AJR explained their motivation for writing the song: "We wrote 'BANG!' about the weird middle-ground between being a kid and becoming an adult; a time when we're doing all the things adults are supposed to do, but we don't yet feel grown up. The fact is, adulthood is bound to hit us at some point, so the plan we made in the song is to 'go out with a bang'. Sonically, with every new song we make, we try to stretch out of our AJR comfort zone. With 'BANG!,' it felt exciting to step into this darker, horn-heavy vibe, where the verses are small and mysterious, and the chorus explodes into this theatrical trap chorus".
The official video was uploaded on February 12, 2020, directed by Se Oh and features AJR hosting a dice game. The camera remains facing in one direction, only moving back and forth, as the participants playing are seen going through various costume changes with every pan out, ranging from sailors to tuxedos to even being naked.
Bang!
AJR Lyrics
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And the rumpus and ruckus are comfortable now
Been a hell of a ride but I'm thinkin' it's time to grow
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
So I got an apartment across from the park
Put quinoa in my fridge, still I'm not feelin' grown
Been a hell of a ride but I'm thinkin' it's time to go
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
So put your best face on, everybody
Pretend you know this song, everybody
Come hang
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
I'm way too young to lie here forever
I'm way too old to try, so whatever
Come hang
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
Feel like I'm gonna puke 'cause my taxes are due
Do my password begin with a one or a two?
Been a hell of a ride but I'm thinkin' it's time to grow
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
(Metronome)
Man, I'm up to something (up to something), ooh-dee-la-dee-doh
Thank you all for comin' (all for coming), I hope you like the show
'Cause it's on a budget, so ooh-dee-la-dee-doh
Yeah, come on here we go, yeah, come on (here we go)
So put your best face on, everybody
Pretend you know this song, everybody
Come hang
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
I'm way too young to lie here forever
I'm way too old to try, so whatever
Come hang
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!) (Bang! Bang-bang)
(Bang! Bang! Bang!) (Bang! Bang-bang! Bang! Bang!)
Been a hell of a ride but I'm thinkin' it's time to go
So put your best face on, everybody
Pretend you know this song, everybody
Come hang
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
(Here we go)
So put your best face on, everybody
Pretend you know this song, everybody
Come hang
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!) (Bang! Bang-bang)
I'm way too young to lie here forever
I'm way too old to try, so whatever
Come hang (come hang)
Let's go out with a bang
(Bang! Bang! Bang!)
(Here we go)
(Bang! Bang!)
The song "Bang!" by AJR is a catchy and upbeat number that explores the concept of growing up and moving on. The first few lines of the song discuss the feeling of being comfortable in chaos, jumping around amidst the rumpus and ruckus that define life. However, AJR acknowledges that it's time to grow up and move on, signaled by the "bang bang bang" repetition that punctuates the song.
The next verses talk about various aspects of adulthood, like getting an apartment and filling it with quinoa, and struggling with taxes and passwords. The chorus then invites the listener to come hang and go out with a bang, as AJR recognizes that they're too young to stay stagnant and too old to keep trying the same old things. Going out in a blaze of glory seems like the appropriate way to go.
Overall, "Bang!" captures the feeling of being stuck between being a kid and being a full-fledged adult, and the desire to go out and experience life while also grappling with the fears and frustrations that accompany that experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up, I get down and I'm jumpin' around
I have a lot of energy and I'm moving fast.
And the rumpus and ruckus are comfortable now
I'm used to chaos and noise.
Been a hell of a ride but I'm thinkin' it's time to grow (Bang! Bang! Bang!)
I've had a wild and fun time, but now it's time to mature.
So I got an apartment across from the park, Put quinoa in my fridge, still I'm not feelin' grown
I'm trying to be an adult by getting my own place and eating healthy food, but it doesn't make me feel grown up.
So put your best face on, everybody
Everyone needs to look and act their best.
Pretend you know this song, everybody
Act like you know what's going on, even if you're clueless.
Come hang, Let's go out with a bang (Bang! Bang! Bang!)
Let's have a fun time together and end things with a big event.
I'm way too young to lie here forever, I'm way too old to try, so whatever
I don't want to sit around doing nothing forever, but I'm also too old to put in a lot of effort.
Feel like I'm gonna puke 'cause my taxes are due, Do my password begin with a one or a two?
I have a lot of anxiety because my taxes are due soon, and I can't remember my password.
Man, I'm up to something (up to something), ooh-dee-la-dee-doh
I'm planning something exciting, something big.
Thank you all for comin' (all for coming), I hope you like the show
Thanks for coming and watching my big event or show.
'Cause it's on a budget, so ooh-dee-la-dee-doh, Yeah, come on here we go, yeah, come on (here we go)
I'm doing this on a budget, but I'm still going to have fun and put on a show.
(Bang! Bang-bang) (Bang! Bang! Bang!) (Bang! Bang-bang! Bang! Bang!)
The repeated bang sounds add emphasis to the excitement of the big event.
Been a hell of a ride but I'm thinkin' it's time to go
I've had a lot of fun, but it's time to end this and move on.
Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adam Metzger, Jack Metzger, Ryan Metzger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@calvinmarksteiner6081
I love the voice that says "here we go" its my favorite part
@Hailpaws
Its actually a subway guy lmao
@sophia10120
And the metronome
@infinitygamingnick9117
Mine is โMetronomeโ
@kcm4511
Reminds me of the Slinky dog dash at DisneyWorld.
@St3althe
Sounds like the pacer test guy.
@awildarodriguez7397
Whoever decided to put the " here we go " part deserves a reward
@celestialpigrx6016
I'm pretty sure it was Jack and Ryan. Lol. They heard the guys voice on a subway and he agreed to do it. ๐
@baileysmith7064
IKR
@animalover5622
ya i love that part