When We Die

Bowling for Soup

About When We Die

"When We Die" is the second single from The Great Burrito Extortion Case, by Bowling for Soup. It was first released in the US officially, during this time "I'm Gay" was released in the UK only. In October 2007, "When We Die" was released in the UK but on download sales only. The song has been described as having a more darker tone than the band's other songs. This song was #68 on MTV Asia's list of Top 100 Hits of 2007.


Year:
2006
4:11
182 
#2

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I know that it's early
And it's too hard to think
And the broken empty bottles, a reminder in the sink
But I thought that I should tell you
If it's not too late to say
I can put back all the pieces
They just might not fit the same

There's nothing worth losing
Especially the chance to make it right
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die

I know it's been years now
And I don't look the same
And the hopes and dreams you had for me you thought went down the drain
And the room looks so empty where my pictures used to be
And I can't say that I blame you
But you can't blame me

There's nothing worth losing
Especially the chance to make it right
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die

Come over, come over 'cause I gotta know
If I am doing this all on my own
Come over, come over; how can I tell you if you're not here?
And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
And we won't get it back when we die

And I know that we're gonna be fine
And the tattooed mistakes are gonna fade over time
As long as we live and time passes by
We won't get it back when we die

Come over, come over, whoa-oh-oh
Come over, come over, whoa-oh-oh
Come over, come over

I gotta know
Won't get it back when we die
I know that it's early

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Bowling for Soup

Bowling for Soup (often typeset as ¡Bowling for Soup! or abbreviated as BFS) is an American pop punk/punkrock band which originally formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. Now based in Denton, Texas, the band is best known for its singles "Girl All the Bad Guys Want" (a 2003 Grammy Award nominee), "Almost", "Punk Rock 101", "High School Never Ends", and SR-71 cover "1985". more »

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Written by: JARET REDDICK, BUTCH WALKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Band Origins
"When We Die" is a song by Bowling for Soup, which is a band that originated from Wichita Falls, Texas and was formed in 1994.
Album Details
This track is part of the band's seventh studio album called "The Great Burrito Extortion Case," which was released in 2006.
Chart Performance
"When We Die" reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video Trivia
Its music video reunited the band with “High School Never Ends” video director, Frank Borin.
Song Theme
The song talks about relationships, specifically focusing on misunderstandings and separations between fathers and sons.
Noteworthy Lyrics
It contains a powerful line, "Part of me laughs, part of me cries, part of me wants to question why one war’s led to another’s been declared."
Debut Ranking
On its first week of release, the single ranked as the second greatest gainer on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.
Director's Participation
The lead singer, Jaret Reddick, and Borin developed the main concept of the music video.
Emotional Impact
The song is known for its catchy rock rhythm despite expressing a deep emotional theme.
Unique Music Score
Unlike the band's other songs, "When We Die," integrates the use of piano, making it sound different from the typical Bowling for Soup sound.
Reception
Fans have often noted this track as one of the band's most touching and sentimental tracks.
Personal Connection
Jaret Reddick had a personal connection to the song as it addressed his own strained relationship with his father.

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