The band consisted of members Samuel Preston (vocals, guitar), William J. Brown (guitar), James Gregory (bass), and Simon Goldring (drums), who replaced Charles “Chuck” Stanley in 2005.
Despite their limited success on the UK charts, their popularity grew, particularly due to media coverage that the lead singer, Samuel Preston, received when participating in Celebrity Big Brother UK in January 2006. Following that appearance, sales of the band's albums increased and the "Boys Will Be Boys" single moved from #33 to #3 in four weeks. Fans of the band were nicknamed "The Ordinary Army".
Notable songs include "Maybe Someday", "Talk Talk Talk", and "Seaside" from their debut album; "Boys Will Be Boys" from their second album; and "Over the Counter Culture", which was featured in the soundtrack for Burnout 3: Takedown. Their single "Lonely at the Top" marked a change of sound, with more of a pop feel to it; featuring synthesisers and samples.
Yahoo! UK revealed that The Ordinary Boys was the fourth most searched for keyword of 2006 in their annual top ten search results.
The song "Boys Will Be Boys" featured in the fifth Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The band was also referenced in episode five ("Smoke and Mirrors") of series two of The IT Crowd.
In early 2008, lead singer Preston confirmed the band's split through the official Ordinary Boys website, and announced he was writing new material for a solo album. Though it was apparently completed in 2009, the album was never released.
The Ordinary Boys will be reuniting in December 2011 for a UK tour. There is no involvement from William Brown or James Gregory and the band have recruited a new guitarist, bassist and keyboard player, along with original member Sam Preston and drummer at the time of split, Simon Goldring. They have also made a new song called "Run This Town."
They reformed in 2014 going on a mini tour around the UK.
Settle Down
The Ordinary Boys Lyrics
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Spilling thoughts void of true opinion,
Yet you'll fight it to the death,
You'll fight it to the death.
Fighting someone else's favour,
You'll regurgitate the words you heard on,
Radio two... Oh didn't you?
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
We can all be constructive,
So settle down, settle down.
Oh, have your dire of needs a certain suitor,
What is open-minded to calmly digest the very question and...
And understand.
To look at things from many angles,
Construct and critique, without anger,
Even compromise... you'll never compromise.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
We can all be constructive,
So settle down, settle down.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
We can all be constructive,
So settle down, settle down.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
We can all be constructive,
So settle down, settle down.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
We can all be constructive,
So settle down, settle down,
Settle down, settle down.
The lyrics to The Ordinary Boys's song "Settle Down" critique people's tendency to regurgitate others' opinions without forming their own true opinions. The first stanza accuses people of being full of "useless information" and spilling "thoughts void of true opinion." Despite this, they are willing to "fight it to the death" to defend their borrowed opinions.
The second stanza calls out people who "fight someone else's favor" by repeating what they heard on the radio or from someone else, without critically thinking about their position. The chorus repeatedly urges listeners to "settle down" and be constructive, rather than throwing insults and crockery around.
The third stanza suggests a solution, encouraging listeners to be open-minded, calmly digest questions, and understand multiple perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of being able to "construct and critique" without anger, and even compromise when necessary. Overall, the song is a call for people to form their own opinions and thoughtfully engage with others, rather than blindly regurgitating words and throwing insults.
Line by Line Meaning
Brimming with useless information,
You possess a wealth of knowledge that serves no practical purpose.
Spilling thoughts void of true opinion,
You express ideas and opinions that lack sincerity or conviction.
Yet you'll fight it to the death,
Despite lacking genuine opinions, you will defend them to the utmost.
Fighting someone else's favour,
You argue in support of another person's views or interests.
You'll regurgitate the words you heard on, Radio two... Oh didn't you?
You repeat the same opinions and ideas you heard elsewhere without any critical thinking or original thought.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
Cease hurling verbal and physical attacks, and try to be more constructive in your communication.
We can all be constructive,
It is possible for everyone to engage in thoughtful and productive dialogue.
So settle down, settle down.
Relax, calm down, and approach the situation in a more rational and reasonable manner.
Oh, have your dire of needs a certain suitor,
Perhaps you require a particular type of person to fulfill your emotional needs.
What is open-minded to calmly digest the very question and... And understand.
It behooves you to seek out someone who is tolerant and willing to thoughtfully consider and comprehend your queries.
To look at things from many angles,
It is important to consider various perspectives when examining a topic or issue.
Construct and critique, without anger,
It is possible to evaluate and analyze situations and ideas without resorting to hostility and aggression.
Even compromise... you'll never compromise.
You refuse to make concessions and reach agreements in collaborative decision-making processes.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around.
Stop engaging in verbal and physical violence and begin utilizing constructive communication strategies.
Settle down, settle down.
Calm down and approach the situation with a more tranquil and rational demeanor.
Stop throwing insults and crockery around,
Stop engaging in verbal and physical violence and begin utilizing constructive communication strategies.
We can all be constructive,
It is possible for everyone to engage in thoughtful and productive dialogue.
So settle down, settle down.
Relax, calm down, and approach the situation in a more rational and reasonable manner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LIVINGSTONE WORDLEY BROWN, GARY BENSON
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