In 2000, Nathan Nicholson left Tennessee, America after the death of his mother, and came to London. The band formed in 2001 through a chance meeting at London's 12 Bar Club between vocalist Nathan and guitarist Todd. This quickly cemented into a firm friendship which resulted in them living and writing together. College friends Adam and Piers, were soon intrigued, and completed the line-up. All shared common influences, and a passion for epic, escapist music - The Boxer Rebellion was born.
In June 2003, after funding and releasing their own limited edition self-titled EP, they bolstered their way onto Glastonbury's New Bands tent, and were soon snapped up by Alan McGee's Poptones label, who put out first single Watermelon in the same year. Before the enormity of what they were doing had even registered, the Boxers spent months in the studio rehearsing and writing, before disaster struck for Nicholson, and riders and roadies were swapped for a hospital bed and saline drips. A twelve hour operation to remove a life-threatening growth from his stomach was successful. He was lucky. The result was the cancellation of tours with Razorlight and The Killers, among others.
The band was signed by major label Universal Music following Exits, who promised worldwide distribution and a free hand in continuing to create records of longevity and substance. Instead, the deal proved more of a curse than a blessing, as Universal became reluctant to continue to finance the lengthy gestation of the next record. Financial difficulties led Poptones to drop the Boxer Rebellion in early 2007, with Universal following suit soon after; however, both continued to hold rights to the band's catalogue and digital distribution. With the record nearly complete and invitations to tour from Editors and others still open, the band began a lengthy fight to get control back over them, which they eventually won in 2008. In January, an unmixed version of future single Evacuate was released on limited vinyl, but it would be a full year before anything approaching a full release was possible, and some of the band moved to Berlin in 2009.
With the money nearly running out and so a physical self-release impossible, the band entered an exclusive worldwide deal with iTunes to put their new record Union out as well as a re-release of Exits. The album charted highly, reaching #2 on the Alternative chart and #4 on the iTunes UK Top 100, but was ineligible for the official UK Top 40 as it was released when a physical release was required. The CD and vinyl were eventually released in August.
The Cold Still was released in the U.S. on 1 February 2011 on iTunes and is available on CD worldwide through the Boxer Rebellion's own label Absentee Recordings. The album charted on iTunes at #24 with a peak position of #20, spending 9 days on the US iTunes album chart. The band made their network television debut on 2 February 2011 on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, where they performed the single "Step Out of the Car" live. The Boxer's new song "Both Sides are Even" was featured on ABC's Grey's Anatomy on 3 February 2011. Since the release of The Cold Still, the band have had several music placements including two in the videogame industry. "Step Out Of The Car" from The Cold Still was used in 2011's Rocksmith game and original composition "Losing You" was written exclusively for the Batman: Arkham City game soundtrack. Additionally "Caught By The Light" was used in the serial drama Nikita.
Also in 2011 the band released their first full-length live record Live in Tennessee. It was recorded and mixed by Ben McAmis and featured 16 tracks from a single concert.
On 7 November 2012, the band announced the release of their two volume B-Sides & Rarities Collection, Vol. 1 & 2, which contains tracks that had been previously recorded, but not included on initial releases of any of the studio albums. Volume one focused on material before and around the band's debut, Exits, and volume two included tracks that were released around and after Union, as well as some rarities that didn't make the cut or were included as bonus tracks for The Cold Still.
The band finished recording their fourth studio album, Promises, in the late part of February 2013. The music video for the debut single from the album, "Diamonds," was released on March 26. The band have toured regularly and released further singles, "Keep Moving", and "Promises".
On April 29, 2014, Todd Howe announced he was leaving the band to concentrate on production and other interests, leaving the Boxers as a three-piece.
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Discography
2003 - The Boxer Rebellion EP, Watermelon
2004 - In Pursuit, Code Red
2005 - All You Do Is Talk, Exits LP, World Without End
2007 - Broken Glass, J F K F C
2008 - Evacuate, Don't Drag Your Dirty Feet
2009 - Union LP, Flashing Red Light Means Go, iTunes Live From London
2011 - The Cold Still LP, Step Out Of The Car, The Runner, No Harm, Live in Tennessee
2012 - B Sides & Rarities Vols. 1 & 2
2013 - Diamonds, Promises LP, Keep Moving
2014 - Promises
Low
The Boxer Rebellion Lyrics
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So disconnected
With nothing more to give
Than all you’ve got
You’ve every reason
But no reasoning
To feel so far behind
So don’t be loved
Don’t be loved
When we’re moving
The same direction
You take the longer way
To find the end
I’d love to lift you
Out of your sorrow
Help you leave behind
Your heartache
The Boxer Rebellion's song 'Low' is about feeling isolated, disconnected, and without any reasoning or direction. The lyrics convey a sense of weariness and lost hope, as though the singer is alone in their struggles, and everything seems pointless. The opening lines make it clear that the singer's voice is weary and disconnected, and they have nothing more to give. Despite their every reason, they're unable to find reasoning for their melancholia, feeling like they're lagging behind and are stuck in a rut.
The lyrics' chorus, "So, don't be loved," is a plea to the singer to give up on love and not accept it. The repetition creates an emphasis on the singer's message that love is not the solution. The following verse mentions that despite moving in the same direction, the singer takes the longer way to reach the end. They're lost, and they need someone to lift them out of their sorrow and help them leave behind their heartache.
Overall, 'Low' is a poignant portrayal of the feeling of being trapped and hopeless, providing a window into the mind of someone struggling with depression and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your voice is weary
Your speech is tired and fatigued
So disconnected
It feels like you're not connected with what you're saying
With nothing more to give
You have reached your limits and have nothing left to offer
Than all you’ve got
Despite all your efforts, you have given your best
You’ve every reason
You have valid justifications
But no reasoning
But your actions don't seem to make sense
To feel so far behind
To feel like you're lagging behind everyone else
At a loss
You're unsure of what to do next
So don’t be loved
Don't let yourself be loved
Don’t be loved
Do not allow love in your life
When we’re moving
During our journey together
The same direction
Going towards the same destination
You take the longer way
You choose to take a more difficult path
To find the end
Hoping to find your goal or objective
I’d love to lift you
I wish to raise your spirits
Out of your sorrow
Help you move past your sadness
Help you leave behind
Assist you in forgetting
Your heartache
Your emotional pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM HARRISON, NATHAN WARD NICHOLSON, PIERS JOHN TOWLER HEWITT, TODD WILLIAM HOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amber Portland
What a beautiful song. It made me stop everything else & just listen. ♥
Peter Lindsey
One of their best. Beautiful song from an awesome album..
Skirmir Ak
I love this song so much, one of my favourite from them... if not my favourite.
Ana Gomes
Perfeita <33
TravisBallero
best track of the album! band's best track...so far!!!
Zora Z
Thanks TBR :) :) Helping me work :) :) Love this track :) :)
Hyper
Fantastic
lunatix
Great!
Bruno Candia
Excelente melodía, lo único que te cansa prácticamente es que repite varias veces la mismas frases del coro hasta que te cansa de oírlo.. los demás buenísimo.. Good Song :)
Zora Z
❤️❤️❤️