The Strange Boys began as a duo (Hammer and the younger Sambol) in 2003. The other two joined in 2005 and the band has been on tour non-stop ever since. Since 2003 the Boys have recorded a wealth of material which was passed around at shows and to friends, but never officially released. In 2007, Dusty Medical Records put out the Nothing EP, and in 2008, In The Red released the Woe Is You and Me single. Now, finally, the band's proper debut album is seeing the light of day. It's easy to imagine The Strange Boys And Girls Club, a sixteen-track beast, blasting out of any stereo system between The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators and Wire's Pink Flag.
The Strange Boys were the backing band for Mighty Hannibal (the '50s R&B recording artist); were main support for Roky Erickson and the Explosives at the Chaos in Tejas festival; have played South by Southwest the last four years, the Fuck Yeah Fest the last three years, Austin City Limits, Festival in Music Fest Northwest, and Bamalama (all in 2008); shared bills with Daniel Johnston, Black Lips, Reigning Sound, The King Khan and BBQ Show, Jay Reatard, Mika Miko, No Age, and BRMC; have toured with The Black Angels, Fucked Up, The Carrots, and Crystal Antlers[a/rtist]; and will tour with Darker My Love and Mika Miko in '09.î
In 2010, Indierockcafe.Com listed Austin indie band The Strange Boys Be Brave, LP on their "Best Albums of 2010 (So Far)" and "Artists and Bands" favorites list.
Me and You
The Strange Boys Lyrics
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break!
no reply,
but i saw it wave
there are many ways
to say hello
that was one
way of doing so
again
we'd be different
i'm sure we can
there are many ways
that you can live
that was one
now live again
we're the same picture,
but in different frames
if it never happens,
could't have been?
better
best
no reply,
come to rest
there are many ways to say goodbye
that was one
you can't do it twice
pushed
pulled
your will,
and what's at work
there are many ways
that you can go
that was one
of no control.
The lyrics of The Strange Boys's song Me and You are about the complexities of communication, both in greeting someone and saying goodbye. The line "shouts out to sea" suggests that the singer is trying to reach out to someone but getting no response back. They saw a wave, which could symbolize a hello, but there's still no reply. The lyrics then reveal that there are many different ways to greet someone, and the wave was just one of them. The singer hopes to meet the person again, but acknowledges that they will both be different people by then.
The song then shifts to the theme of saying goodbye, and how there are also many different ways to do so. The line "you can't do it twice" emphasizes the finality of saying goodbye. The following lines suggest that sometimes we don't have control over the situations that force us to say goodbye to someone. The final line leaves the meaning open-ended, suggesting that there are endless possibilities for how a situation could unfold, and no one person can control everything.
Line by Line Meaning
shouts out to sea
Acknowledging the vastness and unpredictability of the sea.
break!
A command to stop the current course of action and change direction.
no reply,
Acknowledging a lack of response from someone or something.
but i saw it wave
Despite the lack of response, there was still a sign of acknowledgement.
there are many ways
Acknowledging the variety of options available.
to say hello
Introducing oneself or making a connection with someone.
that was one
Referring to the previous action as a possible way of making a connection.
way of doing so
A method of making a connection or reaching out.
if we could meet
Reflecting on the possibility of reconnecting.
again
Reiterating the desire to reconnect.
we'd be different
Both parties would have changed since the last meeting.
i'm sure we can
Expressing optimism about the possibility of reconnecting.
there are many ways
Once again acknowledging the variety of options available.
that you can live
Acknowledging the variety of ways in which people can live their lives.
that was one
Referring to a previous lifestyle or way of living.
now live again
Encouraging the listener to embrace a new way of living.
we're the same picture,
Despite changes, there is still a connection between the two parties.
but in different frames
Acknowledging the differences that have arisen between the two parties.
if it never happens,
Reflecting on the possibility of not reconnecting.
could't have been?
Asking whether the connection was truly meant to be if it doesn't happen.
better
Suggesting that it's better not to dwell on what could have been.
best
Suggesting that moving forward and living in the present is the best course of action.
no reply,
Once again acknowledging a lack of response.
come to rest
Suggesting that it's time to accept the lack of response and move on.
there are many ways to say goodbye
Acknowledging the variety of ways in which people can say farewell.
that was one
Referring to a previous way of saying goodbye.
you can't do it twice
Reminding the listener that goodbyes are final and cannot be repeated.
pushed
Describing a forceful action or decision.
pulled
Describing a gentle or gradual change or decision.
your will,
Referring to personal desires or determination.
and what's at work
Acknowledging external factors that may be influencing one's decisions.
there are many ways
Once again acknowledging the variety of options available.
that you can go
Referring to possible life paths or decisions.
that was one
Referring to a previous decision or life path.
of no control.
Acknowledging that some decisions are made for us or out of our control.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angelica Schipani
You still rock!!
Lyrics :)
Shouts out to sea
Break!
No reply
But i saw it wave
There are many ways
To say hello
That was one
Way of doing so
If we could meet
Again
We'd be different
I'm sure we can
There are many ways
That you can live
That was one
Now live again
We're the same picture
But in different frames
If it never happens
Could't have been?
Better
Best
No reply
Come to rest
There are many ways to say goodbye
That was one
You can't do it twice
Pushed
Pulled
Your will
And what's at work
There are many ways
That you can go
That was one
Of no control
Melia Kapri
This band is so ridiculously underrated! It breaks my heart that nobody knows about them!!!!
Lynz Candace
My friend introduced me to them! She’s dating their former drummer Matt.
Melia Kapri
@Lynz Candace That's so cool!
Brandino García
@Lynz Candace do you know anything about how the band was formed?im a hardcore fan of them.
Dospilares
Pasan los años y este video sigue viniendo a mi mente en momentos de inspiracion. Es increibleeeeeeee 🥺❤️❤️
Ramzi Badwi
I don't know why they don't get more credit. They're really talented and not afraid to reinvent themselves.
Christopher Rodriguez
This song and album has been on repeat for a while,I hope to see them live one day
Cire bron
Probably the best band I've heard in the last 3 or 4 years.
Eeels Radio
Catchy, amazing, and a solid video. The strange boys you've done it again!
anj jime
sounds great, ive only just heard of these guys but i think they are brill already :) Great Tune, Very Psycadelic :)