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The Wallflowers — Reboot The Mission (w/ Mick Jones)
Album: Glad All Over
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Released: 2012
Length: 3:26
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Where you're going has no signs
And you're not going in a straight line
You ought to have me on your mind
I dare you to think otherwise

One day the water, more water
You keep diving and you won't be recovered
You need a clue, I'll come in closer
I want to tell you, you've had it coming

Eyes on the prize, reboot the mission
I've lost my sight, but not the vision
Eyes on the prize, reboot the mission
I lost my sight, but not the vision

Move your body, look alive
Oh don't you think it wants out some time
It's even better than you've implied
Dice on the table, let it ride

The movie's showing over the buildings
Midnight shifts just beginning
Oh let your hair down, I watch you singing
I've got to say, you had it coming

Eyes on the prize, reboot the mission
I've lost my sight, but not the vision
Eyes on the prize, reboot the mission
I lost my sight, but not the vision

No matter how you use it, which way you swing
Even the longest day at some point ends
I'll throw your shoes off, hat in the ring
Show me a hookshot, the whole thing

Welcome Jack, the new drummer
He jammed with the mighty Joe Strummer
I see Rami, Greg, Stewart
I gotta say, Jay, we've had it coming

Eyes on the prize, reboot the mission
I've lost my sight, but not the vision
Eyes on the prize, reboot the mission
I lost my sight, but not the vision
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Could the "with Mick Jones" have anything to do with it sounding like The Clash??
Posted 3 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
 pawelcitak83 wrote:
This song reminds me of The Clash :)
 
Bass Line.
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 buddy wrote:
This is rock and roll.  That is all.
 
Rock and Roll? No.
Paper thin garbage? Yes.
Posted 3 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
 meatmike wrote:

The same could be said about these last 3 comments.
This is a simple, well crafted, Clash-style song with a helluva hook to pay homage to the late, great Joe Strummer.
 

I wonder what came first. The hook or "Hey, lets write a tribute to Joe!"
I can hear Joe singing this in place of Jakob
Posted 4 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of The Clash :)
Posted 4 years ago by pawelcitak83    [ Reply ]
We can always find patterns and old recipes ... in Everything. What matters is how the new one is blended. I love this tune. Gets me movin.
Posted 5 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
 tutakea wrote:
RP is always good for new world records: this time: the biggest musical hole between two songs possible:

1) Once in a Lifetime  / Talking Heads - one of the best songs of all time
2) The Wallflowers - Reboot the Misssion - one of the most terrible musical crap ever heard
3) Led Z. - Your Time-- Mountain side  - world class, again
 
The same could be said about these last 3 comments.
This is a simple, well crafted, Clash-style song with a helluva hook to pay homage to the late, great Joe Strummer.
Posted 5 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
RP is always good for new world records: this time: the biggest musical hole between two songs possible:

1) Once in a Lifetime  / Talking Heads - one of the best songs of all time
2) The Wallflowers - Reboot the Misssion - one of the most terrible musical crap ever heard
3) Led Z. - Your Time-- Mountain side  - world class, again
Posted 11 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
 Rockit wrote:
Always keep your eyes on your fries!


...leading to the (perhaps inevitable) "KFC remix" version:
 
"Eyes on the fries, reboot the chicken
It's not just good, it's finger-lickin'"

 
Haha!  Thanks for the laugh this morning!  
Posted 11 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Indeed, the vocal resemblance is there, and it's very very real!

"--Is that a real poncho, or a Sears poncho?"
"--There's always Khola Plankton...Him and me can play The Blues...and then I'll watch him buff that ... little ruby that he use...and then he'll straighten up his turban...and inject a little ooze...along a one-celled Hammond Organism...underneath my shoe..."
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ScottD wrote:
Does anyone else hear a bit of Frank Zappa in the lead vocal?

Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This is rock and roll.  That is all.
Posted 11 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
 Rockit wrote:
Always keep your eyes on your fries!


...leading to the (perhaps inevitable) "KFC remix" version:
 
"Eyes on the fries, reboot the chicken
It's not just good, it's finger-lickin'"
Posted 11 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
My friend Jeff(rhtymn guitarist in our band)was a big Clash fan.He talked me and my wife into seeing Carbon/Silicone(Mick Jones' solo project back a couple of years ago)in KC.After the show when we were leaving Mick was seen going into his tour bus.Jeff ran over and talked to him for about 2-3 minutes......and when he came back to the car you could see in his eyes....his life was complete.Mick took a few minutes and made Jeff's night.Thanks Mick!
Posted 11 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
 bodyschool wrote:

I hear a little bit of Magnificent Seven.


 
Both rock steady, mon.
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
ahh, so that's why this sounds so much like the clash! - Mick Jones :)

I like it1 
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
There is a groove to like about this tune!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 I hear a little bit of Magnificent Seven.

WonderLizard wrote:
Little bit of Radio Clash.
 


Posted 11 years ago by bodyschool    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else hear a bit of Frank Zappa in the lead vocal?
Posted 11 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
Little bit of Radio Clash.
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
music - good.  lyrics & vocals - horrendous.  {#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Like this more and more each time I hear it.
Posted 11 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
This song would have benefitted greatly with the addition of the late Joe Strummer. Would have added that much needed edge.
 
Yeah, I guess having a corpse in the band could be considered having an edge...
Posted 11 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
Killer tune to have on the i-pod for hiking!! 
Posted 11 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
Always keep your eyes on your fries!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
This song would have benefitted greatly with the addition of the late Joe Strummer. Would have added that much needed edge.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 blueice7 wrote:
Damn Good!{#Bananajumprope}
 
Indeed
Posted 11 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
This is the only song they play on the local FM station.  They have just given up on everything else and have this on repeat 24hrs a day.  Its a pretty good song, but cant stand up to quite this heavy of a rotation.
 
You still listen to commercial radio? Brave soul.
Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
This is the only song they play on the local FM station.  They have just given up on everything else and have this on repeat 24hrs a day.  Its a pretty good song, but cant stand up to quite this heavy of a rotation.
Posted 12 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Jack Irons on drums....love his beats
Posted 12 years ago by dramo    [ Reply ]
Don't know 'bout no Wallflowers, but this tune is terrifically Clash-esque.  Looks like Bill's got a Clash tune right behind it just to show.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Catchy tune!
Posted 12 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
First time I heard this, I thought, "Really, Wallflowers? This is your new sound?"

But now, the song is growing on me, and now my attitude is, "Welcome back, Wallflowers."

Now I just need to hear the rest of the album...
Posted 12 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
Damn Good!{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 12 years ago by blueice7    [ Reply ]
Surely he picked some Devendra Banhart style...
Posted 12 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
...... on the PSD button.  Damn that's a great button.
 
..agreed.....Mockery
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
abort retry fail
Posted 12 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
i like this. haven't liked much from the wallflowers, but this is solid.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Can't be doing with that beat - I prefer Aretha's on the PSD button.  Damn that's a great button.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:
Invalid boot disk. Insert a valid BOOT disk into drive A:
 
Oh, lord, does that bring back some horrible memories . . . 

"Missing AUTOEXEC.BAT file" 
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
This song just came very well! By the way, congratulations for radioparadise for such a good selection!
Posted 12 years ago by kurtbel    [ Reply ]
Magnificent.... Seven!
Posted 12 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
 Alexandra wrote:
Do I know how to call it, or what? I was sitting here saying, "This sounds like the Clash" and lo and behold, Mick Jones worked with Jakob.

 
Awesome.
 



Clash feel for sure. belongs on Sandinista!
Posted 12 years ago by mjmurphy61    [ Reply ]
Do I know how to call it, or what? I was sitting here saying, "This sounds like the Clash" and lo and behold, Mick Jones worked with Jakob.

 
Awesome.
Posted 12 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Hey, not bad!
Posted 12 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
This is so catchy the Center for Disease Control goes on alert every time Bill plays it.  {#Biggrin}
Posted 12 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Invalid boot disk. Insert a valid BOOT disk into drive A:
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Love, Love, LOVE this new Wallflowers song!
Posted 12 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]
Yay! New Wallflowers!!
Posted 12 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
two days in a row.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Neko....you are such a great lyricist.
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
This Mick's more recent efforts are much cooler than the other Mick's.
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Cool, Me likey. 8.
Posted 12 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
a lost track from clash's sandinista?

{#Smile}
Posted 12 years ago by yuel    [ Reply ]