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)
Kids and Heroes
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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You used to be the one
That we looked up to
Seemed like nothing could break you down
How high was your price?
Was it worth it?
Nothing in life is a sure bet anyway, you're gone
Guess you weren't here from the start
Its all a question of heart
Hey, where have you gone?
You used to be the one
That we looked up to
Seemed like nothing could break you down
How high was the price?
And was it worth it?
Nothing in life is a sure bet anyway, you're gone
I guess you were here from the start
In the end
Its all a question of heart
Hey, where did it go?
Everything we fought for
And everything it meant,
Maybe we were just naive
But I still believe
There are only a few things
That really belong to make who I am
Who I was
Who I want to be
Who I want to be
Hey, where have I gone?
I used to be the one
Looking for a hero
In some far off place
Blindly ever forward
Never knowing all along
The truth was right here in my own song
The song “Kids and Heroes” by The Bouncing Souls describes a nostalgic feeling for a time when the world seemed more innocent, and there was hope that someone out there could save the day. The first verse starts by asking where someone has gone who was once a hero. The lyrics then express a sense of disappointment, questioning whether the person was really worth idolizing and suggesting that life is never a sure thing. The chorus repeats the same questions, with the realization that the hero wasn’t present from the beginning, and that ultimately everything comes down to a matter of heart.
The second verse takes a more personal turn, asking where the singer themselves have gone, who used to also be looking for a hero. The lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment, as if the singer has lost their sense of purpose and direction, and have been searching for something that has been within them all along. The final line, “the truth was right here in my own song,” implies that the song itself is a way to find meaning and purpose, and to feel connected to something larger than oneself.
Overall, “Kids and Heroes” is a reflective song about growing up and losing the innocence of childhood. It is about realizing that the world is not as simple as we once thought, but that there is still hope to be found in the things that truly matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, where have you gone?
Asking where someone who was once held in high esteem has disappeared to.
You used to be the one
That we looked up to
Seemed like nothing could break you down
You were a respected figure who seemed invincible.
How high was your price?
Was it worth it?
Nothing in life is a sure bet anyway, you're gone
Did achieving such a high status come at a great cost? Was the price worth the outcome? Life is unpredictable and you have disappeared.
Guess you weren't here from the start
In the end
Its all a question of heart
Perhaps you weren't really committed to the cause from the beginning. Ultimately, one's true intentions are revealed by the heart.
Hey, where did it go?
Everything we fought for
And everything it meant,
Maybe we were just naive
What happened to the values and principles we fought for? Perhaps we were naive to think they could last forever.
But I still believe
There are only a few things
That really belong to make who I am
Who I was
Who I want to be
Who I want to be
Despite the disillusionment, there are still a few things that define who I am, who I was, and who I want to be.
Hey, where have I gone?
I used to be the one
Looking for a hero
In some far off place
Blindly ever forward
Never knowing all along
The truth was right here in my own song
Realizing that you were once searching for someone to look up to, but in reality, the answer was always within you. You just needed to listen to your own voice and follow your own path.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BRYAN T KIENLEN, GREGORY A ATTONITO, MICHAEL H MCDERMOTT, PETER WILLIAM STEINKOPF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelgrimes5588
Hey, where have you gone?
You used to be the one
That we looked up to
Seemed like nothing could break you down
How high was your price?
Was it worth it?
Nothing in life is a sure bet anyway, you're gone
Guess you weren't here from the start
In the end
Its all a question of heart
Hey, where have you gone?
You used to be the one
That we looked up to
Seemed like nothing could break you down
How high was the price?
And was it worth it?
Nothing in life is a sure bet anyway, you're gone
I guess you were here from the start
In the end
Its all a question of heart
Hey, where did it go?
Everything we fought for
And everything it meant,
Maybe we were just naive
But I still believe
There are only a few things
That really belong to make who I am
Who I was
Who I want to be
Who I want to be
Hey, where have I gone?
I used to be the one
Looking for a hero
In some far off place
Blindly ever forward
Never knowing all along
The truth was right here in my own song
@LoganJ.Padilla-ehp1k
This song makes me cry. See Im a former addict. One night I was chillin with my little brother and this was during my addiction and he played this song and told me that I was a big part of his life and that he wished I was free from my addiction. He looked upto me and he was afraid of losing me to my addiction. That was 2 years ago. I am sober and it was my little brother's word that really helped me.. all because of this song.
@mrsnrub282
Well done dude! Now your little bro can look up to you again
@RWTibbitts
Today was the day that I discovered Bouncing Souls. Today was a good day.
@snakeops
7 years since your discovery. Hope you're still a True Believer!
@croonsloins3193
@@snakeops doubt it
@talkdirtyandinfluencepeopl7802
Welcome to being a fan of a band with integrity.... absolute great guys and songwriters. Greg(vocals) is an amazing artist also
@andrewgraves3529
Enjoy them. I have been listening since the early 90's. They have never let me down. Joe Lies is a great video. Have a wonderful journey though your punk of late 80s , and 90s punk. You will feel welcome
@jeffsoto5435
Welcome
@jimlawhead5345
Today was the day I discovered the bouncing souls it was definitely a great day these guys rock ... Oct 27 2023
@b4sh936
go listen to Manthem