Johan Sjöblom: Vocals/Guitar, Lars "Les" Andersson: Lead Gui… Read Full Bio ↴Lineup 2010
Johan Sjöblom: Vocals/Guitar, Lars "Les" Andersson: Lead Guitar, Stefan Axell: Vocals/Guitar, Nick Isgren: Keyboards
2006
- The Exploding Boy is a indie/post-punk band formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 2006 by Johan Sjöblom (Prune, Fake Moss) and Les Andersson (Kodji, Run Level Zero).
- First demo-recording reached electronic-pop-queen Sophie Rimheden that took the band to her hears and offered to produce the next coming material.
- In March of 2006 the demand of seeing the band was huge. New member was added and the first rehearsal as a full band was done on the 5th of April the same year.
- The Exploding Boy made their live debut at Fight Club in Stockholm, Sweden the 5th of May, one month after the first rehearsal, and only 5 month after the start of the band. The gig was totally sold out.
- Within the first six month the band had been interviewed by both radio and TV and done several interviews for different magazines.
- In September of 2006 the band went into Big Island Studios (most famous for their work with German band Rammstein and Swedish acts like Mustasch and Covenant) together with producer and technician Tom Van Heesch.
2007
- On the bands one year anniversary of their first rehearsal they released their self titled debut album.
- During the spring and summer of 2007 the band did several live shows to support their well acclaimed album.
2008
- In the beginning of 2008 the band reassembled, now as a four piece band, but still with the same energy and catchy pop/rock tunes.
- Springtime 2008 - The Exploding Boy is stretching the frames and are now releasing their first album in selected European territories.
- April/May 2008 The Exploding Boy went on their first European tour to France.
- At the end of the summer the first promo copies of the new single, “40 Days” started to hit radio stations across the globe.
- 7th of September; the release party for the single was held at one of the most popular live-scenes/clubs in Stockholm, called Mosebacke. This was the first time that The Exploding Boy presented three of their new songs to the public.
- In the turn of September the new single “40 Days” was available for download at all major digital shops around the world, including iTunes.
2009
- The 15th of march the new single "London" was released as a digital download.
- April/May - The Exploding Boy went on their second European tour. This time German gigs only. Plays at the Wave Gotik Treffen in Leipzig - the biggest goth/indie festival in Europe.
- May - The new album "AFTERGLOW" is released in Sweden.
- The 3d of august - "Afterglow" is released & promoted in Germany, France and Holland.
- September - The Exploding Boy signs a deal with the German booking agency "Wings Of Destiny" and a two week tour the same month is made.
- December - The Tour continues to the south of Germany and Switzerland. Some of the gigs are as support act to "The Crüxshadows" from the US.
- The 1:st of december the new single "Heart of Glass" was released as a digital download.
2010
- Reviews of the "Afterglow"-album is still coming in from all over the world.
- March - The promo-CD "Afterglow Club Ep" is made exclusively for the German promotion company "Hardbeat Promotion". It contains the 3 singles of the "Afterglow" album + "The Right Spot", and is only made for Dj promotion.
- The 18:th of March - "Afterglow Club Ep" is entering the German Alternative Charts (DAC), and the 29th of April it is reaching its best position, number 9.
- July - The Band is going on another tour in Europe, and for the first time to Belgium, at the amazing "Gothic Festival 2010".
- September - The Exploding Boy are doing their last shows for the year. A new album is in the works, and the band is not going to do any gigs until spring 2011.
If you are intrested of having The Exploding Boy on your stage next year, get in touch with the booker "Wings of Destiny" at www.wod.de, or with The Band at johan.teb@gmail.com.
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RELEASED
2011 - CD - The Black Album
2010 - Promo - Afterglow Club Ep
2009 - Single - Heart of Glass
2009 - CD - Afterglow
2009 - Single - London
2008 - Single - 40 Days
2007 - CD - The Exploding Boy
2006 - Single - Cold Things Start to Burn
2006 - Demo - Vampire Ep
Desperados
The Exploding Boy Lyrics
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It's not the way you where, it's not the way you are
Well you leave, when you feel that you got what you came
Here for
Ts not the way you where, it's not the way you are
Last in line you pick me up, then you hold me down
We are the reckless, the disintegreted, now the loveless
And the separated boys
Well I see when you leave that I think that you wanted
More
It's not the way you where, it's not the way you are
So I left, when I saw what you came here for
Ts not the way you where, it's not the way you are
Last in line you pick me up, then you hold me down
We are the reckless, the disintegreted, now the loveless
And the separated boys
We are the desperados
The song "Desperados" by The Exploding Boy is a melancholic and reflective tune with lyrics that convey the feeling of disappointment and disillusionment with a relationship. The lyrics describe a situation where two individuals meet, but one of them leaves after they have achieved what they came for, leaving the other feeling empty and unfulfilled. The line "well you leave when you got what you came here for" emphasizes the idea that the person was never invested in the relationship and only used the other person for their own gain. The tone of the song is somber, yet defiant, as the singer refuses to be someone's "last in line" and is determined to move on.
The chorus "we are the desperados" suggests a sense of camaraderie and solidarity amongst those who have been left behind or have lost their way. The singer acknowledges that they are part of a community of people who have been hurt and are struggling to heal. The lyrics "we are the reckless, the disintegrated, now the loveless and the separated boys" convey the idea that the singer and those like him are fighting against their circumstances and trying to find themselves.
The song captures the essence of heartbreak and rejection, and illustrates the struggle to move on and overcome heartache. The lyrics, combined with the melancholic music, create a sense of catharsis that is both uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you leave, when you got what you came here for
You only stick around until you get what you want, without regard for others
It's not the way you where, it's not the way you are
You've changed from the person you used to be
Well you leave, when you feel that you got what you came here for
Your departure is triggered by your sense of satisfaction with your gains
Ts not the way you where, it's not the way you are
You're different now than before
Last in line you pick me up, then you hold me down
You come to me when no one else will, but then bring me down as well
We are the reckless, the disintegreted, now the loveless
Our group is known for being careless, falling apart, and lacking in love
And the separated boys
We are a group of boys who have been estranged from others
Well I see when you leave that I think that you wanted More
I perceive that you desired more than what was offered or gained
So I left, when I saw what you came here for
I chose to depart upon realizing your true intentions
Ts not the way you where, it's not the way you are
You've gone through changes
Last in line you pick me up, then you hold me down
You have a tendency to use me and bring me down
We are the reckless, the disintegreted, now the loveless
Our group is still careless and falling apart, but now we also lack love
And the separated boys
We are still a group of estranged boys
We are the desperados
We are the ones without hope, who act recklessly and dangerously
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Desconocido Desconocido
el soundtrack preciso para escribir un cuento de persecuciones y adrenalina
TIESTODYK
A lo kill bill...
edsrch3d
i am glad someone recomended them , they should play in Lima sometime
TIESTODYK
Brutal
Aaa Zet
very kurwa good !!!!!
thomasXkiteXforXlife
fucking nice song ! : D Most bands that had songs in isenseven movies everybody starts to like (wow WTF my sentence isn't right, right? ) ; D x)
sirkn0rr
isenseven always choose the best music <3
69NC
Nice Track, isenseven is tight :)
ILIA
there is no light at the end of the tunnel
Christopher Hannah
Ahh I love Isenseven haha, i have all the movies! But the music in lets got get lost wasn't that good.