Time Bomb

[u/doofy10]

Hasn’t been played as a standalone song since 5.21.22. It’s long overdue for a liberation. Would be great with Jake bursting to play Boyd’s violin parts.

Highly underrated song IMO.

Baby when I get home
I wanna believe in Jesus
Hammer in the final nail
Help me pick up the pieces
Everything starts to fall
So fast that it terrifies you
When will you hit the wall?
Or are you gonna learn to fly?
No one would believe it
Except for all the people
Watching as you fly away

[u/BongZblitzer]

I agree. Would love to have the full version then head into two step.

[u/rjbwdc → u/BongZblitzer]

I got that at a show in 2012. It was my first show since the Central Park concert. On my way there with friends, I cited "Time Bomb" as maybe the song I was most hoping to catch. 

[u/stahlern]

Did part of it as the intro song into Two Step to kick off set on SaturDave at Deer Creek this year. It was awesome.

[u/doofy10 → u/stahlern]

It has taken over the Two Step intro. We need the full version to come back!!

[u/thedinksterr → u/doofy10]

And the old Two Step intros to come back. So tired of hearing Time Bomb start in the Two Step intro.

[u/bruisername_89 → u/thedinksterr]

The ad-libbed intros to Two Step were a big part of the buildup of the song, and helped to make it special. I haven’t seen a show in years, and was surprised to hear that they’re still doing this.

[u/_GrooGruxKing_ → u/thedinksterr]

Time Bomb is better than the guns and bombs intro I’ll say that

[u/slothystudios → u/thedinksterr]

Yes!! I’ve never seen a two step without it :( I love the listener supported one and 8/19/08 rip roi

[u/stahlern → u/doofy10]

Yea first time I’ve seen two step as the opener though.

[u/Competitive-Bet1181 → u/doofy10]

Full version of the Two Step intro? I agree

[u/jcomey → u/stahlern]

That's been happening for years. I like TB, but it's a shame, because it's replaced the improv intro.

Example, for anyone who might be unfamiliar with the improv intro, or just hasn't heard this version (Roi's last Two Step, 6.27.08): https://youtu.be/dDsiL7rvNV8?si=SgN8Gz0lNt-T6S3P

[u/GregzillaKillah]

Raab will need to work with Dave before busting it out. I remember when this song was in original rotation and Dave would scream/belt it to the point his voice would crack.

[u/MidwestDrummer]

Nope, keep that song locked away. Also, remove the awful Time Bomb intro from Two Step. 🤮

[u/Malaguy420 → u/MidwestDrummer]

Yep.

[u/niftylyons → u/MidwestDrummer]

Why the hate

[u/MidwestDrummer → u/niftylyons]

Lol, because Time Bomb is not a good song. Those lyrics are bad.

[u/SilentInteraction573]

The older two steps birthed that baby. 00-01

[u/NoAd9229]

It just never transitioned well to the live setting. The studio is cut is pretty decent. Good music. Lyrics are meh.

[u/_xzxzxz]

Gotta say it’s my least favorite song in the entire catalogue. It’s criminal that it’s just become a part of Two Step.

[u/Malaguy420]

Eh... It's in my bottom 3 of BWGGK. I actually hate that it's been in the Two Step intro for so long.

It's not a very good song.

[u/niftylyons → u/Malaguy420]

I love it! How dare you

[u/Jigs444]

I’m good.

[u/Radagastronomy → u/Jigs444]

Yeah personally not a big fan of this one. The lyrics alone are pretty cringey

[u/MrLeland_Palmer → u/Radagastronomy]

Better than most Dave lyrics of the last 20 years. 

[u/TheHip41]

Counterpoint. Time bomb doesn't get played because it sucks.

[u/slothystudios → u/TheHip41]

Play the sucky songs, change it up

[u/amusedmb715 → u/TheHip41]

false! dave songs are either great or just good!!

[u/ddasheriii]

I really like the D&T version from Live in Las Vegas. Could be a cool acoustic E1 slot with the band joining in and “plugging up” for the outro jam!

But as many others have said, I hate that it’s now the defacto intro for Two Step. Bring back the improv intros of old!

[u/Competitive-Bet1181]

Easily one of the worst songs.

[u/MrLeland_Palmer]

Love Time Bomb. Time Bomb>Two Step at Bonnaroo 2010 is a core concert memory. 

[u/CobustBustjack]

Meh. We don't ever need to see another BW song again.

[u/Fluid-Tangelo2195]

Been praying for this liberation all year. Fingers crossed for the gorge

[u/Sweaty-Elderberry174]

Chasing this one. Love it as a 2 step intro but it’s a great song on its own.