Since their split, Becky Thomas, Nick Gill and Josh Alexander formed Junkatique, and later, Beki & The Bullets with Becky Thomas and Nick Gill. Matt Thomas currently fronts The Blow Waves.
Box
The Mavis's Lyrics
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He's all the same and he's
Leaving me numb
Thought he could
He's all the same and he's
Leaving me dumb
I can't cry or fight
I can't cry or fight
Don't tell me that he's alright
Don't tell me that he's right here
Don't tell me that he won't fade
Away
Thought he could
He's all the same so we
Only need one
Thought he would
Oh what a shame we
Don't need him to cum
I can't cry or fight
I can't cry or fight
Don't tell me that he's alright
Don't tell me that he's right here
Don't tell me that he won't fade
Away
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
You're in a box
He's gonna crawl
Off and then there'll be none
He's gonna die
Off and let there be sun
I can't cry or fight
I can't cry or fight
Don't tell me that he's alright
Don't tell me that he's right here
Don't tell me that he won't fade
Away
Don't tell me that he's alright
Don't tell me that he's right here
Don't tell me that he won't fade
Away
The Mavis's song "Box" is a poignant and emotive exploration of a difficult and painful breakup. The repeated refrain "Thought he would, he's all the same and he's leaving me numb" captures the numbness and sense of defeat that can come with heartbreak, as the singer resigns themselves to the fact that the relationship is over and tries to move on.
The lyrics are full of bitterness and frustration, as the singer expresses a sense of betrayal and disappointment in their partner, conveyed through lines such as "Oh what a shame we don't need him to cum". The repeated refrain "Don't tell me that he's alright, don't tell me that he won't fade away" suggests that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship and is not ready to hear any reassurances that things will be okay.
The final section of the song sees the singer looking towards the future, as they imagine their ex-partner crawling away and dying, paving the way for new beginnings and a brighter future.
Overall, "Box" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that captures the pain and difficulty of heartbreak, as well as the potential for healing and growth that can come afterwards.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought he would
I believed he would stay with me.
He's all the same and he's
He's just like everyone else and he's
Leaving me numb
Making me feel nothing.
Thought he could
I believed he could handle a relationship.
He's all the same and he's
He's just like everyone else and he's
Leaving me dumb
Making me feel stupid.
I can't cry or fight
I am unable to express my emotions or defend myself.
Don't tell me that he's alright
Do not try to convince me he's okay.
Don't tell me that he's right here
Do not say he's nearby.
Don't tell me that he won't fade
Do not say he won't disappear.
Thought he could
I believed he could contribute to our relationship.
He's all the same so we
Since he's just like everyone else, we
Only need one
Only need one person.
Thought he would
I believed he would sexually satisfy me.
Oh what a shame we
Unfortunately, we
Don't need him to cum
Do not need him to climax.
You're in a box
You are confined and limited.
He's gonna crawl
He will leave me slow and steadily.
Off and then there'll be none
Once he's gone, there will be no one.
He's gonna die
He will metaphorically 'die' out of my life.
Off and let there be sun
Once he's gone, there will finally be happiness and light.
Don't tell me that he's alright
Do not try to convince me he's okay.
Don't tell me that he's right here
Do not say he's nearby.
Don't tell me that he won't fade
Do not say he won't disappear.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.