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.
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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It's more where you're going
And knowing the going might get strange
The world's greatest writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Get going, that isn't going to change
Will you still wager on the egg?
There's an outside possibility
Your life might start to kick in
Your heart will start to race
Will you chase or set the pace?
Brace yourself
The plot's about to thicken
It's not where you come from
It's more where you're going
And knowing the going might get strange
The world's greatest writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Get going, that isn't going to change
It's been a thousand years or two
And still the seconds keep on clicking
Clogging cogs and greasing gears
Still you can't stop the clock from ticking
It's time that's overrated
And being great's become outdated
The apples, oranges?
Not worth picking
It's not where you come from
It's more where you're going
And knowing the going might get strange
The world's greatest writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Get going, that isn't going to change
Where is it we're going?
Who was it who said it?
Which stones are worth throwing?
Who will we discredit?
A pathetic aesthetic
In a world less poetic
It's not where you come from
It's going, go get it
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones's song Where You Come From is an uplifting song that encourages listeners to focus on their future rather than their past. The opening line "It's not where you come from, it's more where you're going" highlights the importance of looking forward rather than dwelling on one's origins. The lyrics challenge the listener to take risks and embrace life, even if the path is uncertain. The lines "Get going, that isn't going to change" emphasize the importance of taking action and moving forward, even in the face of adversity.
The song also touches on the idea that greatness can come from unexpected sources. The line "The world's greatest writers are all drunks and fighters" suggests that brilliance and creativity can come from unlikely sources. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that where we're headed is more important than where we've come from.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not where you come from
Your origin does not dictate your future
It's more where you're going
Your destination is more important than your starting point
And knowing the going might get strange
Be prepared for the journey to be unpredictable
The world's greatest writers
The most talented writers
Are all drunks and fighters
Talented writers have unconventional lifestyles
Get going, that isn't going to change
Don't let the unconventional lifestyles of talented writers deter you from pursuing your own goals
Will you still wager on the egg?
Will you take a risk with your life?
Is it the egg or are you chicken?
Are you willing to take risks or are you afraid?
There's an outside possibility
It's unlikely, but there's a chance
Your life might start to kick in
Your life might start to improve
Your heart will start to race
You will feel excited
Will you chase or set the pace?
Will you follow others or lead the way?
Brace yourself
Prepare yourself mentally
The plot's about to thicken
Things are about to become more complicated
It's been a thousand years or two
Time has passed
And still the seconds keep on clicking
Time keeps moving forward
Clogging cogs and greasing gears
Things may break down or need maintenance
Still you can't stop the clock from ticking
You can't stop time
It's time that's overrated
Time is given too much importance
And being great's become outdated
Being great is not valued as much as it used to be
The apples, oranges?
Things that are not worth comparing
Not worth picking
Not worth wasting time on
Where is it we're going?
Where is our destination?
Who was it who said it?
Who was the one who made the statement?
Which stones are worth throwing?
Which issues are worth fighting for?
Who will we discredit?
Who will we not trust or believe?
A pathetic aesthetic
A poor or unattractive appearance
In a world less poetic
In a world that is less beautiful or creative
It's going, go get it
Go after your goals and don't let anything hold you back
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@aaronloomis7140
I play this song as loud as I can on my zoom when my students have walked away or fallen asleep and they are no where to be found. :)
@TsukasaElkKite
You win.
@kevincollins8620
I love to hear this. Love this song.
@michellezirkle6268
That's great
@enchantedmuse1
LOL!😂
@jeniraford
I hear this and all I can think about is Tai standing alone on the dance floor changing her look with her jacket every 2 seconds...
@DirtyChai777
Same;)
@MissMichSan
Lol same o....grew up in the 90s
@WhopyStompy
great movie!
@seanseamands
First movie I seen Paul Rudd in 🤘