Old-fashioned, piano-slapping rock & roll with a drunk-ass punk-rock spirit – like Jerry Lee Lewis if he'd had his first religious experience at a Replacements show. You can practically smell the Yuengling coming off this skunky, slippery ode to lowbrow kicks from Philly to the South Side of Chicago.
Rio
Low Cut Connie Lyrics
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Going to bring some strangers in our room
Hang out at the casino
And we'll never lose
Yeah, yeah.
Me and the boys from San Francisco
Love each other more than we ever knew
We've seen each other in our Speedos
And in the nude
Yeah, yeah.
Going down, invade the street
Going to find ourselves something strange to eat
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
Bribe the bouncer to let me in
Bribe my brother just to be my twin
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
Sometimes you feel like you wanna be a hero
Other times you just want to sit around and drink some booze
But me and the boys, we just hang out in the disco
So we don't have to choose
Yeah, yeah.
Going down, invade the street
Going to find ourselves something strange to eat
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
Bribe the bouncer to let me in
Bribe my brother just to be my twin
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
Well me and the boys are still stuck in Toledo
'Cause they found the dime bags in our shoes
And I had to sell my old tuxedo
Just to talk to you
Yeah, yeah.
Going down, invade the street
Going to find ourselves something strange to eat
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
Bribe the bouncer to let me in
Bribe my brother just to be my twin
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
Low Cut Connie's song "Rio" tells a story of a group of friends, the singer and his boys, who venture to Rio de Janeiro for some fun and excitement. The lyrics suggest that they are looking for wild times and new experiences, including women, gambling, and exotic cuisine. The singer refers to bribing the bouncer to let him into a club and his brother to pretend to be his twin, suggesting that he and his friends are willing to do whatever it takes to have a good time.
The song also touches on the theme of friendship and loyalty. The singer emphasizes how much he and his boys from San Francisco love each other and have seen each other in various states of undress. Despite the potential obstacles, such as getting caught with illegal substances, they are willing to stick together and make the most of their trip to Rio.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rio" emphasize living in the moment and indulging in life's pleasures. The singer and his friends are willing to take risks and have fun, even if it means being a little reckless.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and the boys are going to Rio
My group of close friends and I are headed to Rio
Going to bring some strangers in our room
We plan on meeting new people and having them come back to our hotel room
Hang out at the casino
We will spend time at the casino, gambling and having fun
And we'll never lose
We feel confident in our ability to win at the casino and come out on top
Me and the boys from San Francisco
My group of close friends all hail from San Francisco
Love each other more than we ever knew
We have a strong bond and connection with each other that we may not have fully realized before
We've seen each other in our Speedos
We are close enough friends to have seen each other in revealing swimwear
And in the nude
We are close enough friends to have seen each other naked
Going down, invade the street
We plan on going out and exploring the town, taking in the sights and sounds
Going to find ourselves something strange to eat
We plan on trying new and unique foods while in Rio
Feed ourselves, feed ourselves again
We plan on indulging in delicious food and drink as much as we want
Bribe the bouncer to let me in
We are willing to pay extra money to gain entry to exclusive clubs or events
Bribe my brother just to be my twin
We may pretend to be each other or swap identities for some fun or mischief
Sometimes you feel like you wanna be a hero
There are times when people feel the need to act heroic or brave
Other times you just want to sit around and drink some booze
Other times people just want to relax and drink alcohol
But me and the boys, we just hang out in the disco
My friends and I prefer spending time dancing and having fun at the disco
So we don't have to choose
We don't feel obligated to do anything specific or make difficult decisions while in Rio
Well me and the boys are still stuck in Toledo
My friends and I have encountered some trouble and are still in Toledo
'Cause they found the dime bags in our shoes
We were caught with drugs and are facing the consequences
And I had to sell my old tuxedo
I had to sell my nice clothing in order to get in touch with someone
Just to talk to you
It was worth it to me to sell my clothes in order to speak with this person
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.