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)
Sing Along Forever
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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checkin out the airwaves
for something
to believe in,
gimme something to hold true,
gimme something to sing about.
Gimme a reason to care,
I'll sing along forever.
Watered-down words covered in song
trying to hide the truth
That life is beautiful,
and life is pain
give it to me straight
Touch my heart,
I'll sing along forever.
I'll sing along forever.
I'll sing along forever.
I've gotta listen to my radio,
checkin out the airwaves
for something
to believe in.
Gimme something to hold true,
gimme something to sing about.
Gimme a reason,
yeah, I'll sing along forever.
give it to me straight,
touch my heart,
I'll sing along forever.
The Bouncing Souls's song, "Sing Along Forever," is a powerful and emotional tribute to the power of music and the human connection that it provides. The lyrics describe the singer's search for something meaningful to hold onto, something that they can believe in and sing about. The radio acts as a source of comfort and guidance, helping the singer find the music that will touch their heart and give them hope.
The phrase "watered-down words covered in song" suggests that the singer has become disillusioned with the modern music industry and the way that many artists use clichés and empty platitudes to sell their music. Despite this, the singer still believes in the power of music to express both the beauty and pain of life, and is asking for something real and honest that they can connect with.
The chorus of "I'll sing along forever" is a powerful statement of the singer's commitment to finding something worth singing about in life. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the human spirit and the way that music can help us connect with each other, find meaning in life, and make our way through even the darkest times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've gotta listen to my radio, checkin out the airwaves for something to believe in, gimme something to hold true, gimme something to sing about.
The singer is seeking inspiration and guidance by looking for something to believe in through the radio. They are asking for something true to hold onto and something to sing about.
Gimme a reason to care, I'll sing along forever.
The singer needs a reason to care about something and promises to sing along forever if they find it.
Watered-down words covered in song trying to hide the truth, That life is beautiful, and life is pain give it to me straight
The singer is complaining about songs with superficial lyrics that try to conceal the harsh reality of life. They want someone to be honest with them and acknowledge that life is both beautiful and painful.
Touch my heart, I'll sing along forever. I'll sing along forever. I'll sing along forever.
The artist is moved by music that resonates with them and promises to keep singing along with it forever.
Gimme a reason, yeah, I'll sing along forever.
The artist reiterates their desire for a reason to care about something and promises to continue singing along with it forever if they find it.
give it to me straight, touch my heart, I'll sing along forever.
The singer is making a request for authentic, honest music that will touch their heart and make them want to sing along forever.
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I'm driving listening to my radio,
Checkin out the airwaves for something to believe in,
Gimme something to hold true,
Gimme something to sing about.
Gimme a reason to care,
I'll sing along forever
Watered-down words covered in song
Trying to hide the truth
That life is beautiful,
And life is pain
Give it to me straight, touch my heart,
I'll sing along forever.
I'll sing along forever.
I'll sing along forever.
I'm driving listening to my radio,
Checkin' out the airwaves for something to believe in.
Gimme something to hold true,
Gimme something to sing about.
Gimme a reason to care,
I'll sing along forever
Give it to me straight, touch my heart,
I'll sing along forever.
That Elephant
One of those songs that gets me pumped while doing roadrage on Burnout 3.
LeSoleilRoyal XIV
This and "sahara hot night", i was feeling awesome driving so fast while listening to those :D.
itsnicksharpbro
Listened to this as a kid. Without this, I might not know what good music was.Oh and they are so rad live!
StanzelGames
I can't help but force a smile when I hear this song.
Ridley Prime
amazing lyrics. amazing notes. amazing song. from an amazing game. amazing band. amazing album. If I could sum up this song in one word... it would be... AWESOME.
MRT Motorsport
if only this song was longer!!
Rachel Noecker
i love the bouncing souls!
LeSoleilRoyal XIV
Loving it !
Gabriel Harlow
Holy shit this song, this band, is fucking amazing. It took me a while from getting to suggested stuff, my friend suggested me blink, i got deep to their old punk stuff, saw screeching weasel, chilled to them! And then i think i saw this!
Arstotzkan Inspector
This is one of my top songs for Burnout 3! Thanks for the upload.