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 Me Be
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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The lyrics of Let Me Be by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones talk about the mental struggles that we all face at some point in our lives. The song's narrator is feeling overwhelmed and asks someone to take control of the situation because he cannot handle it anymore. He wants to let out his emotions without being judged and needs to rant and ramble to come to terms with what's going on. The repeated line "Let me be" is a plea for space and time to work through these issues alone.
The singer recognizes that he needs to confront his problems and get control of his life again. He acknowledges that it won't be easy, and it'll take time to sort out the mess in his mind. He is frustrated and feels stuck in his current situation, but he is hopeful that things will get better soon. The imagery of trying to unscramble thoughts, retracing steps, and connecting dots is indicative of the mental process of sorting through our thoughts.
In summary, the song Let Me Be is a relatable representation of the struggle with mental health that people face. It acknowledges that it's okay to ask for help and need space to work through our issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me rant and let me ramble
Please let me express myself freely and without interruption
You're lookin' at lunatic in shambles
I am currently in a state of extreme emotional turmoil and distress
I've got real issues I must wrestle
I am dealing with genuine, serious problems that are affecting me deeply
I'm unfit to steer the vessel
I am not currently in a position to make important decisions or take control of my life
Somebody please take the wheel
I need help and support from others to navigate through this difficult time
I can't cope now, no I can't deal
I am struggling to handle my problems on my own and need assistance
To do so would be too great a gamble
It would be too risky for me to try to manage things without help
Let me be. Let me ramble, let me rant
Please allow me the space and freedom to express myself fully and honestly
I've got shit to get to but I can't
I have important tasks and responsibilities to attend to, but my current state is preventing me from doing so
Get to shit in this condition
I cannot accomplish anything meaningful or productive while I am in this state of distress
It will pass soon, I keep wishing
I am hoping that my current difficulties will eventually come to an end and things will improve
Right now I'm feeling like an ant
My current problems are making me feel small, insignificant, and powerless
Let me try and get a handle
I am attempting to regain control of my life and find ways to manage my problems
On what's knocked me for a loop
I am trying to understand and cope with the unexpected and difficult challenges that I am currently facing
Time to let the troops regroup
I need to take time to regroup and gather my strength and resources to face my problems head-on
It will take awhile just to unscramble
I realize that resolving my problems will take time, patience, and effort
Let me rant and let me ramble ramble ramble ramble ramble
I need to vent my emotions and express my thoughts without fear of judgment or criticism
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DICKY BARRETT, JOSEPH GITTLEMAN
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