After playing for nearly three years with such illustrious gig mates as Kaiser Chiefs, The Subways, The Kooks, Boy Kill Boy, The Long Blondes, GoodShoes, The Cribs, Forward Russia! and The Pipettes (and also featuring on the first Dance to the Radio compilation) their hard work has paid off.
They are now signed up with Faith & Hope records - a marvellous indie label from Manchester. A new single 'Giving Your Gifts' will be out in July, and hopefully there will be much more to come...
Air play was given by Zane Lowe [it won his 'Fresh Meat' slot], plus Tom Robinson on 6Music.
Next single now recorded and due for release in Feb '07 so it doesn't get lost in the Xmas scramble!
Useful MySpace site at ...myspace../buenchico, including rough of first video [based on 'Things']
Lurch
Buen Chico Lyrics
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Can't look you in the eye too long,
'Cause I been lurching around for a long while.
Just waiting 'til I'm gonna get strong
I'm tired of just waiting forever.
Just need my fix, I'm gonna get my kicks,
And try not to bug a million people.
And if I squint I can see it, eyes all over the place.
Take off your glasses and see
I'm jumping over cars now
The world's still turning like you wouldn't believe
Crossings are slowing me down
Get on your two feet and fall
I swear I'll leave it behind,
'Cause I been lurching around for a long while.
You raise your brows, but what would you know?
You're laughing to keep from falling asleep.
When we are one, we'll lock you in chains, you won't be raising nothing…
And if I squint I can see it,
Eyes all over the place.
Can't show my teeth when I smile,
Can't look you in the eye too long,
'Cause I been lurching around for a long while.
Take off your glasses and see
I'm jumping over cars now
The world's still turning like you wouldn't believe
Crossings are slowing me down
Get on your two feet and fall
I swear I'll leave it behind,
'Cause I been lurching around for a long while.
The lyrics to "Lurch" by Buen Chico convey feelings of restlessness and longing for change. The singer describes feeling like they have been "lurching" around for a long time, unable to show their true emotions or connect with others. They express a desire to break free of their current situation and get their "fix" of excitement and adventure. Through vivid imagery of jumping over cars and navigating busy intersections, they convey a sense of urgency and determination to leave their old life behind.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, emphasizes the singer's inability to fully engage with the world around them: they can't show their teeth when they smile, can't look people in the eye, and feel like they are constantly slowed down by obstacles. However, they remain hopeful that they will eventually be able to leave their old ways behind and begin a new chapter.
Overall, "Lurch" is a powerful song about the struggle to break free of old habits and start fresh. The singer's vivid descriptions of their surroundings and inner emotions create a dynamic, compelling picture of their journey towards self-discovery and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't show my teeth when I smile,
I can't truly express happiness or joy
Can't look you in the eye too long,
My lack of confidence and self-esteem prevents me from making eye contact
'Cause I been lurching around for a long while.
I've been struggling with personal and emotional issues for a long time
Just waiting 'til I'm gonna get strong
I'm patiently waiting for the day when I can overcome my struggles and become strong
I'm tired of just waiting forever.
I'm exhausted from waiting for so long without any progress
Just need my fix, I'm gonna get my kicks,
I need something to stimulate and excite me
And try not to bug a million people.
I don't want to bother or inconvenience others with my actions
And if I squint I can see it, eyes all over the place.
I can sense a judgmental and critical energy from those around me
Take off your glasses and see
Remove your personal biases and perspectives
I'm jumping over cars now
I'm taking bold and risky actions to achieve my goals
The world's still turning like you wouldn't believe
The world keeps moving on despite my struggle and hardship
Crossings are slowing me down
Obstacles and challenges are hindering my progress
Get on your two feet and fall
Take action and try, even if it means failing
I swear I'll leave it behind,
I promise to leave my struggles and issues in the past
You raise your brows, but what would you know?
You may judge and question my actions, but you don't truly understand my situation
You're laughing to keep from falling asleep.
You're pretending to be amused or entertained, but you're really just bored and disinterested
When we are one, we'll lock you in chains, you won't be raising nothing...
When I overcome my struggles and become successful, those who doubted me will regret it
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.