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)
Chunksong
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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Standing all alone lost in my mind somewhere
Looking for answers, so many unknown questions
I've got to take another step on this sole adventure
Why is it I can't see?
What it is I need to be
I wish I had some ideas
I don't know what it is I’m looking for
Can't find it anywhere, never felt like this before
I got no ideas what is I try to find
I’ve got a strange feeling I’m lost in my own mind
Why is it I can't see?
What it is I need to be
I wish I had some ideas
About my destiny
Too old to bother, too young to care
Too old to bother, too young to care
Too old to bother, too young to care
Too old to bother, too young to give a s***
The Bouncing Souls' song Chunksong is a contemplative and introspective track that deals with feelings of confusion and aimlessness. The singer of the song is stuck in a state of limbo, too old to bother with trivial matters but too young to fully embrace his responsibilities. He is lost in his own mind, searching for answers to unknown questions, and struggling to define his own destiny. The chorus, "Why is it I can't see? What it is I need to be? I wish I had some ideas about my destiny," perfectly sums up the singer's feelings of uncertainty.
The song is full of contradictions - the singer is too old yet too young; he's lost yet searching; he has no ideas yet wishes he did. The repetitiveness of the chorus gives a sense of frustration and desperation, while the melancholic melody reflects the somber mood of the lyrics. In the end, the singer seems to give up, stating that he's too old to bother and too young to care.
Overall, Chunksong is a poignant exploration of the complexities of growing up, finding one's place in the world, and the challenges of figuring out one's identity and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Too old to bother, too young to care
I am at an age where I feel too mature to take life too seriously, but also too young to feel the weight of responsibility.
Standing all alone lost in my mind somewhere
I am in a state of mental confusion and feel disoriented and lost, with no clear direction in life.
Looking for answers, so many unknown questions
I am searching for clarity and understanding amidst the confusion and uncertainty that life presents me with.
I've got to take another step on this sole adventure
Despite feeling lost and uncertain, I am still determined to move forward and continue living my life, even if it means taking risks and venturing into the unknown.
Why is it I can't see?
I am feeling blind and unable to perceive the answers or solutions to my problems.
What it is I need to be
I am unsure what my true purpose or identity in life should be.
I wish I had some ideas
I am searching for insight and guidance in order to find direction and clarity.
About my destiny
I am questioning whether or not fate or destiny even exist, and if there is a predetermined path for me to follow.
I don't know what it is I’m looking for
I am feeling lost and aimless, uncertain of what I truly want or need in life.
Can't find it anywhere, never felt like this before
Despite searching, I am unable to locate a sense of purpose or belonging, and am feeling a sense of novelty in this unfamiliar experience.
I got no ideas what is I try to find
I am feeling uncertain about what I want to pursue or achieve in life.
I’ve got a strange feeling I’m lost in my own mind
I am feeling trapped and overwhelmed by my own thoughts and emotions, unable to find a way out of the confusion and chaos in my mind.
Too old to bother, too young to care
I am still struggling to find a balance between the carefree nature of youth and the responsibilities of adulthood.
Too old to bother, too young to care
Repetition of the first line, emphasizing the same sentiment.
Too old to bother, too young to care
Repetition of the first line, emphasizing the same sentiment.
Too old to bother, too young to give a s***
I do not feel invested enough in my current situation to care about it deeply, but I also do not feel like I have the wisdom or perspective to take it too seriously.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN T. KIENLEN, GREGGORY A. ATTONITO, PETER WILLIAM STEINKOPF, SHALENDAR S. KHICHI
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