partner are working hard to achieve your goals
But you're the one who knows it's not a race to be won
You realize that life is not a competition and it's important to enjoy the journey
And I know you'd like to disappear
You feel overwhelmed and would like to escape from your problems
You'd like to lose the fear
You wish to let go of your worries and anxieties
You dream the love you had is near
You hope to find the love and support you once had
You feel so down 'cause you haven't been out
You're upset because you haven't had the opportunity to socialize
Your ears are still sore from the latest bout
You're still reeling from a recent conflict or disagreement
Something's gonna have to change
You know that your situation needs to improve somehow
Arrangements must be re-arranged
You need to make new plans or adjust your current ones
You know you must go but you're frightened to leave
You recognize that you need to make a change, but you're scared to take the first step
You'd love to stay but you're too scared to breathe
You feel paralyzed by your fears and don't know how to move forward
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Written by: MARTIN JAMES CARR
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