Airbourne is a rock and roll band from Warrnambool, Australia. The band was… Read Full Bio ↴Airbourne is a rock and roll band from Warrnambool, Australia. The band was formed in 2003 by brothers Joel and Ryan O'Keefe (who were later joined by David Roads and Justin Street), who have grown up with a healthy respect for the fine art that is ''foot to the floor rock n' roll''. They were recently crowned "Best New Band of 2008" in the annual Classic Rock Magazine awards.They were also nominated for "Best Rock Album" at the Arias, against Silverchair, Powderfinger and Grinspoon. They did not win, but proved to be a crowd favorite nonetheless.

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.

Fat City
Airbourne Lyrics

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Midnight bite at the Cherry
So sweet is the juice
I'm free from the chains
And all the dogs are running loose

I'm chasing my tail
And I'm losing my head
Yeah I'm falling down

I can't feel my legs
I'm on my way to a better place

Fat City juiced up an' ready
Fat City I'm already gone
Fat City juiced up an' ready
Battered an' bruised I keep a rolling on
Rollin' on

Saddle sore at the pony
From the black rockin' chair
I got what I need
I'm already there

I been riding so hard
Drank all the dregs
She's falling down
She can't feel her legs
We're on our way to a better place

Fat City juiced up an' ready
Fat City I'm already gone
Fat City juiced up an' ready
Battered an' bruised I keep a rolling on
I keep a rollin' on, I keep a rollin' on

Fat City juiced up an' ready
Fat City I'm already gone
Fat City juiced up an' ready

Battered an' bruised I keep a rolling on
Rollin' on Rollin' on Rollin' on Rollin' on

Overall Meaning

"Fat City" is a song that tells the story of someone who is ready to let loose and escape from the mundane, everyday actions of life. The opening lines talk about a midnight bite at the Cherry where the juice is sweet, indicating that the singer is indulging in something pleasurable. The line "I'm free from the chains, and all the dogs are running loose" represents the feeling of liberation and escape from the mundane. The singer is losing control, feeling dizzy and falling down, indicating that they may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and heading towards a "better place."

The chorus talks about "Fat City," a term that refers to a place of abundance or prosperity. The singer is "juiced up and ready" for this city, indicating their eagerness to let go and embrace their wild side. They are "battered and bruised" but "keep a-rolling on," suggesting that no amount of pain or hardships can keep them from their desired destination.

The second verse talks about being "saddle sore" at the pony, which may be a reference to a strip club or a bar. The singer speaks of having what he needs and is already there, indicating that he is content with where he is but still willing to move forward. The line "I been riding so hard, drank all the dregs" demonstrates that the singer has been living a fast-paced and wild life. The singer and his partner are both falling down and heading towards the "better place."

Overall, "Fat City" conveys a message of indulging in the pleasures of life and escaping from the mundane. The singer is willing to lose control and embrace the risks that come with that lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight bite at the Cherry
Starting the night off with a bang, ready to indulge

So sweet is the juice
Referring to the allure of the nightlife and its vices

I'm free from the chains
Breaking free from a mundane routine or lifestyle to embrace excitement and spontaneity

And all the dogs are running loose
Emphasizing the wild and chaotic nature of the night to come

I'm chasing my tail
Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented by the wild and frenzied atmosphere

And I'm losing my head
Feeling disoriented and detached from reality

Yeah I'm falling down
Reaching a state of drunkenness where physical coordination is impaired

I can't feel my legs
Further emphasizing physical and mental loss of control

I'm on my way to a better place
Looking for an escape from reality through hedonism and debauchery

Saddle sore at the pony
Experiencing discomfort or pain from engaging in excessive behavior

From the black rockin' chair
A metaphorical reference to the dangers of addiction and indulgence

I got what I need
Feeling satisfied or fulfilled in the moment

I'm already there
Feeling content and settled in the state of excess and debauchery

I been riding so hard
Engaging in excessive behavior for an extended period of time

Drank all the dregs
Consumed all that is available, even the unpleasant or low-quality things

She's falling down
Referring to a companion who is also intoxicated and experiencing the same loss of control

She can't feel her legs
Further emphasizing the physical and mental deterioration due to intoxication

We're on our way to a better place
Continuing to seek escape and fulfillment through excessive behavior

Battered an' bruised I keep a rolling on
Despite physical and mental degradation, continuing to indulge in hedonistic behavior

Rollin' on Rollin' on Rollin' on Rollin' on
Emphasizing the cyclical and unending nature of indulgent behavior and the pursuit of escape and fulfillment

Fat City juiced up an' ready
A reference to a state of excess and indulgence, like a city of pleasure

Fat City I'm already gone
Already fully immersed in the state of excess and hedonism

Rollin' on
Repeating the idea of continuing to indulge in hedonistic behavior and the pursuit of escape

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