After the breakup of Trip Shakespeare, Dan Wilson and John Munson joined up with drummer Jacob "Jake" Slichter to form Semisonic in 1995. An E.P., Pleasure, was released that year, and their first studio full-length release, Great Divide, followed in 1996 on MCA. Although they drew a cult following among 90s powerpop fans, mainstream success eluded the group.
Semisonic's breakthrough came two years later in 1998 when their sophomore effort, Feeling Strangely Fine, reached the Top 50 chart on the strength of the hit single "Closing Time". Their international career also blossomed when another song from the album, "Secret Smile," quickly became a U.K. radio favourite in the summer of 1999, eventually peaking at #13 on the official U.K. Singles Chart.
In early 2001, the band released its third album, All About Chemistry. The single "Chemistry" was a mainstay overseas; however, the album didn't fare as well in the United States. Another song, "Over My Head," was used in the 2001 teen movie Summer Catch, and Semisonic rode the wave of various tours in and around the U.K. In the fall of 2001, Semisonic contributed their cover of the Wings classic, "Jet," for the Paul McCartney tribute CD, Listen to What the Man Said.
Semisonic has been mostly on hiatus since 2001. Band members have since pursued other projects, such as Slichter's writing career and Wilson's solo recordings They performed for the first time in years on July 14, 2006 for the Minneapolis Aquatennial. They have also been spotted performing for private parties in basements. Dan Wilson's talented songwriting has lead to massively popular collaborations with Adele and other artists.
* The song "F.N.T." was used in the 1996 movie The Long Kiss Goodnight.
* "F.N.T." was also used in the 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
* "Never You Mind" appeared on the Never Been Kissed soundtrack in 1999.
* "Chemistry" appeared on the 40 Days and 40 Nights soundtrack in 2002.
Closing Time
Semisonic Lyrics
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Open all the doors and let you out into the world
Closing time
Turn all of the lights on over every boy and every girl
Closing time
One last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer
Closing time
You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
Closing time
Time for you to go out to the places you will be from
Closing time
This room won't be open 'til your brothers or your sisters come
So gather up your jackets, move it to the exits
I hope you have found a friend
Closing time
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end, yeah
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
Closing time
Time for you to go out to the places you will be from
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
I know who I want to take me home
Take me home
Closing time
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end
The song "Closing Time" by Semisonic is widely recognized as an anthem for the end of the night, whether it's in a bar or a party. However, the song is also an introspective reflection on a person’s life journey. The lyrics contain the repetition of "closing time," which symbolizes the end of an era or chapter in life. It urges the listeners to embrace change and move forward, as every beginning comes from some other beginning's end.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that it is referring to a bar closing down for the night. The lines "Open all the doors and let you out into the world" and "Turn all of the lights on over every boy and every girl" give a clear image of a barkeeper urging the patrons to leave while he takes care of the closing tasks. The line "One last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer" is a familiar phrase that every party-goer would have heard at some point. However, the song does not end with the typical "goodbye and goodnight" that you would expect, but rather with an invitation to move on to the next chapter.
The chorus "I know who I want to take me home" describes a desire to have a companion during the transition in life. The main character in the song is closing the bar and moving on to the next phase in life, and he wants to share the journey with someone special. The final message is that even though it is time to leave, it is not necessarily the end of relationships, as "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."
Overall, "Closing Time" by Semisonic is a song that provides a unique perspective on the end of the night and the stages of life. It encourages listeners to embrace change, appreciate friendships, and keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Closing time
It's time for the bar to close
Open all the doors and let you out into the world
It's time to leave and go out into the world
Closing time
Again, it's time for the bar to close
Turn all of the lights on over every boy and every girl
Turn on the lights so everyone can see and leave safely
Closing time
Yes, it's still time for the bar to close
One last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer
This is the last chance to order and finish your drinks
Closing time
In case you forgot, it's time to close the bar
You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here
You can't stay in the bar, but you don't have to leave the premises
I know who I want to take me home
The singer knows who they want to leave with
I know who I want to take me home
Repeat: the singer knows who they want to leave with
I know who I want to take me home
Repeat: the singer knows who they want to leave with
Take me home
The singer wants to leave with the person they have in mind
Closing time
Yes, it's closing time once again
Time for you to go out to the places you will be from
It's time to leave and go back to where you came from
Closing time
Once again, it's time for the bar to close
This room won't be open 'til your brothers or your sisters come
The bar won't open again until the next shift comes in
So gather up your jackets, move it to the exits
Collect your belongings and head for the exits
I hope you have found a friend
The singer hopes everyone has enjoyed their night and made new friends
Closing time
Still time to close the bar
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end, yeah
Every end is a new beginning
I know who I want to take me home
Repeat: the singer knows who they want to leave with
I know who I want to take me home
Repeat: the singer knows who they want to leave with
I know who I want to take me home
Repeat: the singer knows who they want to leave with
Take me home
Final call: the singer wants to leave with the person they have in mind
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Wilson
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