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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".
Road To Nowhere
Bananafishbones Lyrics
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Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
And you know
We're on a road to paradise
Here we go, here we go
We're on a ride to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
Maybe you wonder where you are
I don't care
Here is where time is on our side
Take you there, take you there
We're on a ride to nowhere
We're on a ride to nowhere
We're on a ride to nowhere
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's all right, baby it's all right
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
And it's all right, baby it's all right
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
And it's all right, baby it's all right
We're on a ride to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
And you know
We're on a road to paradise
Here we go, here we go
We're on a ride to nowhere
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's all right, baby it's all right
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
And it's all right, baby it's all right
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
And it's all right, baby it's all right
We're on a ride to nowhere
The lyrics of Bananafishbones' "Road To Nowhere" speak to the idea of being on a journey with no specific destination. The opening lines invite the listener to join the ride with the singer. The repetition of "We're on a ride to nowhere" emphasizes the aimless nature of the journey. The phrase "Takin' that ride to nowhere" suggests that the singer is enjoying the experience and is not concerned with the destination. The lyrics also express a sense of optimism and freedom, with lines like "I'm feelin' okay this mornin'" and "Here we go, here we go."
The verse "There's a city in my mind/ Come along and take that ride/ And it's all right, baby it's all right/ And it's very far away/ But it's growing day by day/ And it's all right, baby it's all right" is a poetic way of describing how one's imagination can create a vision of a perfect city or destination, even if it doesn't exist in reality. The singer is inviting the listener to join him on this journey into his fantasy city, where everything is "all right."
Overall, "Road To Nowhere" is a song about living in the moment and enjoying the journey, without being fixated on reaching any specific destination. It's a celebration of freedom, imagination, and the beauty of the unexpected.
Line by Line Meaning
We're on a ride to nowhere
We're aimlessly moving forward with no specific destination in mind.
Come on inside
Join me on this journey with no particular direction or goals in mind.
Takin' that ride to nowhere
We're embarking on this journey without knowing the endpoint or the purpose.
We'll take that ride
We'll keep moving forward without any regard for where we might end up.
I'm feelin' okay this mornin'
I'm content with where I am presently without any real expectations for the future.
And you know
You know that I am comfortable living my life without any specific direction or endpoint.
We're on a road to paradise
Our destination, while unknown, is assumed to be a haven or a place of contentment.
Here we go, here we go
Let's start this journey together without any clue as to where we're headed.
Maybe you wonder where you are
You're questioning your current situation or purpose in life.
I don't care
I'm not worried about knowing where we are or where we're headed because I'm content with this aimless journey.
Here is where time is on our side
We have time on our side because we're not trying to achieve anything specific or meet any deadlines.
Take you there, take you there
Let me bring you along on this journey where we have nothing to lose but time.
There's a city in my mind
I have an idealized concept of a perfect place or a utopia which drives me forward even though it may not exist.
Come along and take that ride
Join me on this journey to nowhere, even though there is no specific destination or goal in mind.
And it's all right, baby it's all right
Everything is okay because we're content with this aimless journey.
And it's very far away
The imagined destination is distant, but that doesn't discourage us from continuing the journey.
But it's growing day by day
My vision of the perfect destination is becoming more and more real for me as I move forward.
They can tell you what to do
Others might try to direct us or provide guidance on this journey, but ultimately, it's up to us to determine our own path.
But they'll make a fool of you
Following someone else's direction or plan might lead to disappointment or failure in this journey to nowhere.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
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