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)
Whatever I Want
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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Beaten down to the ground.
You'll be back in a flash this won't be the last you'll
Find what there is to be found anyway that's what they say
I don't know what I'm supposed to be in. You've gotta be in
It to win it when it's your last chance sin. There are people
With stuff and some without but in the end
What does it mean to win.
There's no such thing as a "sin"
I guess I'll do whatever I want whatever that is then I know I'll win.
You've gotta be in it to win it when it's you last chance sin
In "Whatever I Want," The Bouncing Souls provide a truthful commentary on the complexities of life choices and the challenges that come with pursuing one's dreams. The opening line, "Pride's a lot to swallow when you've been beaten down to the ground," sets the tone for the rest of the song, conveying a sense of humility in the face of failure. The song acknowledges that although obstacles may get in your way and cause you to stumble, you can't give up. Instead, you must pick yourself up and keep moving forward, holding on to the hope that you will eventually find what you are looking for.
The lyrics also express a sentiment about society's obsession with winning and success. The line, "There are people with stuff and some without, but in the end, what does it mean to win?" suggests that winning is not everything and that success should be measured by more than just material possessions. It encourages the listener to define their own meaning of success and not simply follow the status quo.
The chorus, "I guess I'll do whatever I want whatever that is then I know I'll win," is a call to action, urging the listener to be true to themselves and pursue their passions, which ultimately lead to a sense of fulfillment and "winning" in life. The phrase "you gotta be in it to win it when it's your last chance sin" drives home the message that life is short, and if you want to achieve your goals, you have to take risks and go after what you want with everything you have.
Line by Line Meaning
Pride's alot to swallow when you've been
It's hard to maintain your pride when you've been beaten down.
Beaten down to the ground.
Someone has suffered a significant blow to their self-esteem.
You'll be back in a flash this won't be the last you'll
Despite setbacks, this person will keep trying until they succeed.
Find what there is to be found anyway that's what they say
Others encourage this person to keep searching for success.
I don't know what I'm supposed to be in.
This person is unsure of their direction in life.
You've gotta be in it to win it when it's your last chance sin.
In order to succeed, you have to be fully committed, especially when there's no room for error.
There are people with stuff and some without but in the end
People have varying degrees of success, but it ultimately doesn't matter.
What does it mean to win.
Success is subjective and can mean different things to different people.
Ok so I'm here making the best of it
This person is trying to make the best of their situation.
There's no such thing as a "sin"
This person doesn't believe in the concept of sin.
I guess I'll do whatever I want whatever that is then I know I'll win.
This person is going to do whatever makes them happy and considers that a win.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN T. KIENLEN, GREGGORY A. ATTONITO, PETER WILLIAM STEINKOPF, SHALENDAR S. KHICHI
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