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1) A Norwegian Rolling Stones tribute-band from Stavanger, Norway, formed in 1990. Often hailed as "the best tribute/cover-band in Scandinavia".
2) An American College a Cappella group from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
Army
Midnight Ramblers Lyrics
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Dad said, son you're fucking high
And I thought, yeah there's a first for everything
So I took my old man's advice
Three sad semesters
It was only fifteen grand spent in bed
I thought about the army
Grew a mustache and a mullet
Got a job at chic-fil-a
Citing artistic differences
The band broke up in may
And in June reformed without me
And they'd got a different name
I nuked another grandma's apple pie
And hung my head in shame
I've been thinking a lot today
I've been thinking a lot today
Oh, I think I'll write a screenplay
Oh, I think I'll take it to LA
Oh, I think I'll get it done yesterday
In this time of introspection
On the eve of my election
I say to my reflection
God, please spare me more rejection
'cause my peers, they criticize me
And my ex-wives all despise me
Try to put it all behind me
But my redneck past is nipping at my heels
I've been thinking a lot today
I've been thinking a lot today
I've been thinking a lot today
I thought about the army...
The song "Army" by Midnight Ramblers is a reflection on one man's journey through life and his amusing thoughts and experiences along the way. The song starts off with the singer contemplating joining the army, however, his father is quick to dissuade him from it. Despite this, the singer feels that there's a first time for everything and is open to considering the idea. However, he eventually drops out of college and joins a band, which leads to a string of interesting events.
The singer then talks about growing a mustache and mullet and getting a job at Chick-fil-A. He also reveals how his band broke up due to artistic differences, and he was left "nuking another grandma's apple pie" in shame. The song takes a reflective tone, as the singer ponders on his life choices, his ex-wives' despise for him, and his struggle to leave his past behind. He hopes to get his screenplay done in LA and wishes to be spared more rejections from his peers.
The song's story is endearing and relatable, and the lyrics capture the trials and tribulations of everyday life. The song is a reminder that life can take us in unexpected directions, and we often have to make difficult choices that might lead to some regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I thought about the army
I had considered joining the military
Dad said, son you're fucking high
My father disapproved of this decision and thought I was crazy
And I thought, yeah there's a first for everything
I acknowledged that it was unusual for me to consider joining the army
So I took my old man's advice
I ultimately followed my father's suggestion and did not enlist
Three sad semesters
I spent three semesters in college, which ended up being a negative experience
It was only fifteen grand spent in bed
I wasted $15,000 on college and was unproductive during that time
I thought about the army
I reconsidered joining the military
I dropped out and joined a band instead
I left college and pursued a career in music
Grew a mustache and a mullet
I changed my appearance to fit the typical rockstar image
Got a job at chic-fil-a
I took on a part-time job to support myself while pursuing music
Citing artistic differences
The band broke up due to disagreements about our creative vision
The band broke up in may
The breakup happened in May
And in June reformed without me
The band reunited a month later without me
And they'd got a different name
The band had changed its name in my absence
I nuked another grandma's apple pie
I ruined someone else's baking
And hung my head in shame
I felt guilty for my actions
I've been thinking a lot today
Reflecting on my past
Oh, I think I'll write a screenplay
I have a new creative idea
Oh, I think I'll take it to LA
I plan to pursue this idea in Los Angeles
Oh, I think I'll get it done yesterday
I am eager to get started on this project
In this time of introspection
During this period of self-reflection
On the eve of my election
As I approach a new phase of my life
I say to my reflection
I speak to myself
God, please spare me more rejection
I am afraid of facing more failure and criticism
'cause my peers, they criticize me
My colleagues judge me harshly
And my ex-wives all despise me
My former wives have negative opinions of me
Try to put it all behind me
I attempt to move forward from my past mistakes
But my redneck past is nipping at my heels
My past lifestyle and actions continue to affect me
I've been thinking a lot today
Reflecting on my past
I've been thinking a lot today
Reflecting on my past
I've been thinking a lot today
Reflecting on my past
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Written by: BEN FOLDS
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Josh McGough, MD
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