Revealing the True Meanings Behind These Misunderstood Songs

‘Closing Time’ – Semisonic

Semisonic’s “Closing Time” has become an anthem for last calls all around the world, with innumerable bars and clubs playing it as the night’s final tune. However, the lyrics of the song have little to do with a bar. Instead, they were originally penned about his girlfriend’s pregnancy by musician Dan Wilson. However, the band recognized the bar link early on and said that they anticipated that’s what listeners would assume the song was about.

‘Closing Time’ Semisonic