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Yes, they do exist. The band that doesn't just fit into one category and knows how to inspire with its powerful and cleverly arranged songs. But that's not all:
Bananafishbones also possesses the talent for catchy pop tunes as their chart success "Come To Sin" proves. Everyone who owns a T.V. set must have heard "Come To Sin" at least once because in 1998 that single was the soundtrack for a C&A commercial by Roman Kuhn that embellished the commercial cluster on MTV and other channels.
But even without the commercial, the song "Come to Sin" established itself as an excellent pop song. It entered the top 50 of the media control single charts; and the immediate rise to position 32(KW2) as the frequent airplay and position 36 in the airplay charts speak for themselves.
The press and the critics also welcomed the band with open arms. According to the "Sueddeutsche Zeitung" the Bananafishbones beat the Guano Apes. Apparently, it doesn't take more than just three virtuosic musicians to produce an imaginative and original sound.
Others praised the mix of loveliness and gruffness, harmony and anarchy (MM) and attested that Bananafishbones isn't only the most important but also the best band of the county.
They also made the Soundtrack for the German soccer Films "Die Wilden Kerle 1 - 3".
Palmers
Bananafishbones Lyrics
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Shoot it's legs and it'll be going down
" who's the fool crossing our closing off"
The police officer yells his famous last words
Our hero's aiming, knowing
Feeling, seeing
His one and only shot
He's been in trouble before
And he's fed up with the killing
So he kills no more
Black slime moving
Corpses that are losing
Babymonsters everywhere
They're hungry and they're balling weeeaahh!
Chose it's legs when you intend to fire
Shoot it's legs and it'll be going down
The song "Palmers" by Bananafishbones is a fast-paced, action-packed commentary on violence and the consequences of taking another's life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is a skilled archer who has killed before but is now reluctant to do so again. He is being pursued by police and must defend himself against a horde of "babymonsters" who are hungry and crying. The chorus implores him to aim carefully, choosing his target's legs instead of killing outright.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a desperate situation with a lot of chaos and danger. The police officer's "famous last words" indicate that he knows he is in grave danger, and the hero is left with no choice but to shoot. The image of "black slime moving" and "corpses that are losing" adds to the feeling of disorientation and chaos. The idea of "babymonsters" being hungry and crying creates a sense of vulnerability and helplessness that underscores the need for the hero to stay alive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Palmers" suggest that violence begets violence and that there can be dire consequences for those who choose to take another's life. The singer is a sympathetic character who is struggling to survive in a dangerous world, and the lyrics invite the listener to empathize with his plight.
Line by Line Meaning
Chose it's legs when you intend to fire
When you're planning to shoot, aim at the legs of your target.
Shoot it's legs and it'll be going down
If you successfully hit your target's legs, it will fall to the ground.
" who's the fool crossing our closing off"
A police officer is asking who is foolish enough to cross into or out of an area that has been closed off.
The police officer yells his famous last words
The officer is about to die and utters a famous (perhaps sarcastic) phrase before doing so.
Our hero's aiming, knowing
The artist of the song is taking aim at something, with determination and certainty.
Feeling, seeing
In addition to using his skill to aim, the singer is relying on his intuition and senses to guide him.
His one and only shot
The singer only has one opportunity to take this shot, and he has to make it count.
Cause an arrow and a bow that is all he's got
All the artist has at his disposal is a bow and arrow, which he uses to take his shot.
He's been in trouble before
The artist has been in dangerous situations in the past.
And he's fed up with the killing
Despite his past experiences, the artist is tired of the violence and killing that comes with them.
So he kills no more
The singer has made a decision to stop taking human lives, and is taking a non-lethal shot at his target.
Black slime moving
An indication that something dark and dangerous is nearby.
Corpses that are losing
There are dead bodies nearby that are decaying or being destroyed in some way.
Babymonsters everywhere
There are small or infantile creatures present, likely causing chaos or destruction.
They're hungry and they're balling weeeaahh!
The small creatures are both hungry and crying loudly (as babies do).
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.