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
The Bitch Song
Bowling for Soup Lyrics
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You've been pissed off for a week now but,
Nothing I could say could make you look up.
Or crack up.
Is there anything that I can do
Anything to show you
You're a bitch but,
OH OH You can't sing But,
You still put me to sleep Baby,
You're a bitch
Hey Hey Hey Hey
You make me sick But,
Don't ever go away
So you tell me that there's nothing left to say
I drive you face the window
Then you're in my face telling me to grow up
I wish you'd grow up
I can't wait until you fall asleep,
I wonder if you know that
You're a bitch but,
I love you anyway
OH OH You can't sing But,
You still put me to sleep Baby,
You're a bitch
Hey Hey Hey Hey
You're a bitch but,
I love you anyway
OH OH You can't sing But,
You still put me to sleep Baby,
You're a bitch
Hey Hey Hey Hey
Yeah you're a bitch but
I love you anyway
So why don't you
Stay
The song "The Bitch Song" by Bowling for Soup is a humorous and somewhat sarcastic take on a romantic relationship with a difficult partner. The lyrics suggest that the singer's significant other is angry and unresponsive, but the singer still loves and appreciates them despite their flaws. The repeated refrain of "You're a bitch but I love you anyway" is both funny and poignant, acknowledging that love can be complicated and messy.
The song suggests that the singer is trying to connect with the other person but is met with resistance. The line "Is there anything that I can do, anything to show you" suggests a desire to please the other person, but the response is apathetic. The relationship seems to be struggling, as the partner is described as "pissed off for a week now" and "in my face telling me to grow up." At the same time, the singer recognizes that they cannot change the other person and must accept them for who they are.
Overall, "The Bitch Song" is a lighthearted and fun take on the difficulties of relationships. It acknowledges the challenges that come with loving someone who is difficult or hard to understand, but at the same time, it celebrates the messiness of love and the importance of accepting people for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it OK if I speak to you today
Asking for permission to address the issue at hand
You've been pissed off for a week now but,
Acknowledging the other person's emotions and state of mind
Nothing I could say could make you look up.
Feeling helpless in trying to cheer the person up
Or crack up.
Inability to make the other person laugh
Is there anything that I can do
Asking how to improve the situation
Anything to show you
Willingness to put effort into the relationship
You're a bitch but,
Admitting negative feelings towards the other person
I love you anyway
Despite the negative feelings, there's still love for the other person
OH OH You can't sing But,
Noting a flaw or issue with the other person
You still put me to sleep Baby,
Despite the flaw, the other person is still comforting and soothing
Hey Hey Hey Hey
Catchy chorus hook
You make me sick But,
Feeling disgusted or fed up with the other person
Don't ever go away
Despite the negative feelings, not wanting to lose the other person
So you tell me that there's nothing left to say
The other person is dismissive and unwilling to continue the conversation
I drive you face the window
Physical act of frustration or anger towards the other person
Then you're in my face telling me to grow up
The other person responds with criticism or defensiveness
I wish you'd grow up
Desire for the other person to be more mature
I can't wait until you fall asleep,
Looking forward to some peace and quiet away from the other person
I wonder if you know that
Questioning the other person's awareness of their behavior and impact on others
Yeah you're a bitch but
Reiterating negative feelings towards the other person
I love you anyway
Despite the negative feelings, there's still love for the other person
So why don't you
Asking the other person to stay despite the issues in the relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARET RAY REDDICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Soda Spider
I love ow Bowling for Soup never took themselves serious. Their songs were always catchy without being generic and their videos were always super hilarious.
tinnycan_
The music video to almost definitely proves this, they're not afraid to make a fool out of themselves, and honestly it works, it gives them a unique vibe that not a lot of bands have
Kaden Keane
"I saw you checking out the jukebox in the bar
So I hit up a biker for some change
I asked if you had ever heard 1985
You just looked at me like I was strange"
Countme 123
You currently have as many likes as punk rock has lessons...
Johny Kidd
My girlfriend disagrees that this should be our first dance song.
Ss w
Your doomed to divorce
Helen Bryan
Tell her you only live once
milio avilez
So same gf or did she become your wife ?
GetCrazed
@e_cxsson haha same
Nancy Girl
@madhatten00 blink 182