AWFULLY QUIET

I like noise, that's why I'm livin' where I am. I like the noise
and confusion of a traffic jam. I like the sound of a jet as it's
shakin' my dwellin'. I like ragin', rampagin' and screamin' and
yellin'. Sound of a fire engine headed for a fire. Emotions so
high, they can't get any higher. Goin' out of control in an outta
hand crowd. I like noise and it's gotta be loud.

Awfully quiet (3x)
It was awfully quiet on the streets yesterday. People on the
streets had little to say. Well I walked the streets and barely
heard a sound. It was awfully quiet on the streets downtown.
Sometimes quiet's okay, sometimes quiet's alright. Given the
choice, I like noise, morning, noon, and night.

It was awfully quiet and on the trains last night. People on the
trains kept the conversation light. I rode the trains and barely
heard a word- quietest train I ever heard. Sometimes quiet's okay,
sometimes quiet's alright. Given the choice, I like noise,
morning, noon, and night.

Awfully quiet (3x) It was awfully quiet and I needed some noise. I
got on the blower, called up the boys. I was doing so bad I could
barely hack it. They came to my house and they kicked up a racket.
ooh,ah[2x] They turned my place on its ear. [ooh] The boy's began
to riot. [ah] It felt so good to hear [ooh] on a day that was so
quiet. [ah] I screamed and cheered them on [ooh] and I helped out
where I could [ah] and when they all were gone, [ooh] I was
feeling good!

I like noise that's why I'm livin' where I am. I like the noise
and confusion of a traffic jam. I like the sound of a jet as it's
shakin' my dwellin'. I like ragin' rampagin' and screamin' and
yellin'. Sound of a fire engine headed for a fire. Emotions so
high, they can't get any higher. Goin' out of control in an outta
hand crowd. I like noise and it's gotta be loud. Yeah it's gotta
be loud. Oh yeah its gotta be loud. Come on its gotta be loud.
From now on its gonna be loud. oooh yeah

WHERE'D YOU GO?

Hello?
Checked the clock when I got home and realized I was alone. Sat
for hours by the window wonderin' where did you go? Couldn't eat
or sleep at all, took the pictures off the wall, paced the place
as time moves slow and I'm wondering where did you go? Where'd you
go? Where'd you go? I wanna know.

Lit a cigarette I couldn't smoke, wound the clock until it broke.
Went to bed then took a shower stared at TV for an hour. Did the
dishes, made the bed, read a book I've never read. Any minute you
will show and I'm wondering where did you go? Where'd you go?
Where'd you go? I wanna know!

Where did you go?(4x) I opened the fridge, I opened a beer and
played a tape I couldn't hear. Emptiness began to grow and I'm
wondering where did you go? Watched the sun come up from the back
stairs, thought about the last few years. I lost control, I
screamed, I cried I punched a pole and went inside. Packed my
things called a friend wished this emptiness would end. Wrote a
note then tore it up, poured the beer into a cup. Sat on the
couch, drank it slow wondering where did you go? I realized I
couldn't stay. Grabbed my things and I went away. Where'd you go?
Where'd you go? I wanna know!

DOCTOR D

WAAAhh What are these noises? We're sending this one out to a
beautiful, beautiful human being. Noise, noise, noise from down
below and It's coming from the basement. It's underneath the house
now and it's rockin' the foundation. It's a noise we love to make
and for years we have been making. While Doctor D, watches TV his
house is --- shaking. He lets us practice in his place. [In
his place!] He's got a wife with a pretty face. [Pretty Face!]
Takes vacation, owns property. [Dr.D!] Dr. Dalsimer [Doctor D!]

In the daytime what's he doin? upstairs in the attic. He's saving
lives from ruin. He's sorting through the static. He puts back
together brains? I guess they're broken. ...and I'm not ---
joking. He lets us practice in his place [In his place!] He's got
a wife with a pretty face [Pretty Face!] Takes vacation, owns
property [Dr.D!] Dr. Dalsimer, [Doctor D!] WAAAhh What are these
noises!? (2x)

Nice. Nice. Nice, nice, nice, nice neighborhood and nice place to
raise the kids. They're tough things to obtain but Dr. D., he did.
Worked hard to take it easy, worked hard and wasn't lazy. Guitars,
drums, tones and saxophones- he must be --- crazy. He lets us
practice in his place [In his place!] He's got a wife with a
pretty face [Pretty Face!] Takes vacation, owns property [Dr.D!]
Dr. Dalsimer, [Doctor D!] WAAAhh What are these noises!? (2x)

IT CAN'T HURT

You thought the idea was good, to hang around in my neighborhood.
Thought it was a good idea, you even thought it might advance your
career. [Thought that!] You thought that time was on your side
[And you!] and you can go along for the ride. Thought you wouldn't
go too far, your thoughts have got you where you are. Never had a
crystal ball, never promised you at all. Never promised you a
thing, I never knew what things would bring. It can't hurt (2x)
not gonna hurt you [Doll!] It hasn't helped (2x) hasn't helped you
[At all!]

You believe that being where you've been was a way that you could
walk right in. And you were sure that going where you've gone was
a way that you could get up on. [Had to!] You had to do what you
had to do [And you!] bit off more than you could chew. Open you're
eyes and look at where you're at, shut your mouth and swallow
that. Never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all. I never
promised you a thing, never knew what things would bring. It can't
hurt, it can't hurt, not gonna hurt you [Doll!] It hasn't helped,
it hasn't helped, has it helped you [at all!] I tried, I tried, I
tried, I tried, I can't seem to get through. Yo Dennis, man, see
if she'll listen to you.

AAAhh it can't hurt (2x) not gonna hurt you [Doll!] It doesn't
help, it doesn't help, has it helped you [At all?] It can't hurt,
no it can't hurt, no it can't hurt you [Doll!] It doesn't help, it
hasn't helped, It hasn't help you [At all!]

WHAT'S AT STAKE (Slapshot)

Stick that needle right through your arm. Do everything that does
you harm. So you're lying there on the floor, see ya staggering
out the door. Try it and you like it and you know you can, take it
on. Take your real life till you soon discovered where you are,
you don't know. So you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow.
Don't know what you're doin to me, so you're lying there so
helplessly. Get yourself back up before its too late, or a life of
pain will be your fate.

You don't care about anyone, just as long as you have your fun. Or
as long as you get your fix, now you're taking a deep six. Try it
and you like it and you know you can, take it on. Take your real
life till you soon discovered where you are, you don't know. So
you're at the bottom with a nose full of blow. Don't know what
you're doin to me, so you're lying there so helplessly. Get
yourself back up before its too late, or a life of pain will be
your fate.

Higher baby, get higher baby, get higher baby, don't ever come
down dont do it! Now you try it and you like it and you know you
can, take it on. Take your real life till you soon discovered
where you are, you don't know. So you're at the bottom with a nose
full of blow. Don't know what you're doin to me, so you're lying
there so helplessly. Get yourself back up before its too late, or
a life of pain will be your fate. What's at stake (4x)

COWBOY COFFEE

To put up with the output I don't think about it, hold on and hold
out or I'd be left out without it. Things better get better I
gotta get. Thing's should get good but they haven't yet.

While these things keep bringing and bringing me grief, I've got
that one something that still brings relief. All these things keep
bringing and bringing me grief I've got that one something that
still brings relief. Cowboy coffee and chemical cream. Ride on
ride on my stallion of green. Midnight shower sleep in the flowers
and dream, hurricane, breakneck speed, rapid fire dreams.

It's not that it's boggin' or cloggin' my head. It's not that I'm
swamped buried under near dead. It's just the daily grind to bring
the daily bread. I wasn't born rich I'm good looking instead.
While these dailys "dille-dallie" and I'm daily employed. I've got
that daily something that's daily enjoyed. (2x) Cowboy coffee and
chemical cream. Ride on ride on my stallion of green. Midnight
shower sleep in the flowers and dream, hurricane, breakneck speed,
rapid fire dreams.

I'LL DRINK TO THAT

Standing stiff on a cliff and I'm not gonna leap. Checked out the
water but it's much too deep. No going back there's no turning
around, so I'll stay here and wait God I hope that I'm found. My
(7x) thoughts were in knots but I couldn't get to sleep. Went up
to the attic to see what to keep. Threw out the useless and now
it's bone-dry, but I still couldn't die and couldn't figure out
why. No way, no how, no what? what now? The place is packed I
needed that. The bottles cracked I'm glad for that. A good nights
rest? Forget about that. I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink
to that. (2x)

The attic was empty and my eyes were shut, I had to do soemthing
but I didn't know what. The darkness was nice but it wasn't
enough, the clock wasn't stopping so I had to get tough. Get
tough, get up, get out, get tough! The place is packed I needed
that. The bottles cracked I'm glad for that. A good nights rest?
Forget about that. I feel alive in this dive so I'll drink to
that. (2x) Got up and out and found out it was raining. The car
lived then died but I wasn't complaining. Hell bent for action and
it had to be out there. I walked then I ran hoping something was
somewhere. Before too long it didn't take long, this place came
along and I ended up here.

The place is packed I needed that. The bottles cracked I'm glad
for that. A good nights rest? Forget about that. I feel alive in
this dive so I'll drink to that. (2x)

GUNS AND THE YOUNG

Police have no suspects yet-Both women have been shot twice in the
head-Gang violence in Boston-No parent has planned that their
children would leave them on this earth through violence--Arrgghh
Hey whats the big idea? Why don't you look where you're-Police are
on full alert-357 magnum, 9 millimeter handgun, A-K 47 and an UZI
sub machine gun (4x) You see it on TV, you know it looks cool all
these actors going around killing thousands of people in two or
three minutes, it builds up in your head and you say, "yo I can do
that." Just stand facing a wall your enemies are all around you.
You can feel the tension, right behind you. 357 magnum 9
millimeter hangun A-K 47 and an UZI sub machine gun. Everybody's
trying to take, [Take!] Take over my spot, people just trying to
take [Take!] Take what I got see if I'm strapped, they can't get
to me. Everybody's afraid of each other, you make enemies so
easily just hangin' on the corner. [Gang violence in Boston(4x)]
Nathan!

Chains snatched a couple of times, shoes off your feet. Feel like
you've got to arm yourself to protect yourself. (2x) Help [8x]
What do you do if someone's packin'? What the hell can one man do?
What do you do if he's crackin'? Hope he can't shoot straight? 357
magnum 9 millimeter handgun A-K 47 and an UZI sub machine gun

HE'S BACK

When he left, he showed up at my door, different than he was
before. I was scared, and he was way off track. I thought he
wasn't coming back. He told me, people were out after him and
talked of places that he'd never been, on a mission, and sworn to
secrecy, different than he used to be. Back, back, and we're glad
he's back! [On track!] It's good to have him back, he's back.
Back, back, and we're glad he's back! [On track!] It's good to
have him back, he's back.

When he was gone, he slept out on my couch. In the daytime he was
always out. I never knew where he went or how his afternoons were
spent. He said he had to slay a dragon, kill a giant, fix a wagon,
wage a war, feed the world, and stamp out sin. In the daytime he
was never in. Back, back, and we're glad he's back. [On track!]
It's good to have him back, he's back. Back, back, and we're glad
he's back! [On track!] It's good to have him back, he's back. [I'm
a freight train baby don't give me no sidetrack, no! I want your
main line baby! Climb aboard the Eden Express! This train is
coming through! This train is bound for glory! This train, this
train is comig through! This train is bound for glory!] When he
left, he showed up at my door, different than he was before. I was
scared and he was way off track. I thought he wasn't coming back.
When he spoke it was tough to tell, he ever left or wasn't well
lost his balance, tripped and fell. He came back and we were glad
as hell. When he came back, he showed up at my door, different
than he was before. I was geared 'cause he was back on track it's
good to have my old friend back. Back, back, and we're glad he's
back. [On track!] It's good to have him back, he's back. Back,
back, and we're glad he's back! [On track!] It's good to have him
back, he's back!

BAD IN PLAID

Polk-a-dots just don't go. Pointy shoes hurt my toes. Paisley
makes me nauseous. When I'm down with plaid, be cautious. ---
up stripes, just don't feel right when I'm chillin with Joe late
at night. Money, cars, more money, no! Won't make me leave my
plaid at home 'cause I'm- bad in plaid! You know I'm- bad in
plaid! well I'm-

Time spent in hawaiian shirts some mistakes were even worse. Like
acid washed, or skinny ties, wrap around sunglasses on my eyes.
Now plaid is the color of my soul, so I wear it, from head to toe.
Breakin' microphones for the crowd, I'm bad in plaid and I'm plaid
and I'm proud. Bad in plaid! I'm so- bad in plaid! well I'm- The
plaid means more than the color of our clothes. It means everyone
is welcome to the Mighty Mighty shows. Feel free to represent on
the Bosstones' stage*. We don't care about your race, color or
about your age. You just gotta wanna want it and ya gotta wanna
move it. It's a plaid plaid world and we're trying to prove it
everywhere we go. As long as you're united with the plaid boys
from Boston then you're all invited. Everywhere you go let's all
get united with the plaid boys from Boston and you're all invited!
Bad in plaid, bad in plaid, bad in ... PLAID!

THEY CAME TO BOSTON

They came to Boston on their vacation. They came, they saw, they
annoyed me. They saw it all, what! Fanueil Hall! It's best if they
just avoid me. Rented a car to see the sights they found the Hub
confusing. Looked for the Swan Boats In Mattapan well, I find that
real amusing. I was here before they came. I'll be here long
after. Don't want to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have
to.

They came to Boston for an education. Live in the dorms, join a
frat. Jam my bars and subway cars now, what the --- is that?
Spend year one having fun and causing aggravation. Spending
daddy's cash on a toga bash when the hell's graduation? I was here
before they came. I'll be here long after. Don't want to swear,
but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to. Aww!

I was here before they came. I'll be here long after. Don't want
to share, but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to. I was here
before they came. I'll be here long after. Don't want to share,
but it seems clear that I'm gonna have to.

They came to Boston (9x)

1. Kinder Words- 3:06

No time now for losing tempers
or filling up with rage or anger
flying off the handle could be detrimental
calmer hands are called for here
a breath or two might be applied
we'll count to ten and then decide
a rash decision - crash collision
damage done beyond repair
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
the temperature we need that to drop
a wrong move now might spell disaster
a selfish one might spell it faster
let's relax, review the facts
for all involved that might be best
a world of difference might be made
if our next move could be delayed
we'll sort it out and we'll talk about
just what it was that caused this mess
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, that's the worst thing we could do
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
watch what we say, don't walk away, we'll see it through
kinder words here we could pick
a kind approach might do the trick
hurt you, hurt me, well that needs to stop
kinder words here we could choose
we've kind of got a lot to lose
the temperature we need that to drop

2. A Sad Silence- 3:57

two years and extra days, a block away he'd head to hang
same corner, neighborhood, his friends, the gang
two years and extra days, a bigger kid would crack his eye
no real reason, explanation and everyday no one knew why
the bigger kid was crazy, that made the gang afraid
when he told the gang to shut their mouths, the gang obeyed
you've got to have a place to be, you need a place to hang around
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
both his eyes would twitch
the left one was always black
his lips they never moved
they stayed still with each attack
his ears were always ringing,
in his head he'd hear a hum
and all the kids on the corner
knew what it was from
well then one day it happened, he took his daily crack
his eyes rolled up, like yesterday, he started falling back
the kids that watch this everyday, now watched him hit the ground
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
and no one made a sound
both his eyes would twitch
the left one was always black
his lips they never moved
they stayed still with each
attack his ears were always ringing,
in his head he'd hear a hum
and all the kids on the corner
knew what it was from
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
a sad silent situation, now he's not around
no one spoke, no one moved, no one made a sound
a sad silent situation, now he's not around
well no one spoke and no one moved and no one made a sound
a sad silent situation he's not a-he's not around
noone spoke noone moved he's not around
a sad silent situation now he's not around
 
 

3. Hell of a Hat- 3:54

that's a hell of a hat that you're wearing
it goes real well with the earring
five through the nose, bold and daring
you've got to pardon me if I'm staring
man, I really dig your shoes
phat fade and fresh tattoos
bet the females can't refuse
and if I'm staring please excuse
sharpest --- in the joint
the other --- stop and point
the gear you wear seems complete
why you gotta pack the heat
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will
hell of a hat you're sporting Jack
diamond cuff links and a sweet tie tack
the pocket watch must've set you back
you're the man, man, you're the mack
the pinstriped number, me oh my, that's rude
and that's a hell of an attitude
you made the scene and set the mood
I'm only staring, cause I'm nervous dude
sharpest ---, we repeat
no other --- can compete
the clothes you chose, are stylish son
why you gotta wear the gun
we question one accessory
don't think the piece is necessary
we agree you're dressed to kill
but wonder if you will

4. Pictures to Prove it- 3:16

well you insisted the day you walked away
that we shared nothing, but I've got something
I'd still like to say
you're not here to listen, and we were never good at that
let's set the record straight, we shared something great
even though now nothing's where we're at
pictures to prove it, I've got the proof
when you hit the bricks, I hit the roof
I hit the bottle, put the pictures on the bar
I'll always have these pictures, but I don't know where you are
and I've got pictures to prove it
if you saw them, I'm sure
you'd be forced to remember
what we don't have anymore
I've got a pile of pictures
I've got a whole stack of proof
I've got pictures to prove it, I've got, I've got
pictures to prove it, smudged with fingerprints and tears
cigarette ashes
and our first few happy years
they're old now, they're faded and the edges all are frayed
I'll always have these pictures
but I wish that you had stayed
I've got pictures to prove it
if you saw them, I'm sure
you'd be forced to remember
what we don't have anymore
I've got a pile of pictures
I've got a whole stack of proof
I've got pictures to prove it and all I ever do is
stare at the pictures for hours on end
they tell the truth to me
while I'm sure you just pretend
and you deny we ever happened and swear it never was that way
even you'll admit when I submit to you exhibit A right?
I've got pictures to prove it
I'm not just blowing smoke
If you don't believe me, believe them
no this ain't no joke
I've got a pile of pictures
I've got a whole stack of proof
someone look at the pictures
I've got, I've got...

5. We Should Talk- 3:11

Don't touch that dial, don't click the clicker
we love to watch, they love to bicker
don't turn the knob or change the channel
hey! where the hell did they get this panel?
where are they from? where have they been?
they air it out, we suck it in suck it in
up on stage all in a row
at each other's throats all through the show
the mood is tense, the tension's thicker
we watch, they fight, just who here's sicker?
we're not so bad, I guess after all
their problems make ours seem so small
we'd be much better off I bet
if we'd turn off the tv set turn it off now
she broke down and he came clean
we stay glued, glued to the screen
just how much more can we take?
thank God here comes a station break
we're not so bad, I guess after all
their problems make ours seem so small
we'd be much better off I bet
if we turned off the tv set turn it off now
don't think that we can take much more
we've lost it now man, that's for sure
lost another day, check out the clock
pull the plug, shut it down, turn it off, now,
we should talk
 
 

6. A Dollar and a Dream- 3:18

I've got a dollar, that I want to save
safe in my pocket, I'll try to hold fast
hey! it might be my last
I know what I've got, folded safe in its spot
I earned a dollar, it's not here to share
I've got a dollar and that's all I've got
a million more is just a single grain
a grain of sand, or just one drop of rain
a small amount might make the difference these days
a dollar and a dream is all I can raise
I had a dream, I had all the answers
to all the questions, I've ever been asked
and in my dream, I had all the answers
to all the questions, I've ever asked myself
man what a dream, it sure felt great
took to the streets, 'cause I couldn't wait
to freely give wisdom and share what I knew
I had a dream and that's all I had
a million here, lay down in pain every night
a million there, to stay alive must fight
I'm sure my numbers underestimate
a dollar and a dream, I swear it's not too late
I had a dollar, I wanted to save
keep in my pocket, I held fast
a dollar bill, that I would take to my grave
deep in my pocket like it was my last
look for the dollar, now it's not there
even the pants are a different pair
I earned the dollar, I had to share
I had a dollar and that's all I had
a million more, is just a star in the sky
tip of the iceberg, but we've all got to try
our works cut out, and there's work to be done
a dollar and a dream, is step number, step number one

7. Stand Off- 3:22

I couldn't be more confused
but more than that I'm upset
we once stood side by side
we were young when we met
we'd always stand together
that's how we had it planned
now where do we stand oh
I can't stand the pain
I guess I don't understand
I just don't understand this stand off
there's a lot I don't understand
we're apart and don't have to be
what went wrong? I don't know off hand
I only know this is killing me
so I called your bluff
said I'd see you around
you stood tough
you stood your ground
now I'm standing by
I'm trying to stand tall
I'm standing alone
don't understand this at all
I just don't understand this stand off
there's a lot I don't understand
we're apart, do we have to be?
what went wrong? I don't know off hand
I only know this is killing me
now I'm standing by - watching myself die
right beside myself - like it isn't me
it's some other guy
and time's standing still - and I'll stand here until
I understand - or you come back
I really hope you will
I don't understand where we went wrong
I don't understand how it fell apart
did I wait too long to write this song?
I always thought I was smart

8. 365 Days- 3:10

It's gripping, I'm ripping
I haven't just been sipping
stressing no messing
will I ever learn my lesson?
I'm always amazed, by what can take place
within the space of 300-365
sinning, I'm spinning
in the beginning I was winning
clinging, still swinging
if I could I would be singing
I'm always amazed by what can take place
within the space of 300-365
I'm empty of answers
don't nobody search me
the long neck's a twist off
you don't need a church key
I'm still full of questions
but can't quite see clear
twist off another (3x)
and bring on next year
drilled it killed my guts are being spilled
wailed, impaled
my last breath's been inhaled
that's still in me
I haven't failed
I'm always amazed, by what can take place
within the space of 300-365
I'm empty of answers
don't nobody search me
the long neck's a twist off
you don't need a church key
I'm still full of questions
but can't quite see clear
twist off another (3x)
and bring on next year
300-365 (3x) 365 DAY! Die Mighty Mighty Bosstones haetten an dieser
Stelle gerne "eisgekuehlter Bommerlunder" von den Toten Hosen gesampelt,
doch Rechtsanwälte und Plattenbosse haben dies mal wieder verhindert.
++ Translation: "The MMB would have liked to sample 'eisgekuehlter Bommerlunder' by the Toten
Hosen, but lawyers and record company bosses have prevented that again."
 

9. Toxic Toast- 3:47

Queensbury ah #8
hell hotel punk rock estate
way way back back in the day
100 years it seems that way
just across from Wayne's Junk Store
3 floors up then straight ahead
if someone thought to lock the door
use the fire escape instead
someone's always up to something
one thing's always understood
if nothing happened in a minute
wait another, something would
avoid the landlord spend the rent
raising hell with reckless style
and sure our time was poorly spent
but toxic toast still makes me smile
looking back now - not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me - like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
this stuff's 100-30 proof
Glue threw the TV off the roof
the whole damn place just wasn't stable
Andrew trashed the coffee table
Rico's here, the party's reeling
Colam's been spray painting the ceiling
can't make a call and man it's cold
alcohol and stranglehold
toxic toast Jake coined the phrase
haven't thought about it for a while
mindless endless nights and days
but toxic toast still makes me smile
looking back now - not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me - like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
Someone's always up to something
one thing's always understood
if nothing happened in a minute
wait another, something would
looking back now not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
looking back now not sure how
we made it through, not all of us but most
still haunts me like it wants me
I remember I remember I remember - toxic toast
++ At the end of the song, turn it up and you can hear "oops!"
 

10. Bronzing the Garbage- 2:27

You're off base
out of line and in my face
brace yourself - I'm coming through
and before you know what's hit you
you'll have heard my point of view
trash is trash
have I got your attention?
there's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go
I was a child, another time another place
only a child would carry this so far
you're still in my face
I held it back, I was afraid
didn't want to blow your cover
but I was on to your charade
trash is trash
have I got your attention?
There's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go
bronzing the garbage
there was a time I was impressed
through all the garbage
it's still not you that I detest
I hate the way
you can't forget, I hate it so
bronze what you want
but you've got to let it go
have I got through?
have I got through to you?
gave it a shot - finally got to state my case
if you've heard nothing, please hear this
don't get in my face
trash is trash
AHHHH....trash is trash
bronzing the garbage
there was a time I was impressed
through all the garbage
it's still not you that I detest
I hate the way
you can't forget, I hate it so
bronze what you want
but you've got to let it go
have I got your attention?
there's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go
have I got your attention?
there's more that you should know
there's more I've got to mention
you've got to let it go

11. Dogs and Chaplains- 3:01

Don't mind when it happens
no problem when I am saying it
but when I lose my mind, kick my behind
because I hate when my mind keeps replaying it
I'm not bragging and I'm not proud
I hang around with a drunken crowd
we are happy, that I can say
and until we're not I kid you not, we're gonna stay that way
my life would start to settle down... Johnny!
then you came along and you turned it upside down... Vegas!
drunks and children they always tell the truth... Johnny!
but I'm sober and older and could've held on to... My Youth!
drinkin' the other day
I said I loved you, you turned away
maybe the drinking, made me cry
but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy
drunks and children they tell the truth
and that's what I am a drunken youth
and when I'm drinking I don't know why
but I'm a happy, very happy, very happy guy
sometimes when I am playing
I never watch what I am saying
sometimes I lose my head
I lose my head and things get said I never should have said
sometimes I get housed
housed soused and shoot off my mouth
and sometimes I kick it out, and I don't know what I'm talkin' about
I don't know what I'm talking about
you know, I've made mistakes, I've had my ups and downs
my ins and outs, my share of bad breaks
but when it's all been said and done
I raise my beer and I swear God it's been fun...
good God oh my God good God good God good God good God God its been fun!
 
 

12. Jump Through the Hoops- 4:11

wake up and shake myself out of bed again
shaking the day down in my head and then
it's up and out, rise and shine, on the double
no time to slack, attack, and tackle the trouble
shake myself out of bed again
no time to stop and assess, can't let it grind to a halt
can't stop and look at the mess and then find out it's my fault
I can't stop for a single minute
I know hell, well, I'm living in it
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
my job, well, it's a nine to five nightmare
I'm serving whiskey, stale wit, and beer
come on in, how've you been? Have I met ya?
what'll it be now, what can I get ya?
my job, well it's a nightmare
and every day from nine to five I'm there
no time to stop and assess, can't let it grind to a halt
can't stop and look at the mess and then find out it's my fault
I can't stop for a single minute
I know hell, well, I'm living in it
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
roll over, sit up and beg
well I'd much rather lie down and play dead
here comes another hoop
holidays have got to be the worst
I've seen so many I've got it well rehearsed
joy to the world, hark the hey, let me hear it
deck the halls, trim the tree, that's the spirit
holidays are not for me, chop down the tree
they've got to be the worst
I'm old and set in my ways, no stopping now, it's a shame
but in my much younger days I'd stop and I'd take the blame
I'm alright if I don't know and can't see
I'll live in hell, till the day, that they plant me
no time to stop at all, I've got to jump through the hoops
roll over, sit up and beg
well I'd much rather(3x)...lie down and play dead
all over so long my friend
so long all over the end

Without any training It's pouring, it's raining Trainingor a trade Hey, you bet I'm afraid Unequipped with a skill But I'm thrilledwith the thrill Underskilled, unprepared Hey, who wouldn't be scared? Dimefor a dozen if that's what you're after A moment of silence a lifetimeof laughter So bring on the obstacles And burn me a bridge I'm not sure,should I call This my range or a ridge? There ain't none too high If I'mup for the climb I'll go zero to sixty And stop on a dime A dime for adozen If that's what you're after A moment of silence A lifetime of laughterOn the brighter side And on a happier note The noise, well it's just loveThat gets caught in my throat The end of the line's Not the end of a ropeJust a salesman Selling a bucket of hope When the bucket gets kicked Andmy chips are all cashed My intentions, conventions Are finally smashedA dime for a dozen if that's what you're after A moment of silence a lifetimeof laughter

2. THE RASCAL KING 2:46 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)

Well he was fueled by a lack Drew inspiration from a needSo many problems to crack And mouths to feed Crooked was the path And brazenwas the walk A cocky swagger, up the ladder And could he ever talk Thelast hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again The Rascal King behind the bars Or theone in front of them last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again The Rascal Kingbehind the bars Or the one in front of them The love of God And constantcontradictions With just a smile, wink or nod What's stranger, fact orfiction? And never ceasing to amaze On a regular basis First hand intohis pocket Or first fist into the faces and it's The last hurrah? Nah!I'd do it again The Rascal King behind the bars Or the one in front ofthem last hurrah? Nah! I'd do it again The Rascal King behind the barsOr the one in front of them A legendary character Where? Only there When?Only then then? Only there A hero or a hooligan? Well, that part's neverclear Pride or shame, it's all the same Who's innocent and who's to blame?Politics or just a game? Well in the end they knew his name The last hurrah?Nah! I'd do it again and it's The Rascal King behind the bars Or the onein front of them well it's The Rascal King behind the bars Or the one infront of them

3. ROYAL OIL 2:39 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Nate Albert/Bosstones)

Royal Oil, come on bubble and boil Stabs like dagger,make you stagger On the hot tin foil Mind your mind or it will surely spoilThen you sleep down in the soil Nothing comes from nothing, come on RoyalOil When you smoke or poke the poison You lose the chance to be tomorrowyour gonna lose the chance Look out on the horizon And see the sadness,the pain and the sorrow I can't say enough about the stuff Or what it hasin store When you smoke or poke the poison You won't be anymore Royal Oil,come on bubble and boil Stabs like dagger, make you stagger On the hottin foil Mind your mind or it will surely spoil Then you sleep down inthe soil Nothing comes from nothing, come on Royal Oil Royal Oil has cutmany down to size Spikes gonna strike the weak and strong alike And thenforever, and ever close those eyes Make up your mind to keep your mindup And to your life be loyal Nothing comes from nothing, come on RoyalOil Make up your mind Keep up your mind And to your life got to be loyalRoyal Oil, big trouble brewing Long, lonely road, long road to ruin Wrongpath to take, great big mistake And then you sleep down in the soil Nothingcomes from nothing, come on Royal Oil Sleep down in the soil You're gonnasleep down in the soil And then you sleep down in the soil Nothing comesfrom nothing come on Royal Oil

4. THE IMPRESSION THAT I GET 3:15 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)

Have you ever been close to tragedy Or been close to folkswho have? Have you ever felt a pain so powerful So heavy you collapse No?Well, I've never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Whichmakes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knockon wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That'sthe impression that I get Have you ever had the odds stacked up so high?You need a strength most don't possess Or has it ever come down to do ordie? You've got to rise above the rest No? Well, I've never had to knockon wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could Itmakes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven'tyet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get I'mnot a coward, I've just never been tested I'd like to think that if I was,I would pass Look at the tested and think there but for the grace go IMight be a coward, I'm afraid of what I might find out Never had to knockon wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could itmakes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven'tyet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get Neverhad to but I'd better knock on wood 'cause I know someone who has, whichmakes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I never had to, but I'dbetter knock on wood' Cause I'm sure it isn't good and I'm glad I haven'tyet That's the impression that I get

5. LET'S FACE IT 2:39 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Nate Albert/Bosstones)

It's so hard to face That in this day and age Somebody'srace Could trigger somebody's rage And somebody's preference Can drivesome total stranger To make somebody, somehow Feel the wrath of their angerWhy were we put here? What for? we're unsure We sure weren't put here tohate Be racist, be sexist Be bigots, be sure We won't stand for your hateNow why so cut and dry? A simple concept missed Give tolerance a try Thisconfusion still exists Ignorant mongers No area's gray Couldn't be anywronger In this age and day Why were we put here? What for? we're unsureWe sure weren't put here to hate Be racist, be sexist Be bigots, be sureWe won't stand for your hate Get that straight Now how far have we come?How come there still are some Who won't let some March to the beat of adiffrent drum To face it, it's so hard You must be on your guard It's notokay And you're not free to be a different way Why were we put here? Whatfor? we're unsure We sure weren't put here to hate Be racist, be sexistBe bigots, be sure We won't stand for your hate Let's try to erase it,it's time that we face it If we don't, then who will? shame on us Let'stry to erase it, it's time that we face it Let's face it, the time is uponus Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it If we don't, then whowill? shame on us Let's try to erase it, it's time that we face it Let'sface it, the time is upon us

6. THAT BUG BIT ME 2:09 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Nate Albert/Bosstones)

That bug bit me, I'll admit Stunned - it took a whileto hit But when it hit me, I was bit Shit, I came clean with it No match,who am I No match, who am I, so why try to deny it Just a regular guy,who won't even try it The bug's been around Since time began It's bittenbigger Badder bastards than the one I am It can cripple And it can paralyzeWhen I felt its tooth I told the truth to my suprise I saw the bug andI gotta say Ahh I tried to get away I tried to run, I tried to fight Butthe bug was there to bite No match, who am I? Must respect the insect,it injects and infects If I may interject, well I love effects The bug'sbeen around Since time began It's bitten bigger Badder bastards than theone I am It can cripple And it can paralyze When I felt its tooth I toldthe truth to my suprise No match, who am I? No match, who am I, so I tryto deny I'm just a regular guy who won't even try I Must respect the insect,it injects and infects If I may interject, well I love effects The bug'sbeen around Since time began It's bitten bigger Badder bastards than theone I am It can cripple And it can paralyze When I felt its tooth I toldthe truth to my suprise yeah yeah yeah

7. ANOTHER DRINKIN' SONG 3:50 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)

Gonna dive into a dive I've dove into before Gonna haunta haunt I've haunted Like a million times or more A familiar joint Wheregetting drunk's the only point To frequent this place With any frequencyat all Countin' on a remedy I've counted on before Goin' with a cure that'snever failed me What you call the disease, I call the remedy What you'recallin' the cause, I call the cure Gonna sing a song, a song to you A songI've sung before Belt out a ballad that I've belted out A million timesor more The words I'm gonna scream And getting drunk's the central themeTo the lyrics, if you can Make the lyrics out at all Countin' on a remedyI've counted on before Goin' with a cure that's never failed me What youcall the disease, I call the remedy What you're callin' the cause, I callthe cure Just a devotion to a potion Now please no applause A dedicationto a medication A crutch a cure a cause What I've counted on to pick meup Has knocked me to my knees Before I hit the floor once more I'll callit the disease Countin' on a remedy I've counted on before Goin' with acure that's never failed me What you call the disease, I call the remedyWhat you're callin' the cause, I call the cure I call the cure Gonna diveinto a dive I've dove into before Gonna sing a song I've sung a milliontimes or more

8. NUMBERED DAYS 3:10 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Nate Albert/Bosstones)

Familiar with his kind He'll beat someone down for funHe's got an ax to grind And he'll target anyone Brass knuckles in his pocketSteel-toed shoes Life of the party When you factor in booze Familiar withhis kind He'll target anyone Violence, when will they learn? Time's runningout And the tables will turn The days have been numbered And your number'scoming up He's got a group of friends And they're all like minded guysThe fun never ends And the party, it never dies Somebody crossed theirpath At the worst time to do it Toes to the temple And he didn't live throughit He's got a group of friends and They'll target anyone Violence, whenwill they learn? Time's running out And the tables will turn The days havebeen numbered And your number's coming up Senseless, when will they learn?Time's running out And the tables will turn The days have been numberedAnd your number's coming up The charge what? homicide? Alone he took thefall His friends all testified They weren't there at all He cried likea baby When his sentence was passed For himself and not the victim Butthis victim was his last yes it was his last victim Still familiar withhis kind Too many of them left behind Up to all that he once was No otherreason, just because Too many incidents None are isolated Each coincidenceIs closely related Familiar with his kind He'll target anyone Violence,when will they learn? Time's running out And the tables will turn The dayshave been numbered And your number's coming up Senseless, when will theylearn? Time's running out And the tables will turn The days have been numberedAnd your number's coming up

9. BREAK SO EASILY 2:45 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Dennis Brockenborough/Bosstones)

You would break so easily So fragile that it frightensme A harsh sudden reality A painful possibility To see it's like the strangestdream To be it needs to still be seen As loud as any noise you've heardAs quiet as a whispered word Try to answer questions forced Forced insideof me You were forced across the line You're not providing me You wouldbreak so easily I watched you break so easily What's it like to be rightup against Not stay on this side of the fence A line so fine it can't betraced A life so suddenly erased Two came through just like a train A flashand nothing's been the same Try to answer questions forced Forced insideof me You were forced across the line You're not providing me Providingme with what I need To put a cover on You took the answers when you brokeSo easily you're gone! Gone! Once the same until You broke so easily Tellme now Try to answer questions forced Forced inside of me You were forcedacross a line you're not providing me

10. NEVERMIND ME 3:21 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)

He didn't hit me for a home Or hit me up 'cause he wascold He was addicted to drugs And I could see that in his eyes What aboutme? Well I was only rolled He didn't rob me for food It wasn't hunger,but a jonze He needed a fix, Someone will fix my broken bones And I'llfeel better in the morning The pain will fade as time goes by What wastaken, I won't miss, or I'll replace Nevermind me,well I'm alright He seemedto hate what he was doing He sure knew how to get it done Possessed byan addiction I don't have to comprehend What about me? Well he whippedme with a gun He didn't rob me for food It wasn't hunger, but a jonze Heneeded a fix Someone will fix my broken bones And I'll feel better in themorning The pain will fade as time goes by What was taken, I won't miss,or I'll replace Nevermind me I'm all right Go!I'll feel better in the morningNevermind Me I'm alright (4x)

11. DESENSITIZED 2:04 top-next
(Dicky Barrett/Tim Burton/Bosstones)

Woke up early On the tenth anniversary GOOD MORNING Fitin clips of it Between food prep shorts Weather reports Check the day'scommute And a look at sports I remember how the wind Was knocked from meBefore it became footage A footnote in history Recently well I think Iheard It could have been avoided It shouldn't have occurred A fundamentalobligation To my parents and my kids LIFE Gave me a glimpse of it Don'tknow who shot him They never caught him Let's get to the bottom And blowoff the lid now I'm trying to keep a balance Like the plates on top ofsticks Chip away 'til it goes down When it goes down apply the kicks RecentlyI think I heard it could have been avoided It shouldn't have occurred Sadlywe're desensitized To all the scandals and the cover ups The conspiraciesand liesRecently well I think I heard it could have been avoided And itshouldn't have occurred Sadly we're desensitized To all the scandals andthe cover ups The conspiracies and lies

12. 1-2-8 2:39 top
(Dicky Barrett/Joe Gittleman/Bosstones)

They played something They made something Brand new ababy blue machine Brass tacks, duct tape For the great escape Packed inthere like sardines Back and forth East, south, west, north Shred the atlasburn the map Often lost And paths criss-crossed Wake me up I need a nap1,2 what's in the stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in the mix 7,8this stuff tastes They did something Which meant something And that gotthem some attention Eyes wise A roller coaster ride Great pride in thisinvention I think they're selling Snake oil At the dog and pony show Inthe garden gee Would you pardon me And by the way how does it grow? 1,2what's in the stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in the mix 7,8 thisstuff tastes The explanation's unexplainable Holding onto something Onceso unattainable The course was never charted So don't look into the booksThe secret's not the recipe It's got to be the cooks They made somethingThey played something Blood, sweat, and elbow grease Well if you can'tstand the heat in the kitchen Get out it will increase Last train to where?Hey get out of here Nothing's measured and nothing's weighed A dash ofhonesty In the recipe That's the first mistake you've made 1,2 what's inthe stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in the mix 7,8 this stufftastes 1,2 what's in the stew 3,4 no one's really sure 5,6 what's in themix 7,8 this stuff tastes "Great."