You Never Knew What These Misunderstood Songs Were Really About

‘Closing Time’ – Semisonic

Semisonic’s “Closing Time” has become an anthem for last calls around the world, as countless bars and clubs play the track as their last song of the night. However, the song’s lyrics have little to do with a bar.

Instead, they were initially written by singer Dan Wilson about his girlfriend’s pregnancy. The band realized the bar connection early on, however, and admitted they realized that’s what audiences would think the song’s about.