Party Out Of Bounds
B-52’s Lyrics


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Surprise!
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

Overall Meaning

The B-52's song "Party Out Of Bounds" is all about the chaos that can ensue when a party gets out of hand. The lyrics describe the scene of crashing a party and the aftermath of what happens when things go wrong. The song begins with a surprise entrance and the need for refreshments. As the lyrics continue, the band raises the question of who is responsible for the chaos that ensues. The song paints a picture of the aftermath of a wild party – the mess, the damage, the strained relationships – and asks whether it's possible to salvage the situation.


The chorus brings in the blaring guitar riffs and catchy melody that characterizes the song, and repeats the question of who is responsible when things go wrong. The song seems to suggest that with tact and good humor, it's possible to save the party even when things have gone out of bounds. The final verses reiterate that the situation isn't irredeemable, as long as people take responsibility and try to make things right. Overall, "Party Out Of Bounds" captures the raucous energy of a wild party, while also acknowledging the potential downsides of letting things spiral out of control.


Line by Line Meaning

Surprise!
We weren't expected, but we decided to drop in for the party.


Party!
We're here to have a good time and join in on the festivities.


Yeah, we just thought we'd drop in!
We didn't RSVP, but we wanted to make an appearance anyway.


Where's your icebox?
We're looking for the fridge where we can grab a drink or snack.


hey, where's the punch?
We're trying to find the bowl of punch to quench our thirst.


Ew, house-a-tosis!
This party smells bad or is unclean, which is a turnoff.


Who's to blame when parties really get out of hand?
When things spiral out of control at a party, who should be held accountable?


Who's to blame when they get poorly planned?
When a party is thrown together poorly and doesn't turn out as expected, whose responsibility is it?


Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoooo-ooooooooo
Instrumental break or non-verbal expression of excitement.


Crashers get bombed, slobs make a mess
Uninvited guests cause chaos and messy party-goers add to the disorder.


You know sometimes they'll even ruin your wife's dress
The damage could be extensive and not limited to just the party space itself.


Can you pull it back in line?
Is it possible to regain control of the party and bring it back to a more orderly state?


Can you salvage it in time?
Is there still hope to rescue the party and make it a success?


What can you do to save a party?
What measures can be taken to restore order and make the party enjoyable again?


Parcheesi, charades?
Suggesting family-friendly games to keep the party going in a fun and safe manner.


A spur-of-the-moment scavenger hunt
A creative and spontaneous game that everyone can participate in.


Or Queen of the Nile? (aah, who turned out the lights?)
Also suggesting an entertaining game but noting that the lights may need to be turned off.


Who's to blame when situations degenerate?
When things take a turn for the worse at a party, who is responsible for the decline?


Disgusting things you'd never anticipate?
Unexpected gross or unpleasant occurrences that were unanticipated.


People get sick, they play the wrong games
Things can quickly go wrong when people become ill or engage in inappropriate and potentially offensive activities.


You know, it could ruin your name
The consequences of a poorly planned and executed party could permanently damage a person's reputation.


It shouldn't be difficult!
Bringing a party back on track and making it enjoyable for everyone shouldn't be a challenging task.


Try not to condemn!
Avoid blaming or criticizing those responsible for the negative turn of events and instead focus on solutions.


Okay, who ordered pizza?
Looking for the individual who ordered pizza, potentially to thank them for saving the party with a last-minute food option.


I'll be tactful when making the rounds
Approaching party-goers with sensitivity and tact while attempting to de-escalate any conflicts or negative situations.


Be tactful when making the rounds and maybe
Emphasizing the importance of handling the situation with care and hopefully achieving a better outcome.


You can save a party gone out of bounds (party gone out of bounds)
By using tact, creativity, and quick thinking, it's possible to turn a party around even when it seems like it's gone too far.


Party gone out of bounds (gone out of bounds)
Reiterating the point that the party has taken a negative turn but emphasizing that it's not too late to fix things.


Party gone out of bounds
Continuing to acknowledge that the party has taken a wrong direction and calling for action to turn things around.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: KATE PIERSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KEITH STRICKLAND, CINDY WILSON, CYNTHIA WILSON, RICKY WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@JohnSmith-mx8wp

This, friends, is how you open an album. Fred Schneider is a MONSTER.

@eduardo_corrochio

So true! And those first five rapid guitar notes are insane.

@carlbowles1808

No 80's party was real without the B-52's. They still Rock in 2019

@stephaniemonteilh3240

I saw them at Pala Casino southern California in 2017, they still got it!

@kevindemkowicz7310

2021

@rtqii

I just watched video of the B-52s live taken two months ago. Kate Pierson belted out Planet Claire and Rock Lobster with perfect pitch... They don't dance about like they used to, and the delivery does not have the force of the old days... But they sounded right, Kate still has perfect pitch, and the music is good. They have backup musicians carrying the load, they are all vocals and light percussion... But they are all in their 70s!!!!

@hughdismuke4703

One of a kind band. Phenomenal!

@pseudonayme7717

Totally! Super original sound.

@samwoodson9603

I want every album to open with Fred Schneider screaming "SURPRISE" in my ear.

@thelaughingman79

we all do lol

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