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.
Do Something Crazy
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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Call me up, I need a friend
Lose your mind, just one more time
I want to see you again
Hey! Hey! Hey! please look at me
I haven't been crazy since we were we
And I want to be, I want to be, now can't you see?
I want to be crazy like I used to be
And we'll start our crazy love again
Do something crazy, go out of your head
Say the crazy things that you once said
Do something crazy, give me a break
Go out of your mind, girl, for heaven's sake
Do something crazy 'cause I know you can
I want to see you again
I know, I know, I know what you can do
I've seen you in action, and I know it's true
And I was crazy at one time too
But the craziest thing I ever did was losing you (10x)
Pick up the phone! I'm so goddamn alone
Please name the place and date
Well use the dial, it's been a while
I really just can't wait
Do something crazy, come on and do something crazy
Well I want to do something crazy [Repeat x7]
The song "Do Something Crazy" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is a plea to a former lover to do something bold and unpredictable in order to reignite the thrill and excitement of their past relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling nostalgic for the days when they were both impulsive and wild, and is hoping to recapture that spirit. The repeated refrain of "do something crazy for me again" emphasizes the desire to break free from routine and monotony.
The song could also be interpreted as a call to step outside one's comfort zone and take risks in all areas of life, not just in relationships. The line "Say the crazy things that you once said" could be seen as a plea for authenticity and honesty, urging the listener to speak their truth without fear of judgement. The upbeat tempo and cheerful horn section add to the playful, lighthearted vibe of the song.
Overall, "Do Something Crazy" encourages listeners to embrace their wild and unpredictable sides, and to live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Do something crazy for me again
The singer is asking the person to do something wild and unexpected for them like they used to do in the past.
Call me up, I need a friend
The singer is asking the person to call them since they need someone to talk to and rely on as a friend.
Lose your mind, just one more time
The singer wants the person to let go of their inhibitions and do something reckless one more time, together with the singer.
I want to see you again
The artist wants to reunite with the person since they miss them and want to spend time with them.
Hey! Hey! Hey! please look at me
The artist wants the person's attention and wants them to acknowledge their presence and feelings.
I haven't been crazy since we were we
The singer hasn't done anything wild or adventurous since they were with the person they are addressing.
And I want to be, I want to be, now can't you see?
The singer wants to do something daring with the person once again; it's something they yearn for desperately.
I want to be crazy like I used to be
The artist wants to be like they were in the past, where they were adventurous with the person they are addressing.
And we'll start our crazy love again
The artist wants to rekindle their past adventurous love with the person they are addressing.
Say the crazy things that you once said
The artist wants the person to express their wildest thoughts and ideas that they used to share in the past.
Do something crazy, give me a break
The singer is asking the person to do something extraordinary, exciting, and unexpected to give the singer a change from their monotonous life.
Go out of your mind, girl, for heaven's sake
The artist wants the person to let go of their inhibitions and do something wild and daring for their sake or for the sake of adrenaline rush or fun.
Do something crazy 'cause I know you can
The singer believes that the person they are addressing has it in them to do something unexpected and wild out of their comfort zone.
I know, I know, I know what you can do
The singer is confident that they know what the person can do and how they can be crazy from their past experience with them.
I've seen you in action, and I know it's true
The singer has witnessed the person doing something wild or adventure-related, and hence the singer knows that they are capable of it.
And I was crazy at one time too
The artist acknowledges that they were once wild and daring just like the person they are addressing, and they want to be that way once again.
But the craziest thing I ever did was losing you (10x)
The artist laments that the craziest thing they have ever done in their life was letting go of the person they are addressing, and it still haunts them to this day.
Pick up the phone! I'm so goddamn alone
The singer is requesting the person to call them as they are feeling lonely and need someone to talk to.
Please name the place and date
The singer is asking the person to decide the venue and time for them to meet up and do something crazy together.
Well use the dial, it's been a while
The artist is urging the person to call as it's been a while since they've spoken or done something crazy together.
Do something crazy, come on and do something crazy
The artist is encouraging the person to indulge in something wild and adventurous with them.
Well I want to do something crazy [Repeat x7]
The artist strongly desires to do something thrilling or unconventional with the person they are addressing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GITTLEMAN, JOE / BARRETT, DICKY
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