1. Bonnie from Uruquay
1. Bonnie from Uruquay
"BONNIE is a uruguayan band, born in march 2007, when a group of old friends got together just to make good music. We started playing classic rock covers in private parties and different clubs, while working on some creations of our own. Seeing that people are taking interest in our music, we started to work hard to make more and better songs."
The band tries to make the first album over Sellaband.
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Bonnie is also a trip-hop band. They released two albums, Rainy day and Crossover, available on Jamendo.
No Bad News
Bonnie Lyrics
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Slow bubble boiling on the bedroom floor
Lonely ain't lonely, someone calling at the door
Someone lovely and she's bringing bad news
She clenches and she cries and she lays on the stairs
Pounding on the earth and yanking at her hairs
And showing such fear at being found unawares
Well, something bad happens and a lot of people go
Bad themselves, that's how awful it is
Turning half the heart into something hard and dark
And she had to bring here this
Well, she's told, "Hold your buttons and look at the sky
Someone will fix things if you let your face dry
Keep your face near the earth and your heart beat high
And you may transcend the bad news"
Well, something bad happens and a lot of people go
Bad themselves, that's how awful it is
Turning half the heart into something hard and dark
And she had to bring here this
For all hammers and nails
For all leaves and winds
For all love ambitions
And enemies and friends
She shakes her face so fiercely that all her features go
She lays like a monkey unclothed in the snow
And her voice it decays and before it does she goes,
"I will never again deliver bad news"
Something bad happens and a lot of people go
Bad themselves, that's how awful it is
Turning half the heart into something hard and dark
And she had to bring here this
Mm, hey little bird ? hey little bird
Thank you for not letting go of me when I let go of you
Hey little bird ? hey little bird
Thank you for not letting go of me when I let go of you
(Hey little bird ? hey little bird)
Thank you for not (letting go of me when I let go of you)
The song "No Bad News" by Bonnie Raitt tells the story of someone who receives bad news from a friend or loved one. The lyrics describe the feeling of being weighed down by trouble and loneliness, and how bad news can turn half of someone's heart into something hard and dark. The person who delivers the bad news is upset and fearful of being found unawares, but she is told to hold her buttons and look at the sky, to keep her face near the earth and her heart beat high so that she may transcend the bad news. The song ends with the person who delivered the bad news shaking her face fiercely and declaring that she will never again deliver bad news.
The repeated chorus of "Something bad happens and a lot of people go bad themselves, that's how awful it is" is a commentary on how negative events can impact a person's psyche and lead them to behave in harmful ways. The song suggests that it is possible to rise above bad news by preserving one's humanity and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Trouble, more trouble can you get anymore
Can things get any worse?
Slow bubble boiling on the bedroom floor
A feeling of impending trouble.
Lonely ain't lonely, someone calling at the door
Feeling lonely but then being reminded of the outside world.
Someone lovely and she's bringing bad news
Being notified about something unfortunate from someone who is usually pleasant.
She clenches and she cries and she lays on the stairs
Reacting severely to the bad news received.
Pounding on the earth and yanking at her hairs
Expressing frustration and anguish.
And showing such fear at being found unawares
Being fearful of unexpected events happening in her life.
To be here and be bringing bad news
To find herself in a position where she has to relay unfortunate information.
Well, something bad happens and a lot of people go
Many individuals are impacted negatively by negative occurrences.
Bad themselves, that's how awful it is
Difficult situations have a tendency to adversely affect people's attitudes towards life.
Turning half the heart into something hard and dark
Negativity can have a lasting impact on a person's demeanor.
And she had to bring here this
Despite the difficult nature of the news, she felt obligated to share it.
Well, she's told, "Hold your buttons and look at the sky
The singer comforts her by advising to take a moment and view things from a different perspective.
Someone will fix things if you let your face dry
Things may eventually get better if she remains strong and keeps hope.
Keep your face near the earth and your heart beat high
Remain grounded, but also hopeful for the future.
And you may transcend the bad news
With the right attitude, one can overcome even the most difficult news.
For all hammers and nails
Referring to common tools used for building and repairing.
For all leaves and winds
Referring to the natural world.
For all love ambitions
Referring to the ups and downs of romantic relationships.
And enemies and friends
Referring to the various people she has encountered in her life.
She shakes her face so fiercely that all her features go
Reacting strongly to the negative news.
She lays like a monkey unclothed in the snow
Feeling vulnerable and exposed.
And her voice it decays and before it does she goes,
Her voice begins to fade, indicating weakening resolve.
"I will never again deliver bad news"
Swearing off the responsibility of delivering unfortunate information.
Mm, hey little bird ? hey little bird
Talking to a bird, likely a metaphor for something else.
Thank you for not letting go of me when I let go of you
Grateful for the support of others during difficult times.
(Hey little bird ? hey little bird)
Continued interaction with the metaphorical bird.
Thank you for not (letting go of me when I let go of you)
Reiterating the gratitude for the support of others during tough times.
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