The Impression That I Get
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
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Have you ever been close to tragedy Or been close to folks who 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 Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the 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 or die? You've got to rise above the restNo? Well I've never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get I'm not 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 I Might be a coward I'm afraid of what I might find out Never had to knock on wood But I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I've never had to knock on wood And I'm glad I haven't yet Because I'm sure it isn't good That's the impression that I get Never had to but I'd better knock on wood 'Cause I know someone who has Which makes me wonder if I could It makes me wonder if I never had to but I'd better knock on wood 'Cause I'm sure it isn't good And Im glad I haven't yet That's the impression that I get
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Written by: Dicky Barrett, Joseph Gittleman
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Impression That I Get" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is classified under the Ska Punk genre, combining elements of Jamaican ska and punk rock.
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Chart PerformanceThis song was a major hit and marks their biggest success to date. It reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Release DateReleased in 1997, "The Impression That I Get" was the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, 'Let's Face It'.
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Album SuccessThis track significantly contributed to the success of 'Let's Face It', making it the band's most successful album, which went platinum.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is considered one of the most iconic ska punk tracks of the '90s and is credited with helping bring the genre into the mainstream.
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Musical CompositionThis song is notable for its infectious brass melodies, upbeat tempo, and catchy choruses - trademarks of the ska punk genre.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics speak about the lead singer's luck in not having to face serious adversity in his life and wondering about his ability to handle it when it arises.
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Band OriginThe Mighty Mighty Bosstones, hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, is known for being one of the key figures in the ska punk movement.
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Song CoverThe song has been covered by various bands and artists, including punk band Millencolin and ska band The Holophonics.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough "The Impression That I Get" did not win any major music awards, its popularity and airplay led to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones being nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Impression That I Get" features the band performing and goofing off in what appears to be an empty warehouse. It was in frequent rotation on MTV in the late '90s.
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