They started as an electronic dance music project in 2003 in Berlin, but have since slowly developed into a band with no programmed elements. Their German record label is Bubbles. Their debut album Dreams was released on June 21, 2006 in Germany. In July 2007, Modular Records signed them to their UK imprint and the band played their first UK performance with New Young Pony Club at the London Astoria in September 2007. The album was released in the UK with the single Burning in November 2007. The Band released their second album, Rules, in March 2009. It was recorded in a newly built studio located on Punta Burros, Nayarit, Mexico.
Their single "1517" was also featured in the soundtrack of the video-game FIFA 10.
The band started The Whitest Boy Alive + The New Wine tour in April, 2009, visiting Germany, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. In 2011 the band travelled to China with promoters Split Works.
In June 2014, the band announced via their Facebook page that they "are no longer composing or playing together as The Whitest Boy Alive."
They reactivated in 2019.
Fireworks
The Whitest Boy Alive Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You're making me confused
It's hidden deep what you need to address
If you want it to resume
Aching and longing never ending fireworks
Let it be, let it be, let it be oh baby let it hurt
The heat is on for the action to speed up and tension to ease
We could keep talking but only be certain through physical means
Patience is just another word for getting old
Resolution just as impossible as letting go
Is there a hint of a vulnerable you there a drift in your eyes
Could it be that the sharp and the blunt side have shifted this time
I wanted you, you wanted me but he was there
Now let it be, let it be, let it be oh baby let it bare
The lyrics to The Whitest Boy Alive's song "Fireworks" seem to be about a romantic relationship that is reaching a breaking point because of a lack of communication and vulnerability. The first stanza mentions the subject's tendency to keep their cards close to their chest, which is causing confusion for the singer. The second stanza talks about the longing and aching that comes with a failing relationship. The chorus seems to be urging the subject to let all their emotions out, even if it hurts.
The third stanza suggests that there is a physical component to the relationship that is lacking, and that talking is not enough to resolve the problems. The fourth stanza references the idea that patience is often mistaken for aging, and that finding a resolution to the problems in the relationship is as difficult as letting go of the romantic connection altogether. The final stanza seems to indicate that the singer and the subject were interested in each other at some point, but an unnamed third party has caused problems in the relationship. The chorus repeats, urging the subject to expose their vulnerable side.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep your cards so close to your chest
You are being secretive about your thoughts and feelings
You're making me confused
Your behavior is causing me to feel uncertain and unclear
It's hidden deep what you need to address
There are underlying issues that you have not brought to light
If you want it to resume
If you want our relationship to continue
Aching and longing never ending fireworks
Our intense emotions are both painful and exhilarating
Let it be, let it be, let it be oh baby let it hurt
We should allow ourselves to feel the pain and confront our issues
The heat is on for the action to speed up and tension to ease
We need to take action and address our problems to relieve the tension
We could keep talking but only be certain through physical means
Physical intimacy may be the only way to truly understand each other
Patience is just another word for getting old
Waiting for things to improve is not always the best solution
Resolution just as impossible as letting go
Finding a solution may be just as difficult as accepting the end of our relationship
Is there a hint of a vulnerable you there a drift in your eyes
I sense a vulnerability in you, is it reflected in your eyes?
Could it be that the sharp and the blunt side have shifted this time
Our personalities may have changed, resulting in a different dynamic between us
I wanted you, you wanted me but he was there
External factors prevented us from pursuing our desires
Now let it be, let it be, let it be oh baby let it bare
It's time to let go and face the truth, even if it hurts
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERLEND OTRE OEYE, MARCIN TADEUSZ OEZ, SEBASTIAN MASCHAT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind