Frontman Danny Elfman's older brother, Richard, actually started the band, later handing leadership down to his brother once he decided directing was his way to go. This hyperkinetic New Wave band is characterized by their manic live performances and eclectic range of songs, Elfman and the band performed for a remarkable twenty years. The Californian band, a paired-down version of the theatrical troupe The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, released eight major albums and two live compilations, each containing songs that varied from fast-paced ska to soulful jazz to emotional rock to off-kilter pop. Their style can best be defined as "undefinable." Now mostly known for their frequent contribution to movie soundtracks (including their most succesful song "Weird Science") Oingo Boingo formally broke up in 1995 after their last Halloween live concert; the reason being that 'it was time.' Since the band's dissolution, frontman Danny Elfman has continued to find success in his career writing film scores, particularly in collaboration with director Tim Burton; he almost exclusively employs Boingo guitarist Steve Bartek as orchestrator. His film scores have included Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Good Will Hunting, Men in Black, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, Big Fish, and dozens more.
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Gimme A Break Lyrics
Oingo Boingo
You were the one who could never decide
Your always complaining the companys too restraining
You think your sweeter than the rest
But deep inside your scared to death
Youve got your finger in the pie
The time has come to pick a side...
[sax]
First you say one thing then you change your mind
You think its great you say its hot
You turn around and then its not
On saturday night you wear punk rags
But you drive a white porsche with custom tags
Youd like to chance it but you just dont know
Cause your getten blind from too much snow
I hate you but I need the deal
Lets discuss it over a big hot meal
Gimme a break...gimme a break...etc.etc.
[sax]
Dont you think were tough enough? (think twice)
Think that you can hold us back? (no way)
Dont you know we got the stuff? (sure thing)
Now were on the warpath
Sorry... its not too late... gimme a break
[sax solo]
Dont you know Im tired of waiten? (so tired)
And Im tired of being nice (so nice)
Cant ya look me in the eyes?
Dont ya know Im coming out? ...
Sorry...its not too late... gimme a break
You got the job now so you call the shots
You got the access to the bread
You said by now that Ill be dead
But let me tell you something friend
Your days are numbered to the end
You see that young cat down the hall
Hes waiten for you to trip and fall
Youll beg for your job down on your knees
Youll kiss the ground and ask him please to
Give you a break
Give you a break
Give you a break...