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
No Harm
The Boxer Rebellion Lyrics
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In things being like they used to
And maybe there's no use
In the way it was before
And if I found time
We'd go away with your way
And if we found time
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
I'm the true recluse
Blissful as a loner
And all that we have left
Is never like before
Delivered on a word
Never near the target
Seen for what it was
And never eye to eye
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
You stand by watching the world let me down
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
The lyrics of The Boxer Rebellion’s song “No Harm” demonstrate an introspective approach to relationships, as well as the dynamics between the individual and the outside world. The opening lyrics suggest a hesitation to accept and embrace change in a relationship, and instead suggests that things may not be the same as they once were. The song seems to be questioning the necessity of old patterns of behavior, and is pondering whether or not it is worthwhile to maintain them. Despite this uncertainty, the singer acknowledges that they may crave routine, and may want to maintain the familiarity of a past dynamic.
The chorus begins with the repetition of the phrase “Maybe there’s no harm,” suggesting that there may not be harm in embracing change, or in staying the same. However, the following line immediately complicates this sentiment, as it specifically addresses a “beast that’s in me”. This suggests that no matter how much the singer may want to remain unchanged, they feel a certain restlessness or unease that is always present. The lyrics also contain the repeated use of “never”. This emphasizes the finality of past events, and the fact that there is no way of returning to the state of the past. The repetition of “never” also emphasizes the frustration that the singer feels, as they seem to be stuck in a situation they cannot change.
Overall, the song’s lyrics suggest a deep level of introspection, as well as the recognition of the singer’s own complex emotions. The cyclical nature of the lyrics also touches on themes of regret, as well as the desire to break out of familiar patterns of behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe there's no use
Perhaps it is pointless
In things being like they used to
To desire things to be the same as they used to be
And maybe there's no use
And perhaps there's no reason
In the way it was before
For things to remain the way they were before
And if I found time
And in the event that I have some spare time
We'd go away with your way
We would follow your path
And if we found time
And if we had more time
I'd want it more and more
I would desire it increasingly
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
And it's possible that there is no adverse effect
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
Perhaps there is no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in
And it's possible that there is no detrimental effect
So watch what you say,
Therefore, be conscious of what you utter
There's a beast that's in me.
Within me, there's a dangerous creature
I'm the true recluse
I am a real hermit
Blissful as a loner
I find happiness in solitude
And all that we have left
And all that remains
Is never like before
Is not as it was previously
Delivered on a word
Promised with a spoken assurance
Never near the target
But ultimately not even close to the intended aim
Seen for what it was
Recognized for what it truly was
And never eye to eye
Unable to see something in the same way
You stand by watching the world let me down
You observe the world fail me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM HARRISON, NATHAN NICHOLSON, PIERS JOHN TOWLER HEWITT, TODD HOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Herz
Maybe there's no use
In things being like they used to
And maybe there's no use
In the way it was before
And if I found time
We'd go away with your way
And if we found time
I'd want it more and more
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
I'm the true recluse
Blissful as a loner
And all that we have left
Is never like before
Delivered on a word
Never near the target
Seen for what it was
And never eye to eye
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
You stand by watching the world let me down
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me
Dorina Kapaj
One of my favorite songs ever!
Josh Craft14
After almost 10 yrs, I still love this album so much
Edidiong Ebong
This was the song that sealed this band as one of the very best for me! Top 5 ever easily!!!
puppybit
heard this song on my dads playlist while in the car , never thought i could like music my dad listens to but here i am
Hans
as i’ve gotten older this album has exponentially grown on me
Herz
Maybe there's no use
In things being like they used to
And maybe there's no use
In the way it was before
And if I found time
We'd go away with your way
And if we found time
I'd want it more and more
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
I'm the true recluse
Blissful as a loner
And all that we have left
Is never like before
Delivered on a word
Never near the target
Seen for what it was
And never eye to eye
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me.
You stand by watching the world let me down
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
Maybe there's no harm, there's no harm in you
And maybe there's no harm, there's no harm, there's no harm in -
So watch what you say,
There's a beast that's in me
Zaahir Gamiet
thanks to Justin Long for managing this underrated band....
RunningPure
So glad I found you. Please tour New Zealand some day.
Ragnarok
So Awesome . PLease, again !!
Daniel Thompson
To someone who never knew me