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
The Battle of the Boy Least Likely to
The Boy Least Likely To Lyrics
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Sweeten my teeth.
From little acorns you..
You quietly made me..
Made me into me.
Paper thin skin stretched
Over my bones.
You quietly made me..?
Made me a home.
But I can't get used
To being alone.
And I won't get used
To being alone.
Under a full moon,
Hopelessly trying to
Retrace our footsteps in the snow.
I don't know when to hang on
And when to let go.
Foxes in boxes,
And butterfly blues.
From little acorns you..
You quietly made me..
Made me into you.
Holding it under
My tongue 'til it stings.
From all of my demons
You quietly saved me
Again and again.
But now I feel
And surface again.
Yes, I can feel
And surface again.
From little bubbles,
Little air bubbles,
Little embolysms grow.
I don't know to hang on.
Everything I feel feels wrong.
I don't know when to hang on
And when to let go.
The Battle of the Boy Least Likely to is a reflective, emotional and introspective song that explores the journey of self-discovery and the importance of the people who shape us into who we become. The song starts with the metaphorical language of warm milk and honey that sweeten the teeth, representing the kindness and nurturing that have been bestowed upon the singer. The first stanza then refers to the person who helped create the singer as they quietly made them into themselves, instilling a sense of identity and purpose. The second stanza describes how the singer has been housed and safeguarded by the same creator, who has given them protection and comfort in the face of the hardships that come with being human.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes overwhelmed with the struggle of being alone and the difficulty of knowing when to hold on and when to let go. This is represented by the metaphor of the foxes in boxes and the butterfly blues, which signify the burden of trying to contain things that should be allowed to fly free. The chorus reinforces the feeling of vulnerability and fear that comes with trying to navigate life alone. The bridge of the song then references the singer's personal demons, with the line "From all of my demons, you quietly saved me again and again". Finally, the song concludes with uncertainty and confusion, with the singer not knowing when to hold on or when to let go, and feeling like everything they feel is wrong.
Overall, The Battle of the Boy Least Likely to is a song that highlights the importance of those who shape us and help us find our place in the world. It also acknowledges the difficulty of navigating the complexities of the human experience and the challenges of knowing when to persevere and when to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Warm milk and honey
Comforting experiences that sweeten the moment.
Sweeten my teeth.
Enhancing and building a connection that creates a sensation of intimacy.
From little acorns you..
Small things that subtly shape us.
You quietly made me..
Gradual change and evolution often goes unnoticed.
Made me into me.
The journey of self-discovery and self-awareness.
Paper thin skin stretched
Vulnerability that can be exposed.
Over my bones.
Beneath the surface, there is a foundation that gives us structure and support.
From shells and pebbles you..
Small gestures can make a big impact.
You quietly made me..?
How we got to where we are is not always obvious.
Made me a home.
A place where we can rest and be ourselves.
But I can't get used
Habits that are difficult to break.
To being alone.
The loneliness and isolation can be overwhelming.
And I won't get used
Resilience despite challenges.
To being alone.
Loneliness can be persist despite repeated exposure.
Under a full moon,
Nature as a backdrop to our experiences.
Hopelessly trying to
Struggling to find a way out.
Retrace our footsteps in the snow.
Memories of the past can be hard to let go of.
I don't know when to hang on
Indecision can be paralyzing.
And when to let go.
Letting go can be liberating or sorrowful.
Foxes in boxes,
The unexpected is around the corner.
And butterfly blues.
The beauty and fragility of fleeting moments.
Holding it under
Keeping emotions hidden or suppressed.
My tongue 'til it stings.
The pain of silence or unspoken truths.
From all of my demons
Overcoming internal struggles can be a long and winding road.
You quietly saved me
Support and companionship through dark times.
Again and again.
The cycle of falling and being lifted back up.
But now I feel
Embracing emotions can be both empowering and terrifying.
And surface again.
Renewed perspective and energy can arise from introspection.
Yes, I can feel
Embracing emotions and vulnerability can be transformative.
And surface again.
Rising above past experiences or struggles.
From little bubbles,
Small beginnings can lead to great things.
Little air bubbles,
Air as a symbol of freedom and possibility.
Little embolysms grow.
Focusing on the small things that can go unnoticed can have a big impact.
I don't know to hang on.
Uncertainty and doubt can make it difficult to trust oneself.
Everything I feel feels wrong.
Internal conflict and confusion can be disorienting.
I don't know when to hang on
How to navigate difficult situations when there is no clear answer.
And when to let go.
The balance between holding on and letting go can be difficult to achieve.
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Written by: JONTHAN OWEN, PETER HOBBS
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