After Nate left the Bosstones to go to Brown University, he started writing songs, which were not like his previous band. In 2001, he got a band together with Bosstones drummer Joe Sirois, short time Weezer bass player Mikey Welsh and another Boston, MA musician Johnny Rioux. They initially joined under the name The Brakes which they had to change because of a New Jersey band called The Break. That's when they took on the moniker The Kickovers.
They releasd their only album, Osaka, on April 23, 2002 on Fenway Recordings. Around the release of the album, Joe Sirois left because of the Bosstones schedule and new drummer Jamie Vavra took his place. They toured in support of their album opening for Local H.
They released a couple 7" vinyl singles through Fenway, Fake in Love and a split with The Damn Personals, whom the band toured with.
The Kickovers played their last show on April 14, 2003 in Cambridge, MA with Nerf Herder. The Kickovers members started working with Mike McColgan on his new band, the Street Dogs. Nate produced their album while Johnny played bass on it and original Kickovers drummer Joe played drums. Nate made a couple posts on the internet about the Kickovers recording a new EP, but that was never released and the band wasn't heard from again.
The Good Life
The Kickovers Lyrics
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Sure feels good to get 'er all done
Washed off the sweat, the hay and the dirt
Now it's time to have some fun
Go meet Amy at the Dixie Dog
Get a #3 and a coke float
Mack the drag, then later on
We'll head down to the cove
Back up the pickup, right up to the lake
Throw a blanket on the tailgate
Listen to the bullfrog serenade in the moonlight
In the truck bed dancin' slow
We'll sing along with the radio
Sippin' on grandma's homemade wine
Livin' the good life
There's a cottonwood tree with a limb hangin' over
We can do a cannonball off a rope swing
She can dry her clothes out by the fire
And I swear I won't peek
I'll be wishin' the night would last forever
As I'm lookin' into her doe eyes
Ride back home with her head on my shoulder
Can't wait 'till next time
We back up the pickup, right up to the lake
Throw a blanket on the tailgate
Listen to the bullfrog serenade in the moonlight
In the truck bed dancin' slow
We'll sing along with the radio
Sippin' on grandma's homemade wine
Livin' the good life
Back up the pickup, right up to the lake
Throw a blanket on the tailgate
Listen to the bullfrog serenade in the moonlight
In the truck bed dancin' slow
We'll sing along with the radio
Sippin' on grandma's homemade wine
Livin' the good life
Yeah, this is the good life
That's right
The Kickovers' song "The Good Life" tells a story of two young people who have worked hard all day and decide to enjoy themselves by spending the evening at the lake. The song mentions Amy, who the singer plans to meet and go to the Dixie Dog with to get a burger (#3) and a coke float. After that, they go for a drive where they make a stop at the cove. The second part of the song takes place at the lake, where they back up the pickup to the water and throw a blanket on the tailgate. The couple enjoys the moonlight, listening to the bullfrog serenade and dancing slow in the truck bed. They even sip on some homemade wine made by someone's grandma, the perfect cherry on top for what seems like such a beautiful night. The singer, cherishing every moment spent with Amy, doesn't want the night to end and wishes it could last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun is settin' on a hard day's work
The work day is over and the sun is setting.
Sure feels good to get 'er all done
Completing the work is a satisfying feeling.
Washed off the sweat, the hay and the dirt
Cleaned off all the dirt and sweat from the work day.
Now it's time to have some fun
It's time to relax and enjoy the evening.
Go meet Amy at the Dixie Dog
Go to Dixie Dog to meet Amy.
Get a #3 and a coke float
Order food and drink from the restaurant.
Mack the drag, then later on
Go out cruising for a while and then later on.
We'll head down to the cove
Go to the cove.
Back up the pickup, right up to the lake
Drive the pickup truck right up to the lake.
Throw a blanket on the tailgate
Put a blanket on the back of the truck.
Listen to the bullfrog serenade in the moonlight
Hear the sound of bullfrogs singing in the night.
In the truck bed dancin' slow
Dancing slowly in the back of the truck.
We'll sing along with the radio
Singing along to the music on the radio.
Sippin' on grandma's homemade wine
Drinking wine that was made by grandma.
Livin' the good life
Having a good time and enjoying life.
There's a cottonwood tree with a limb hangin' over
There is a tree with a branch hanging over.
We can do a cannonball off a rope swing
Jumping off a rope swing and doing a cannonball into the water.
She can dry her clothes out by the fire
Drying the clothes by the fire.
And I swear I won't peek
Promise not to look when the other person is changing clothes.
I'll be wishin' the night would last forever
Wishing the night would never end.
As I'm lookin' into her doe eyes
Looking into the eyes of the other person.
Ride back home with her head on my shoulder
Driving back home with the other person resting their head on your shoulder.
Can't wait 'till next time
Looking forward to the next time they will spend together.
Yeah, this is the good life
In this moment, they are living the good life.
That's right
Agreeing with the statement that they are living the good life.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BOBBY PINSON, TRENT WILLMON
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The amount of years I've waited for someone to post this song is too damn high