While playing the Los Angeles clubs, she enlisted bassist Tal Herzberg and guitarist Jimmy Khoury. In 1993, Hart appeared on Ed McMahon's Star Search several times.
"Beth Hart and the Ocean of Souls" was recorded in 1993. It includes "Am I the One" (re-worked on later album Immortal (1996)) and a pop-rock cover of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
Hart released her album Immortal with her band Beth Hart Band in 1996.
Her next album, Screamin' for My Supper (Atlantic, 1999), featured "LA Song (Out of This Town)," a top-5 Adult Contemporary Chart hit. At the same time, Hart was singing the lead role in "Love, Janis," an Off-Broadway musical based on Joplin's letters home to her mother.
Hart's Leave the Light On was released in 2003. European releases of the album include extras such as the ballad "Learning to Live" and a duet with Barry Hay, "I Don't Want to Be."
Hart released "Live at Paradiso" in 2005. The DVD version includes a bonus documentary covering "a day in the life" of Hart. She has also recorded with Born ("It Hurts"), Les Paul and Neal Schon ("I Wanna Know You"), and released a number of music video singles not available on CD, including "Shine," "Boogeyman," and "Setting Me Free."
Beth Hart's album 37 Days was released in Europe July 2007.
Hart did a song with Slash called "Mother Maria." That song is on the iTunes version of Slash's solo album, Slash.
Beth's new single was released in May 2010, the track, "Learning to Live," is from an upcoming album of the same name and will be used as the theme song to "Losing It with Jillian" on NBC. this album marks Beth's first new American studio release since 2003.
In 2011 she worked with Joe Bonamassa, first providing vocals for the track "No Love On The Street" on his album Dust Bowl (March 2011). They also worked on an entire album of blues classics together, entitled Don't Explain(released on September 27, 2011).
Beth Hart is married and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her band includes lead guitarist Jon Nichols, bassist Tom Lilly, and drummer Todd Wolf. Her manager is David Wolff.
Fat Man
Beth Hart Lyrics
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Playing with a speed bump
Laughing at the dice in the box
Big-wheeled high heeled
Banging on a ball field
Chewing on a bag of rocks
Landing on a roof top
Waiting for the turkey parade
Lockjaw jigsaw
Betting on an outlaw
Picking at a purple vein
Picking at a purple vein
He's like a fat man in a little coat
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
Double dip back flip
Everybody's brainsick
I mighty itty bitty maw
Low ground dog town
Wallow in a thorn crown
Choking on a power saw
Freeway dj
Swimming in the kool-aid
Wetting up his appetite
Pickled sweet pig feet
Cooking on the concrete
Pimping bits of paradise
Pimping bits of paradise
He's like a fat man in a little coat
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Yes sir
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
For sunny it's a ball
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
I mighty itty bitty maw
Dry sober butt smoker
Can't keep your composure
Locomotor pull over
Bi polar roller coaster
Seven women seven hounds
Lucky number going down
Take a hit chew spit
There ya go enjoy the show
Fat man in a little coat
Sucking red vines and rum and coke
Singin' I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
A hummin' hummin' hummin' yeah
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin'
Yeah
The lyrics to Beth Hart's song "Fat Man" depict a character who is reckless, wild, and indulging in vices. The opening lines describe someone who is like a street punk, carelessly playing with a speed bump and laughing at chance (represented by the dice in the box). This person is also portrayed as big-wheeled and high-heeled, possibly exhibiting a sense of power and extravagance. The reference to chewing on a bag of rocks could represent a destructive habit or addiction.
The lyrics go on to mention various dangerous and questionable activities, such as being slingshot cold cocked and landing on a rooftop, waiting for a turkey parade. These lines hint at a sense of thrill-seeking behavior and living on the edge. The mention of picking at a purple vein may allude to drug use or self-destructive tendencies.
The chorus brings attention to the central character's state of being. They are comparable to a fat man in a little coat, suggesting a feeling of being confined or overwhelmed by their own indulgences. The mention of sucking red vines and rum and coke further emphasizes their inclination towards addictive substances. The line "I like ya Jesus but I loves the dope" could be interpreted as a conflict between spiritual beliefs and their dependence on drugs. Despite these struggles and conflicts, the character feels that their current lifestyle is working for them, keeping them humming or alive in some way.
The following verses continue with descriptions of chaotic behavior and self-indulgence. The imagery of an itty-bitty maw or mouth suggests a voracious appetite for pleasure, even if it leads to suffering, depicted with metaphors like wallowing in a thorn crown and choking on a power saw. The reference to a freeway DJ swimming in the kool-aid reinforces the theme of excess and reckless behavior. The allusions to pimping bits of paradise and singing about life being a dream and a ball may point to a hedonistic and superficial outlook on life.
The lyrics conclude by emphasizing the character's self-destruction and lack of control. They are described as a dry sober butt smoker, unable to maintain composure or sobriety. The mention of being bipolar and riding a roller coaster further illustrates their unstable state of mind. The line "Take a hit, chew, spit, there ya go, enjoy the show" suggests a casual and dismissive attitude towards their vices, as if they are mere entertainment.
Overall, "Fat Man" portrays a character who is deeply caught up in a destructive and hedonistic lifestyle, acknowledging the conflict between their desires and spiritual beliefs but seemingly unable to break free from their addictions and self-destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Punch drunk street punk
An intoxicated and disoriented individual roaming the streets, displaying aggressive behavior
Playing with a speed bump
Engaging in reckless behavior and finding amusement in potential dangers
Laughing at the dice in the box
Finding amusement in taking risks and not knowing the outcome
Big-wheeled high heeled
A confident and powerful individual
Banging on a ball field
Causing disruptions and chaos in a controlled environment
Chewing on a bag of rocks
Engaging in harmful and destructive habits
Slingshot cold cocked
Suddenly and violently striking someone without warning
Landing on a roof top
Finding oneself in unexpected and difficult situations
Waiting for the turkey parade
Anticipating an event or situation with low expectations
Lockjaw jigsaw
Feeling trapped and puzzled
Betting on an outlaw
Placing trust and hope in someone who operates outside the law
Picking at a purple vein
Engaging in self-destructive behavior, such as drug abuse
He's like a fat man in a little coat
He is an unfit and out of place person in his surroundings
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Indulging in unhealthy habits and seeking comfort through substance abuse
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Expressing conflicting feelings of faith and addiction
I think it's workin'
Believing that the current way of life or coping mechanism is effective
It keeps me hummin' Hummin' hummin' yeah
Continuously engaging in destructive behavior and finding temporary relief
Double dip back flip
Engaging in excessive and risky behavior
Everybody's brainsick
Everyone is mentally unstable or disturbed
I mighty itty bitty maw
A small and insignificant existence
Low ground dog town
A place or situation where one feels inferior and restricted
Wallow in a thorn crown
Finding comfort in pain and suffering
Choking on a power saw
Struggling with overwhelming and dangerous circumstances
Freeway dj
A reckless and irresponsible individual in control of a situation
Swimming in the kool-aid
Blindly and enthusiastically diving into a potentially harmful situation
Wetting up his appetite
Increasing one's desire and hunger for destructive behaviors
Pickled sweet pig feet
Indulging in unhealthy and unappealing things
Cooking on the concrete
Enduring difficult circumstances
Pimping bits of paradise
Attempting to sell or promote temporary pleasures or escapes
He's like a fat man in a little coat
He is an unfit and out of place person in his surroundings
Sucking red vines and rum and coke
Indulging in unhealthy habits and seeking comfort through substance abuse
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Expressing conflicting feelings of faith and addiction
Yes sir I think it's workin'
Affirming the belief that the current way of life or coping mechanism is effective
It keeps me hummin' Hummin' hummin' yeah
Continuously engaging in destructive behavior and finding temporary relief
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
Sunny sees life as an illusion or escape
For sunny it's a ball
Sunny finds joy and amusement in reckless and destructive behavior
Dry sober butt smoker
Someone who struggles with addiction but tries to abstain
Can't keep your composure
Being unable to maintain control or stability
Locomotor pull over
Feeling overwhelmed and needing to take a break
Bi polar roller coaster
Experiencing extreme mood swings and ups and downs
Seven women seven hounds
Being surrounded by chaos and drama in one's personal life
Lucky number going down
Having a streak of bad luck or unfortunate events
Take a hit chew spit
Engaging in destructive behavior, such as substance abuse
There ya go enjoy the show
Encouraging others to participate in destructive behavior for entertainment
Fat man in a little coat
An unfit and out of place person in his surroundings
Sucking red vines and rum and coke
Indulging in unhealthy habits and seeking comfort through substance abuse
Singin' I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Expressing conflicting feelings of faith and addiction
Keeps me hummin' Hummin' hummin' yeah
Continuously engaging in destructive behavior and finding temporary relief
I think it's workin'
Believing that the current way of life or coping mechanism is effective
I think it's workin' yeah
Affirming the belief that the current way of life or coping mechanism is effective
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Glen Burtnik, Beth Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Death metal Drummer 93
Punch drunk street punk
Playing with a speed bump
Laughing at the dice in the box
Big-wheeled high heeled
Banging on a ball field
Chewing on a bag of rocks
Slingshot cold cocked
Landing on a roof top
Waiting for the turkey parade
Lockjaw jigsaw
Betting on an outlaw
Picking at a purple vein
Picking at a purple vein
He's like a fat man in a little coat
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
Double dip back flip
Everybody's brainsick
I mighty itty bitty maw
Low ground dog town
Wallow in a thorn crown
Choking on a power saw
Freeway dj
Swimming in the kool-aid
Wetting up his appetite
Pickled sweet pig feet
Cooking on the concrete
Pimping bits of paradise
Pimping bits of paradise
He's like a fat man in a little coat
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Yes sir
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
For sunny it's a ball
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
I mighty itty bitty maw
Dry sober butt smoker
Can't keep your composure
Locomotor pull over
Bi polar roller coaster
Seven women seven hounds
Lucky number going down
Take a hit chew spit
There ya go enjoy the show
Fat man in a little coat
Sucking red vines and rum and coke
Singin' I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
A hummin' hummin' hummin' yeah
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin'
Yeah
Ash Max
One of the coolest songs i heard in my short life
Victor Novaes
Toda vez que ela canta ela arrebenta o meu coração.
Death metal Drummer 93
Punch drunk street punk
Playing with a speed bump
Laughing at the dice in the box
Big-wheeled high heeled
Banging on a ball field
Chewing on a bag of rocks
Slingshot cold cocked
Landing on a roof top
Waiting for the turkey parade
Lockjaw jigsaw
Betting on an outlaw
Picking at a purple vein
Picking at a purple vein
He's like a fat man in a little coat
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
Double dip back flip
Everybody's brainsick
I mighty itty bitty maw
Low ground dog town
Wallow in a thorn crown
Choking on a power saw
Freeway dj
Swimming in the kool-aid
Wetting up his appetite
Pickled sweet pig feet
Cooking on the concrete
Pimping bits of paradise
Pimping bits of paradise
He's like a fat man in a little coat
Suckin' red vines and rum and coke
Singing I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Yes sir
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
For sunny it's a ball
For sunny yeah life is but a dream
I mighty itty bitty maw
Dry sober butt smoker
Can't keep your composure
Locomotor pull over
Bi polar roller coaster
Seven women seven hounds
Lucky number going down
Take a hit chew spit
There ya go enjoy the show
Fat man in a little coat
Sucking red vines and rum and coke
Singin' I like ya jesus but I loves the dope
Keeps me hummin'
Hummin' hummin' yeah
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin' yeah
It keeps me hummin'
A hummin' hummin' hummin' yeah
I think it's workin'
I think it's workin'
Yeah
Виктория Дзенк
Thank you
frank moi
J'adore 💕
Sabrina Pineda
She sings what no other wouldn't Brave, Yes Ma'am
Michael Stevenson
Damm fine good writer gots the pipes blow it out the back door. Shee gots?a sound nobody can touch. Nice. Song tells a story. Damm good artist love her music
Peter Eyles
Top Song by a beautiful lady!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Peter Eyles
Fire on the Floor is a fantastic album by the Very talented Beth Hart!♥️🎹🎤♥️♥️♥️👋♥️🇦🇺
Sabrina Pineda
She's the Badass friend everyone we try to be with. Fun, honest, call you on your bullshit zhe invented. We love our Beth