Boss of Me
They Might Be Giants
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Yes, no, maybe I don't know Can you repeat the question? You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big Life is unfair, so I just stare at the stain on the wall where The TV'd been, but ever since we've moved in it's been empty Why I, why I'm in this room There is no point explaining You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big Life is a test, and I confess I like this mess I've made so far Grade on a curve and you'll observe I'm right below the horizon Yes, no, maybe, I don't know Can you repeat the question? You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now You're not the boss of me now, and you're not so big Life is unfair
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Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL
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15 facts about this song
Creation Context"Boss of Me" was recorded by American alternative rock band They Might Be Giants in 2001.
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Popular ExposureThe song is best known as the opening theme for the American television show "Malcolm in the Middle."
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Achievements"Boss of Me" won a Grammy award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
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Charts PerformanceThe song peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted in Australia, where it reached number 160.
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Song StyleLike much of They Might Be Giants' work, the "Boss of Me" features oddball lyrics over catchy, upbeat rock music.
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Album Inclusion"Boss of Me" appears on the compilation album "They Might Be Giants-Idlewild: A Compilation", released in 2014.
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SongwritersThe song was written by John Linnell and John Flansburgh, the two main members of They Might Be Giants.
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Commercial UseThe song was not only used on Malcolm in the Middle but also in advertisements for the show.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Boss of Me" was directed by Joey Garfield and featured clips from Malcolm in the Middle as well as footage of the band playing in a living room.
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Pop CultureThe phrase "You're Not the Boss of Me" has become a part of popular culture after the success of the song and the TV show.
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Musical StructureAlthough a rock song, "Boss of Me" features extensive use of brass instruments and has been described as "fanfare rock".
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Conceptual ThemeThe song's theme is about rebelling against authority and asserting one's independence, making it fitting for the TV show.
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Band TrademarkThe quirkiness and humor embodied in the "Boss of Me" lyrics reflect the whimsical, idiosyncratic style that They Might Be Giants is known for.
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Release MediumThe song was released on CD and as a digital download, but not on vinyl.
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RecognitionIn 2018, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Boss of Me" as one of the 50 best TV show theme songs of all time.
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