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.
Seven Thirty Seven/Shoe Glue
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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Over the bridge, that dirty water.
College campus, mighty minds
And a reactor right behind.
Passed the candy factory
Salvation Army, fire station through the square
I hate that place up the stairs.
Next the doors, they never work
And I hope some worker's not disgruntled
I hope there's something there for me.
An old man reads the paper loudly everyday now for a year.
Stamp machines and wanted posters here again
Again I'm here.
Now it's 737 almost everyday!
737 well I want you to say!
737 and everyday!
737 almost everyday!
Nice to know that someone hears us
It's good to know somebody's there
takin the time to say hello
taking the time to show you care.
Write again and thanks again from the bottom of my heart.
See you soon and till then 737 is a real big part.
737 almost everyday!
737 well I want you to say!
737 almost everyday! 737!
I've been down the last time
Stretchin the finish line.
Shoe glue what can I do?
A man's not well dressed if his shoes are a mess.
Rock and Roll I've got a hole right in my sole.
Let's rock!
It's fucking my walk and soaking my sock.
Who knew?
It's not stopping my step or stepping my stop.
We've got it up and we won't let it drop.
Beer here, don't wanna see clear
I see no point in wrecking the joint.
We're here to quench our thirst a bit
But we won't get the worst of it.
Turn it up more than a notch
Like a punch to the face or a kick to the crotch.
All night never ender benefiting
From a bender if nothing's worrying you.
That's the key 'cause nothing's worrying me...
And nothing's worrying me...
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones's song "Seven Thirty Seven/Shoe Glue" is a nostalgic, introspective song that reflects on the everyday life of an average citizen. The opening lines of the song depict a journey around the city, describing the bridges, college campuses, the candy factory, and other landmarks in the neighborhood. The singer then enters a building where the doors never work, and he hopes that there is something there for him. The song then shifts the focus to a specific number "737," which the singer claims to "see almost everyday." The song ends with the lyrics "nothing's worrying me,'' indicating that the singer's worries have subsided, and he is content with his life.
The song references several real-life locations and landmarks, including Salvation Army, a candy factory, and a reactor. The song makes use of humorous rhymes and metaphors, such as the line "Shoe glue what can I do? A man's not well dressed if his shoes are a mess. Rock and Roll I've got a hole right in my sole." The song touches upon the small moments that make up the everyday life of an individual, such as reading the morning paper loudly, stamp machines, and wanted posters.
In conclusion, the song "Seven Thirty Seven/Shoe Glue" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is a nostalgic journey through the singer's past, with references to specific locations and landmarks that are relatable to everyday life. The song's overall tone is one of contentment and acceptance, with the singer finding joy in the little moments that make up his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the street, around the corner
Starting from the street corner, the singer is traversing around the neighborhood.
Over the bridge, that dirty water.
After crossing the bridge over the polluted water, the singer is exploring new locations.
College campus, mighty minds
The singer is passing by a college campus where intelligent people study.
And a reactor right behind.
A nuclear reactor is located nearby the campus that could be hazardous with any issues.
Passed the candy factory
The artist has crossed the candy factory located in the area.
Salvation Army, fire station through the square
The singer is passing by the Salvation Army and a local fire station while walking through the town square.
I hate that place up the stairs.
The singer despises a location that is situated upstairs.
Next the doors, they never work
The artist is aware that the doors in the building ahead of them do not function correctly.
I never let that bother me.
Despite the not working doors, the artist isn't affected by it.
And I hope some worker's not disgruntled
The artist wishes that no worker is upset or dissatisfied with their job.
I hope there's something there for me.
The singer hopes to find something useful or valuable in that location.
An old man reads the paper loudly everyday now for a year.
The artist has noticed an elderly man who reads the newspaper out loud regularly for the past year.
Stamp machines and wanted posters here again
There are stamp vending machines and posters of wanted individuals in that area again as usual.
Again I'm here.
The singer frequents that area.
Now it's 737 almost everyday!
The singer observes flight 737 almost every day in the sky.
737 well I want you to say!
The artist is excited about flight 737 and wants others to share the enthusiasm.
737 and everyday!
Flight 737 passes by nearly every day.
737 almost everyday!
The singer is thrilled to see flight 737 frequently.
Nice to know that someone hears us
It feels good to the singer that someone listens to or acknowledges them.
It's good to know somebody's there
The artist appreciates that others are present when they need them.
takin the time to say hello
It's important to the artist that someone takes the time to greet or acknowledge their presence.
taking the time to show you care.
The artist values that people show their affection or concern for others by investing time in them.
Write again and thanks again from the bottom of my heart.
The singer expresses their sincere gratitude and asks the person to write back to them.
See you soon and till then 737 is a real big part.
The artist reiterates their enthusiasm for flight 737 and hopes to see the other person soon.
I've been down the last time
The singer is currently depressed or feeling low.
Stretchin the finish line.
The singer is pushing for a goal to reach the end at all costs.
Shoe glue what can I do?
The singer has a problem with their shoes that can only be resolved by using glue.
A man's not well dressed if his shoes are a mess.
The clothes can look untidy if the shoes aren't in good condition, ruining the outfit's overall appeal.
Rock and Roll I've got a hole right in my sole.
The artist has a hole in the sole of their shoe, which affects their ability to dance or move to music.
Let's rock!
Despite the imperfect shoes, the singer wants to jam to the music and have fun.
It's fucking my walk and soaking my sock.
The hole in the shoe is affecting the walking style and making the singer's sock wet.
Who knew?
The artist is questioning why their situation is like this.
It's not stopping my step or stepping my stop.
Despite the imperfect shoes, the artist isn't letting it affect their pace or stopping them.
We've got it up and we won't let it drop.
The artist and their companions have raised their spirits and won't let it be dampened by a small mishap.
Beer here, don't wanna see clear
The singer is enjoying the beer and purposely avoiding getting too sober.
I see no point in wrecking the joint.
The artist doesn't find any value in ruining the place where they are enjoying themselves.
We're here to quench our thirst a bit
The singer and their companions are there to alleviate their thirst a little.
But we won't get the worst of it.
Despite consuming alcohol, they will not get overly drunk, preventing any severe consequences.
Turn it up more than a notch
The volume should be increased substantially.
Like a punch to the face or a kick to the crotch.
The increased volume should be like a strong physical blow.
All night never ender benefiting
The artist will remain up all night without feeling tired, enjoying the experience.
From a bender if nothing's worrying you.
As long as nothing troubles the singer, they are okay with indulging in a bender.
That's the key 'cause nothing's worrying me...
The singer reveals that they aren't bothered by anything and can enjoy life without any constraints.
Contributed by Alice H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.