Boy from School

Hot Chip

About Boy from School

"Boy from School" (album version titled "And I Was a Boy from School") is a song by English indietronica band Hot Chip. It was released on 8 May 2006 in the UK and on 27 June 2006 in the United States as the second single from their second studio album, The Warning (2006). The original title of the song was shortened for the single release on the request of EMI. The song was covered by Portastatic in 2006, Maritime in 2007, Grizzly Bear in 2010 and Tears For Fears in 2013.


Year:
2010
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And I was a boy from school 
Helplessly helping all the rules 
And there was a boy at school 
Hopelessly wrestling all his fools 
And there was a girl at school 
Blaming all the words she stole from home 
Nothing would keep her a child 
Long hours don't ? though we try 

We try but we don't have long 
We try but we don't belong 
We try but we didn't have long 
We try but we didn't belong 

Now I meet you on the street 
Helplessly breaking rules we meet 
Life's unfound ? and love's ?
Say goodbye to nothing everything caused 
Now I need you on my street 
Hopelessly breaking rules we meet 
Love's unfound ? and love's ?
Say goodbye to everything, nothing caused

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Hot Chip

Hot Chip are a Grammy Award-nominated British electronic music band from London, formed in 2000. They have released five studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark, One Life Stand and In Our Heads. more »

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Written by: Alexis Benjamin Taylor, Joseph Goddard

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Band history
"Boy from School" was released by British electronic music group Hot Chip in 2006. The band, formed in 2000, is known for their unique blend of electronic and pop music.
Release information
The song is one of Hot Chip's most popular releases. It was released as the second single from their second studio album, "The Warning."
Song performance
"Boy from School" peaked at number 40 on the UK Singles Chart and has been included in various music publications' lists of the best songs of the 2000s.
International recognition
In 2007, the song was voted in at #64 in Australian radio station Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2006.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Boy from School" are vague and can be interpreted in many ways, but the band has suggested that they were inspired by feelings of loneliness and alienation experienced during school years.
Music Video
The music video for "Boy from School," directed by Garth Jennings, features the band performing the song in a brightly lit, geometric landscape.
Genre
"Boy from School" is often classified as synth-pop and indie electronica. The track is characterized by its up-tempo beats, synthesizer instrumentals, and Alexis Taylor's soft, melodic vocals.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by various well-known DJs and music artists, including Erol Alkan and Terje Olsen.
Acclaim
"Boy from School" has received critical acclaim for its catchy melody, thought-provoking lyrics, and innovative blend of pop and electronic music.
Live Performances
Hot Chip regularly performs "Boy from School" at their live concerts, and it is a crowd favorite.

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