The Boo Radleys are a British guitar band of the 1990's who made experiment… Read Full Bio ↴The Boo Radleys are a British guitar band of the 1990's who made experimental indie music, and were briefly associated with the Britpop movement. They took their name from the reclusive character of Boo Radley from Harper Lee's classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird.

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/

Thinking Of Ways
The Boo Radleys Lyrics

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Just drop me here I can find my way clear back to my house, I'm finding
It hard trying to stay on my feet on
My own I'm thinking of ways I can
Get out of things just like always
With a head full of beer I will try
And tell someone tonight
I gotta get away step on the gas
Go giles! (go, go)

... later
I'll just have one more then I'll have
To be going, someone's waiting
I'll just have one more, it can't do
Any harm anymore, I'm thinking
Of ways I can get out of things

Just like always with a head full of beer
I will try and tell someone tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Thinking Of Ways" by The Boo Radleys describe a person who is struggling to hold themselves together after a night of drinking. The singer speaks about feeling lost and unable to stand on their own two feet. They mention thinking of ways to escape situations, a habit they seem to have developed over time. The person is holding onto the hope that the alcohol will give them the courage to face their problems. However, they are also aware that this is not a permanent solution and they will have to face the reality eventually. It is implied that the person is lying to themselves and others about their intentions to leave, thinking that just one more drink won't hurt.

The song describes the inner conflict within a person who is going through a difficult time. The lyrics show that the singer is aware of their problems and is trying to find a way to deal with them. However, their reliance on alcohol and the need to escape situations show that they are struggling to find a solution. The lyrics are a poignant reminder of how difficult it can be to ask for help when going through tough times. It also speaks about the self-destructive behavior we tend to engage in when we try to avoid confronting our issues.

Line by Line Meaning

Just drop me here I can find my way clear back to my house, I'm finding
I am confident in my ability to navigate back to my own home from this location.

It hard trying to stay on my feet on My own I'm thinking of ways I can Get out of things just like always
Being independent is difficult, and I am considering familiar strategies to avoid difficult situations.

With a head full of beer I will try And tell someone tonight I gotta get away step on the gas Go giles! (go, go)
Under the influence of alcohol, I will attempt to convince someone to leave with me and drive us away quickly.

... later
Time passes.

I'll just have one more then I'll have To be going, someone's waiting
I plan to consume another alcoholic beverage before leaving because someone is expecting me.

I'll just have one more, it can't do Any harm anymore, I'm thinking Of ways I can get out of things Just like always with a head full of beer
I justify drinking more by believing it will not harm me, and I continue to consider ways to escape difficult situations, albeit still under the influence.

I will try and tell someone tonight
I will again attempt to convince someone to leave with me and drive us away quickly.

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Written by: MARTIN JAMES CARR

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