Hailing from a little town Perth, 44th Sunset have a salmonistc determination that bounces the bounce but also licks the honey. Firing off 2012 with Southbound Festival and The Big Day Out, 44th play a soundscape of indie rock popesque tunes, with wild intense live shows causing some rather influential heads to turn across the country. 44th Sunset have drawn comparisons to Cage the Elephant, Arcade Fire, Nik Cave, Group Love, The Pixies and the Violent Femmes. A broad and worthy range of comparisons from a huge range of musical influences and a genre blasting attitude from songwriter Nik Thompson, result in outstanding tunes underwritten by a calibre of songwriting that belies his age. After spending the last few months crafting songs, 44th have finally honed it down to five killer tracks. They are heading into the renowned Poonshead studio to track and then over to Sydney to mix with JP Fung, with a release date in spring and a national tour planned for the end of this year. 44th Sunset's amazing wild live set and unique mix of tracks, they are one of the most exciting acts punching their way through the illustrious Perth music scene. "Thomson stamped himself as a serious vocalist likely to have a serious impact on the music scene in this country".. review The Metro Sydney '..like Juno meets Mad Max.." Big Day Out '..Performance well beyond their years...Surprisingly beautiful...Incredibly catchy..' Drum Media 2012 - Southbound Festival and The Big Day Out! Shortlisted in the ASA Australian Songwriting Contest - International Category for his song 'The Other Guy'
Caesar
44th Sunset Lyrics
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I'm sure he'll like it
Offer your body and soul
I'm sure he'll try it
It seems to be always a he
I'm sure she likes it
Make sure you take your poison
Make sure you buy it
Kiss the fingers of the cash
I'm sure he'll like it
Offer your body and soul
I'm sure he'll try it
It seems to be a he
I'm sure she likes it
Make sure you take your poison
Make sure you buy it
Because we all say
Caesar!
Slap me awake if I don't
Praise the man like a god
Like you're forced to
Do up your tie
You're a suburban dream through and through
Because you've got the guns
No one can take down you
Make those fools crawl
You're like an emperor!
Because we all say
Caesar!
Slap me awake if I don't
Because we all say
Caesar!
Slap me awake if I don't
Because we all say
Caesar!
Slap me awake if I don't
Because we all say
Caesar!
Slap me awake if I don't
The lyrics of "Caesar" by 44th Sunset are highly symbolic and convey an image of a man who is highly revered and idolized, almost like a god-like figure, but also implies the idea that this man is corrupt and tyrannical. The lyrics suggest that people are willing to do whatever it takes to appease him and gain his favor, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being. The repeated refrain of "Caesar!" suggests that this man is seen as a ruler or leader, but that his power is also being challenged and questioned.
The lyrics suggest that this man is highly materialistic, represented by the line "kiss the fingers of the cash." He is also shown as being highly sexualized and is portrayed as using women for his own purposes, as seen in the line "offer your body and soul." The use of "he" and "she" in the lyrics also suggests that this man is gender fluid and embodies both masculine and feminine qualities.
The repeated refrain of "slap me awake if I don't" suggests that there is a sense of blind obedience and conformity to this leader and that people are willing to suppress their own doubts and critical thinking in order to follow him. The final line "you're like an emperor" reinforces this image of a powerful but corrupt individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss the fingers of the cash
Show reverence to money
I'm sure he'll like it
Money always brings pleasure
Offer your body and soul
Sacrifice everything for money
I'm sure he'll try it
Money will test your limits
It seems to be always a he
Money is often associated with men
I'm sure she likes it
Women also desire money
Make sure you take your poison
Anything can be bought with money, even harmful things
Make sure you buy it
Money can acquire anything
Because we all say Caesar!
A reference to Julius Caesar, who conquered and ruled with absolute power
Slap me awake if I don't
A call to action to recognize and submit to those in power
Praise the man like a god
Those in power are worshipped like deities
Like you're forced to
Submission to power is expected
Do up your tie
Conform to societal standards of success
You're a suburban dream through and through
The ideal of success in modern society
Because you've got the guns
Power is maintained through force
No one can take down you
Those in power cannot be overthrown
Make those fools crawl
Those in power enjoy dominating others
You're like an emperor!
Those in power are seen as royalty
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.