The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, formed in late 1972 by Richard Elfm… Read Full Bio ↴The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, formed in late 1972 by Richard Elfman, was a musical theater troupe in the tradition of Spike Jones and Frank Zappa, performing an eclectic repertoire ranging from Cab Calloway covers to instrumentals in the style of Balinese gamelan and Russian ballet music. The name was inspired by a fictional secret society on the Amos 'n' Andy TV series called 'The Mystic Knights of the Sea'. Most of the members performed in whiteface and clown makeup, and a typical show contained music ranging from the 1890s to the 1950s, in addition to original material. This version of the band employed as many as 15 musicians at any given time, playing over 30 instruments, including some instruments built by band members. Few recordings from this period exist, although they released a novelty record about kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst, "You've Got Your Baby Back".

As Richard Elfman's interest shifted to filmmaking, he passed leadership of the band to younger brother Danny Elfman, who had recently returned from spending time in Africa playing violin and studying percussion instruments. They gained a following in Los Angeles, and appeared as contestants on The Gong Show in 1976, winning the episode they appeared on with 24 points out of a possible 30 (and without getting gonged). The band appeared as extras in hallucinatory sequences in the 1977 movie 'I Never Promised You a Rose Garden'.

When the group began to move away from its cabaret style towards a more pop/rock format, Richard Elfman made a film based on the band's stage performance, 'Forbidden Zone', which was released in 1980 and filmed in black and white with a cast mostly made up of band members and friends. In one scene, Danny, as Satan, sings a version of Calloway's "Minnie the Moocher" with modified lyrics integrated into the plot of the film. In another, Richard sings the 1920s novelty song "The Yiddishe Charleston". The movie attained cult status and provided a springboard for the film and music careers of Richard and Danny.

Some of These Days
Mystic Knights Of the Oingo Boingo Lyrics

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Some of these days you're gonna be so lonely,
Some of these days you're gonna want me only,
You'll miss my love and miss my kiss,
You're gonna miss your little daddy when he goes away!

You'll be so lonely alone without me,
You know, baby, why I went away;
Oh, when I'm leaving, there's no doubt your heart'll be grieving;

You're gonna miss your daddy, mama, some of these days.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Mystic Knights Of the Oingo Boingo's song "Some of These Days" are talking about a person who is leaving their lover and warning them that they will regret it when they are alone. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and heartbreak, indicating that the person leaving still loves their partner but feels like they have to go. The lyrics suggest that the partner left behind will miss the love and physical affection they once shared.

The line "You'll be so lonely alone without me" is particularly poignant as it speaks to the fear of being alone without a loved one, which is a universal fear that many people can relate to. The title of the song "Some of These Days" suggests that the regret and loneliness will not come immediately but rather in the future, when the person has had time to reflect on what they have lost. It's a melancholy song that captures the pain of heartbreak and longing.

Overall, the lyrics of "Some of These Days" are simple but powerful, conveying a sense of heartbreak and loss that anyone who has experienced a breakup can relate to. It's a song about regret and the realization that sometimes, you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone.

Line by Line Meaning

Some of these days you're gonna be so lonely,
At some point in the future, you will experience extreme isolation and sadness.

Some of these days you're gonna want me only,
At that moment, you will crave only my presence and affection.

You'll miss my love and miss my kiss,
You will long for the love and intimacy we shared.

You're gonna miss your little daddy when he goes away!
You will feel the absence of the artist, who refers to himself as 'daddy,' when he departs from your life.

You'll be so lonely alone without me,
Your solitude without the artist will be intense and painful.

You know, baby, why I went away;
The listener is aware of the reason for the singer's departure.

Oh, when I'm leaving, there's no doubt your heart'll be grieving;
The singer predicts that the listener's heart will be heavy with sorrow as he departs.

You're gonna miss your daddy, mama, some of these days.
In the future, the listener will feel the absence of the artist, who refers to himself as 'daddy.'

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHELTON BROOKS, FRANCOIS JOSEPH CHARLES SALABERT

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