They are best known for their singles "Girl All The Bad Guys Want" in 2002 on Drunk Enough to Dance which was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for "Best Pop Performance by a Group or Duo" and "1985" (originally written by Mitch Allan of SR-71) in 2004 on A Hangover You Don't Deserve. Speaking with Songfacts about "Girl All The Bad Girls Want" in a 2010 interview, Reddick said: "'Girl All The Bad Guys Want' was my very first co-write ever, and me and Butch Walker sat in a room and literally wrote that song in 30 minutes. I mean, it was done."
The band's name is derived from comedian Steve Martin's "Bowling for Sh*t" routine from his 1978 comedy album, Wild and Crazy Guy, itself a reference to Bowling for Dollars. Jaret Reddick has also stated that at the end of his last performance with his old band one of the members came on stage and proclaimed "Come back next week when we play with our new band... BOWLING FOR SOUP!". This was supposed be to be joke name, but since they couldn't think of anything better the name stuck. Their single '1985' can be found on the UK and the Norwegian editions of Singstar Rocks for the PS2.
They have also became hits on Radio Disney with edits of "1985", "Punk Rock 101", "High School Never Ends", and the inclusion of their version of "I Melt With You" in the Disney movie "Sky High". They have also written and recorded "Today is Gonna Be a Great Day" as the theme song for Disney's "Phineas and Ferb"
Band Lineup:
Jaret Reddick - Lead Vocals/guitar
Chris Burney - Guitar/vocals
Erik Chandler - Bass/vocals
Gary Wiseman - Drums
Andrew
Bowling for Soup Lyrics
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You've got everybody on your side.
Anyone can see, you can hang around with me,
You'll be by your self on Friday night.
[Chorus]
It's hard to understand if you never lose
You never want to win when it all comes down all around you now,
You had all the moves,
You had all the coolest dews and you always had the coolest car.
I never learned to dance,
I had hair down to my ass,
And now I'm gonna be a rock star.
[Chorus]
Raise your hands, stomp your feet,
I love everyone and now they love me.
Raise your hands, stomp your feet,
I love everyone and now they love me.
[Chorus]
Oh yeah, don't let it bring you down
The song "Andrew" by Bowling for Soup is a tribute to a friend who was always the popular one, always wore the coolest clothes, and was surrounded by people. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that his friend has everything going for him, but at the same time, warns him that if he never experiences losing, he will never truly appreciate winning. The chorus suggests that even if things seem to be falling apart and life feels overwhelming, one should never let it bring them down.
The second verse compares the singer to his friend. While the friend had all the moves, the best hair, and the coolest car, the singer was never good at dancing and had long hair. However, the singer has now become a rockstar, indicating that he has found success despite his initial lack of popularity. The last chorus includes an upbeat call to action with the repetition of "raise your hands, stomp your feet," and reiterates the importance of not letting the struggles of life bring one down.
Overall, "Andrew" is a song about friendship and perseverance despite life's obstacles. It encourages listeners to appreciate the good times, but also to embrace the bad as a learning experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows that you've got the coolest clothes,
It's widely recognized that you have the most fashionable attire
You've got everybody on your side.
You're well-liked and respected by those around you
Anyone can see, you can hang around with me,
It's apparent that you're socially accepted and can be friends with anyone, even me
You'll be by your self on Friday night.
Despite your popularity, you'll still end up alone on a weekend evening
It's hard to understand if you never lose
One can't comprehend the value of winning if they've never experienced defeat
You never want to win when it all comes down all around you now,
In the midst of chaos or crisis, it's easy to give up trying to succeed
Don't let it bring you down.
Don't let hardship or failure negatively impact your motivation and self-esteem
You had all the moves,
You were skilled and confident in your actions
You had all the coolest dews and you always had the coolest car.
You possessed the latest and trendiest fashion and owned a desirable vehicle
I never learned to dance,
I wasn't adept in the art of dancing
I had hair down to my ass,
My hair was long, reaching my backside
And now I'm gonna be a rock star.
Regardless of my unusual appearance or lack of skill, I have aspirations of becoming a successful musician
Raise your hands, stomp your feet,
Let's express our excitement and enthusiasm physically
I love everyone and now they love me.
I have developed a positive relationship with others and they reciprocate those emotions
Oh yeah, don't let it bring you down
Keep your spirits up and don't let anything dampen your mood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARET RAY REDDICK
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