Owen and Hobbs both grew up in the village of Wendover, Buckinghamshire. They met when they were still in school and started writing songs together. They began writing and recording songs for The Boy Least Likely To in the summer of 2002. The group created the independent label Too Young to Die as a means to release their music. Their first release was the 7" single "Paper Cuts" in 2003. They released three singles and completed the recording of their debut album before they played any live shows. Their debut album The Best Party Ever was released in the UK in February of 2005. The album was released in the United States in late Spring 2006.
The Best Party Ever was included in the Pitchfork top 50 albums of 2005 and was number 8 in the Rough Trade Shop top 100 albums of the same year.
They are known for the colourful characters that they use in their artwork, which are drawn by Jof Owen's brother, Tim. The artwork for their second album features 3D versions of the drawings that have been knitted.
The band describe their own sound as "Country Disco". They were included in the top ten bands of 2006 in Rolling Stone magazine, and described as sounding like what would happen "if all your childhood stuffed animals got together and started a band."
In October 2006 they toured the United Kingdom with Razorlight.
The touring band commonly included: Alistair Hamer, dr., Adam Chetwood, gtr., Anthony Bishop, bs., Bahar Brunton, keys/vio., Amanda Applewood, keys./bvs/cakes.
In September 2006 they began work on their second album, and in February 2008 the band posted two new songs from their upcoming album on their Myspace.
The Law Of the Playground was then released on April 14 2009.
Website: http://www.theboyleastlikelyto.co.uk
Label: http://www.tooyoungtodierecords.com
Fansite: http://www.thegirlleastlikelyto.com
Saddle Up
The Boy Least Likely To Lyrics
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Saddle up, saddle up, get ready to go
I've got a silly idea
I wanna do something weird
I've got a donkey we can ride
I've got a suitcase full of sparkling wine
I wanna have some fun
I know there is a big scary
world out there just waiting for me
And it's time for us to saddle up
All I wanna do is settle down
settle down and find my tune
Somewhere nice and quiet
where I could show vegetables
I might not be a success
But if I make you happy I guess
That's more than I ever could have hoped for
I know there is a big scary
World out there just waiting for me
And it's time for us to saddle up
I know there is a big scary
World out there just waiting for me
And I didn't want to grow up
But I was just so afraid of
Being left behind by everyone
The Boy Least Likely To's song "Saddle Up" highlights the desire to take a risk and enjoy life. The lines "I've got a silly idea / I wanna do something weird" suggest a desire to break free from the mundane routine of daily life and explore something new and exciting. The concept of riding a donkey and carrying around a suitcase full of sparkling wine symbolizes this carefree, adventurous spirit.
The lyrics also touch on the fear of the unknown and the concept of growing up. The lines "I didn't want to grow up / But I was just so afraid of / Being left behind by everyone" express the reluctance to face the realities of life and the fear that comes with it. The singer acknowledges that there is a scary world out there, waiting to be faced, but also emphasizes the importance of taking risks and enjoying the journey.
Overall, "Saddle Up" encourages listeners to embrace their adventurous side and enjoy life while they can, while also recognizing the fear and uncertainty that come along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to get back on the road
Let's hit the road again
Saddle up, saddle up, get ready to go
Get ready to embark on an adventure
I've got a silly idea
I have a whimsical plan
I wanna do something weird
I want to do something out of the ordinary
I've got a donkey we can ride
I have a donkey to ride on
I've got a suitcase full of sparkling wine
I have a suitcase filled with sparkling wine
I wanna have some fun
I want to enjoy myself
before we go over the hill
Before we reach the end
I know there is a big scary
I acknowledge that the world is
world out there just waiting for me
out there waiting for me
And it's time for us to saddle up
It's time for us to face the world bravely
All I wanna do is settle down
I just want to settle into a peaceful life
settle down and find my tune
and discover my true path
Somewhere nice and quiet
In a peaceful and serene environment
where I could show vegetables
where I can grow and harvest crops
I might not be a success
I may not achieve great things
But if I make you happy I guess
But if I bring happiness to others, that's enough
That's more than I ever could have hoped for
That surpasses my wildest dreams
And I didn't want to grow up
I was afraid of growing up
But I was just so afraid of
But my fear was holding me back from
Being left behind by everyone
Getting left behind by everyone else's progress
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JONTHAN OWEN, PETER HOBBS
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