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.
Let's Face It
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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That in this day and age
Somebody's race
Could trigger somebody's rage
And somebody's preference
Can drive some total stranger to make somebody,
Somehow feel the wrath of their anger
Why were we put here? What for? we're unsure
Be racist, be sexist
Be bigots, be sure
We won't stand for your hate
Why so cut and dry
A simple concept missed
Give tolerance a try
This confusion still exists ignorant mongers
No area's gray
Couldn't be any wronger in this age and day
Why were we put here? What for? we're unsure
We sure weren't put here to hate
Be racist, be sexist
Be bigots, be sure
We won't stand for your hate
Now how far have we come?
How come there still are come
Who won't let come
March to the beat of a different drum
To face it, it's so hard you must be on your guard
It's not okay
And you're not free to be a different way
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
If we don't, then who will? shame on us
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
Let's face it, the time is upon us
The song "Let's Face It" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones deals with the issues of racism, intolerance, and hatred that still exist in modern society. The opening lines acknowledge the sad reality that one's race or preferences may trigger someone else's rage or wrath, and that ignorance still exists in today's world. The song calls for tolerance and acceptance, urging listeners not to be racist, sexist, or bigoted.
The lyrics suggest that as human beings, we are unsure of our purpose and why we were put on this earth. However, one thing is certain - we weren't put here to hate. The defining message of the song is that we need to give tolerance a try and erase racism and intolerance from our society. It's a call to action, to face the truth and take responsibility for creating a world without hate.
The chorus is an anthem of solidarity against bigotry, emphasizing that it's not okay to discriminate against someone because they are different. The lyrics are a passionate appeal to humanity to stand up against all forms of hatred, racism, and intolerance. In the end, the song speaks to the importance of taking action to make a difference, rather than being complicit in the perpetuation of intolerance and hatred.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so hard to face
Acknowledging and confronting the ugly truth can be emotionally and mentally challenging
That in this day and age
Despite living in a progressive era, certain issues still persist
Somebody's race
One's ethnicity can incite anger in others
Could trigger somebody's rage
A person's racial identity can elicit intense negative emotions in others
And somebody's preference
Someone's sexual orientation or romantic interest can also provoke hatred
Can drive some total stranger to make somebody,
A complete stranger can harm others due to their personal prejudices
Somehow feel the wrath of their anger
An innocent person can become a victim of someone else's fury
Why were we put here? What for? we're unsure
The purpose of human existence remains uncertain
We sure weren't put here to hate
However, harboring ill-will and intolerance towards others is not the reason behind human existence
Be racist, be sexist
Adhering to discriminatory attitudes, thoughts, or behaviors undermines the basic tenets of humanity
Be bigots, be sure
Being hateful, insensitive, and intolerant of others is a choice one can make
We won't stand for your hate
Collectively, society needs to refrain from endorsing hateful rhetoric and bigotry
Why so cut and dry
The issue at hand is straightforward and easy to understand
A simple concept missed
However, some individuals fail to grasp the basic concept of tolerance and respect for all
Give tolerance a try
It's time to practice empathy, understanding, and acceptance towards others
This confusion still exists ignorant mongers
Despite the ongoing discourse on tolerance, some people remain ignorant and intolerant
No area's gray
There is no ambiguity when it comes to promoting equality and denouncing hate
Couldn't be any wronger in this age and day
We cannot afford to make any more mistakes when it comes to eradicating bigotry and injustice
Now how far have we come?
Despite progress, we need to reflect and ask ourselves how much progress society has really made
How come there still are come
Why do some people still hold onto discriminatory beliefs and attitudes?
Who won't let come
These individuals prevent others from being themselves and living their lives with freedom
March to the beat of a different drum
People should be able to express themselves and not face persecution for being different
To face it, it's so hard you must be on your guard
It's challenging to confront the harsh reality, and one must be prepared for the backlash and reactions from others
It's not okay
Promoting hate and intolerance is not acceptable
And you're not free to be a different way
Individuals should be free to express themselves and not fear persecution based on their being different
Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it
It's crucial to take a collective stance and work towards eradicating bigotry and hate in society
If we don't, then who will? shame on us
It's our collective responsibility to fight against hate and promote tolerance. We need to be ashamed of ourselves if we don't take action
Let's face it, the time is upon us
The time has come to confront and acknowledge the existence of bigotry and hate in society and work towards eradicating it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DICKY BARRETT, NATE ALBERT
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