The Boxer Rebellion — Love Yourself
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You told yourself
"I'd write a letter today"
Tell the world that you would hurt yourself
Can't look in mirror much less anyone else
You try to move on from here
But you look like a ghost alive
You can't think always running in place
A lost soul that won't show his face
But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
Find it hard to take
Hard to take even the best of praise
A pair of hands that became too tough
A growing armor for whatever they might touch
But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
You gotta love yourself, you gotta love yourself
"I'd write a letter today"
Tell the world that you would hurt yourself
Can't look in mirror much less anyone else
You try to move on from here
But you look like a ghost alive
You can't think always running in place
A lost soul that won't show his face
But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
Find it hard to take
Hard to take even the best of praise
A pair of hands that became too tough
A growing armor for whatever they might touch
But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
But I know you're just someone who's feeling all alone
You're just someone who doesn't seem to know which way to turn
If you just ask for help, if you just ask for help
First thing I'll say is you gotta love yourself
You gotta love yourself, you gotta love yourself
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jacopo777 wrote:
True story...
I was visiting my doctor, and he said look, you have to love yourself.
I said,
come on doc, I'm up to 3 times a day.
jacopo777 wrote:
True story...
I was visiting my doctor, and he said look, you have to love yourself.
I said,
come on doc, I'm up to 3 times a day.
indatube1 wrote:
Yes, Rebecca and Bill do us all a wonderful service for our souls. Consider kicking in coupla bucks every month. It makes the feelings even better. I've been part of the trip since 2004 and I get a smile every time that charge comes across my ccard statement. JMHO
StfuDonny wrote:
I wished my wife would go the same way. This song seems to be about her.
This makes me stop and reflect on the gift of having finally learned to love myself. So grateful to have found that peace and even more grateful to have this beautiful song to remind me. Thank you, Bill and RP!
peter19 wrote:
I saw Boxer Rebellion live in 2016. Made the mistake of taking an ex-girlfriend with me who pronounced that they were clearly "a guys' band".... No idea what she was on about. It was an amazing show. One of those bands that should have been given much more recognition. I would never have known about them if it were not for RP.
My wife just told me she likes this song. That’s an automatic 9.
This song feels like such a classic. I always do a double-take when I look at the year it was released.
pa508701 wrote:
Love this song but it can really hit hard in rough times... Also, I hear "You're just an Ol' Woman...." which hits harder. It doesn't "Get Better" if one is actually, truly, genetically and/or situationally afflicted with debilitating depression. Realising All is Transient is a Truth tough to Exist with.
This is one of those rare songs that simply makes me feel better no matter if I am having a bad day or an excellent day. I hope this song speaks to those that feel alone and not sure how to get help.
Love this song but it can really hit hard in rough times... Also, I hear "You're just an Ol' Woman...." which hits harder. It doesn't "Get Better" if one is actually, truly, genetically and/or situationally afflicted with debilitating depression. Realising All is Transient is a Truth tough to Exist with.
Proclivities wrote:
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
I heard it "moron" as well. Lol - glad I took a look at the lyrics!
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
I heard it "moron" as well. Lol - glad I took a look at the lyrics!
renegade_X wrote:
It was written to support a mental health organization that deals with depression and suicide, CALM. It's just lovely.
Actually a very inspiring song. Makes me wonder what/ who it was about.
It was written to support a mental health organization that deals with depression and suicide, CALM. It's just lovely.
Actually a very inspiring song. Makes me wonder what/ who it was about.
libertinesupreme wrote:
Cursed? No! It's called being open minded.
I usually don't like this kinda stuff but I... like this. Have I been cursed? 
Cursed? No! It's called being open minded.
mihaiu wrote:
Totally agree with you - an excellent traveling song...
A similar experience: about 30 years ago, I was driving solo from El Paso, TX to White City, NM. It was a cool early morning, about 1-2 am, with a full moon, and the song "Texas" by Chris Rea came on the radio.
-- Perfect.
Excellent for the road! LLRP!
Totally agree with you - an excellent traveling song...
A similar experience: about 30 years ago, I was driving solo from El Paso, TX to White City, NM. It was a cool early morning, about 1-2 am, with a full moon, and the song "Texas" by Chris Rea came on the radio.
-- Perfect.
Excellent for the road! LLRP!
I tend to think that referring to someone as a moron tends to discount whatever the message might be. I cannot hear this song any other way
Most excellent
libertinesupreme wrote:
I know. Cheesy, right?
I usually don't like this kinda stuff but I... like this. Have I been cursed?
I know. Cheesy, right?
I usually don't like this kinda stuff but I... like this. Have I been cursed?
BillBlack wrote:
Now it throws up a "not here" message from Amazon, better but still no cigar...or CD.
Be careful when you click the Amazon CD link , it brings you to a Justin Bieber album 
Now it throws up a "not here" message from Amazon, better but still no cigar...or CD.
This is one of those rare songs that simply makes me feel better no matter if I am having a bad day or an excellent day. I hope this song speaks to those that feel alone and not sure how to get help.
Be careful when you click the Amazon CD link , it brings you to a Justin Bieber album
scrubbrush wrote:
Me too... creeping towards 10 with every listen.
9 --==>> 10.
C'mon, creep faster!
Seriously, this song resonates so strongly with me I'm surprised it's taken me so long to rate it "Godlike."
Me too... creeping towards 10 with every listen.
9 --==>> 10.
C'mon, creep faster!
Seriously, this song resonates so strongly with me I'm surprised it's taken me so long to rate it "Godlike."
Stefen wrote:
No, no, no. You're just a moron. Good song, though.
I've heard it both ways. 🍍
No, no, no. You're just a moron. Good song, though.
I've heard it both ways. 🍍
tm wrote:
Me too... creeping towards 10 with every listen.
9…
Me too... creeping towards 10 with every listen.
9…
kingart wrote:
And, up to a 9 yet?
Very lovely. Me likey. Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost.
And, up to a 9 yet?
snowcone wrote:
Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
Oh my God!!! That was the best post ever!!! Thanks!
Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
Oh my God!!! That was the best post ever!!! Thanks!
jayhamiljr wrote:
I heard that forever and seriously thought the song was about the dude in the White House at the time 😂
I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" . Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?
I heard that forever and seriously thought the song was about the dude in the White House at the time 😂
8 to 9 just for filling me with that feeling I get when a song I really love singing along with comes on… I love the vocal melodies…
Phoenix68 wrote:
As RuPaul says, "If you can't love yourself, how in the Hell can you love someone else? Can I get an Amen?!"
You gotta learn to Love Yourself.
Still the most profound lesson - or truth - of all.
Still the most profound lesson - or truth - of all.
As RuPaul says, "If you can't love yourself, how in the Hell can you love someone else? Can I get an Amen?!"
Bill, please replace this radio edited song for the original. I love the full guitar solo and feel that cutting it short lessens the impact of this beautiful song. I understand why the band would release a commercial radio version, but here on RP I expect to hear the full version.
reallylost wrote:
Just upped mine from 7 to 8 after reading the lyrics again. Good tune.
Just upped this from an 8 to a 9.
Just upped mine from 7 to 8 after reading the lyrics again. Good tune.
Just upped this from an 8 to a 9.
I saw Boxer Rebellion live in 2016. Made the mistake of taking an ex-girlfriend with me who pronounced that they were clearly "a guys' band".... No idea what she was on about. It was an amazing show. One of those bands that should have been given much more recognition. I would never have known about them if it were not for RP.
snowcone wrote:
Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
Brilliant post, the non-photographic reference of which will be lost on most people. Which is no reason not to post it.
Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
Brilliant post, the non-photographic reference of which will be lost on most people. Which is no reason not to post it.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
Wasn't the boxer rebellion actually a war on drugs?
jayhamiljr wrote:
I came on here for the very same reason!
I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" . Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?
I came on here for the very same reason!
This whole album from start to finish is a fantastic set of songs about the grief of breaking up to coming back to life again and all the stages in between. Each song so poignant on each stage of grief. Highly recommended for a listen.
8 --==>> 9.
This song is resonating so strongly with me these days.
This song is resonating so strongly with me these days.
rlr511 wrote:
Thank you! It's been a wonderful ride. RP's is great companion.
Edm23Rocha wrote:
Welcome to the family. Your musical galaxy has just exploded. I've loved RP for 16+ years. a constant in my house and at work
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.
Welcome to the family. Your musical galaxy has just exploded. I've loved RP for 16+ years. a constant in my house and at work
Thank you! It's been a wonderful ride. RP's is great companion.
pcicatar wrote:
Welcome aboard! RP has been constant friend in every job I've had over the decade or more. It's been a really welcome source of new and forgotten music to this close-minded music grump. Cheers, friend!
Thank you! - "New and forgotten" you said... and that is exaclty what RP is all about.
Welcome aboard! RP has been constant friend in every job I've had over the decade or more. It's been a really welcome source of new and forgotten music to this close-minded music grump. Cheers, friend!
Thank you! - "New and forgotten" you said... and that is exaclty what RP is all about.
Edm23Rocha wrote:
Welcome to the family. Your musical galaxy has just exploded. I've loved RP for 16+ years. a constant in my house and at work
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.
Welcome to the family. Your musical galaxy has just exploded. I've loved RP for 16+ years. a constant in my house and at work
You gotta learn to Love Yourself.
Still the most profound lesson - or truth - of all.
What a clear, beautiful and gentle way to hear it. Never too many times . . .
and let's keep giving our few dollars each to support the hugely important and uplifting part of our lives that is the amazing RP.
thank you thank you thank you . . .
to the incomparable Bill and Rebecca, to all you glorious fellow listeners and commenters, to all the astounding artists we have the privilege of hearing, to the dedicated Wikipedia volunteers . . . what a wonderful world this truly is.
We got ourselves through 2020 and the best is yet to come.
Still the most profound lesson - or truth - of all.
What a clear, beautiful and gentle way to hear it. Never too many times . . .
and let's keep giving our few dollars each to support the hugely important and uplifting part of our lives that is the amazing RP.
thank you thank you thank you . . .
to the incomparable Bill and Rebecca, to all you glorious fellow listeners and commenters, to all the astounding artists we have the privilege of hearing, to the dedicated Wikipedia volunteers . . . what a wonderful world this truly is.
We got ourselves through 2020 and the best is yet to come.
Twenty songs, and this is the second time ... a beautiful song, but mix a little ...
ziggytrix wrote:
No, no, no. You're just a moron. Good song, though.
You're just a Mormon?
No, no, no. You're just a moron. Good song, though.
Album cover is reminiscent of War on Drugs 🤔
Yes, Rebecca and Bill do us all a wonderful service for our souls. Consider kicking in coupla bucks every month. It makes the feelings even better. I've been part of the trip since 2004 and I get a smile every time that charge comes across my ccard statement. JMHO
Edm23Rocha wrote:
Welcome aboard! RP has been constant friend in every job I've had over the decade or more. It's been a really welcome source of new and forgotten music to this close-minded music grump. Cheers, friend!
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.
Welcome aboard! RP has been constant friend in every job I've had over the decade or more. It's been a really welcome source of new and forgotten music to this close-minded music grump. Cheers, friend!
Up until 2 months ago I had never heard (of) RP (what?!?!? - Yeah... I know...) - RP's a wonderful companion as I work. And with RP I got to know this beautiful band... this was the first song I heard from TBR at RP... and it is an absolute pleasure. Every time. Thanks RP.
7 —> 8
This gets better every time I hear it.
This gets better every time I hear it.
planet_lizard wrote:
It's superb and needs more recognition. The first track is a stunner...
Album of the year for me.
It's superb and needs more recognition. The first track is a stunner...
I'm hearing Kloot. Which is just fine because I really like Kloot.
Still a solid 10.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Nice shot, OTB
Nice shot, OTB
6 to 8 .. incredible!
planet_lizard wrote:
Absolutely, friend. Wonderful album from start to finish.
I find it remarkable that more fuss hasn't been made about this exquisite album. I cannot tire of it. Beautiful.
Absolutely, friend. Wonderful album from start to finish.
I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" . Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?
planet_lizard wrote:
great song indeed.
Still stops me in my tracks.
great song indeed.
Still stops me in my tracks.
I find it remarkable that more fuss hasn't been made about this exquisite album. I cannot tire of it. Beautiful.
Proclivities wrote:
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
Sounds like moron to me too.
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
Sounds like moron to me too.
StfuDonny wrote:
Kudos for a) LOVING yourself and b) a great nickname.....Long Live StfuDonny….and RP!!
This makes me stop and reflect on the gift of having finally learned to love myself. So grateful to have found that peace and even more grateful to have this beautiful song to remind me. Thank you, Bill and RP!
Kudos for a) LOVING yourself and b) a great nickname.....Long Live StfuDonny….and RP!!
bad advice - would not work for someone with this kind of trauma.
yeah, this song would resonate better if I didn't also hear "You're just a moron...".
This makes me stop and reflect on the gift of having finally learned to love myself. So grateful to have found that peace and even more grateful to have this beautiful song to remind me. Thank you, Bill and RP!
I keep hearing you're just someone as you're just a moron
True story...
I was visiting my doctor, and he said look, you have to love yourself.
I said,
come on doc, I'm up to 3 times a day.
I was visiting my doctor, and he said look, you have to love yourself.
I said,
come on doc, I'm up to 3 times a day.
kingart wrote:
I did that already !! 6 - 8 after a coupla listens ;D
Very lovely. Me likey. Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost.
I did that already !! 6 - 8 after a coupla listens ;D
how have these slipped by me?!
I'm still listening to this album the whole time - I absolutely love it.
Album of the year for me.
quite note for note the Wonderful Life of bLACK late eighties ...?
learjet wrote:
Oh wow. I was at that show. In fact, I saw the seizure. :-(
Kudos for them for continuing on, and they made the best of it. It really goes to show you how much bass adds to the live experience, but I enjoyed what they were able to put together.
I just saw them in Chicago. Small intimate setting. Unfortunately the bassist' wife had a sezure in the venue about 45 minutes before playing. Nate apologized and turned the set into an acoustic concert. Great anyway! Keep on playing! And I hope she is doing better.
Oh wow. I was at that show. In fact, I saw the seizure. :-(
Kudos for them for continuing on, and they made the best of it. It really goes to show you how much bass adds to the live experience, but I enjoyed what they were able to put together.
I just saw them in Chicago. Small intimate setting. Unfortunately the bassist' wife had a sezure in the venue about 45 minutes before playing. Nate apologized and turned the set into an acoustic concert. Great anyway! Keep on playing! And I hope she is doing better.
planet_lizard wrote:
Absolutely love this and the whole album is a cracker.
Agreed 100% on this track...I just went 9→10 on it...sometimes the message/meaning of a song transcends the music itself (like Lennon's "Imagine" for instance) and that's the case w/ me on this one.
Now, is 'cracker' a good thing...as in should I obtain the album? Long Live RP!! And hopefully BnR love RP as much as we do ;-)
Proclivities wrote:
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
You're just a mome rath outgribing in the wabe.
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
You're just a mome rath outgribing in the wabe.
if it had trompets it would be Calexico....
not a rip-off but close.
not a rip-off but close.
Good song !
Absolutely love this and the whole album is a cracker.
Lovely. Instant 7 and bound to climb on further listening.
It just grows, and grows, and grows! Love it!
kingart wrote:
Very lovely. Me likey. Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost.
Pretty much took the 'typed words off my keyboard' there kingart....100% agreement...and I did boost my 7→9 today. And now I want to hear the full album yet the Amazon Music App only had this one track available from the album....odd....oh well....LONG LIVE RP!!
jambo wrote:
wha?
It sounds like to me that at least half the times he sings it. Worked its way into my head and I had to look up the lyrics to even figure out what he was really saying.
I suppose it sounds like Yanny to you? ;P
wha?
It sounds like to me that at least half the times he sings it. Worked its way into my head and I had to look up the lyrics to even figure out what he was really saying.
I suppose it sounds like Yanny to you? ;P
ziggytrix wrote:
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
You're just a Mormon?
Now, after reading your post, it sounds like he's saying "you're just a moron..." to me; he does have an odd way of pronouncing "someone". Cool tune.
ziggytrix wrote:
wha?
You're just a Mormon?
wha?
You're just a Mormon?
On_The_Beach wrote:
Maybe The Boxer Rebellion is sending a message to The War on Drugs?
Maybe The Boxer Rebellion is sending a message to The War on Drugs?
On_The_Beach wrote:
Good eye. The resemblance is eerie.
Good eye. The resemblance is eerie.
Good stuff, indeed.
Very lovely. Me likey. Wistful, a bit pensive, but very life affirming. I've been there. So have we all. I'll start with a 7. The next time I hear it, could be a boost.
I know another song that I love with a similar name, and this one is just as good if not better.
I simply cannot get enough of this song right now, such a lush feel and so touching. Kinda has a Daniel Lanois vibe to it.
Good song, but hitting way too fucking close to home right now.
Sounds unremarkable but somehow this touched me. Well done, RP!
This one caught my ear.... 
Nice :o) Connecticut
glad to hear new stuff from these guys.
I know my ears aren't what they once were thanks to really good music played loud, but I keep hearing "you're just a moron" instead of "you're just someone" . Time for hearing aids, or am I onto something here?
may have ruined this for me.. all i hear now is moron lol