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
Turbulence
Bowling for Soup Lyrics
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Which way to turn
There's no going back now
All your bridges burned
The stars are gonna shine on you
If you can get through the day
Storm clouds all around you
But a blue sky's on the way
And we're all just passengers tonight
And we're all just traveling through our lives
We will reach our destination
So just hang on for the ride
Say a prayer and close your eyes
It's just a little turbulence
Take a look around you
Look how far you've come
Your whole life in front of you
You've only just begun
We've all got our problems
But they're just bumps in the road
If you only keep on fighting (if you only keep on fighting)
There's no where you can't go
And we're all just passengers tonight
And we're all just traveling through our lives
We will reach our destination
So just hang on for the ride
Say a prayer and close your eyes (say a prayer and close your eyes)
It's just a little turbulence
This life can be so crazy
Can spin out of control
But I hope that all your dreams come true
'Cause you know that you're amazing
And no matter where you go
I'll be there for you
We can make it through
And we're all just passengers tonight
And we're all just traveling through our lives
We will reach our destination
So just hang on for the ride
Say a prayer and close your eyes (say a prayer and close your eyes)
It's just a little turbulence (it's just a little turbulence)
And we're all just passengers tonight (it's just a little turbulence)
And we're all just traveling through our lives
We will reach our destination (we will reach our destination )
So just hang on for the ride (hang on for the ride)
Say a prayer and close your eyes (say a prayer and close your eyes)
It's just a little turbulence
The lyrics of Bowling for Soup's song Turbulence are about the unpredictability of life and the challenges that come our way, but also about finding the strength to hold on and keep moving forward. The opening lines show the confusion that can come with facing difficult decisions or situations - it's hard to know which way to turn and there's no going back. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the idea that "the stars are gonna shine on you" if you can make it through the day. The metaphorical storm clouds all around imply that there are many obstacles and hardships to face, but a blue sky is on the way, suggesting that things will get better with time.
The chorus repeats the idea that we are all just passengers traveling through our lives, and that we will reach our destination if we just hang on for the ride. The in-flight metaphor of "a little turbulence" suggests that the challenges we face are just temporary bumps in the road, and that we can get through them if we stay strong and have faith. The next verse encourages the listener to look how far they've come, reminding them that they have their whole life ahead of them and that they can overcome anything with determination.
The final verse is more personal, with the singer expressing his hope that the listener's dreams come true and his promise to be there for them no matter where they go. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus to reinforce the message that life may be unpredictable and turbulent, but we are all in it together and can make it through.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so hard to figure out
The situation is difficult to understand
Which way to turn
Deciding the right direction is challenging
There's no going back now
The actions that have been taken cannot be undone
All your bridges burned
The connections with the past are destroyed
The stars are gonna shine on you
Better times are coming
If you can get through the day
Enduring the present will lead to a better future
Storm clouds all around you
Difficulties are present
But a blue sky's on the way
Hopeful times are coming
And we're all just passengers tonight
No one is in control of everything
And we're all just traveling through our lives
Everyone is making progress through life
We will reach our destination
Our goals will be achieved
So just hang on for the ride
Keep going with resilience
Say a prayer and close your eyes
Believe in a higher entity and be calm
It's just a little turbulence
Difficult times won't last forever
Take a look around you
Observe one's progress so far
Look how far you've come
Realize one's progress up until now
Your whole life in front of you
The future is vast and full of possibilities
You've only just begun
The journey has only started
We've all got our problems
Everyone has their own issues
But they're just bumps in the road
Difficulties are temporary setbacks
If you only keep on fighting (if you only keep on fighting)
Perseverance will lead to success
There's no where you can't go
The possibilities are endless
This life can be so crazy
Life is unpredictable
Can spin out of control
Situations can become chaotic
But I hope that all your dreams come true
Wishing for success and happiness
'Cause you know that you're amazing
Believing in one's self-worth
And no matter where you go
Support will always be available
I'll be there for you
Offering help and guidance
It's just a little turbulence (it's just a little turbulence)
Difficulties are temporary and not insurmountable
And we're all just passengers tonight (it's just a little turbulence)
Realizing that no one controls everything and difficulties are temporary
We will reach our destination (we will reach our destination )
Achieving our goals is possible
So just hang on for the ride (hang on for the ride)
Keeping a positive attitude through difficulties
Say a prayer and close your eyes (say a prayer and close your eyes)
Finding comfort in religion and being calm
Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Kevin Dotson, Jaret Ray Reddick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andrewfrench9554
The fact that this video has barely any views annoys me. This song and band are fucking awesome. One of their best in my opinion.
@forestfire47
Seriously. Usually the best bands have so little fame.
@208getalife
That's because Fishin' is not only extremely off-tone for the band overall, it was just Jaret avoiding doing his country project three years early.
I don't blame people for not caring for this one.
@alanbdee
I love that a band that is mostly known for goofy songs produces some incredibly serious and somber songs. Kind of like Blink 182 and Adam's Song.
@aquariusvesta9375
Was feeling extremely down and listening to circle because of recent losses last year and then I discovered this <3
@stfuytp
How you feeling??
@moxiemu21
honestly, this song has gotten me through depression, breakups, stress, and countless other things. I hate that bowling for soup gets almost no recognition from alot of people. I know you guys are under appreciated, but "just hang on for the ride" like this song has allowed me to do, i love you guys, BFS for life <3
@PopPunkFan87
Every Time I tell someone my favorite band is Bowling for Soup. They either say "who is that" or "I listened to them about 6 years ago" They are the greatest band ever. And I think most people just dont know of them to understand how truely amazing they are
@manyshadesofmedia3601
Happy to report they still are the best around
@bandmusic101
They can literally do anything. That is talent.