They began their career in 1991, cutting their first 7" record later that year with the lineup of Joey Vindictive (vocals), Johnny Personality (bass), Billy Blastoff (guitar), Dr. Bob (guitar), P.J. Parti (drums) and Erik Elsewhere (drums). The band would end up releasing 12 albums until July of 1996, when Joey Vindictive revealed that his health issues would prevent the band from going on. Luckily for him, he overcame his ailments to re-form the band in 2000, cutting a new album and overseeing the re-release of a significant part of their catalog. Dr. Bob died in 2003 due to a heroin overdose. Their song "The Invisible Man" was featured in the Ubisoft game Watch Dogs, where it attracted attention to restart the band once more in 2013, releasing a new EP titled Mono-Flexi, and to remaster most of their previous songs as Songbooks coming in volumes starting from I to III.
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The Time Of My Life
The Vindictives Lyrics
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A shelf for this and a drawer for that thing.
A special something for that special someone,
A little room where people leave me alone.
Now I'm putting items into their spots.
I can fit this lid directly on this box,
I will count to ten in alphabetical order.
I would buy a uniform if I could afford it.
Show me how to be forgiven.
I'm sure that there's something missing,
But I'd better tend to my own business.
Carefully I twist the proper lid on this jar,
Reconnection pieces that have fallen apart.
Spacing equal inches when I'm setting the table,
Removing accumulated lint from my navel.
Today I will spend my time renaming the parts
Of all the mechanisms listed here on this chart.
I've got twenty seconds to absorb all the feelings
Of a complicated subject that I'm not finished dealing with.
I don't know what I'm talking about,
It seems like it's very important.
I'm having trouble expressing this concept,
Theres something here and I can't ignore it.
I know there's something wrong with me
The lyrics to The Vindictives' song The Time Of My Life describe someone who is very meticulous and detail-oriented in their daily life. They have specific places for all their belongings, they count in alphabetical order, and they strive towards perfect organization. However, despite their attention to detail, they still feel like there's something missing in their life. They're aware that they have trouble expressing themselves and communicating their emotions, but they also sense that there's an underlying issue that they can't ignore.
The song appears to be a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations. The singer of the song seems to be someone who feels like they're supposed to have it all together, with a perfect life and a perfect image. They're struggling to keep up with these expectations, and they're burying themselves in their own routines and rituals to try and create some semblance of control. However, despite their efforts, they still feel like something is off. They're screaming inwardly, desperate for someone to understand them and forgive them, but they can't even express what they're feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I've got has certain places to go.
I am a meticulous person and I have designated spaces for all my possessions.
A shelf for this and a drawer for that thing.
Each item I own has its own specific place in my home.
A special something for that special someone,
I have a sentimental attachment to a particular object gifted to me by someone I care about.
A little room where people leave me alone.
I have a designated private space in my home where I can be alone and undisturbed.
Now I'm putting items into their spots.
I am currently organizing my belongings and placing them in their designated locations.
I can fit this lid directly on this box,
I am capable of perfectly fitting a lid onto a box without any issues.
I will count to ten in alphabetical order.
I have a particular habit of counting to ten in alphabetical order and often incorporate it into my daily routine.
I would buy a uniform if I could afford it.
If I had the means, I would purchase a uniform to maintain consistency and routine in my life.
Shut me up with my own screaming,
Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed and frustrated that I need to scream to release my emotions.
Show me how to be forgiven.
I am seeking guidance or assistance in how to ask for forgiveness from someone.
I'm sure that there's something missing,
I have a feeling that I am lacking or missing something important in my life.
But I'd better tend to my own business.
Regardless of what may be missing in my life, I understand the importance of focusing on my own personal responsibilities.
Carefully I twist the proper lid on this jar,
I am precise and methodical in my approach to simple tasks such as closing a jar properly.
Reconnection pieces that have fallen apart.
I am currently working on repairing something that has broken or disconnected.
Spacing equal inches when I'm setting the table,
When I am setting the table for a meal, I take care to ensure each item is spaced evenly apart.
Removing accumulated lint from my navel.
I am very detail-oriented and take the time to clean even the smallest or seemingly insignificant areas of my body.
Today I will spend my time renaming the parts
I have a task that requires me to name or label specific components or parts.
Of all the mechanisms listed here on this chart.
I have a chart or list that requires me to specifically identify each mechanism and its corresponding name.
I've got twenty seconds to absorb all the feelings
I am quickly trying to process and understand a complex and emotional situation within a limited time frame.
Of a complicated subject that I'm not finished dealing with.
There is a complex topic or issue that I am still in the process of addressing and resolving.
I don't know what I'm talking about,
I am feeling confused or uncertain about a particular topic or situation.
It seems like it's very important.
Despite not fully understanding the situation, I recognize that it holds significant importance.
I'm having trouble expressing this concept,
I am struggling to articulate or convey a particular idea or concept effectively.
Theres something here and I can't ignore it.
I have a feeling that there is something significant or noteworthy about a particular situation.
I know there's something wrong with me
I acknowledge that there may be certain aspects of my personality or behavior that require further attention or improvement.
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.