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.
Saddest
The Strange Boys Lyrics
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Her wings ripped off with the voices in the head
She don't even wanna cross my sight
If I make her smile, she all over my
She the girl with the saddest eyes
Her wings ripped off with the voices in the head
She don't even wanna cross my sight
If I make her smile, she all over my bed
We done, don't come back, you can leave me in yo past
Even though I know she lie
I can read your eyes you don't have to pretend no
You don't have to pretend no
I'm so problematic yeah
Thats why they don't want me around
I'm so problematic yeah
I know it by the way they look me down
I'm so problematic, yeah lately, I've been feeling so lonely, can't save me
And I keep on blame it on me, I blame it on me
And I keep on blame it on me, I blame it on me
My head full of bullshit, panic
My pockets they empty, yeah empty, oouh oh
She the girl with the saddest eyes
Her wings ripped off with the voices in the head
She don't even wanna cross my sight
If I make her smile, she all over my
She the girl with the saddest eyes
Her wings ripped off with the voices in the head
She don't even wanna cross my sight
If I make her smile, she all over my bed
If I ever gonna make you cry
We done don't come back, you can leave me in yo past
Even though I know she lie, I can read your eyes
You don't have to pretend no
You don't have to pretend no
The lyrics to The Strange Boys' song "Saddest" depict a girl who carries a deep sadness within her. The lines "She the girl with the saddest eyes, her wings ripped off with the voices in the head" suggest that she has endured emotional or psychological pain that has left her feeling broken and vulnerable. The voices in her head symbolize the internal struggles she faces, which have robbed her of her innocence and joy ("Her wings ripped off").
The singer acknowledges that this girl is cautious around him, as she doesn't even want to cross his sight. However, if he manages to make her smile, she becomes attached to him ("she all over my bed"). Despite her emotional turmoil, he confesses that he would rather make her cry and be done with the relationship, urging her to leave him in the past.
The song also highlights the singer's own problems and insecurities. He describes himself as "problematic," implying that he is a troubling or difficult presence in others' lives. He feels unwanted and judged by others, evident in the lyrics "I'm so problematic yeah, that's why they don't want me around, I'm so problematic yeah, I know it by the way they look me down." The singer expresses feelings of loneliness and self-blame, using his own struggles as a reason for his isolation.
Ultimately, "Saddest" delves into the complexity of relationships and personal struggles. It explores themes of pain, vulnerability, and the desire for connection, while also recognizing the negative impact one's personal issues can have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
She the girl with the saddest eyes
The girl has the most sorrowful and pained expression in her eyes
Her wings ripped off with the voices in the head
Her innocence and freedom have been taken away by the tormenting thoughts in her mind
She don't even wanna cross my sight
She avoids being noticed or acknowledged by me
If I make her smile, she all over my
If I manage to bring happiness to her, she becomes completely enamored with me
If I ever gonna make you cry
If I ever cause you sadness and tears
We done, don't come back, you can leave me in yo past
Our relationship is over, don't return, you can move on from me
Even though I know she lie
Even though I am aware that she is not telling the truth
I can read your eyes you don't have to pretend no
I can understand your true emotions by looking into your eyes, you don't need to pretend
I'm so problematic yeah
I am often the source of trouble and complications
Thats why they don't want me around
That's why people prefer to keep their distance from me
I know it by the way they look me down
I can tell by the way they look at me with disapproval and judgment
I'm so problematic, yeah lately, I've been feeling so lonely, can't save me
I am aware of my troublesome nature and recently, I have been experiencing deep loneliness that no one can rescue me from
And I keep on blame it on me, I blame it on me
I constantly attribute the problems and faults to myself, taking all the blame
My head full of bullshit, panic
My mind is overwhelmed with nonsense and anxiety
My pockets they empty, yeah empty, oouh oh
I have no money or resources, they are completely depleted
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lucky The Strange Boy, Septian Tucci
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