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)

Single Successful Guy
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics

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I’m beating down doors
Stumbling down the street
Dialing the telephone
Up all night, up all morning
Right here is my home
But I know I don't even have to try
I’m a single successful guy

Lonely with my friends
And lonely with my favorite girl
Lonely when I’m all alone if you're gonna talk I gotta listen
Because right here is my home
It’s easy I don't have to try
I’m a single successful guy

My ears are ringing loud
But I can't hear a sound

I'm carrying all I own and my heart is heavy in my chest
Right here is my home
It’s easy, I don't have to try
I’m a single successful guy

Single successful guy
Single successful guy

Overall Meaning

The Bouncing Souls' song Single Successful Guy, is an ode to the freedom and independence that comes with being single, as well as the sometimes-lonely reality that comes with it. The song opens with the singer "beating down doors, stumbling down the street, and dialing the telephone" in what seems to be a frenzied search for something. However, he ultimately comes to the conclusion that despite any struggles or loneliness, he is content with his life as a single person.

The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of isolation, stating that even when surrounded by friends or his "favorite girl", he is still lonely. He explains that if someone wants to talk to him, he has to listen, further highlighting his loneliness and seeming isolation even in the presence of others.

The chorus of the song, "I'm a single successful guy", is repeated after each verse, almost as a mantra or affirmation that being single is a positive thing, despite any difficulties or set-backs. The lyrics "my ears are ringing loud, but I can't hear a sound" and "I'm carrying all I own and my heart is heavy in my chest" emphasize the weight and burden of living life as a single person, but also the strength and resilience needed to navigate it.

Overall, Single Successful Guy is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates the ups and downs of being single, and the freedom and independence that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

I’m beating down doors
I'm pushing my limits and trying my best to achieve my goals.

Stumbling down the street
I'm exhausted from my efforts and struggling to keep going.

Dialing the telephone
I'm constantly trying to make connections and reach out for support.

Up all night, up all morning
I'm working tirelessly to make my dreams a reality, sacrificing my sleep and rest.

Right here is my home
I feel comfortable and secure in my own space, surrounded by the people and things I love.

But I know I don't even have to try
I'm confident in my abilities and know that success will come naturally with hard work and dedication.

I’m a single successful guy
I'm a self-reliant and accomplished person who doesn't need anyone else to define my worth.

Lonely with my friends
Even when surrounded by people, I feel isolated and disconnected from those around me.

And lonely with my favorite girl
Even in a romantic relationship, I struggle to feel truly connected and satisfied.

Lonely when I’m all alone if you're gonna talk I gotta listen
I feel lonely even in my own company and crave genuine human connection and conversation.

It’s easy I don't have to try
Despite my struggles with loneliness, I find it easy to maintain my independence and self-reliance.

My ears are ringing loud
I feel overwhelmed and overstimulated by the constant noise and chaos of the world.

But I can't hear a sound
Despite the noise, I struggle to truly connect and communicate with others.

I'm carrying all I own and my heart is heavy in my chest
I feel burdened by the weight of my responsibilities and the emotional toll of my struggles.

Single successful guy
I continue to assert my independence and self-reliance as a successful and accomplished individual.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN T. KIENLEN, GREGGORY A. ATTONITO, PETER WILLIAM STEINKOPF, SHALENDAR S. KHICHI

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