There are, at least, three artists named The Box.

1) A Montreal, Can… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, three artists named The Box.

1) A Montreal, Canada new wave band, formed 1981 by Jean-Marc Pisapia (an early member of Men Without Hats). The band was re-started, in 2003, with new lineup.
Originally, Jean-Marc recruited guitarist Guy Florent and bassist Jean-Pierre Brie for the band, who were originally known as Checkpoint Charlie before settling on the name The Box. After a 15-year hiatus the band released their fifth album, the progressive-rock flavored "Black Dog There" on Komfy-Universal. They released an all-French concept album in 2010 - "Le Horla De Maupassant" theBoxBand.com

2) Sheffield group 1981-1985, formed out of the ashes of the first Clock DVA. Former DVA members Paul Widger, Charlie Collins and Roger Quail linked up with bassman Terry Todd, and worked with several vocalists including Ken Bingley and Stephen Mallinder (of Cabaret Voltaire) before recruiting Peter Hope. The Box were the first group to sign for Go! Discs for whom they released 2 LPs and several singles. Parting company in 1984 they released further records on the Cabs' Doublevision imprint before splitting in 1985. Several members were later involved with the groups Flex 13, Pete Hope & The Jonathan S. Podmore Method and Hula.
Discography:
Secrets Out (UK Go! Discs, 1983)
The Box EP (UK Go! Discs, 1983)
Great Moments in Big Slam (UK Go! Discs, 1984)
Muscle In EP (UK Doublevision, 1985)
Muscle Out (UK Rough Trade, 1985)

3) AKA TACS, an MC/Producer from Oceanside,CA (San Diego) The core member of the short lived group PandorasBox, TACS is back as THE BOX with help from good friend and label mate Reason the Citizen. He is a firm believer in the DIY ethic.

Remnants
The Box Lyrics

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There's a hundred page book I read all the time
Tells the story of a lone child on a star
And there are watercolor pictures here and there
Drawings I can't help consider for a while

'Cause they bring back things from the past
Things that we no longer think about today
They are thoughts that have been fading out with time

They're the remnants of a childhood we forget

So this is for the airman who drew a sheep for me
For the fox and for the rose that I have tamed
For the pointsman and the businessman I could not understand
For the silver snake who frightened me to death

And I still catch a glimpse at mesmerizing things from time to time
Merging recollections shimmer very, very far behind
They're the remnants of a childhood I have lived
I have lived, loved, and cherished 'till the end
Till the end

Till the end
Till the end

Overall Meaning

The song 'Remnants' by The Box talks about the memories of childhood that we tend to forget as we grow up. The lyrics speak about a book containing watercolor pictures from the past that captured the essence of youth's innocence. These memories bring back thoughts that once existed but have faded over the years.

As the singer states, he remembers the child on the star, drawn by the airman who also drew a sheep for him, and the fox and the rose he tamed. Moreover, he remembers the pointsman and businessman he could not understand and the silver snake that frightened him to death. These memories are what he calls remnants of childhood, those small things that once defined our childhood but we tend to forget as we grow.

He ends by saying that he still catches a glimpse of mesmerizing things from time to time which sparks recollections of the past. These remnants of childhood are essentially what he still lives, loves, and cherishes until his end.

In conclusion, the song 'Remnants' speaks of the importance of holding on to childhood memories regardless of how insignificant they may seem. It is a beautiful reminder of how nostalgia can cause us to feel good about the days gone by.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a hundred page book I read all the time
This book is very important to me because it tells the story of a child on a star.

Tells the story of a lone child on a star
The book narrates the beautiful story of a child who lived on a star all by himself.

And there are watercolor pictures here and there
The book has a lot of beautiful watercolor pictures scattered throughout its pages.

Drawings I can't help consider for a while
I often find myself reflecting on the drawings and taking time to admire them.

'Cause they bring back things from the past
These drawings trigger strong memories and a sense of nostalgia for me.

Things that we no longer think about today
These memories and thoughts are not a part of our daily lives anymore.

They are thoughts that have been fading out with time
These thoughts and memories are slowly getting lost as time goes by.

They're the remnants of a childhood we forget
These memories are all that's left of our forgotten childhood.

So this is for the airman who drew a sheep for me
I want to remember and honor the airman who drew a sheep for me in the book.

For the fox and for the rose that I have tamed
I cherish the memories associated with the fox and the rose that I have tamed in the book.

For the pointsman and the businessman I could not understand
I remember the confusion I felt towards the pointsman and the businessman in the book.

For the silver snake who frightened me to death
I still remember the fear I had towards the silver snake in the book.

And I still catch a glimpse at mesmerizing things from time to time
Occasionally, I encounter things that still captivate me, much like the book did when I first read it.

Merging recollections shimmer very, very far behind
As time goes by, these memories and recollections become more and more distant.

They're the remnants of a childhood I have lived
These memories are a remnant of the childhood I lived and experienced long ago.

I have lived, loved, and cherished 'till the end
I hold these memories dear and will always remember them fondly.

Till the end
These memories will always be a part of me and will stay with me forever.

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Comments from YouTube:

David Welsford

3y↑5

This album came soon after having to study “Le Petit Prince” in French 12. This song references so much of that work - penned by St. Antoine-Exupery. Great follow-up album to The Box’ incredible debut.

James Smith

2y↑1

"The airman who drew a sheep for me". Sir, I've listened to this song hundreds of times since 1985, and I never knew what the references meant until now, thank you.

Lawrence

2y↑4

Highly underrated band - not super popular in their day, but definitely had a following. I saw them live in Montreal sometime in the '80's. Thing is, the music of this relatively obscure band is 10 times better than the shit that's put out today. L

James Smith

2y↑1

I was learning to play bass when the first 2 albums by The Box came out, one of the guys I wanted to sound like was Jean-Pierre Brie, he had a different tone, approach, how the notes sit in the measure, etc. I'm disappointed that the reformed Box didn't include him.