“1989” is an autobiographical take on the band’s early years, most of which took place in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The Souls lived in numerous houses throughout the city and would often throw raucous parties and shows in the house’s backyard and rear garage. The shows, often put together to pay re...
[Verse 1]
Believers, achievers, daydreamers lookin' for somethin’
Defiers, outliers, failure deniers until we break through
Moved to town, don't make a scene (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
Got no talent, just a dream (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
Thick skin, found kin, born again in a world we choose
Love you, stay true with you, make our own rules
Ups and downs seemed so real (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
Stick together, that's the deal (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
Gotta make somethin’, make it true (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
Altogether with all of you (Hey, hey, hey, hey)
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 2]
Livin' in a dump, doin' crimes in stereo
Cuttin' our teeth, playin' songs on the radio
Livin' on po' boys and Colt 45
Playin' those records to keep us alive
A dream so big you can’t even see it
Gotta stay on the ground, just be it
Skatin’ all night, tripped on the lights
There's a riot goin’ on
In our song
It won't be long
We're comin' in from the outside
Keep it goin’ on
[Outro]
Oh, love you, stay true with you, make our own rules
Believers, achievers, daydreamers lookin' for somethin'
1989 was written by Bryan Kienlen & George Rebelo & Greg Attonito & Pete Steinkopf.
1989 was produced by Will Yip.
The Bouncing Souls released 1989 on Fri Mar 15 2019.