Dull Boy

Mudvayne

About Dull Boy

"Dull Boy" is a single from American band Mudvayne's 2007 album By the People, For the People, later included on the band's 2008 studio album The New Game.


Year:
2007
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All work and no play makes me a dull boy..
All work and no play makes me a dull boy..
All work and no play makes me a dull boy..
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES ME A DULL BOY!!

Live in a secret
Live in a lie
Live in a dark hole 
Beneath the black sky

Live like a martyr 
And draw my last breath
Feel like an old man 
With a knife in my chest

Live like a transient
Live like a thief
Hide in a closet 
Grinding my teeth

Sit in a small room 
With the walls closing in
Open the shutters 
But everything's still dim

Payback
For all the things
I've done in my past

Payback 
For everything
There are no take backs

I'm not the reason
It's not my fault
It's not my problem
I'm not the cause

I'm not your scapegoat
I'm not your god
I'm not your martyr
I'd leave you all

I'm not the reason (I'm not your scapegoat)
It's not my fault (I'm not your god)
It's not my problem (I'm not your martyr)
I'm not the cause (I'd leave you all)

All work and no play 
Makes me a dull boy
Feel like a clown 
Without my funny nose

Walk to the window 
Break it out with my fist
Jump from the sill 
And I'll plunge to my death

You can be selfish 
Whatever ya think
Throw back my pills 
And take a sip of my drink

Walk under the clouds
Walk under the trees
Always again 
Envy covering me

Payback 
For all the things
I've done in my past

I'm not the reason
It's not my fault
It's not my problem
I'm not the cause

I'm not your scapegoat
I'm not your god
I'm not your martyr
I'd leave you all

I'm not the reason (I'm not your scapegoat)
It's not my fault (I'm not your god)
It's not my problem (I'm not your martyr)
I'm not the cause (I'd leave you all)

Sunshine's gone
It's all gone

By the way 
Just so you know
Always 
This is how I feel

By the way 
Just so you know
Always, everyday 
This is how I feel

I'm not the reason
It's not my fault
It's not my problem
I'm not the cause
I'm not your scape goat (I'm not your scape goat)
I'm not your god (I'm not your god)
I'm not your martyr (I'm not your martyr)

This is how I feel (This is how I feel)

By the way 
Just so you know
Always, everyday 
This is how I feel...

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Mudvayne

Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band. Their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate visual appearance, which has included face and body paint, masks and uniforms. They have sold over 6 million records worldwide, including nearly 3 million records in the United States. more »

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Written by: CHAD L. GRAY, GREG TRIBBETT, MATTHEW MCDONOUGH, RYAN MARTINIE

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13 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Dull Boy" is the only single from "Mudvayne's" fourth studio album, "The New Game."
Song Release
It was released digitally on September 16, 2008.
Song Theme
The track's lyrics address feelings of isolation and depression, common themes across Mudvayne's discography.
Main Instrumental
The instrumental part of the song is complimented by drummer Matt McDonough and bassist Ryan Martinie's complex rhythms, highlighting the unique and progressive sound Mudvayne is known for.
Billboard Ranking
"Dull Boy" peaked at No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart of Billboard.
Song Length
It is one of the longest Mudvayne songs, with a length of six minutes and 10 seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "Dull Boy" contains a noteworthy use of animation mixed with real world images, signaling a distinct visual style that differentiates it from other Mudvayne videos.
Songwriter Credit
All four members of Mudvayne (Chad Gray, Greg Tribbett, Ryan Martinie, and Matthew McDonough) are credited as songwriters for "Dull Boy."
Theatrical Elements
The song opens with a theatrical monologue, which adds dramatic effect and sets the tone for the rest of the track.
Lyrics Inspiration
The title of the song as well as some lyrics are inspired by the famous quote "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" from the movie "The Shining."
Tour Highlights
The band frequently performed "Dull Boy" during their concerts, often as an encore.
Fan Viewpoint
Fans of the band consider "Dull Boy" as one of the highlights of Mudvayne's catalog due to its emotional depth and musical complexity.
Farewell Song
"Dull Boy" holds special significance for Mudvayne fans as it is one of the last songs released before the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2010.

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