Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Buddy began feeding his love for music at an early age. At 10 he was begging his mom and dad for a guitar and by 16, had formed his first REM- inspired band.
Buddy left Portland to attend college at Providence College in Rhode Island where he majored in English and struggled with a strong case of stage fright. After college he moved to Austin, Texas where his passion for music returned to the forefront of his life. Buddy joined up with a local band called Piltdowns and they gained a good following and supported bands like Spoon while fielding some local record label offers.
In 2002, Buddy relocated again, finally landing in Los Angeles, CA where he continued to hone his songwriting style. Not to be dissuaded by prior mishaps, Buddy hit the local stages again, performing his first show as Buddy at the Hotel Cafรฉ, in July of 2004. It wasn't until Buddy hooked up with friend and author Greg Behrendt (He's Just Not That Into You) that things began to truly turn in Buddy's direction. While performing at one of Behrendt's infamous Bring the Rock musician/comedian nights, producer Robbie Rist (the Andersons) took an interest in Buddy's unique voice, beautiful lyrics and clever songwriting style. The two joined forces to produce and record Buddy's 1st EP, which was simply titled "Buddy". It hit the streets November 30th, 2004.
Shortly after finishing the EP, local DJ Tricia Halloran of the station KCRW in Santa Monica began playing a track called "Salt Point" on air. Random deal offers from the UK began to come in, but none of them seemed quite right, so Buddy kept on pushing his material and playing live shows. At that time a radio station in Denver caught wind of Buddys Milkshake cover, the word was out, and the word was "Buddy". Buddy's music has been featured on "All Things Considered", "One Tree Hill", "Ghost Whisperer", "Shelter from the Storm, Katrina Benefit" and recently the song Westgate.
Lyrics will always be Buddy's most important focus. Powerful stuff for a guy who describes himself as pretty much "always happy", but to that he adds, "if something is really bugging me, Ill carry it around for a long while. Then eventually, Ill sit down and in about 15 minutes, Ill have put it in a song" and the rest, is well safely tucked away beneath the sheets.
Buddy's live band consists of: Grammy Awardยฎ winning drummer Michael Jerome (John Cale, Blind Boys of Alabama), Will Golden (Gary Jules), Percy Haverson (Knifeyhead), Al Sgro (Gary Jules), Fil Krohnengold (Golden Smog, Duncan Sheik).
โAlterations and Repairsโ Buddyโs debut Album will be arriving spring 2007 and features guest musicians/vocalists including: Anna-Lynne Williams (trespassers william), Ben Peeler (Alexi Murdoch), Meiko (Meiko), Ollie (Sia, Tom McRae). Mixed by Bryan Cook (Inara George, Gary Jules) & Mastered By Roger Siebel. (Death Cab/Plans) Artwork by PCP.
"Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1" features original tracks and two cover tunes performed with friends Meiko, Susie Suh, Julianna Raye, Buddy, Tina Dico and Rick Garcia. (5 Bonus tracks available at iTunes) Gus Black (a singer/songwriter in his own right) directs AM's new video "Hear Me Sing" featuring Buddy.
Speechless
Buddy Lyrics
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You got me speechless, yeah
Ya got me speechless, hey (speechless)
I'm at a loss for words
And know that it has been a cruel minute since ya heard from me
I been in the street, on the road, clockin' doe, rockin' shows
Now I'm back fo' some mo', oh fo' sure
Ya look much betta than ya did at first
And it's somethin' that ya do to me
In between, those sheets
In between, those cheeks
Ooh shit, can't speak
Ya got me speechless (speechless)
(Speechless) you got me speechless, yeah (speechless)
(Ooh, speechless) I can't say nothin'
Ay, okay it's hard to talk wit' ya pussy in my mouth
I be eatin' you out, right here on the couch at ya mama house
Everybody sleep, we should quiet it down, we a lil' bit loud
I'm in and out, in and out, strokin' you up and down, all around
Pushin' your hair to the south side til' ya knees hit the ground and ya face down
I bet it's hard to talk wit' my dick in ya mouth
You be suckin' me up
Feels so good, it be shuttin' me up
Can't put it in, got me ready to nut
Is you ready or what?
See silence is golden baby, and duct tape is silver
I rest my head on the pillow and then you shh
Ya got me speechless (speechless)
(Speechless) you got me speechless, yeah (speechless)
(Speechless) I can't say nothin'
(Ooh) that cat got my tongue, baby here I come
Gimme some, when you fuck me good, that shit shut me up
Yeah, ooh, that cat got my tongue, baby here I come
Got me sprung, when you fuck me good, I just can't say nothin'
Ooh, that cat got my tongue, baby here I come
Gimme some, when you fuck me good, that shit shut me up
Yeah, ooh, that cat got my tongue, baby here I come
Got me sprung, when you fuck me good, I just can't say nothin'
(Speechless)
(Speechless)
(Speechless)
In Buddy's song "Speechless," he talks about how he is unable to speak because of a woman. The lyrics describe how he is at a loss for words because of this woman's physical attributes, both in-between the sheets and in between her cheeks. He goes into detail about how he is unable to speak because of her effect on him. Buddy also goes into detail about how he cannot speak due to the physical act they are engaging in, thus rendering him speechless.
The song goes on to describe how they are engaging in this physical act at her mother's house while everyone is sleeping, and they have to keep it quiet. He provides a level of detail in the lyrics that makes the listener feel as though they are there with him.
The chorus repeats that he is speechless and cannot say anything due to the pleasure she is giving him. He ends the song by saying "that cat got my tongue," implying that she has rendered him speechless because of her abilities in bed.
Overall, the song is a detailed account of the effect this woman has on Buddy's speech and his inability to articulate his thoughts because of the pleasure she gives him.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya got me speechless (speechless)
I am at a loss for words, you have rendered me speechless
You got me speechless, yeah
You have left me without words, yes
Ya got me speechless, hey (speechless)
You have left me literally speechless, hey
I'm at a loss for words
I am speechless, unable to find the right words
And know that it has been a cruel minute since ya heard from me
It's been a long time since we last spoke, there's much to catch up on
I been in the street, on the road, clockin' doe, rockin' shows
I've been busy performing, making money and traveling
Now I'm back fo' some mo', oh fo' sure
Now I'm back for more, most definitely
Ya look much betta than ya did at first
You look better than you did when I first saw you
And it's somethin' that ya do to me
I feel a certain way when I'm around you
In between, those sheets
When we're together in bed
In between, those cheeks
When we're having sex
Ooh shit, can't speak
Oh shit, I'm literally unable to speak
Ay, okay it's hard to talk wit' ya pussy in my mouth
It's difficult to speak when I'm performing oral sex on you
I be eatin' you out, right here on the couch at ya mama house
I'm going down on you, even though we're at your mom's house
Everybody sleep, we should quiet it down, we a lil' bit loud
We need to be quiet, we're being a bit too loud
I'm in and out, in and out, strokin' you up and down, all around
I'm thrusting in and out, stroking you everywhere
Pushin' your hair to the south side til' ya knees hit the ground and ya face down
I'm pushing your hair to one side and making you kneel down with your face to the ground
I bet it's hard to talk wit' my dick in ya mouth
I can imagine it's difficult to speak with my penis in your mouth
You be suckin' me up
You're performing oral sex on me
Feels so good, it be shuttin' me up
It feels amazing, enough to make me quiet
Can't put it in, got me ready to nut
I'm so aroused that I'm ready to orgasm, but I can't put it in yet
Is you ready or what?
Are you ready to have sex or not?
See silence is golden baby, and duct tape is silver
Sometimes it's better to say nothing at all, hence the saying "silence is golden"; if silence isn't enough, duct tape could work (a crude joke)
I rest my head on the pillow and then you shh
I lay my head down on the pillow and then you tell me to be quiet
(Ooh) that cat got my tongue, baby here I come
I'm unable to speak because I'm too aroused, I'm about to orgasm
Gimme some, when you fuck me good, that shit shut me up
When we have sex and it's really good, I become quiet
Got me sprung, when you fuck me good, I just can't say nothin'
I'm really turned on and can't speak when we're having amazing sex
(Speechless)
I'm left without words or unable to speak
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Simmie Sims III, Michael Ray Cox, Jr, John Groover, Jr, Brody Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheCoolJames
This track is just so great from lyrics to beat and production is just sooooo goood. The entire album is so classic.
@treygosby5541
Smooth!!
@philanimphayise2272
why dont more people know about this guy. he is fire.
@tylakerlegan2080
The goat fr ๐ฏ real California vibes , real soul music
@O-DIGGY_FunnyVids
had this on repeat for almost 30 mins right now......damn!
@BlvckCzvr
This deserve be viral, no cap
@1997Loyalty
finally found another talent for my fire playlist
@latonyarobinson5308
This my shit
@alejandraramirez-hidalgo2038
Share you damn playlist wit me Holmes
@thabisosibonelo4777
share some of that fire playlist so i can rock it too