Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Chewin' the Fat
Airbourne Lyrics
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Like candy to a child, she knows just what I need
With love and pain, she left me red and raw
I was achin' for days; now I'm back at your door
Back for more, back for more
[Chorus]
Chewin' the fat
Baby, you know where it's at
Yeah, yeah
Keep on chewing the fat
Yeah, yeah
Honey, you know where it's at tonight
Satisfaction, treats me like a king
She's my little princess; for her I'd do anything
Now I gotta say goodbye, time to hit the road
But next week she'll be mine to help me loosen that load
To loosen that load, don't you know?
[Chorus]
Satisfaction, treats me like a king
She's my little princess; for her I'd do anything
With love and pain, she left me red and raw
I was achin' for days; now I'm back at your door
I'm back for more, back for more
[Chorus]
Yeah, chewin' the fat
Keep on chewin' the fat
Keep on chewin' the fat
Keep on chewin' the fat tonight
Airbourne's "Chewin' the Fat" is a rocking and rolling tune with a catchy chorus. The lyrics speak about a woman who loves passionately with both love and pain, leaving the singer "red and raw" with a longing for more. The singer sings about how the woman's love is wild yet sweet like candy to a child, and she knows just what he needs. The chorus repeats the line "Keep on chewin' the fat" which is a colloquialism for talking nonsense or passing the time with idle chitchat. The singer seems to be saying that the love he shares with this woman is worth all the brokenness and pain.
The song speaks about an intense relationship where the woman, whom the singer is clearly in love with, treats him like a king, and he would do anything for her. The lyrics suggest that the singer is leaving but will be back for more soon, emphasizing how addictive their relationship is. The song speaks of the love being so intense that it left the singer achin' for days, yet, he finds himself back at her door knowing that he will receive the same treatment yet again.
The overall interpretation of this song is that although the woman's love is wild, sweet, and painful, the singer is addicted to her, and their relationship seems to work, despite the emotional ups and downs. The song's message is perhaps that true love is often not easy, but if it is authentic, it is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Her loving is wild, her loving is sweet
The woman's love is intense and sweet
Like candy to a child, she knows just what I need
She understands my needs and satisfies them as effortlessly as giving candy to a child
With love and pain, she left me red and raw
Her love caused both pleasure and pain, which left me feeling exposed and vulnerable
I was achin' for days; now I'm back at your door
I was longing for her after she left me in pain, and now I come back to her for more
Chewin' the fat
Having an informal conversation or spending time together
Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Baby, you know where it's at
You know what to do or where to go for mutual pleasure
Keep on chewing the fat
Keep spending time together blissfully
Honey, you know where it's at tonight
You know how to satisfy me tonight
Satisfaction, treats me like a king
Her love and care provide me with immense satisfaction and make me feel like a king
She's my little princess; for her I'd do anything
She means a lot to me and I am willing to do anything for her
Now I gotta say goodbye, time to hit the road
I have to leave now and go back to my routine
But next week she'll be mine to help me loosen that load
I know I can count on her to relieve me of stress next week
To loosen that load, don't you know?
Do you know how good she is at helping me reduce my stress?
Yeah, chewin' the fat
Enjoying spending time together uninhibitedly
Keep on chewin' the fat
Continue to enjoy each other's company
Keep on chewin' the fat
Keep engaging in relaxed conversation or leisure activity
Keep on chewin' the fat tonight
Let's continue to spend time happily and leisurely tonight
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOEL FRANCIS O'KEEFFE, RYAN O'KEEFFE
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