Formed in 1985, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones started playing in Boston clubs in the mid-1980s. After a brief period of inactivity due to the schooling commitments of its members, they reformed and released their album Devil's Night Out on Taang! Records. The Bosstones toured relentlessly throughout the 1990s, playing hundreds of shows a year, releasing albums and spinning off the popular rock radio hit "Someday I Suppose". They were eventually signed to Mercury Records. The band appeared in the movie Clueless. In 1997, the success of their single "The Impression That I Get" and its follow up, "The Rascal King" earned them mainstream recognition. In 2000 they put out their critically acclaimed disk Pay Attention. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their last album on Side One Dummy Records. They officially went on hiatus in 2003, citing too much time on the road and desire to branch out and do different things. In 2007, the Bosstones announced that they were reforming. They played their 10th Hometown Throwdown in Boston and released a new album, Medium Rare, which consists of rare B-sides, and 3 new songs, including the single, "Don't Worry Desmond Dekker".
The band announced their split in early 2022.
Kinder Words
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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Or filling up with rage or anger
Flying off the handle could be detrimental
Calmer hands are called for here
A breath or two might be applied
We'll count to ten and then decide
A rash decision - crash collision
Damage done beyond repair
Kinder words here we could pick
A kind approach might do the trick
Hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
Kinder words here we could choose
We've kind of got a lot to lose
The temperature we need that to drop
A wrong move now might spell disaster
A selfish one might spell it faster
Let's relax, review the facts
For all involved that might be best
A world of difference might be made
If our next move could be delayed
We'll sort it out and we'll talk about
Just what it was that caused this mess
Kinder words here we could pick
A kind approach might do the trick
Hurt you, hurt me, that's the worst thing we could do
Kinder words here we could choose
We've kind of got a lot to lose
Watch what we say, don't walk away, we'll see it through
Kinder words here we could pick
A kind approach might do the trick
Hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
Kinder words here we could choose
We've kind of got a lot to lose
The temperature we need that to drop
The song Kinder Words by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is all about keeping calm and collected when we're faced with difficult situations. The song encourages us to use our words wisely, especially during heated moments when tempers are high. The lyrics remind us of the importance of taking a breath and counting to ten before making any rash decisions or saying something hurtful that we can't take back.
In the second and third verses, the singer encourages the listeners to choose "kinder words" to diffuse tense situations. The song acknowledges that it can be hard to keep our cool, but it's worth working towards because it can greatly benefit us and those around us. The lyrics also highlight the importance of avoiding selfish behavior and taking the time to consider the impact of our actions on others.
Overall, the song Kinder Words is a reminder of the importance of kindness, especially in face of difficulties or conflicts. The lyrics encourage the audience to take a step back and consider the situation rationally and calmly, using kind words and actions to bring about a positive resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
No time now for losing tempers
We can't afford to lose our temper right now
Or filling up with rage or anger
We can't afford to become extremely angry
Flying off the handle could be detrimental
Being extremely angry right now could cause problems
Calmer hands are called for here
We need to stay calm in this situation
A breath or two might be applied
We might need to take a few deep breaths to stay calm
We'll count to ten and then decide
Let's take some time to think before making a decision
A rash decision - crash collision
Making a quick decision could lead to disaster
Damage done beyond repair
We might not be able to fix the damage if we act recklessly
Kinder words here we could pick
We should choose our words carefully and be kind
A kind approach might do the trick
Being kind could help resolve the issue
Hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
We need to stop hurting each other
We've kind of got a lot to lose
We have a lot at stake in this situation
The temperature we need that to drop
We need to calm down and lower the tension
A wrong move now might spell disaster
Making a mistake now could lead to a catastrophe
A selfish one might spell it faster
Being selfish could make things worse quickly
Let's relax, review the facts
Let's calm down and look at the situation objectively
For all involved that might be best
It could be beneficial for everyone if we take a moment to relax
A world of difference might be made
We could greatly improve the situation if we approach it kindly and thoughtfully
If our next move could be delayed
We should take some time before making our next move
We'll sort it out and we'll talk about
We'll work together to find a solution and discuss the issue
Just what it was that caused this mess
Let's figure out what caused the problem before taking action
Hurt you, hurt me, that's the worst thing we could do
Harming each other is the worst possible outcome
Watch what we say, don't walk away, we'll see it through
Let's be careful with our words and not give up until the issue is resolved
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: S, DENNIS BROCKENBOROUGH, DICKY BARRETT, JOE GITTLEMAN, JOSEPH SIROIS, KEVIN LENEAR, NATE ALBERT, TIM BURTON
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