Discography
Electric Rattlebone (1991, Mercury)
Just A Taste (1992, self-released)
Electric Rattlebone
Blackeyed Susan Lyrics
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She be singin' and be wantin' my
Electric rattlebone, yeah
Rockin' and rollin' my live wire lover
Plug in my electric rattlebone, yeah
Mmm, yeah
The lyrics to Blackeyed Susan's song Electric Rattlebone can be interpreted as a sexual innuendo. The electric rattlebone can represent the male genitalia, and the singer is beguiling the female subject or Susie to be with him. The lyrics "shakin' and a makin' little Susie" and "rockin' and rollin' my live wire lover" evoke images of passionate and intense physical activity. The use of electric and plug also highlight the sexual undertones of the song. The repetition of "yeah" at the end of the lines adds a sense of urgency and desire to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Shakin' and a makin' little Susie
I am feeling exhilarated and excited, like a little girl named Susie who is shaking and making movements with her body.
She be singin' and be wantin' my
The girl is singing and expressing her desires, hinting that she wants something from me.
Electric rattlebone, yeah
What she wants from me is my electric rattlebone, which could mean something of high energy or perhaps a metaphor for a sexual desire.
Rockin' and rollin' my live wire lover
As I continue to give her what she wants, she is embracing me and we are feeling electrified and passionate with each other.
Plug in my electric rattlebone, yeah
She is commanding me to give her what she desires, to plug in my electric rattlebone and fully satisfy her needs.
Mmm, yeah
She is enjoying the moment and the intense satisfaction that comes with it.
Contributed by Sarah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Julien Goguen
To date, "Best of Friends" is still one of my all time favorite songs. Still remember when I bought that album when it first came out. Thanks for putting it out there.
Mariano Gutierrez
I had never heard this band before. It really sounds great.
Joe Hornback
I saw this band live when this album came out in Mexico. They were absolutely amazing live! Sounded actually better then the album if you can believe that! Opened for great white
JJRUPPPromotions
I had the pleasure of sitting down and interviewing Dean. In addition to an amazing musician and showman he is also a great dude. This is just one of his many contributions his talent has given to all of us. Great album.
Kory Kloth
Underrated album.
Dave Brewer
This is exactly the kind of Rock we need more of right now in 2017 . Everybody seems to be in such a shit mood . And a Band that doesn't take itself so seriously and just Rocks like this one would help to cheer everybody up .
TestarossaRocks
Dave Brewer check out Testarossa Mother Lover
ratter531
Our great music died long ago, for the past 15 years, the world love the disgusting rap shit...WHY??
Rattlesnake
check out a band called Blitz...from notts......friends of mine and as yet unsigned......this kinda thing...
Ace Gibson
If this record was released in 1987, it would have been huge. In '91 the cycle for this type of music was just about over.