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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On The Outside Lyrics
Oingo Boingo
They laugh at me aloud
They say Im just a clown
That I aint got no pride
Im on the outside
The girls look really cute
They really make it work
They think Im just a jerk
Im on the outside
I never could sit still
I never was too hip
I never caught the ride
Im on the outside
Im on the outside, Im on the outside now
This is where it all begins right here
On the outside lookin in, Im on the outside
I never was a punk
I never shot junk
I never even tried counter
Culture passed me right by
(Im on the outside)
Dont talk to debutantes
Dont eat in restaurants
The patrons sit and stare
The waiters make wise cracks behind my back
(Im on the outside)
Teachers there in school
They flunked me by the rule
They say I had no motivation, brains or dedication
I guess the imbeciles were right Im on the outside
Im on the outside, Im on the outside now
This is where it all begins on the outside looking in
Looking in
At you
Im just an alien through and through
Tryin to make believe Im you
Tryin to fit
Just a stranger on the outside looking in
The disco makes me sick i
Wear the wrong clothes
I say the wrong things
You know I cant dance
My feet are much too wide (Im on the outside)
You think you set the trends
You wear your hair just right
Your clothes are out-a-sight
Your house is modern really kitch
You get so macho when youre with your bitch
(Im on the outside)
I see them go to work
I see them go to sleep
I see them on t.v.
I see them laugh and cry
Im on the outside. Im on the outside. Im on the outside
(repeat chorus)
Im on the outside. Im on the outside now
Im on the outside
Im on the outside now