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.
Sweet Emotion
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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Wearing other things that nobody wears
Calling my name, but I gotta make it clear
Can't say where I'm gonna be in a year
Some sweet talking mama with a face like a gent
Said we'll get up and go must of got up and went
Well I got good news she's a real good liar
Cause backstage lover set your pants on fire
Sweet emotion, sweet emotion
Pulled into town in a police car
Daddy said I took you just a little too far
Well I got good news your girlfriend lied
But you can't catch me cause the rabbit done died yes he did
Now you're standing in front just shaking your ass
Take you back stage you can drink from my glass
Let's talk about something you can sure understand
A month on the road and I'll be eating from your mother loving hand
Sweet emotion, sweet emotion, sweet emotion
The first verse of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’s song Sweet Emotion talks about the singer’s defiance towards societal norms. He talks about how he wears things that nobody else does and does things that nobody else cares about. The singer asserts his individuality while also acknowledging that he cannot predict where he will be in the future. He also mentions a woman who sweet talks and lies to him, suggesting a lack of trust in relationships.
The second verse reveals that the singer has caused trouble and has been caught by the police, who are taking him back to his father. However, his girlfriend lied to his father, so he won't get into too much trouble. The final part of the song describes the singer engaging in sexual behaviors with someone in the audience, presumably a groupie or a fan, and fantasizes about being taken care of by them on tour.
Overall, Sweet Emotion deals with themes of individuality, rebellion, and sexual desire, delivered through a high-energy rock sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk about things nobody cares
Bringing up topics that do not interest anyone.
Wearing other things that nobody wears
Dressing up in clothes that are unconventional and not popular.
Calling my name, but I gotta make it clear
Someone is trying to get my attention, but I need to let them know there are boundaries.
Can't say where I'm gonna be in a year
I cannot predict where I will be or what I will be doing in the future.
Some sweet talking mama with a face like a gent
A woman who speaks in a flattering and charming way but has masculine features.
Said we'll get up and go must of got up and went
She talked about leaving and starting anew but backed out.
Well I got good news she's a real good liar
I found out that the woman who spoke about leaving is a skilled liar.
Cause backstage lover set your pants on fire
Someone who likes to engage in sexual activities with performers caused your pants to ignite backstage for fun.
Sweet emotion, sweet emotion
The feelings of excitement and passion are present.
Pulled into town in a police car
Arrived in town after being arrested and taken in by the police.
Daddy said I took you just a little too far
Father disapproves of the actions done so far.
Well I got good news your girlfriend lied
The news that your partner spoke falsely is a good thing for me.
But you can't catch me cause the rabbit done died yes he did
You cannot catch me, as I have an escape plan, and the rabbit that represents the plan has succeeded.
Now you're standing in front just shaking your ass
You are standing in front of me, flaunting and provoking me with your movements.
Take you back stage you can drink from my glass
I will take you to the backstage area, and you may share my drink.
Let's talk about something you can sure understand
Let us talk about something that you are capable of understanding.
A month on the road and I'll be eating from your mother loving hand
After a month of touring, I will return home to be nourished by you.
Sweet emotion, sweet emotion, sweet emotion
The feelings of excitement and passion are present and recurring.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Steven Victor Tallarico, Tom Hamilton
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