Formed in 1985, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones started playing in Boston clubs in the mid-1980s. After a brief period of inactivity due to the schooling commitments of its members, they reformed and released their album Devil's Night Out on Taang! Records. The Bosstones toured relentlessly throughout the 1990s, playing hundreds of shows a year, releasing albums and spinning off the popular rock radio hit "Someday I Suppose". They were eventually signed to Mercury Records. The band appeared in the movie Clueless. In 1997, the success of their single "The Impression That I Get" and its follow up, "The Rascal King" earned them mainstream recognition. In 2000 they put out their critically acclaimed disk Pay Attention. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their last album on Side One Dummy Records. They officially went on hiatus in 2003, citing too much time on the road and desire to branch out and do different things. In 2007, the Bosstones announced that they were reforming. They played their 10th Hometown Throwdown in Boston and released a new album, Medium Rare, which consists of rare B-sides, and 3 new songs, including the single, "Don't Worry Desmond Dekker".
The band announced their split in early 2022.
All Things Considered
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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I knew for sure, I knew for sure
Always knew it was them or me
I wanted more, more and more
It's alright, it's OK
None of them people gonna take it away
'Cause they don't know like I know
And I can't stop 'cause it drives them crazy
It drives them crazy, 'cause I won't be cool
It's too late baby
It's the same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Always moving, somewhere else to be
Moving on, moving on
Scream at you and you scream at me
Right or wrong, right or wrong
It's all right, it's OK
No one's ever gonna take us away
'Cause they don't know, like I know
I gotta keep rockin', 'cause it makes me crazy
It makes me crazy, who needs to be cool
Life's amazing
It's the same old desire
Crazy train, crazy train
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Oh yeah
It's the same old desire
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
Same old desire
Crazy train, crazy train
Burning like fire
Don't you ever take my name in vain
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones's song "All Things Considered" is about the eternal struggle of wanting more out of life and wanting to live life on your own terms despite the judgment of others. The song talks about how the singer has always known what he wants to be and that he's willing to do whatever it takes to get there, even if it means going against what others deem as appropriate. The lyrics suggest that the singer is constantly on the move, always searching for something better and not willing to give up on his dreams. The line "It's the same old desire, nothing has changed, nothing's the same, burning like fire" speaks to the idea that no matter how many times he tries to change, that desire to do better never wanes.
The chorus of the song is particularly interesting as it talks about how people criticize the singer for not being cool and not fitting in, yet he refuses to change who he is just to fit into someone else's mold. The line "I can't stop 'cause it drives them crazy" suggests that he takes some form of satisfaction in going against the status quo and making others uncomfortable.
Overall, the song has a strong message of self-determination and the importance of pursuing one's dreams no matter how much it might go against what society deems as acceptable.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew what I wanted to be
The singer has always had a clear idea of their aspirations
I knew for sure, I knew for sure
They were completely confident in their decision
Always knew it was them or me
Their focus was always on achieving their goals, even if it meant sacrificing things or people
I wanted more, more and more
Their ambition was insatiable
It's alright, it's OK
They are unfazed by other people's opinions or setbacks
None of them people gonna take it away
No one can stop them from pursuing their goals
'Cause they don't know like I know
Others can't understand their motivation and drive
And I can't stop 'cause it drives them crazy
Other people are bothered by their unrelenting determination
It drives them crazy, 'cause I won't be cool
The artist's lack of conformity upsets others
It's too late baby
The artist has already committed to their path, and there's no turning back
It's the same old desire
Their motivation and drive have remained constant over time
Nothing has changed, nothing's the same
Despite the passing of time, their focus remains unchanged
Burning like fire
Their ambition and drive are intense and unrelenting
Don't you ever take my name in vain
The singer's identity and aspirations are a sacred part of who they are, and should not be belittled or dismissed
Always moving, somewhere else to be
The singer is always in motion, continually seeking out new opportunities
Moving on, moving on
They don't linger in one place too long, always restless and looking for the next challenge
Scream at you and you scream at me
Conflict and arguments are a natural part of the artist's life
Right or wrong, right or wrong
The singer isn't concerned with following the rules, but rather with achieving success by any means necessary
No one's ever gonna take us away
Despite the challenges they face, no one can ever prevent them from pursuing their goals
I gotta keep rockin', 'cause it makes me crazy
Their work ethic and drive are so intense, they border on obsessive
It makes me crazy, who needs to be cool
They don't care about being 'cool' or popular, but just focused on success
Life's amazing
The artist finds joy and satisfaction in their relentless pursuit of success
Same old desire
Their motivation and drive have remained constant over time
Crazy train, crazy train
Their life is wild, unpredictable, and dangerous
Oh yeah
An expression of triumph and satisfaction in their pursuit of success
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: L. KILMISTER, O. OSBOURNE, R. CASTILLO, Z. WYLDE
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