As with their first album, the B-52's traveled to Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas to record Wild Planet. Several of the songs from the album had been concert staples since 1978. The band deliberately did not record them for their first album because they had too many tracks and wanted a strong second album, knowing that performing the tracks live would make fans look forward to it. Rhett Davies co-produced the album, and more emphasis was put on production for Wild Planet. It was very well received by critics, most of whom regarded it as a strong second album following the success of their first. Wild Planet was quickly certified gold.
Director Gus Van Sant thanks the band in the credits of the 1991 film My Own Private Idaho for the use of the song title, "Private Idaho." The song itself is not referred to anywhere in the movie.
Party Out Of Bounds
The B-52's Lyrics
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Party!
Yeah, we just thought we'd drop in!
Where's your icebox?
hey, where's the punch?
Ew, house-a-tosis!
Who's to blame when parties really get out of hand?
Who's to blame when they get poorly planned?
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoooo-ooooooooo
Crashers get bombed, slobs make a mess
You know sometimes they'll even ruin your wife's dress
Crashers getttin' bombed
Who's to blame?
Can you pull it back in line?
Can you salvage it in time?
What can you do to save a party?
Parcheesi, charades?
A spur-of-the-moment scavenger hunt
Or Queen of the Nile? (aah, who turned out the lights?)
Bombed, crashers gettin' bombed
Crashers gettin' bombed, bombed, bombed, bombed, now, who's to blame?
Who's to blame when situations degenerate?
Disgusting things you'd never anticipate?
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoooo-ooooooooo
People get sick, they play the wrong games
You know, it could ruin your name
Crashers gettin' bombed
Who's to blame?
Can you pull it back in line?
Can you salvage it in time?
Whooooooa!
It shouldn't be difficult!
Try not to condemn!
Okay, who ordered pizza?
I'll be tactful when making the rounds
Be tactful when making the rounds and maybe
You can save a party gone out of bounds (party gone out of bounds)
Party gone out of bounds (gone out of bounds)
Party gone out of bounds
Gone out of bounds
The B-52's "Party Out Of Bounds" is a song that captures the essence of the party scene. Starting with the surprise entrance to the party, the lyrics describe the chaos that often accompanies parties, as well as the potential for things to go wrong. From the missing snacks and drinks to the possibility of uninvited guests, the lyrics touch on a range of issues that can arise at a party.
The chorus raises the question of who is to blame when things get out of hand at a party, whether it is poorly planned or poorly managed. The song suggests that there may not be a simple answer, and that the responsibility of fixing things often falls on those in attendance. The lyrics encourage party-goers to try to salvage the situation by coming up with creative solutions, from playing games to ordering pizza.
The song's use of repetition and catchy melody make it an energetic and entertaining tune. However, the lyrics also contain a measure of social commentary, highlighting the often-unpredictable nature of human behavior and the challenges of navigating social situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Surprise!
We're unexpectedly showing up at a party!
Party!
Let's have a good time and celebrate!
Yeah, we just thought we'd drop in!
We didn't want to miss the fun, so we decided to come by
Where's your icebox?
Do you have any cold drinks or snacks available?
hey, where's the punch?
Do you have any punch or alcoholic drinks available?
Ew, house-a-tosis!
The house isn't clean and, thus, smells a bit funky.
Who's to blame when parties really get out of hand?
When the festivities go wrong, who should take responsibility?
Who's to blame when they get poorly planned?
If a gathering is poorly organized, who should be held accountable?
Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoooo-ooooooooo
The sound effect of the party getting louder and wilder.
Crashers get bombed, slobs make a mess
Uninvited guests party too hard and make a mess, while careless people make an even bigger mess.
You know sometimes they'll even ruin your wife's dress
Guests might accidentally ruin your spouse's outfit, resulting in their own embarrassment.
Crashers getttin' bombed
Unwelcome guests are drinking excessively and getting more out of control.
Who's to blame?
Someone needs to be responsible for the chaos caused by the party crashers.
Can you pull it back in line?
Can you regain control over the party and get it back on track?
Can you salvage it in time?
Is there still time to save the party and make it enjoyable again?
What can you do to save a party?
What measures can be taken to reverse the negative impact of the unruly guests?
Parcheesi, charades?
Can family-friendly games be played to divert the guests' attention from their ruckus-making?
A spur-of-the-moment scavenger hunt
Engage guests in impromptu games and activities to get them occupied and preoccupied with other things.
Or Queen of the Nile? (aah, who turned out the lights?)
Maybe playing dress-up and engaging guests in a story-rich adventure will distract them and set the party back on the right course.
Bombed, crashers gettin' bombed
The party is still wild and out-of-control.
Disgusting things you'd never anticipate?
What if guests start doing things that nobody would have expected and are downright nasty?
People get sick, they play the wrong games
Guests might get ill, and others play games that are unacceptable or lead to aggressive behavior.
You know, it could ruin your name
The mess and the unruly behavior reflect poorly on the hosts' reputation, which is difficult to repair.
Whooooooa!
An expression of exasperation when things get worse.
It shouldn't be difficult!
Putting together a good party should not be a hard task to accomplish.
Try not to condemn!
Avoid blaming yourself or others, and work to make the party pleasant again.
Okay, who ordered pizza?
Maybe ordering some pizza will settle things down and satisfy guests who want some food.
I'll be tactful when making the rounds
Be polite and gracious when trying to manage guests who are causing trouble.
Be tactful when making the rounds and maybe
It's important to be subtle in your approach while trying to regain control of the party, and maintain a positive attitude.
You can save a party gone out of bounds (party gone out of bounds)
By taking measures to rectify things and reroute energy, the party can still be a success.
Party gone out of bounds (gone out of bounds)
The celebration is out of control and needs intervention to save it from complete destruction.
Party gone out of bounds
The revelry is off-track and in need of restoration.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATE PIERSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KEITH STRICKLAND, CINDY WILSON, CYNTHIA WILSON, RICKY WILSON
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on Debbie
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Wayne Matthess
on Dance This Mess Around
Remember........when you held his little kitty Paw.............Remember......Remember when you held my cat';s paw...walk and talk in the name of Kalvin........before you break...My heart......oh don't ya know why.........Why won't you dance with me, my cats? I'm not no limburger.....just a limburger.......Just a limburger 2 more times...oh 3 more times.....and finally Fred....Dance this Mess Round Round Round Round Round....
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on There's A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)
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