Bittersweet is a combination of A bit of rock and punk, a bit of indie, pop and disco. An enjoyable weekend live band.
The Bomb
Bittersweet Lyrics
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Be all that you can be. Make a difference, give your dreams to me
Just like the television says, join the army, get ahead, oh please
No time for sleeping.
There's too much to do
Don't you forget that we do what they want us to
Let's get nuts. Let's spend some money
Let's freak out, life's just a party
You'll be sorry Charlie
Taste all your hearts desires. Take a boat ride through the sky and play
Go where it is you want to go, see the world on a float someday
They can be lazy or have some real fun
Nothing's too crazy, those politicians can't get done
Let's get nuts. Let's spend some money
Take your shirt off honey
Let's freak out, life's just a party
You'll be sorry Charlie
Rose colored glasses seem to be the rage
Oh, in bed with terrorists again ?
Let's get nuts. Let's spend some money
Take your shirt off honey
Let's freak out, life's just a party
You'll be sorry Charlie
Let's get nuts. Let's spend some money
Take your shirt off honey
Let's freak out, life's just a party
You'll be sorry Charlie
The song "The Bomb" by Bittersweet is a satirical take on American consumerism and the ways in which people are manipulated into serving the interests of those in power. The lyrics start by referencing the recruitment slogans of the US Army - "Be all that you can be," and "Join the army, get ahead" - which are presented as examples of the insidious ways in which people are encouraged to conform to a certain way of living. The line "Don't you forget that we do what they want us to" underscores the idea that many of these messages are designed to restrict people's freedom and encourage them to behave in certain ways that benefit those in power.
As the song progresses, it becomes more and more surreal, with lines about taking "a boat ride through the sky" and seeing "the world on a float someday." These lines can be read as critiques of the escapist fantasies that are often sold to people as ways of distracting them from pressing social and political issues. The repeated refrain "Let's get nuts. Let's spend some money. Take your shirt off, honey. Let's freak out, life's just a party. You'll be sorry, Charlie" serves as a commentary on the ways in which consumerism and hedonism are often used to keep people passive and distracted from the real issues in their lives.
Overall, "The Bomb" is a darkly humorous song that critiques the ways in which people are manipulated by consumer culture and encouraged to conform to the wishes of those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
Read my lips
Pay close attention to what I'm saying
Be all that you can be. Make a difference, give your dreams to me
Strive to be the best version of yourself, and share your aspirations with me
Just like the television says, join the army, get ahead, oh please
Don't blindly follow what television or society tells you to do
No time for sleeping.
There's too much to do and not enough time to waste sleeping
There's too much to do
The world is full of opportunities and experiences that await us
Don't you forget that we do what they want us to
Remember that we are often influenced by external factors and expectations
Let's get nuts. Let's spend some money
Let's indulge ourselves and seize the moment
Take your shirt off honey
Let's lose our inhibitions and be free
Let's freak out, life's just a party
Let's live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment
You'll be sorry Charlie
You may regret your actions later on
Taste all your hearts desires. Take a boat ride through the sky and play
Explore your passions and enjoy the adventure of life
Go where it is you want to go, see the world on a float someday
Travel to the places you've always dreamed of and see the world
They can be lazy or have some real fun
People can choose to be complacent or pursue their dreams
Nothing's too crazy, those politicians can't get done
Don't be afraid to think big and take risks, even beyond what politicians can imagine
Rose colored glasses seem to be the rage
People often see the world through an overly optimistic or unrealistic lens
Oh, in bed with terrorists again ?
Are we blindly associating ourselves with dangerous or immoral groups or people?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JEFFREY H. LORBER, REX K. RIDEOUT
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