7 Seconds is one of the longest standing bands in Punk Music they have been touring and recording for three decades.
Because of the positive message in their music they are constantly being categorized as a Straight Edge Band. The band has continually rejected this label.
The band started by releasing some poorly-recorded, but highly energetic, EPs, most of which were later re-released as "alt.music.hardcore" and "Old School" compilation CDs. They also appeared on the 1985 hardcore compilation "Cleanse the Bacteria", in addition to numerous other compilations, such as "Not So Quiet On the Western Front," "Something to Believe In," and "Another Shot from Bracken."
7 Seconds has floated across several genres of rock. Their first full-length LP "The Crew" was recorded in 1983 and released by BYO Records, as was its successor - the classic hardcore EP "Walk Together Rock Together". With the "New Wind" LP, the band dramatically expanded its sound and style with audible elements of a sometimes quieter, more melodic and accessible sound. Many writers have credited this particular period of 7 Seconds' career as being highly influential on many pop punk, emocore and indie rock bands that came along much later. Subsequent LPs moved deeper into mainstream territory with proto-emo and U2-like sounds. The "7 Seconds" LP continued their musical experimentation. However, the band returned to an old-school hardcore sound in 1999 with the "Good to Go" album.
They are currently touring and plan to re-record their first three tapes Drastic Measures, Socially Fucked Up, Three Chord Politics, onto CD.
In the February, 2005 issue of AMP magazine, in an article titled, "7 Seconds: 25 Years of Our Core," Kevin Seconds explained how the band's name originated:
“We were big fans of The Dils, they had this EP, 198 Seconds of The Dils and I was so in love with punk rock that I would just write album titles on my clothes. This was still when Steve and I lived with my mom. We had this desk in this room we shared and I wrote ‘197 seconds of The Dils’, I miswrote the title. Over time, everything else faded, but the 7 Seconds part was there, and I circled it, I thought it looked cool.”
In 1982 7 Seconds is believed to be the first band to refer to themselves as Hardcore. For their first show on March 2 in Newsletter NWIN/SPUNK #1 they described their band as hardcore new wave [1]
Dim Menace's fist-brandishing scowl on the cover of the Skins, Brains, & Guts EP is one of the most iconic images in punk rock.[2]
Sacramento News & Review [3] speaks at length of their influence in the positive hardcore movement and their positive effect on the Punk Culture.
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7 Seconds Lyrics
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How come everything I say is wrong
You never ever open your mind
You never seem to hear the things I say
'Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there
'Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
You judge me from your "upper" point of view
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there
The lyrics of 7 Seconds's song "Boss" talk about the frustration that arises in a relationship or situation where there is a power dynamic at play, where one person is always in control and dismissive of the other's opinions or feelings. The singer questions how everything he says is always deemed wrong, while the other person's statements are always perceived as right, and how his attempts to communicate and be heard are constantly shut down. The refrain of the song emphasizes this power imbalance, as the boss is portrayed as someone who always has a say and demands everything to go their way, leaving the other person with no choice but to refuse to comply.
The verse that follows delves deeper into the issue, as the singer exposes the hypocrisy of the boss's claims of understanding and caring while not truly listening or paying attention to his words and actions. The use of profanity in the lyrics adds a rawness and intensity to the message, highlighting the emotional weight of feeling constantly dismissed and unheard, and the need to push back against abusive or manipulative behavior, even if it means walking away from the situation altogether.
Overall, "Boss" is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt powerless in the face of authority, a reminder that their voice matters, and that they have the right to stand up for themselves and demand respect.
Line by Line Meaning
How come everything you say is right
You always assume that you're right and never consider my point of view.
How come everything I say is wrong
You dismiss my thoughts and ideas without giving them a fair chance.
You never ever open your mind
You're closed-minded and unwilling to consider different perspectives.
You never seem to hear the things I say
You don't listen to me and disregard my thoughts and feelings.
'Cause you're the boss, have a say
You have the authority and believe that your opinions are always right.
Everything must go your way
You have a controlling nature and want everything to happen according to your wishes.
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
I'm not going to comply with your demands and will not be silenced.
You judge me from your "upper" point of view
You view me as inferior and judge me from a position of power.
Judge from what I say and what I do
Instead of assuming and putting me in a box, evaluate me based on my words and actions.
Tell me that you understand, you care
You claim to be empathetic and concerned, but your actions don't reflect it.
But when I speak you're never fucking there
You're not physically or mentally present when I need you the most.
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[Verse 1]
How come everything you say is right?
How come everything I say is wrong?
You never open up your fucking mind
You never seem to hear the things I say
[Chorus]
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
[Verse 2]
You judge me from your "upper" point of view
Judge from what I say and what I do
Tell me that you understand, you care
But when I speak you're never fucking there
[Chorus]
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
[Chorus]
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen!
Cause you're the boss, have a say
Everything must go your way
But count me out, I'm not about to listen to your shit!
screenfixer
Best version
rafnaj1
where is this version from?
hank gege
@I Sold Your Dog To A Chinese Restaurant it was recorded before the crew in 83 but old school wasn't released until 1991
I Sold Your Dog To A Chinese Restaurant
It's from their album Old School. It was released a year before The Crew.