Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!). Having moved past the dark and critical themes of “No Self Control”, “Mighty” became the band’s most success record internationally after being licensed by labels in Japan, Europe, Russia, Brazil and Australia.
The Planet Smashers released their first and only DVD “10” in 2004, commemorating the last 10 years of the band. Countless tours all over the world, 12 videos, 5 full length releases and a ton of good times. The Planet Smashers celebrated their 10th by joining the Vans Warped 2004 which also entered it’s 10th year. In 2005, the Smashers released “Unstoppable” their sixth and most recent commercial offering. The album was licensed in Japan by Sky/Sony, in the UK by Household Name Records/Plastic Head, in Europe by Leechredda/Cargo and in Russia by AudioFind. In 2006 the band played over 60 shows in Europe including Moscow, London, Vienna, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Dublin and many more.
In terms of touring, not many indie Canadian bands come close. They have headlined countless tours in North America, 8 European tours, been included on 5 Vans Warped Tour as well as a Japanese tour in 2002. They have toured with such acts as AFI, the Toasters, Sick of it All, Billy Talent, Rancid, Mustard Plug, Simple Plan, Samiam, The Aquabats, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and countless others.
Bad Mood
The Planet Smashers Lyrics
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Half an hour ago everything was chill
Then something changed and she got strange
Something lit her fuse now she's in a
Bad mood (x3)
Now she's seein' red, and sitting mute
"Tell me what's wrong, why your face so long?"
Was it something I done, hat put you in a
Bad mood (x3)
Go!
Oh crap, now I've done it
My mouth should've shut it
Next time I'll nod and smile
Not get screwed
Next time she's in a
Bad mood (x6)
The Planet Smashers's song "Bad Mood" is a fun and upbeat track that explores the emotional rollercoaster of relationships. The lyrics describe the singer's girlfriend as a source of happiness and excitement, but suddenly something changes, and she becomes angry and uncommunicative. Despite this negative attitude, the singer finds his girlfriend's anger to be endearing and even cute. He tries to understand the source of her frustration by asking what he did wrong, but he is unsuccessful in getting a direct response. The chorus repeats the phrase "Bad mood" three times, emphasizing the cyclical nature of these unpredictable outbursts.
The song's lyrics have a relatable quality because everyone has experienced the frustration of being on the receiving end of someone's bad mood. The song captures the humor and absurdity of these situations, underscoring the idea that sometimes people can't help but be a little irrational. However, the tone of the song also shows how ultimately, relationships are worth the effort even if they come with occasional bumps in the road.
Line by Line Meaning
I love my girl she gimme such a thrill
The singer is expressing their love and the excitement they feel for their partner.
Half an hour ago everything was chill
Prior to this moment, everything was going smoothly and calmly.
Then something changed and she got strange
Something happened that caused a shift in the partner's behavior or mood.
Something lit her fuse now she's in a
Whatever happened caused the partner to become angry and upset.
Bad mood (x3)
The artist emphasizes that the partner is in a very bad mood, repeating the phrase three times.
Now she's seein' red, and sitting mute
The partner is so angry that they are speechless and possibly even seeing red due to their intense emotions.
When my girl gets mad, she's awful cute
Despite being angry, the singer finds their partner's behavior endearing or attractive.
"Tell me what's wrong, why your face so long?"
The artist is attempting to understand what caused their partner's bad mood.
Was it something I done, hat put you in a
The artist is questioning if something they did caused the partner's bad mood.
Bad mood (x3)
The partner is still in a bad mood, as repeated three times.
Oh crap, now I've done it
The singer has realized that they did play a part in causing their partner's bad mood.
My mouth should've shut it
The artist regrets speaking and wishes they kept quiet.
Next time I'll nod and smile
The singer plans to avoid speaking in the future to prevent creating problems.
Not get screwed
By avoiding getting involved, the singer hopes to not have any unpleasant consequences in the future.
Next time she's in a
The singer is acknowledging that their partner may experience future bad moods, and plans to be cautious around them.
Bad mood (x6)
The partner's bad mood is emphasized again, repeated six times as a final reminder.
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.