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.
Think Again
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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Everybody's right!
Everything I've done is wrong wrong wrong!
I've tried to keep it short.
You Know it took too fucking long.
Too much has been said, you think it fucked my head?
Think again! (8x)
Intelligence, that don't work in your brain.
You're and adult, buy you act like a child.
Don't even try to explain.
This stupid shit, it's been done.
You think you're the only one?
Think again! (x8)
A hand to the mouth, a performing yawn.
You think you know what the fuck is going on?
You're on top, you're on the ball.
You think you've seen it all?
Think again! (x8)
Before you take another crack and slap yourself on the back.
Before you tell me what you've heard and sum it up in just one word.
Before you start talking shit.
Before you throw another fit.
Think again! (x8)
The lyrics to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones's song "Think Again" challenges the notion of certainty, and highlights how ignorance can impact the way people perceive the world around them. The song seems to be directed towards people who think they have all the answers or have a strong opinion about a particular subject, without really taking the time to evaluate their views. The opening line, "Everybody's right! Everything I've done is wrong, wrong, wrong!" is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the idea that everyone has an opinion, yet nobody is truly right all the time. The subsequent line, "I've tried to keep it short. You know it took too fucking long," seems to express frustration that these infinite opinions have crowded out the truth.
The chorus, "Too much has been said, you think it fucked my head? Think again!" is a challenge to those who believe that their opinions hold more water simply because they have voiced them more often. The lines "Ignorance, it set your standards. Intelligence, that don't work in your brain," seems to suggest that those who lack knowledge or perspective are more likely to cling to their beliefs, whereas those who take the time to think carefully about an issue usually come to different conclusions. The song then moves on to the verse "This stupid shit, it's been done. You think you're the only one? Think again!" which continues the theme of challenging the notion that people have all the answers. This line is yet another reminder that nobody has a monopoly on truth or experience. The final verse urges listeners to not just blindly accept what they hear and encourages them to think for themselves before they jump to conclusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's right!
Sarcastic remark acknowledging the fact that everyone thinks they're right all the time.
Everything I've done is wrong wrong wrong!
Hyperbole stating that the singer has done everything incorrectly.
I've tried to keep it short.
The singer has attempted to keep their mistake brief.
You Know it took too fucking long.
Acknowledgement that even though the mistake was brief, it took a long time to acknowledge it.
Too much has been said, you think it fucked my head?
Querying if other people believe that the artist's mistake has had an impact on their mental state.
Think again! (8x)
Chorus intended for people to reconsider their opinions.
Ignorance, it set your standards.
People's ignorance is what sets their standard for how things should be.
Intelligence, that don't work in your brain.
People's lack of intelligence often hinders their ability to think properly.
You're and adult, buy you act like a child.
People may be grown up, but their behavior can be childish.
Don't even try to explain.
No excuse for poor behavior is acceptable.
This stupid shit, it's been done.
The situation has already occurred and can't be changed.
You think you're the only one?
Implying that others also make mistakes like the artist.
A hand to the mouth, a performing yawn.
People often perform actions that they think make them look better or more informed.
You think you know what the fuck is going on?
People believe they understand the situation when they actually don't.
You're on top, you're on the ball.
People believe they're in control and informed.
You think you've seen it all?
People believe they've experienced everything there is to experience.
Before you take another crack and slap yourself on the back.
Don't congratulate yourself on flawed thinking.
Before you tell me what you've heard and sum it up in just one word.
People often judge a situation without understanding or hearing all sides of the story.
Before you start talking shit.
Don't speak negatively about something or someone without fully understanding the situation.
Before you throw another fit.
Don't let temper or emotion override rational thinking.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.