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If you're looking for a loud, fuzzy, catchy-as-hell and at times abrasive record, look no further than Bangups EP "Ten Dollars An Hour." Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bangups consists of guitarist/vocalist Joey Dornbos and drummer Brent French. They've got that dirty, bluesy, early White Stripes thing going on, though with pop sensibilities reminiscent of The Strokes & The Animals. All of this makes for a very energetic listen.
One stand-out track is the foot-stomping "Sunburnt Love." This song centers on "Sweet Little Janie..." She's got "the jeans with the butterflies on the back pockets" that make the "boys' eyeballs pop out of their sockets." It's a dirty little tale of a young fellow's sexual encounters, the love that follows, and the inevitable break up; truly the makings of a typical youngster's summer. The snares just pound on the chorus, as the lyrics sing, "My sunburnt love died in the autumn rain.
Another notable track is an oddball tune titled, "Bible Camp." Musically, this sounds like a blues song. Lyrically, however, it's a full-out fundamentalist sermon. With a healthy dose of sarcasm, the words sound like they're spoken by some overprotective youth group leader. As the chorus prays, "Dear God, keep us safe on the road/Be with the kids and their chaperones...in Jesus' name amen/Now kids don't you dare forget this here bible church you represent...in Jesus' name amen."
This is the kind of music that Michigan, home to such greats as Iggy & The Stooges, Death, and The White Stripes, has used to smash a dent in rock n' roll history. Though Bangups have been around just a short time, they'll do their state proud if they keep cranking out albums like this one.-JS
Sunburnt Love
Bangups Lyrics
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She got the jeans with the butterflies on the back pockets
Sweet little Janey
She make the boys eyeballs pop out of their sockets
I was eighteen she was nineteen
And we was learning about each others anatomy
The best summer I ever had
All that chemical persuasion
All that skin-deep temptation
But my sunburnt love
Died in the autumn rain
Sweet little Janey
She wore that black bikini on the fourth of July
Sweet little Janey
Swam in the lake with me all through the night time
I was eighteen she was nineteen
And I was going places I never seen
Green grass and the summer sun
Dancing to a new vibration
"Sunburnt Love" by Bangups is a song that tells the story of a summer romance between the singer and a girl named Janey. The lyrics paint a picture of a young, carefree love characterized by physical attraction, chemistry, and the thrill of discovery. The images of butterflies on the back pockets of Janey's jeans and her black bikini evoke a sense of beauty and youthful innocence. The use of the phrase "eyeballs pop out of their sockets" to describe the effect Janey had on boys suggests that she was a stunning beauty who attracted a lot of attention.
The second verse infers that the love affair was brief but intense. Both the singer and Janey were still learning about themselves and each other, exploring their anatomy and indulging in "chemical persuasion" and "skin-deep temptation." There is a clear sense of nostalgia in the lyrics as the singer looks back on that summer as the best he ever had. However, this happiness is also tinged with a hint of sorrow as the refrain, "But my sunburnt love died in the autumn rain," suggests that the relationship eventually came to an end.
The final verse brings back the memories of the summer when Janey and the singer swam in the lake all through the night, enjoying the green grass and summer sun. The reference to "dancing to a new vibration" captures the feeling of optimism and excitement that comes with experiencing new things and meeting someone special. In conclusion, "Sunburnt Love" is a nostalgic tribute to a youthful romance that ended too soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet little Janey
Introducing the character Janey
She got the jeans with the butterflies on the back pockets
Describing Janey's attire and style
She make the boys eyeballs pop out of their sockets
Commenting on Janey's attractiveness and effect on others
I was eighteen she was nineteen
Setting the scene for the romantic relationship between protagonist and Janey
And we was learning about each others anatomy
Describing the physical intimacy of the relationship
The best summer I ever had
Conveying the significance and positivity of that time
I never felt so good I never felt so bad
Reflecting on the mixed emotions and intensity of the relationship
All that chemical persuasion
Alluding to the influence of hormones and infatuation
All that skin-deep temptation
Referring to the superficial attraction to Janey
But my sunburnt love
Comparing the passion of the relationship to a sunburn
Died in the autumn rain
Acknowledging the end of the relationship and its lack of durability
She wore that black bikini on the fourth of July
Revisiting a specific memory and image of Janey
Swam in the lake with me all through the night time
Recalling a shared experience and bonding moment between the two
And I was going places I never seen
Expressing personal growth and exploration during the relationship
Green grass and the summer sun
Evoking the sensory experience of summer and freedom
Dancing to a new vibration
Suggesting a change in perspective or lifestyle as a result of the relationship
Writer(s): JOSEPH DORNBOS, BRENT FRENCH
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TeamSwitzerland411
this song makes me happy.
@aMaZexSh0cKz
Finally something my dad and I can play together with two instruments. Guitar and Drums.
@Jerms2pimp4u
Friends of mine saw you guys at Warped Tour and got a picture with you guys. They told me about you and I'm hooked now. Love the sound you guys have.
@haveadrinkonme15
I swear to god if these guys don't make it big....
@cubsgirl101
He has such great dance skills :)
@friscolopter
these guys are awesome, that dance he does :)
@gabrielkeylor8057
420th like !! blaze it!!
@realabusweiss
i hope they make longer songs , 2 minutes is really short for song,but it's a really nice song
@Awholediffbreed
Bates motel
@ItsJulieHaha
Oh wow! I heard this song with 26 views the other day, now there's over 1,000! I love this song so much.