1. a folk ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are/were at least two bands named The Paperboys:
1. a folk band from Vancouver, Canada
2. an indie band from Manchester, United Kingdom
1. The Paperboys (sometimes billed and credited as Tom Landa and the Paperboys) are a Canadian folk music band from Vancouver that formed in 1991. The Paperboys blend Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences. The band has had a variety of line-ups since its formation, with Landa remaining as the sole founding member, although founding banjoist/bassist Cam Salay often returns as a guest performer. Known for consistently creating pop songs with melodic hooks, their music has been called versatile, with a wide range of influences, melding diverse musical influences more successfully than some other Irish rock bands have previously.
2. The Paperboys were an indie/pop band from Manchester, U.K., fronted by singer Annette Deane.
If you are looking for the Norwegian band Paperboys, go to their last.fm page Paperboys.
Fragile
The Paperboys Lyrics
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Drawing in the colour of the evening sun
Tomorrows rain wash these stains away
Something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant
to clinch a lifetimes arguemnt
That nothing comes from violence
For all those born beneath an angry star
Lest we forget how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
like tears from the star
like tears from the star
And On and on the rain will say
how fragile we are, how fragile we are
Man yana ya la sangre nois stra da
Se le yevya a la youvya, Yano est sta da,
a siet e pielle, combina seant am quelle,
de adre no stra spell, de scay de ra,
o nadre seedo neeno vas, o noo na veda na na vas
na vas se voda compliments, nissen no gras da
Ou tous vos no seed oh see no moon voici
no a lead in so fra key da
yo da stou de yo no young, ye mou no tam beoun
ye mou no tam beoun, yo da stou de you ny yo o
De fra key da, de fra key da
On and on the rain will fall
like tears from the star
like tears from the star
And, On and on the rain will say
how fragile we are, how fragile we are
how fragile we are, how fragile we are
The first stanza of the song suggests the vulnerability of humans and highlights the insignificance of violence. The lyrics compare human flesh and steel, indicating that both are vulnerable and delicate. The phrase "Drawing in the colour of the evening sun" depicts the idea that everything in this world is interconnected, and the effects of violence and bloodshed leave permanent marks on people's lives. However, the opening lines of the song also provide a glimmer of hope as it highlights the loss is not eternal as tomorrow’s rain will clean and wash away the stains.
The second stanza emphasizes the idea that violence can never be an option. It suggests that the "final act" is a culmination of a lifetime of disagreements, but it is still not acceptable to resort to violent means to resolve conflicts. The lyrics propose that nothing good has ever come from violence and never will. People are reminded that they are born beneath an angry start, which means that they are susceptible to different challenges, but it's essential to keep in mind how fragile we all are. The rain will always remind us of our vulnerability.
The repetitive chorus of "On and on the rain will fall, like tears from the star" indicates the universality of vulnerability. The rain is a natural element, and it reflects human emotions like sadness and fragility. The song reminds people of the transient nature of life, and it is better to cherish the moments rather than indulging in violence and creating scars that will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
If blood would flow were flesh and steel are one
If we could physically merge with our technology and weapons, and become one entity, bloodshed would be impossible
Drawing in the colour of the evening sun
Taking in the beauty of the world before it fades away
Tomorrows rain wash these stains away
The world will naturally try to clean up the damage we cause
Something in our minds will always stay
The memory of our actions will linger in our consciousness
Perhaps this final act was meant to clinch a lifetimes argument
Maybe our last violent act is meant to prove that violence accomplishes nothing
That nothing comes from violence
Violence never leads to positive outcomes
Nothing ever could
There is no situation where violence is the answer
For all those born beneath an angry star
For everyone who has to deal with a difficult life
Lest we forget how fragile we are
We need to remember how vulnerable we are as individuals and as a species
On and on the rain will fall like tears from the star
The rain will continue to fall like it's shedding tears for the world
And On and on the rain will say how fragile we are, how fragile we are
The rain is a metaphor for how we need to recognize our own fragility
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@delorespaduano959
This is my favorite music video on all of YouTube.
@jeniferwilde-mcmurtrie9970
LOVE LOVE LOVE The Paperboys!
@justdeann731
I have been watching this video again and again for years. It's in my favorites list. I actually like it better than the Sting version.
@LuckyDogDave
Incredible... The Paperboys and Tom Landa are outstanding.
@xjones2087
Really, there is only 1 comment here.
i've been watching this video for years.
I saw The Paperboys in Modesto,
in about 2001, give or take a couple years.
Three hours before the show,
i had never heard of The Paperboys.
i didn't have a clue, what Celtic Rock was.
It was one of the best concerts i've ever seen.
Instant fan.
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@dmc5216
why can't I get this on itunes?
@bperetto
Because Apple is a greedy, horrible company that does nothing but profit by reselling the works of other people? Maybe that's why.
@dmc5216
@bperetto oh, so instead I have to pay YouTube $16 a month…lol