In February 2011, the band announced they would be going on an indefinite hiatus. On November 17th, 2011, Martin Johnson tweeted "#boyslikegirlsisback", revealing that the group has not broken up but members are taking a rest and engaging in various side projects. The band has released three studio albums: 'Boys Like Girls' (2006), 'Love Drunk' (2009) and 'Crazy World' (2012). They have had three U.S. Top 40 singles as well: "The Great Escape", "Love Drunk", and "Two is Better Than One" (featuring Taylor Swift). In 2022, they started touring again. In 2023, they released "BLOOD AND SUGAR", their first new song in 11 years, and teased a new album.
Shoot
Boys Like Girls Lyrics
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Well, I've been falling asleep at the wheel
My nine to five has got me numb and feeling old
It's time to live for the things that are real
So wake up and shake it off and turn the car around
Feel that, just take off and blow out of this town
To a brand new life, leave it all behind?
Put the pedal to the metal
Time for living like it's all green lights on the road tonight
Find a little bit of love, find a little bit of truth
Get it cooking like a backyard barbecue
Find a little bit of peace and a little bit of you
And put a bullet in all these blues
Gonna pull the trigger, shoot
Shoot
I go to work, I pay my bills, I bite my tongue
Maybe it's time that I do something for myself
I mow the grass, take out the trash, it's never done
I'm not doing it all for my health
And I'm ready, and it's Petty playing on the radio
It's a good night, and we'll all drive
So crank it up and here we go
Has anybody got a one way ticket
To a brand new life, leave it all behind?
Put the pedal to the metal
Time for living like it's all green lights on the road tonight
Find a little bit of love, find a little bit of truth
Get it cooking like a backyard barbecue
Find a little bit of peace and a little bit of you
And put a bullet in all these blues
Gonna pull the trigger, shoot
Waooo!
Won't you give me something of that 'do you think'?
Singing "shoot"
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
Singing "shoot"
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
Singing "shoot"
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
Has anybody got a one way ticket
To a brand new life, leave it all behind?
Put the pedal to the metal,
Time for living like it's all green lights on the road tonight
Has anybody got a one way ticket
To a brand new life, leave it all behind?
Put the pedal to the metal
Time for living like it's all green lights on the road tonight
Find a little bit of love, a little bit of truth
It's cooking like a backyard barbecue
Find a little bit of peace and a little bit of you
I've got a brand new attitude, I've been thinking bigger, shoot
Waooo!
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
Singing "shoot"
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
Singing "shoot"
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
Shoot
And that's the story, I'm leaving tonight
Yeah, shoot
I wish play me out
A backyard barbecue
Just a little bit of you
A little bit of me
A little bit of ba-dow ba-dow ba-dow ba-dow
The song "Shoot" by Boys Like Girls is about living life to the fullest, breaking free from mundane routines, and finding a new beginning. The lyrics state that life is a long and tiresome journey, and that the singer has been sleepwalking through it all. It's time for him to break free and live a life that is real and meaningful. He wants to find happiness, love, and peace while leaving all his troubles behind. The chorus is a call to action, urging anyone who feels the same way to take a leap of faith and start a new chapter of their lives. The song concludes with an invitation to embrace the present moment and enjoy life to the fullest.
Overall, "Shoot" is a song that encourages people to take risks, step out of their comfort zones, and pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the life is like a long and ragged road
Life is often unpredictable and difficult
Well, I've been falling asleep at the wheel
I have been going through the motions, feeling stuck and unmotivated
My nine to five has got me numb and feeling old
The monotony of my job has drained me and made me feel older than I am
It's time to live for the things that are real
I need to start focusing on the things that truly matter to me
So wake up and shake it off and turn the car around
I need to snap out of my slump and make a change
Feel that, just take off and blow out of this town
It's time to leave my old life behind and start fresh
Has anybody got a one way ticket
Is anyone else ready to make a big change and move on?
To a brand new life, leave it all behind?
Are you ready to start over and leave everything behind?
Put the pedal to the metal
Let's go full speed ahead and not look back
Time for living like it's all green lights on the road tonight
It's time to live life without any obstacles or hesitation
Find a little bit of love, find a little bit of truth
I want to find things that bring me happiness and meaning
Get it cooking like a backyard barbecue
I want to make my life exciting and fulfilling
Find a little bit of peace and a little bit of you
I want to find inner peace and rediscover who I am
And put a bullet in all these blues
I want to get rid of any negative feelings holding me back
Gonna pull the trigger, shoot
I am ready to take action and make a big change
Won't you give me something of that 'do you think'?
Can you give me some insight or encouragement?
Well, God dang, won't you give me something of that 'do your thing'?
I want to feel inspired and empowered to take charge of my life
Has anybody got a one way ticket
Is anyone else ready to join me on this journey?
It's cooking like a backyard barbecue
My new life is starting to come together and feel exciting
I've got a brand new attitude, I've been thinking bigger, shoot
I have a new perspective on life and I am ready to take risks and make big moves
And that's the story, I'm leaving tonight
I am ready to start the next chapter of my life
I wish play me out
I want to have a memorable exit, like a musician finishing their set
Just a little bit of you
I want to take a part of myself with me on this new journey
A little bit of me
I want to grow and change, while still staying true to who I am
A little bit of ba-dow ba-dow ba-dow ba-dow
This is a playful and energetic way to end the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON, LUKE LAIRD
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