The band are currently signed to Heavenly Records, and their self-titled debut album was released on 13 June 2005. Singles from that album have included Forever Lost, Love Me Like You, Love's A Game and I See You, You See Me. Later on that year they recorded a new song, Gone are the Days, used on the War Child charity album Help! A Day in the Life
In 2005 they supported Athlete, Doves, and Brian Wilson, and played the Glastonbury Festival to a fantastic reception. August saw the band play at the dual-venue V Festival in Chelmsford and Staffordshire and Leicester's Summer Sundae.
The band have since released their second album, Those The Brokes in November 2006, and the Undecided EP in September 2007.
Boy
The Magic Numbers Lyrics
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I try to understand
Nothing lasts forever if you had it all you'd leave
I try to understand
You can take or you leave it
But it's not easy, boy
Don't you leave me
You can take or you leave it
But it's not easy, boy
Don't you leave me
I try to understand
How am I to tell that it's over baby? Please
I try to understand
Nothing lasts forever if you had it all you'd leave
I held you in my hands
Nothing had been planned for me
Boy,
Don't you leave me
I try to understand
You can take or you leave it
But it's not easy, boy
Don't you leave me
I try to understand
You can take or you leave it
But it's not easy, boy
Don't you leave me
I try to understand
You can take or you leave it
But it's not easy, boy
Please believe me
How am I to tell that it's over
She is over
And nobody else could ever know
No
I try to understand
Baby please
I try to understand
Baby please
I try to understand
Don't you leave
I try to understand
No
I try to understand
Don't you leave me
I try to understand
The Magic Numbers’ song “Boy” is about the fear of losing someone you love. The lyrics start with the line “How am I to tell that it’s over baby? Please”, conveying the uncertainty and desperation the singer feels towards their relationship. Despite their efforts to understand their partner's emotions and feelings, they still can’t come to terms with the idea of losing them. The lyrics emphasize the transience of life with the line “Nothing lasts forever if you had it all you’d leave”, highlighting the inevitable end of every relationship. The chorus repeats the line “You can take it or you leave it, but it’s not easy boy” conveying the helplessness and vulnerability of the singer.
The song's title "Boy" is used to refer to the partner, as the singer expresses how they do not want the boy (partner) to leave them. Through the use of the word “boy,” the song portrays the singer's view of their partner as someone who is not mature enough to handle the challenges that come with a relationship.
The song's overall mood is one of heartbreak and anxiety, as the singer tries to make sense of the inevitable end of their relationship. The Magic Numbers have done a remarkable job of capturing the emotions and feelings that come with losing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
How am I to tell that it's over baby? Please
I am having a hard time accepting that our relationship has come to an end and I don't know how to express this.
I try to understand
I am attempting to comprehend why things ended the way they did.
Nothing lasts forever if you had it all you'd leave
Even if we had everything, it's still possible for you to want to leave at some point.
You can take or you leave it
You have the option to either stay or go, it's up to you.
But it's not easy, boy
Regardless of your decision, it will be difficult for me to deal with.
Don't you leave me
Please don't abandon me, I still want you in my life.
I held you in my hands
I had you, once upon a time, as my lover.
Nothing had been planned for me
My life has been unpredictable and full of surprises, both good and bad.
Boy, Don't you leave me
I am pleading with you to stay with me, no matter what.
You can take or you leave it
You can choose to stay with me or leave me, I have no control over your decision.
Please believe me
I am being honest with you and I hope you trust me.
She is over
Our relationship has come to an end, and there is nothing I can do to change that.
And nobody else could ever know
No one else can understand how I feel about losing you.
Baby please
My love for you is still strong, and I am begging you to listen to what I have to say.
Don't you leave
Please stay with me, I can't bear the thought of losing you.
No
I refuse to accept that our story has ended here, and I will do whatever it takes to keep you in my life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROMEO WILLIAM STODART
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