The Bouncing Souls are a punk band, formed in 1987. They are originally fro… Read Full Bio ↴The Bouncing Souls are a punk band, formed in 1987. They are originally from New Brunswick, New Jersey. By the time they were recognized by the national punk scene, they had reignited a "pogo" element to New Jersey punk rock by playing fast light-hearted songs, a model followed by various other local bands (e.g. Blanks 77 and the Bristles). In the early stages of their career, they played a hybrid of punk, funk, metal, and just about anything else they felt like including. They were known for their energetic live shows, albeit with an amateurish element on their recordings at that stage. Soon, they had whittled it down to their own brand of punk, and become one of the most popular bands in the punk scene.

They made a name for themselves by consistently touring over the United States. Rather than signing with a known label, they initially decided to found their own, Chunksaah Records (named after their long-time friend Timmy Chunks), but are now releasing their albums on Epitaph Records.

The Bouncing Souls are one of the best selling and longest lived of the punk bands from New Jersey, following the legacy of previously successful punk bands Adrenalin OD and the Misfits.

DISCOGRAPHY

Studio albums

The Good, The Bad & The Argyle (1994)
Maniacal Laughter (1996)
Bouncing Souls (1997)
Hopeless Romantic (1999)
How I Spent My Summer Vacation (2001)
Anchors Aweigh (2003)
The Gold Record (2006)
Ghosts on the Boardwalk (2010)
Comet (2012)

Live and Compilation albums

The Bad the Worse and the Out of Print (2002)
Live (2005)

Splits

BYO Split Series, Vol. 4 (With Anti-Flag) (2002)

EPs

The Greenball Crew (1993)
Tie One On (1998)
Fight to Live (1999)
Gone (2001)

DVDs

Do You Remember? 15 Years of the Bouncing Souls (2003)
Live at the Glasshouse (2005)

""7" Records"

Ugly Bill (1991) (pressed on black and also transparent green wax)
"The Argyle e.p. (1993) (pressed on black, yellow, green, and red wax, some had green and yellow covers)
"Tales Of Doomed Romance" (1994) (split ep with the band Buglite pressed on red and black wax)
"Neurotic" (1994) (pressed on black and yellow wax)
"Bouncing Souls/Weston split" (1994) (pressed on black and red wax)
"Split EP" (1995) (pressed on black with the bands basic skills, youth gone mad, and the reviled, some have red stamped cover some black)
"Johnny X" (1995) (pressed on black wax)
"Fight to Live" (1999) (pressed on orange wax, distributed by epitaph europe)
"Tales Of Doomed Romance" (2001) (reissued split ep with the band ZeroZero pressed on yellow and black wax)
"Bouncing Souls/Lucky Stiffs Split" (2005) (pressed on splatter wax and 1500 picture disks)

Blind Date
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics

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I wish that you could see the you that I see.
Not some bullshit glamour fantasy.
Put down those magazines and see...
see a real beauty.

I wish that you could see the glory that I see.
Shining like the winter sun.
I wish that you could see...

see the true glory.

Wish there was something I could do
to make you see.
Wish there was something I could say...
but you won't hear me.
I guess there's some things that I can't explain.
Some things that I could never change.

I read your thoughts in your eyes
when you look at me.
I see the real you when you smile.

I see the real beauty.
I see the real beauty.

Overall Meaning

The Bouncing Souls's song Blind Date is an emotional and powerful piece that highlights the internal struggle of loving someone who cannot see their worth. The lyrics convey the message of wanting someone to see themselves as they truly are, beyond the shallow and artificial perceptions of beauty that society promotes. The first verse expresses a desire for the subject of the song to let go of the unrealistic standards of beauty promoted by magazines and see their own true beauty. The second verse amplifies this message with a call to see the subject's real glory, shining like the winter sun.

The chorus speaks to the frustration of the singer, who wishes they could do something to make the subject see themselves as they are, but acknowledges that some things cannot be fully explained or changed. The final verse brings it back to the personal connection between the singer and the subject, highlighting that they can see the real beauty in the subject when they smile, even if they can't see it themselves. Overall, Blind Date is a touching and relatable song that encourages embracing our true selves and recognizing the beauty that lies within.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish that you could see the you that I see.
I wish you could see yourself the way I see you, not based on superficial standards.

Not some bullshit glamor fantasy.
Don't fall prey to unrealistic and false beauty ideals.

Put down those magazines and see
Stop comparing yourself to airbrushed and edited models in magazines.

See a real beauty.
See the beauty within yourself, which is unique and authentic.

I wish that you could see the glory that I see.
I wish you could perceive your incredible worth and potential, just like I do.

Shining like the winter sun.
You radiate an inner light that is just as bright and pure as the winter sun.

I wish that you could see.
I desire for you to recognize and acknowledge your own greatness.

See the true glory.
Perceive the genuine excellence, beauty, and goodness that are embodied in you.

Wish there was something I could do
I wish I had the power to help you see yourself in a more positive and accurate light.

To make you see.
To make you realize your true worth and potential, and how amazing you are.

Wish there was something I could say.
I wish there was a phrase or a sentence that could change your perception of yourself instantly.

But you won't hear me.
Unfortunately, you are not receptive to my uplifting and empowering words.

I guess there's some things that I can't explain.
Perhaps, there is a limit to my ability to communicate to you the value and the beauty that you have.

Some things that I could never change.
Some things, such as your view of yourself or your understanding of your own worth, are only in your power to alter.

I read your thoughts in your eyes
I can tell how you feel about yourself by looking into your eyes.

When you look at me.
When you gaze at me, I can perceive some of the limitations and beliefs that you put on yourself.

I see the real you when you smile.
When you are happy and relaxed, your true self shines through, and it is marvelous to behold.

I see the real beauty.
I can see the authentic, unique, and captivating beauty that is present within you, and that no external standard can define or measure.

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