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.
Tell Me a Story
The Box Lyrics
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To climb up the stairs
With a candle he held in the dark
Up to the second floor
And then entering the corridor
His own shadow on the walls
He slightly pushed the door to the room
The Old Man: "Tell me - you dream of beautiful things
sometimes, don't you?"
The Young Boy: "Of course I dream!"
The Old Man: "And you do believe in dreams..."
The Young Boy: "Of course I do. We all dream..."
A Crowd Of Kids: "We do it - we do it all the time!"
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of love
Would you tell me a story
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of dreams
Of dreams gone forever
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of love
Would you tell me a story
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of dreams
Of dreams long gone
And in the center of the small room
Covered by the sheets
The old man with a sparkle in his eyes
Made a gesture of the hand
So, coming closer to the large bed
With his eyes wide awake
The little boy reached out for the hand
A hand of a hundred years
The Old Man: "Tell me - you dream of beautiful things
sometimes, don't you?"
The Young Boy: "Of course I dream!"
The Old Man: "And you do believe in dreams..."
The Young Boy: "Of course I do. We all dream..."
A Crowd Of Kids: "We do it - we do it all the time!"
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of love
Would you tell me a story of...
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of dreams
Of dreams gone forever
Oh, tell me
Tell me a story of love
Would you tell me a story
Oh, tell me
Of dreams long gone
Of dreams gone forever
Would you tell me, oh tell me
Tell me
Tell me a story of dreams
Of dreams long gone
The song “Tell me A Story” by The Box opens with the image of a young boy climbing up a flight of stairs holding a candle in the dark to enter a room where an old man was lying on a bed. The old man seems to be waiting for the boy to come in and starts talking to him about dreams. He asks the boy if he dreams of beautiful things sometimes and if he believes in dreams. The boy replies that he does, and that everyone has dreams. A crowd of kids then shouts in unison that they, too, dream all the time.
The chorus of the song, which repeats throughout, has the old man asking the boy to tell him a story of love and dreams that have gone forever. The boy seems to be at ease in the old man’s company, and as the song moves forward, we learn about the old man’s life through the stories he shares with the boy. The song is a poignant medley of comfort, hope, and acceptance. The chorus brings out the bittersweet emotions that come with lost dreams, lost love, and the inevitable passage of time.
The song is a tale about a boy visiting an old man on his deathbed. The song highlights that everyone has dreams, and no matter how big or small they are, dreams continue to survive. The old man's shining eyes depict the hope that still exists in the world despite people's dreams dying, while the little boy represents hope and innocence. The song’s message is that there is beauty, wisdom, and love in every stage of life, even at the end.
Line by Line Meaning
So the young boy proceeded
The young boy began to move forward
To climb up the stairs
The boy started to ascend the steps
With a candle he held in the dark
He was carrying a candle to provide light in the darkness
Up to the second floor
He reached the second level of the building
And then entering the corridor
After that, he proceeded down the hallway
His own shadow on the walls
He observed his own shadow being cast on the walls
He slightly pushed the door to the room
He gently nudged the door to the room
Where the old man layed to rest
This was the place where the elderly man was at rest
The Old Man: "Tell me - you dream of beautiful things
The old man asked the boy if he had pleasant dreams
sometimes, don't you?"
Occasionally, are your dreams lovely?
The Young Boy: "Of course I dream!"
The little boy replied that, without a doubt, he dreamt
The Old Man: "And you do believe in dreams..."
The elderly gentleman asked if the boy believed in dreams
The Young Boy: "Of course I do. We all dream..."
The child confidently stated that everyone has faith in the power of dreams
A Crowd Of Kids: "We do it - we do it all the time!"
Several other children chimed in, agreeing that they frequently have dreams
Oh, tell me
Please, inform me
Tell me a story of love
Relate to me a tale of love
Would you tell me a story
Will you narrate for me?
Tell me a story of dreams
Recount a tale involving dreams
Of dreams gone forever
Dreams that are no longer able to be realized
And in the center of the small room
In the middle of the small area
Covered by the sheets
The elderly man was concealed beneath blankets
The old man with a sparkle in his eyes
The senior gentleman's eyes were shining brightly
Made a gesture of the hand
He gestured with his hand
So, coming closer to the large bed
Thus, the young boy drew nearer to the sizable bed
With his eyes wide awake
The child's eyes were wide open and alert
The little boy reached out for the hand
The youngster reached out and touched the elderly man's hand
A hand of a hundred years
The hand of a person who had lived for a century
Oh, tell me
Please, tell me
Of dreams long gone
Recount tales of dreams that are extremely distant
Of dreams gone forever
Relate stories of dreams that are unattainable
Would you tell me, oh tell me
Please narrate it for me
Tell me a story of dreams
Provide me with a narrative that includes dreams
Tell me a story of love
Tell me a tale of affection
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Le Fauve
Tellement bon.L'album est mythique.
Alex Van Hagar
Their best tune from the catalogue! 👍