Alexisonfire - Boiled Frogs Lyrics






[George:] A man sits at his desk
One year from retirement,
And he's up for review
Not quite sure what to do.
Each passing year
The workload grows.

[Dallas:] I'm always wishing, I'm always wishing too late
For things to go my way
It always ends up the same
(Count your blessings)
I must be missing, I must be missing the point
Your signal fades away and all I'm left with is noise
(Count your blessings on one hand)

So wait up, I'm not sleeping alone again tonight.
There's so much to dream about, there must be more to my life

[George:] Poor little tin man, still swinging his axe,
Even though his joints are clogged with rust.

[Wade:] My youth is slipping, my youth is slipping away.
Safe in monotony, (so safe), day after day
(Count your blessings)
My youth is slipping, my youth is slipping away.
Cold wind blows off the lake, and I know for sure that it's too late
(Count your blessings on one hand)

[Dallas:] So wait up, I'm not sleeping alone again tonight
There's so much to dream about, there must be more to my life.

Can't help but feel betrayed, punch the clock every single day
There's no loyalty and no remorse.
Youth sold for a pension cheque
And it makes him fucking sick
He's heating up, he can't say no

(Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh)

So wait up, I'm not sleeping alone again tonight,
There's so much to dream about, there must be more to my life.
(So wait up)
So wait up I'm not sleeping alone again tonight
Between the light and shallow waves is where I'm going to die
Wait up for me
Wait up for me
Wait up for me





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  1. S.... F....

    27 years old now and this song hits way harder than it did 10 years ago damn

  2. M.... C....

    Proud to be Canadian.

  3. A.... D....

    This is an important song.

    We need to listen to it more now then ever.

  4. S.... B....

    666 666 views

  5. D.... A....

    it said lage insted of lake i think

  6. �.... �....

    Никогда не надоест

  7. M.... G....

    My youth is slipping away

  8. T.... A....

    Would’ve thought trailer park boys would’ve mentioned them!!

  9. S.... U....

    Man i love this song!

  10. C.... D....

    2019 and this still kicks. Fucking great song

  11. R.... G....

    So wait up ..I'm not sleeping again alone tonight

  12. E.... A....

    Someone pls tell me what happened to alexisonfire? Why there are not new albums?

    E.... A....

    They broke up for years. They're together again and are working on a new album.

  13. E.... R....

    SO WAIT UP IM NOT SLEEPING ALONE AGAIN TONIIIIIGHT THERES SO MUCH TO DREAM ABOUT THERE MUST BE MORE TO MY LIIIIFE

  14. C.... B....

    damn its 2019 wtf

    C.... B....

    Your not here alone

  15. C.... D....

    Hope he dies/died between the shallow waves as he wanted.

  16. d.... ....

    Love this song it reminds me of Fullmetal Alchemist lol

  17. C.... G....

    La raja!!

  18. D.... p....

    Yesssssssssssss

  19. K.... J....

    Count your blessing on one hand

  20. A.... C....

    still listening in 2018 <3

  21. S.... D....

    Amazing

  22. B.... ....

    Genuinely the most painful song to listen to

  23. b.... m....

    One of the best bands I've ever heard.

  24. B.... T....

    The 2000s perfectly encapsulated in a song

  25. E.... S....

    2018 BR KRAI

  26. N.... N....

    Love this song, I get the gist of the lyrics. Still don't have a clue why it's called Boiled Frogs lmao

    N.... N....

    If you put a frog in water and slowly raise the temperature, they will boil to death but without actually noticing it, as their bodies adapt gradually - whereas if you toss a live frog into already boiling water, it will do everything to escape for its life. This is a metaphor for working yourself to the bone for a corporation that cares nothing for you, who gradually raise your responsibilities and undermining your hard work. The point is "don't let life escape you by running yourself into walls over and over again"

    N.... N....

    @Rob G bro you just sloved like ten year of my life 😂

  27. C.... S....

    RAW CANADIAN TALENT

  28. L.... L....

    It kinda sucks that they're not together still.... -_-

    L.... L....

    Lisa A they got back together this year. There are videos of 2017 download I believe they played this song.

    L.... L....

    Just saw them in Toronto at Danforth. They are definitely together. I just don't know if they will record a new album again or not. They still blow minds live though. Was incredible.

    L.... L....

    Dario Rivers omg I bet they were AMAZING. I'll have to check if they'll be coming to the states

    L.... L....

    I know they're doing a Europe run this summer but not sure about the US. I had to fly from the Cayman Islands (where I'm from) to get to Toronto to see them! So worth the $1200 plane ticket though! Would do it again and again! It was amazing! Favourite band til I die!

  29. J.... W....

    Billy Talent merged with Fallout Boy

  30. J.... W....

    I swear to god Alexisonfire is the most underrated band in history

    J.... W....

    actually back in the day they came in second for canada's favorite metal band

    J.... W....

    Went to school with these boys half these songs they made at 17.18 they r super underrated sad they slipped away

    J.... W....

    Goddamn right they are. They literally never hit it big properly despite many great songs

    J.... W....

    @Matt Martin thats not true this is there 3rd album, maybe 1st two were written at that age, definitely not this one

  31. D.... S....

    alexshallliveforever

  32. R.... ....

    hip hop head but this has always been a fav of mine

  33. Z.... F....

    I never got into Alexisonfire too much, but I can't deny that they helped bring post-hardcore further into the mainstream.

    Love this tune.

    Z.... F....

    Zach Flowers They definitely did. They were one of the first Pioneers of Post-Hardcore. From Canada too, not to far from my area.

  34. r.... ....

    FUCK! I JUST realized what the title of this song means and refers to... like 10+ years later...

  35. N.... S....

    My youth is indeed slipping away....

    N.... S....

    edge lord

    N.... S....

    Feel ya on that.

  36. J.... V....

    My youth, my youth is slipping away....so true! Bummer.

  37. E.... M....

    His voice sounds godly, why haven't I heard of this band sooner?

    E.... M....

    It's okay you're here now.

    E.... M....

    Both voices are godly, they grew apart, I hope they know; the contrast is more beautiful than the colors by themselves.
    I hope they come back when they are old; to tell the same stories.

    E.... M....

    @Mmmgoose22 just saw them in Toronto last week. They still got it!

    E.... M....

    @Kat Orsini Holy shit I am Jealous!!

    E.... M....

    @Beardedpower It was honestly so good. If your in Canada they will be back for a tour down the road.

  38. a.... j....

    0:35 sounds like he says "God your breath stanks!" haha

    a.... j....

    Omg yes XD

    a.... j....

    Hahahahahha

  39. j.... w....

    Really nice song.

  40. J.... E....

    best song ever? probs

  41. D.... 2....

    "poor little tin-man. still swinging his ax., even though his joints are clogged with rust!!!!" Awesome lyrics!

  42. B.... M....

    No, in order:Boiled Frogs, Accidents and Rough Hands

  43. r.... ....

    best song

    r.... ....

    roberta I'd say definitely top 5 fav songs

  44. X.... O....

    Entire Album was removed from Spotify. Weird.

  45. B.... M....

    my top 3 songs: Accidents, Boiled Frogs, and Rough Hands!

    B.... M....

    +Blaine McGovern in order???

  46. B.... M....

    I totally agree with you, and Rhapsody just recently pulled this song, totally bogus!

    B.... M....

    +Blaine McGover So i see im not the only one who went here after rhapsody fucked up

    B.... M....

    Yeah, they stepped in it big time

    B.... M....

    +Blaine McGovern spotify pulled it off too.

  47. A.... M....

    R.I.P. replay button

  48. H.... N....

    I know not everyone might agree with me, but this is probably the best song in this album for me.

    H.... N....

    I agree with you. This song is somehow satisfactory to listen to

    H.... N....

    To be honest its because you don't hear or understand george's parts. This one has alot of dallas green's smooth vocals, but george is actually the emotion of Alexisonfire.

    H.... N....

    "This Could Be Anywhere In The World" is the one everyone knows here in the US but I've always preferred this one.

    H.... N....

    Boiled frogs is the anthem for modern man, you burn first is for quote love unquote

    H.... N....

    Someone from Australia agrees.

  49. N.... A....

    Wow. Was driving on the highway yesterday after leaving a wedding. I felt sick to my stomach at how the person who was married invited a bunch of people she didn't give  shit about in order to do a bunch of things for her 15 minutes. It was uncomfortable and i left feeling lost and confused about what culture i had just witnessed. Then this song came on the radio and it made me feel feelings of nostalgia and made me feel badass riping it on the highway. ALEXIS NEVER FORGET

    N.... A....

    im with david

    N.... A....

    no, you're an idiot cuz u replied back...

    N.... A....

    Joel Randles Not really, some people get married 2 or 3 times :)

    N.... A....

    NGUYEN AGENDA TV Fucking whore bride I bet that marriage lasted 1 month.

  50. Z.... D....

    Favourite track . . .♡

  51. M.... Z....

    Forgot how much I love this band :)
    many memories ^^

  52. J.... G....

    I just love the guitar in this song.

  53. O.... H....

    Alexisonfire-Boiled Frogs Acoustic Cover-Oscar & Lydia

  54. n.... ....

    *old man sits at his desk

  55. l.... k....

    lucky :c

  56. S.... I....

    I was at the farewell tour in Toronto. Wow. Wish I could go back in time, that was some night! Keeping fingers crossed for a reunion tour in a few years maybe? lol

    S.... I....

    Saw em in 2012, ill never forget the audience shouting "44 caliber love letter straight from you're heart"

  57. R.... U....

    la wea hermosa <3

  58. A.... ....

    Yea, my picture is actually the poster i got from my poster deal ticket for their dec 23rd show in Montreal, amazing show. They offcially went their own separate ways some 2 weeks later after their last show in St Cath. RIP AOF, i will never forget you. Ever.

  59. G.... B....

    they are disbanding after the farewell tour, i think they did so a few months ago :( (dec.30) sad...but like they said it themselves, they felt like moving on so we got to respect their choices and keep listening to their masterpieces :)

  60. m.... ....

    Thank god I got to catch their farewell tour in Montreal. Drove all the way from brooklyn. Amazing show guys, we'll miss you!

  61. b.... ....

    Aw man why did they stop?

  62. A.... F....

    no they broke in 2011 and finished their farewell tour in December

  63. b.... ....

    Awesome song just wondering is this band still going?

    b.... ....

    bluefieldchecker he’s now the lead singer off city and colour, great band.

    b.... ....

    They broke up a few years ago but just got back together.

  64. Y.... ....

    true, Steph.
    just saying though...it sounds like the singersof those bands...kind of...KIND of

  65. D.... ....

    Dec 3rd, was FUCKING AMAZING! and they played to a friend ;)

  66. S.... V....

    alexisonfire is better than all of those bands anyway

  67. I.... X....

    I have my lifetime signed by them.

  68. T.... ....

    My youth anthem <3

  69. j.... ....

    Dec 2nd. CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!

  70. Y.... ....

    Its like Atreyu, Rise Against and Three Days Grace came together and made an awesome song

    Y.... ....

    Not really as Rise Against is the only band you mentioned that are any good. More like a cross between Rise Against, Thrice and Boysetsfire.

  71. S.... ....

    I FUCKING LOVE YOU! they come where i live :D

  72. S.... ....

    I FUCKING LOVE YOU! they come where i live :D

  73. M.... ....

    Crisis.... one of the greatest albums ever made

  74. t.... ....

    SAME HERE! I CANT WAIT

  75. H.... V....

    same here man its gonna be sick :)

  76. B.... ....

    Got tickets to see them in London on their farewell tour in December! I'm happier than a pig in shit!

  77. 8.... ....

    FUCK I MISS THEM.

  78. i.... ....

    Sucks i wont get to see them on their farewell tour

  79. A.... W....

    Yeah wade is doing Black Lungs now.

  80. M.... ....

    And wade go with another band. And They'll do a last tour! They said that they will do a final tour on twitter.

  81. B.... B....

    dood these lyrics are wronng lol

  82. A.... W....

    They left because Dallas is doing City and Colour, and george is having kids.

  83. R.... ....

    TROLOLOL

  84. F.... ....

    Troll harder, bud.

  85. F.... ....

    I didn't meet them. That was the other guy. Learn to read.

  86. R.... ....

    ya it does it means u gave them bad luck when u met them, u son of a bitch!

  87. F.... ....

    That makes absolutely no sense.

  88. k.... ....

    this song has been stuck in my head for three weeks now xD
    How I miss alexisonfire.

  89. G.... ....

    yeh, jealous much..

  90. b.... ....

    im proud as fuck to be canadian

  91. J.... D....

    @MrYoureawhat so is your mums orgasm

  92. C.... ....

    dis iz a kool song! lol

  93. C.... A....

    That ending is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard <3

  94. s.... ....

    @xxPUNKIMOTHExx haha that must be y they broke up

  95. G.... C....

    ROCK N FUKIN ROLL!

  96. E.... S....

    @xxPUNKIMOTHExx i jellus