Boss Of Me

Album: Malcolm In The Middle Soundtrack (2000)
Charted: 21
Play Video
  • 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 Writer/s: John Flansburgh, John Linnell
    Publisher: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 9

  • Trey from Kalamazoo, MtThey use another They Might Be Giants song in the first episode, when Malcom throws pudding on that bully. Best Pilot episode ever.
  • Jinjiro from Rochester, NychelseaRae, the lyric is actually "at the stain on the wall where"
  • Camille from Oz, WaActually, this song wasn't written specifically written for the show. The song had been written, and when John and John found out that they were looking for a theme song for it, they sent a copy of the song to Fox. Awesome band.
    < 3 .
  • Chelsearae from Islip Terrace, Nywhen it says "at the state on the wall where, the tv'd been...but ever since...we've moved in its been empty. why im.. why im in this room there is no point explaining" or whatever.. it sounds kinda like someone who is in an unhappy relationship... or something. just a thought.
  • Mike from Champaign, IlNow these guys rock and are most likely in the top 10 bands ever!
  • Ashley from Moncton, CanadaThis song reminds me of either really hot summer or freezing cold winter. I didn't realize this song and Malcolm in The Middle were five years old. I saw an episode once where they played the whole song, I think. Malcolm's dad does like terrible music from the 70s.
  • Taylor from Austin, TxBoth the song and the show (Malcolm In The Middle)
    are awesome.
  • Porkbelly from Kingston, PaThere was one time when Malcolm in the Middle ran with the extended version of this song. It ran with a music video in which a multitude of the two Johns were toys in a box that was tied to Dewey's bike.
  • Peter from Fort Worth, Txone of the johns from the band said it was just a real bratty song he felt fit the show, or something like that.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Kerry Livgren of Kansas

Kerry Livgren of KansasSongwriter Interviews

In this talk from the '80s, the Kansas frontman talks turning to God and writing "Dust In The Wind."

Jeff Trott

Jeff TrottSongwriter Interviews

Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.

What Musicians Are Related to Other Musicians?

What Musicians Are Related to Other Musicians?Song Writing

A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.

Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go's

Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go'sSongwriter Interviews

Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.

Phone Booth Songs

Phone Booth SongsSong Writing

Phone booths are nearly extinct, but they provided storylines for some of the most profound songs of the pre-cell phone era.

Sarah Brightman

Sarah BrightmanSongwriter Interviews

One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs.