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']
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Buen Chico Lyrics
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You've got the money, it doesn't mean you've got the right.
I don't see you dancing anyway,
Screw you, my love, I'm not gonna take it,
Though I don't know how to break it.
I don't need this, oh my god,
Quit shoving it in my mouth, I can barely fight it off.
You say that it is OK, but it's not OK
I'll try and help you see (so baby)
Come on, come on, come on; just so there's no confusion,
Come on, come on, come on; just tell me what's your contribution?
Come on, come on, come on; your one in 7 billion,
What makes you think your life should be the one worth living?
So come on, smoke the world,
You've earned it have you dear?
And tell me, what's with all these things in here?
I can't turn it off, I think I'm going soft.
I don't need this, oh my god,
Quit shoving it in my mouth, I can barely fight it off.
I think I'm gonna go live on a farm.
What you gonna do with all your things when the sirens ring and you can't hear yourself sing?
What you gonna do with all your things when your mind is gone and you can't hear yourself sing?
The song "Things" by Buen Chico is a powerful commentary on the superficiality of material possessions and the societal pressures of consumerism. The "coins burning a hole in us" signify the weight and pressure of money and how it can consume and control us, even when it shouldn't. The singer is addressing someone who may have money, but lacks the right to control the singer or dictate their actions. The line "I don't see you dancing anyway" suggests that this person may be unable to enjoy life and experience true happiness despite their wealth.
The singer then asserts their independence and refusal to accept this kind of treatment by saying "screw you, my love, I'm not gonna take it, though I don't know how to break it." Despite their strong assertion, the singer is also grappling with their own complexities and difficulties in breaking free from societal norms and expectations. The repeated line "I don't need this, oh my god, quit shoving it in my mouth" further emphasizes this struggle.
The chorus features a call to action for listeners to question their own contributions and worth in the world, asking "what makes you think your life should be the one worth living?" The repeated phrase "come on, come on, come on" serves as a rallying cry for people to wake up and challenge the status quo.
The song concludes with a haunting line about what will happen when "the sirens ring" and people are faced with a cataclysmic event. The final question "what you gonna do with all your things when your mind is gone and you can't hear yourself sing?" serves as a reminder that material possessions won't mean anything in the face of real adversity and challenges.
Overall, "Things" is a powerful and thought-provoking song about the dangers of consumerism and the importance of questioning our own values and contributions to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
These coins are burning a hole in us,
The money is causing us intense internal strife.
You've got the money, it doesn't mean you've got the right.
Just because you have the money doesn't mean you have the right to control the situation.
I don't see you dancing anyway,
You're not even trying to make the situation better.
Screw you, my love, I'm not gonna take it,
I refuse to put up with this.
Though I don't know how to break it.
I don't know how to fix the situation either.
I don't need this, oh my god,
I can't handle this situation anymore.
Quit shoving it in my mouth, I can barely fight it off.
Stop trying to force me to accept this situation, I am struggling.
I think I'm gonna go live on a farm.
I want to escape from this situation and go live a simple life.
You say that it is OK, but it's not OK
You think everything is fine, but it's not.
I'll try and help you see (so baby)
I'll try to help you understand the reality of the situation.
Come on, come on, come on; just so there's no confusion,
Let's clarify the situation to avoid misunderstandings.
Come on, come on, come on; just tell me what's your contribution?
What have you done to help the situation?
Come on, come on, come on; your one in 7 billion,
You are just one person out of billions on this planet.
What makes you think your life should be the one worth living?
Why do you think your life is more valuable than anyone else's?
So come on, smoke the world,
Embrace the world and all that it offers.
You've earned it have you dear?
You deserve to experience all the world has to offer?
And tell me, what's with all these things in here?
What's the point of all these possessions?
I can't turn it off, I think I'm going soft.
I can't stop caring about everything, even though it's causing me pain.
What you gonna do with all your things when the sirens ring and you can't hear yourself sing?
When a crisis occurs, your possessions won't bring you comfort.
What you gonna do with all your things when your mind is gone and you can't hear yourself sing?
When you lose yourself, your possessions won't matter.
Contributed by Alexandra R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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