1.) The D… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two punk rock bands called the Ducky Boys:
1.) The Ducky Boys are a street punk band from Boston, Massachusetts. Since forming in 1995 in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, the band has spanned over ten years with two tenures that have led to four full-length albums and over 50 songs. The band derives its name from the name of an Irish street gang in the 1979 movie, "The Wanderers".
Lead on bass and vocals by band frontman Mark Lind and drums by mainstay Jason Messina, while featuring a rotating cast of guitarists, the band released four full length albums before being put on hiatus in 2007. The band is currently operating on a "part-time" basis, performing a small amount of shows throughout the year, featuring the lineup of Lind, Messina, and Sullivan.
Over the last ten years, the band's sound has evolved from quick punk riffs to more stripped down rock music and a developing message of social consciousness. However, the band's influences, which include Rancid, Social Distortion, The Clash, Bruce Springsteen, and dozens of other punk and rock n' roll bands, still remains a prevalent element in the band's sound.
Members:
Mark Lind - bass, lead vocals
Jason Messina - drums
Douglas Sullivan - guitar, vocals
Former members:
Mike Marsden - guitar, vocals
Mike O'Leary - guitar, vocals
James Lynch - guitar, vocals
Joe Riot - guitar, vocals
Tom DeRecco - guitar, vocals
2) The first Ducky Boys put out at least one 7" EP in 1982 on Spoiler Records. The EP was called Mercenary and the front cover shows the band trying to look tough in military regalia. Both photos show only four people, yet five band members are listed.
Members:
Al Catraz - guitar, vocals
Charlie Cutemup - bass
Alma Merced - vocals
Phlegm - drums
Broadway Turk Superstar - vocals
Isolation
The Ducky Boys Lyrics
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Float above the grass, trembling still
Think you might open up your heart
Open up your heart, someday you will
Yes, there′s always a way
Yes, there's always a way
To end this isolation
When you rise like the Milky Way
Though I try, try to find a sign
Of another life, I am alone
And there′s always a way
Yes, there's always a way
To end this isolation
One step away from everyone
If you could open it up
You could connect it to us
One step is more than enough
To get a look in
You could be already gone
I wish you would take me along
To end this isolation
To end this isolation
I try so hard to get it right
Look for something in your eyes
And I see it
But you won't let yourself feel it
I wait for you to make a sign
Let the door open in your eyes
And I believe it
That one day you′ll step inside
The Ducky Boys's song Isolation is a poignant reflection on the pervasive feeling of loneliness and disconnection that can plague an individual's life. The song opens up with a vividly descriptive imagery of a dragonfly hovering over the grass, with its wings trembling in still air, portraying the feeling of isolation and vulnerability that one might experience in social situations. The singer then speaks to the listener and urges them to open up their heart and find a connection with others. The lyrics highlight the importance of breaking the circle of isolation and finding a way to reach out to other people, even when it may seem daunting.
As the song progresses, the lyrics explore the themes of uncertainty, hope, and longing. The line, "Though I try, try to find a sign, of another life, I am alone", encapsulates the sense of searching for something more and the struggle to find a connection. The chorus repeats the conviction that there is always a way to end this isolation, emphasizing the need for persistence and determination. The final verse sees the singer attempting to connect with the person who is feeling isolated and to encourage them to take a step towards connecting with others. The final lines, "I wait for you to make a sign, Let the door open in your eyes, And I believe it, That one day you'll step inside", convey the hope that the singer has for the person coming out of their isolation and finding a meaningful connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You arrive like a dragonfly
You appear delicately, just like a dragonfly.
Float above the grass, trembling still
You float above the grass while trembling gently.
Think you might open up your heart
You consider the possibility of unlocking your emotions.
Open up your heart, someday you will
You will eventually allow yourself to open up emotionally.
Yes, there's always a way
There is always a solution to any problem.
Yes, there's always a way
There is always a solution to any problem.
To end this isolation
To escape from being alone and isolated.
When you rise like the Milky Way
When you are as magnificent and awe-inspiring as the Milky Way galaxy.
On a luminous night the epic unknown
During a bright and shining night that holds many mysteries.
Though I try, try to find a sign
Even though I put forth effort to detect a signal.
Of another life, I am alone
I am by myself in search of another existence.
And there's always a way
There is always a solution to any problem.
Yes, there's always a way
There is always a solution to any problem.
To end this isolation
To escape from being alone and isolated.
One step away from everyone
Just one step is all it takes to connect with others.
If you could open it up
If you allowed yourself to be vulnerable.
You could connect it to us
You could connect with us.
One step is more than enough
Just one step is all it takes.
To get a look in
To be recognized and included.
You could be already gone
You may have already moved on from isolation.
I wish you would take me along
I hope that you will allow me to be a part of your journey.
To end this isolation
To escape from being alone and isolated.
To end this isolation
To escape from being alone and isolated.
I try so hard to get it right
I put forth so much effort to make things work.
Look for something in your eyes
I search for a clue in the expression of your eyes.
And I see it
I finally find it.
But you won't let yourself feel it
But you refuse to acknowledge or experience it.
I wait for you to make a sign
I patiently wait for a signal from you.
Let the door open in your eyes
Allow yourself to be emotionally open.
And I believe it
And I trust that it will happen.
That one day you'll step inside
That one day you will embrace vulnerability and emotional openness.
Writer(s): Mark Pritchard, Kirsty Hawkshaw
Contributed by Olivia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.