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.
Wake Up Call
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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Not an individual
Just one of the sheep
? Not at all
But? you face the wisdom
And its a major concern
So they rescue everyone but you
Never ending education
A welcomed wake up call
Arriving at the realization
I might not know it all
Trying hard to be different?
So there's no misconceptions
But it's never too late
To realize that what you think you know
Is unjustified
Wake up and get up
Step up or step aside
Never ending education
A welcomed wake up call
Arriving at the realization
I might not know it all
Never ending education
A welcomed wake up call
Arriving at the realization
I might not know it all
Think you got the answers
And still never have a clue
Noone's got this all worked out
Don't want to see clear that you
Don't want to start to search and find
You search and carry on
Now there's no lineup on the line
The line's not clearly drawn
Never ending education
A welcomed wake up call
Arriving at the realization
I might not know it all
Never ending education
A welcomed wake up call
Arriving at the realization
I might not know it all
Never ending education
A welcomed wake up call
Arriving at the realization
I might not know it all
The song Wake Up Call by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones from the album The Impression That I Get UK Import Single is a thought-provoking wake-up call to everyone who thinks that they have all the answers. The lyrics speak to the idea that we are all just one of the sheep, and that we need to face the wisdom that is being shared with us. Even though it may seem like everyone else is being rescued, there is always something new to learn. The song encourages listeners to be open to the idea that they might not know everything and to embrace a never-ending education.
The song speaks to the idea that trying to be different can sometimes lead to misconceptions. Instead of trying to be different, the song suggests that it is never too late to realize that what you think you know may be unjustified. The idea is that we should all be willing to wake up and get up, to step up or step aside, and to always be open to learning. The song concludes with the idea that no one has all the answers, and that we should all be willing to search and find the answers that we need.
Overall, Wake Up Call is an empowering and inspiring song that encourages listeners to embrace a never-ending education and to be open to the idea that there is always something new to learn.
Line by Line Meaning
Not an individual
I feel like I'm just another person in a crowd, not unique or special.
Just one of the sheep
I'm not standing out, I'm blending in with the rest of society.
But? not at all
But deep down, I know that's not really who I am.
But? you face the wisdom
You come to a realization that there is a larger truth or message you need to understand.
And its a major concern
It's a big deal and it's weighing on your mind.
So they rescue everyone but you
Others seem to be getting ahead and finding success, but it's not happening for you.
There's a lot you gotta learn
You recognize that you have much to learn and grow from.
Never ending education
The process of learning and personal development is ongoing and continuous.
A welcomed wake up call
This realization is a positive experience, as it allows you to grow and improve.
Arriving at the realization
Coming to understand this truth allows for personal growth and change.
I might not know it all
I recognize that there are things I don't know and can continue to learn.
Trying hard to be different?
Some people try to stand out from the crowd to avoid being seen as 'just one of the sheep.'
So there's no misconceptions
This is done to avoid other people's misunderstandings or assumptions about who you are.
But it's never too late
It's never too late to change and grow, regardless of your age or past experiences.
To realize that what you think you know
Through growth and change, you may realize that what you once believed to be true is not accurate or complete.
Is unjustified
Your previous beliefs or actions may not have been based on a fully informed perspective.
Wake up and get up
It's time to start taking action and making changes in your life.
Step up or step aside
You can either take responsibility and take action or remain where you are and not grow.
Think you got the answers
Feeling confident in what you know and believing you have all the answers.
And still never have a clue
Despite feeling confident, you may realize that you still have much to learn and don't have all the answers.
Noone's got this all worked out
Nobody has life fully figured out or has all the answers.
Don't want to see clear that you
You may be avoiding facing certain truths about yourself and your life.
Don't want to start to search and find
You may be avoiding taking action to grow and explore new perspectives.
You search and carry on
You continue to pursue growth and learning, despite the challenges.
Now there's no lineup on the line
You realize that there is no clear path or formula for personal growth, and it's up to you to chart your own course.
The line's not clearly drawn
There is no defined finish line or path to follow, making personal growth a unique and personal journey for each individual.
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Not an individual Just one of the sheep Sure, I'd like to become that One in all the people But in all this need for wisdom And its a major concern Till they rescue everyone but you There's a lot you gotta learn Never ending education A welcomed wake up call Arriving at the realization I might not know it all Trying hard to be different There's stuff you'll never learn So there's no misconceptions But it's never too late To realize that what you think you know Is unjustified Wake up and get up Step up or step aside Never ending education A welcomed wake up call Arriving at the realization I might not know it all Never ending education A welcomed wake up call Arriving at the realization I might not know it all Think you got the answers And still never have a clue No one's got this all worked out Don't want to see clear that you Don't want to start to search and find You search and carry on Now there's no lineup on the line The line's not clearly drawn Never ending education A welcomed wake up call Arriving at the realization I might not know it all Never ending education A welcomed wake up call Arriving at the realization I might not know it all Never ending education And a welcomed wake up call Arriving at the realization I might not know it all.
Crying
I Know What You Did Last Summer <3
B. W.
And this song dont exist on spotify.. Daaaaamn
Judas-Priest
This sounds very 90's which fits as one of the soundtracks for the movie "I know what you did last summer"
gonzorudeboy
I remember the time I heard this one for the first time. In the cinema, watching "I know what you did...", I almost jizzed my pants!
Crying
+gonzorudeboy Fuck yea!
Riot Ready
lol me too
Simon
Why Isn’t this on Spotify 😰
DennisVoorheez
Their best song
Travis
About time someone upped this one, thanks! I lost my cd years ago.