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.
Wrong Thing Right Then
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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I'm sure that it's the last time
I'm over going , over it
it's over once again.
What am I gonna do with me
I blew the opportunity
By saying something ass and I've
gotta wash this mouth of mine.
Try to forgive
I'll never say that again
as long as I live.
As I remember the events
I'm trying hard to make some sense
my mouth is my archnemisis
You'd think that I'd be used to this.
Nothing nice to say, sticks and stones
I blew it now and I'm all alone
Let me take you back I was only joking
My mouth is shut but my heart is broken.
I sure said the wrong thing right then
Try to forgive
I'll never say that again
as long as I live.
I sure said the wrong thing - Right then I said the wrong thing
I sure said the wrong thing - Right then I said the wrong thing
I sure said the wrong thing - Right then I said the wrong thing
I sure said the wrong thing right then.
(solo)
I was way ahead and I should have quit
Instead I put my foot in it
My mouth I hold responsible
What I need now's a miracle
So that's what happened this time
No question it's the last time
If I can hide this one with the skin
I'll mind the mouth that got me in
I sure said the wrong thing - Right then I said the wrong thing
I sure said the wrong thing - Right then I said the wrong thing
I sure said the wrong thing right then
Try to forgive
I'll never say that again
As long as I live.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ song “Wrong Thing Right Then” talks about making a mistake by saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. The singer seems to be apologizing for saying something hurtful to someone they care about. The lyrics describe the regret and guilt that follow such actions. The singer is aware that what they said was hurtful and that they will try not to let it happen again in the future.
The line “my mouth is my archnemesis” suggests that the singer sees their mouth as the enemy, and they wish they could control it better. The song also mentions that “nothing nice to say, sticks and stones,” referring to the childhood adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This phrase suggests that words can be just as painful as physical violence.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of being careful with our words and learning from our mistakes. It encourages us to take responsibility for our actions and try to make amends when we hurt someone.
Line by Line Meaning
So here's what happened this time
I am about to recount what I did wrong this time.
I'm sure that it's the last time
I regret my behavior and I assure you it won't happen again.
I'm over going , over it
I am tired of making the same mistakes over and over again.
it's over once again.
The situation has reached an undesirable conclusion again.
What am I gonna do with me
I am disappointed in myself.
I blew the opportunity
I ruined a chance to do something good.
By saying something ass and I've
I spoke foolishly and I acknowledge it.
gotta wash this mouth of mine.
I need to be more conscious about what I say in the future.
I sure said the wrong thing right then
I recognize that my words were inappropriate at that moment.
Try to forgive
I am asking for forgiveness for my mistake.
I'll never say that again
I understand the gravity of my mistake and it won't happen again.
as long as I live.
I am committed to making a change for the rest of my life.
As I remember the events
I am reflecting on what happened.
I'm trying hard to make some sense
I am attempting to understand my actions and learn from them.
my mouth is my archnemisis
I recognize that my own words often bring me trouble.
You'd think that I'd be used to this.
Despite making the same mistakes repeatedly, I am still shocked by the outcome.
Nothing nice to say, sticks and stones
I have learned that saying hurtful things has negative repercussions.
I blew it now and I'm all alone
My actions have caused me to be isolated from others.
Let me take you back I was only joking
I am attempting to defend myself by claiming that I was not serious.
My mouth is shut but my heart is broken.
I am remorseful for the hurt I have caused and I am struggling with it.
I sure said the wrong thing - Right then I said the wrong thing
I am admitting to my mistake several times for emphasis.
I was way ahead and I should have quit
I was doing well, but I didn't stop when I should have.
Instead I put my foot in it
Instead of stopping, I made things worse.
What I need now's a miracle
I need something miraculous to happen to fix this situation.
If I can hide this one with the skin
If I can conceal this mistake and move on.
I'll mind the mouth that got me in
I will be more careful about what I say in the future.
Try to forgive
I am asking for forgiveness for my mistake.
I'll never say that again
I understand the gravity of my mistake and it won't happen again.
As long as I live.
I am committed to making a change for the rest of my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DICKY BARRETT, JOSEPH GITTLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fuzzy bosstone
this shows his voice so well. very underrated song.......
Jamal Selesi
Eric Braeden did too
J B
I never get tired of hearing this song
Joseph Platania
What a great band. I love them !!
Chris Petty
I miss the mighty mighty Bosstones they are the best and will always be the bes band ever
Rogue
Best. Band. Ever.
They NEED to do reunions for the HTTD
JTL Jr.
Hearing those horns is beautiful. I'm glad people watch this, regardless of why. I had to look up who Paul Walker was after reading just a few comments. Oh well, check out some more Bosstones. Great band. :)
Jamal Selesi
That song was from a Disney movie called Meet the Deedles
Matthew Beattie
I love this song. I wish it was on one of the BossToneS albulms.
Jamal Selesi
Steve Van Wormer and Paul Walker had a Cameo in this Video