The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis,… Read Full Bio ↴The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American post-punk scene in the 80s, being a major influence on 90s indie rock as well.

The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Chris Mars (drums). They were infamous for their abrasive, hard drinking lifestyles and their ragged stage performances, notorious for coming to some shows too drunk to play very well at all. Sometimes, they just performed entire sets of covers, their picks showing their debt to 70s hard rock outfits.

The sound of this band showed off what their many fans saw as the very best of independent rock n' roll. More than possibly any other band since The Rolling Stones and the the Ramones, the Replacements embodied the spirit of rock, from their raucous performances, drug addictions, charismatic and romantic frontman, and wild, sometimes basic and sometimes powerfully confessional songs. At any given time, almost any list of 'The Best Rock Albums Of All Time' will include either the album 'Let It Be' or 'Tim', sometimes both.

Their sound started off as a classic rock influenced shade of punk, mutating to a melodic hardcore sound reminiscent of local buddies Hüsker Dü. They also progressed into a relatively straightforward but heartfelt rock style, with a number of highly soulful ballads from the heart of Westerberg to round out the mix.

The band broke up in 1991. Bob Stinson, who was fired from the band in 1986 (and was subsequently replaced by Slim Dunlap), died in 1995. Westerberg and Mars both have solo careers, and Tommy Stinson formed several bands, like Perfect and Bash and Pop, and now plays bass for Guns and Roses and Soul Asylum.

In 2012, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson reformed the Replacements and recorded an EP, "Songs for Slim" as a benefit for former member Slim Dunlap, who had suffered a stroke. The band played their first show since 1991 on August 24, 2013 at RiotFest in Toronto, and has since played at several festivals since. The band also currently includes Josh Freese on drums and Dave Minehan on guitar. The band played its final show in June 2015.

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The Replacements Lyrics

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One more chance to get it all wrong
One more chance to get it all wrong
One more night to do it all wrong
One more warning
One more warning sound
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out

One more day anyway
One more chance thrown away
One more night anyway
Anyway, anyway
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out

One more chance to get it all wrong
One more time to do it all wrong
One more night to get it half right
One more warning
One more warning sound
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out
We're comin' out

We're comin' out
We're comin' out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Replacements' song We're Comin' Out seem to be a reflection on the idea of taking risks and living life to the fullest, even if it means making mistakes along the way. The repetition of the phrase "One more chance to get it all wrong" throughout the song suggests that the singer is aware of the possibility of failure, but is still determined to try anyway. The line "One more warning sound" adds to this sense of uncertainty, as if the singer is aware of potential consequences but is forging ahead regardless.

Despite the repeated warnings and chances to back out, the singer declares that "We're comin' out" multiple times throughout the song, indicating a desire to break free from constraints and take part in the world. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's determination to take action despite the risks.

Overall, the lyrics to We're Comin' Out suggest a sense of urgency and a desire to live life to the fullest, even if it means making mistakes or facing uncertainty. The repetition of key phrases and the use of short, punchy lines add to the song's sense of urgency and immediacy.

Line by Line Meaning

One more chance to get it all wrong
We have one more opportunity to make a mistake

One more night to do it all wrong
We have one more evening to make bad decisions

One more warning
We have been cautioned before

One more warning sound
Another signal that we need to be careful

We're comin' out
We are stepping into the spotlight

One more day anyway
We still have one more day but it might not matter

One more chance thrown away
Another opportunity to succeed that we have squandered

One more night anyway
We will have one more night to do whatever we want

Anyway, anyway
Regardless of the situation, we are still moving forward

We're comin' out
We are stepping into the spotlight

One more chance to get it all wrong
We have one last shot to fail

One more time to do it all wrong
We have one more opportunity to make bad choices

One more night to get it half right
We might only get some things right tonight

One more warning
We have been advised to be cautious again

One more warning sound
Another signal that we need to be careful

We're comin' out
We are stepping into the spotlight

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Written by: CHRIS MARS, PAUL WESTERBERG, ROBERT STINSON,, TOMMY STINSON

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Peter Lorre Quartet

One more chance to get it all wrong
One more chance to get it all wrong
One more night to do it all wrong
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All comments from YouTube:

Marty Cray

5y↑17

One of the top 10 solos in the history of rock n' roll right here. Bob was an absolute madman

whipchorus

4y↑9

One of the greatest rock solos of all time at 00:49; a flawless train wreck

Andy L

12y↑24

This is tied with 10 other songs as my favorite off Let it Be

Peter Lorre Quartet

Cara Mason

💯 % awesome

Thomas William Music

7y↑23

Something special 'bout a punk band who uses piano imo...

damian andres

6y↑5

Aguante!
Saludos desde Monte Grande, Argentina!

Jeff Rusin

9y↑6

I tend to agree jumb........what can you do to improve Let It Be..... It was what it was...BEAUTIFUL in it's day.....Perfect during THAT time..... Why fuck it up..??!