Missed the Boat
Modest Mouse
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While we're on the subject Could we change the subject now? I was knocking on your ear's door, but you were always out Looking towards the future We were begging for the past Well, we know we had the good things But those never seemed to last Oh, please just last Everyone's unhappy Everyone's ashamed Well, we all just got caught looking At somebody else's page Well, nothing ever went Quite exactly as we planned Our ideas held no water But we used them like a dam Oh, and we carried it all so well As if we got a new position Oh, and I laugh all the way to hell Saying, "Yes, this is a fine promotion" Oh, and I laugh all the way to hell Of course everyone goes crazy Over such and such and such We made ourselves a pillar We just used it as a crutch We were certainly uncertain At least, I'm pretty sure I am Well, we didn't need the water But we just built that, good God damn Oh, and I know this of myself I assume as much for other people Oh, and I know this of myself We've listened more to life's end-gong Than the sound of life's sweet bells Was it ever worth it? Was there all that much to gain? Well, we knew we missed the boat And we'd already missed the plane We didn't read the invite We just dance at our wake All our favorites were playing So we could shake, shake, shake, shake, shake Tiny curtain's open, and we heard the tiny clap of little hands A tiny man would tell a little joke, and get a tiny laugh from all the folks Sitting, drifting around in bubbles, and thinking it was us that carried them When we finally got it figured out, that we had truly missed the boat Oh, and we carried it all so well As if we got a new position Oh, and we owned all the tools ourselves But not the skills to make a shelf with Oh, what useless tools ourselves
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Written by: ERIC JUDY, ISAAC BROCK, JEREMIAH GREEN, JOE PLUMMER, JOHNNY MARR, TOM PELOSO
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11 facts about this song
Song Information"Missed the Boat" is a track from Modest Mouse’s fifth studio album 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank,' which was released in 2007.
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CollaborationThe song features backing vocals by James Mercer of "The Shins," marking an interesting collaboration between two influential indie rock acts.
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Chart Performance"Missed the Boat" peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart, showcasing the song's commercial success.
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SongwritingLead singer of Modest Mouse, Isaac Brock, wrote the song. His cryptic lyrics often explore themes of existential angst, social alienation, and the human condition.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Missed the Boat" employs a blend of live-action and computer-generated imagery. The video, directed by Christopher Mills, connotes themes of regret, loss, and missed opportunities.
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Album SuccessThe album, 'We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank,' marked a peak in Modest Mouse's popularity—it topped the Billboard 200 albums chart in the US.
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Genre Classification"Missed the Boat," like many Modest Mouse songs, can be classified under the genre of indie rock, but it also incorporates elements of alternative rock and folk rock.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Missed the Boat" metaphorically explore the idea of having missed opportunities and the subsequent feelings of regret. It uses imagery of missing a departure as a representation of this.
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InstrumentationThe song features a combination of electric guitar, drums, and occasional use of violin, providing it a distinctive sound typical of Modest Mouse's discography.
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Concert Favorite"Missed the Boat" often features in Modest Mouse's live concerts and is considered a fan favorite, highlighting the enduring popularity of the track.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praised "Missed the Boat" for its poignant lyrics, memorable melody, and engaging instrumental arrangements, solidifying its reputation as a standout track in Modest Mouse's catalogue.
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