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Buke and Gase consists of Arone Dyer (buke and voice) and Aron Sanchez (drums and gass). As far as the name lingo, the buke is “a self-modified six string baritone ukelele” and the gass is “a guitar-bass hybrid.” They both handle all sorts of foot percussion also. Buke and Gase take great care of their sound, both in the delivery of their performance and tone of their unusual homemade instrumentation. Few times does adding distortion to an acoustic instrument work, and it is even rarer that two people can produce such a thick, layered sound. Their songs feature acoustic resonance, a warm and driving heaviness and rhythmic intricacy, combining the best of various styles including the folksy grit of early blues (the same that no doubt inspired Led Zeppelin, to whom Buke and Gase bear resemblance), and progressive/experimental modern rock. Credit must be given to Arone’s extraordinary vocals for the overall vivacity and color of Buke and Gase. From behind a blissful smile effortlessly leaps an explosive, high altitude voice and unforgettable, often exotic melodies. The end result is a new level of performing and songwriting that should not be missed.
As for how they met, Aron builds instruments for the Blue Man Group (he invented the Aronophonic) and Arone’s a bike mechanic (who happened to sing on Blue Man Group’s “What Is Rock”).
Buke and Gase’s debut CD, entitled Riposte was released September 14, 2010 on Brassland.
Medicina
Buke and Gass Lyrics
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Acetaminophen
I am aching in my belly and head
Acetaminophen
I stayed here hating, aching, weeping
Hiding my head in my underarms
No don't tell me that you do when you don't
I know how you smile when you lie
Just like you do when you say I love you
But you're too smart to let that bother you
You waited too long, you waited too long
Those that cry do so alone
You waited too long, you waited too long
But you're too smart to let that bother you
You waited too long, you waited far too long
The song "Medicina" by Buke and Gass is a reflection on the experience of pain and the various ways in which we seek relief from it. The opening lines suggest a physical pain that the singer is attempting to alleviate with over-the-counter medication: "I am aching in my belly and head / Acetaminophen." This medication is a common pain reliever, but it also hints at a larger theme of seeking temporary relief rather than addressing the root of the problem.
The following verses delve deeper into the idea of pain and its emotional impact. The lines "I stayed here hating, aching, weeping / Hiding my head in my underarms" describe a sense of overwhelming sorrow and despair. The song then shifts to address a potential source of this pain, with the lines "No don't tell me that you do when you don't / I know simple recognition / I know how you smile when you lie / Just like you do when you say I love you." Here, the singer confronts someone who has been dishonest or insincere, causing pain and confusion.
The chorus of the song repeatedly declares that "you waited too long" and that "those that cry do so alone," suggesting a sense of regret and isolation. The final lines, "But you're too smart to let that bother you / You waited too long, you waited far too long," have a resigned and melancholic tone, as if acknowledging that the pain cannot be undone and must simply be endured.
Line by Line Meaning
I am aching in my belly and head
I am experiencing severe pain in my abdomen and head.
Acetaminophen
I need to take medication to alleviate my pain.
I stayed here hating, aching, weeping
I have been in this unpleasant state for some time, feeling angry, in agony and crying.
Hiding my head in my underarms
I am trying to conceal my face and emotions.
No don't tell me that you do when you don't
Please do not pretend to understand and empathize if you truly do not.
I know simple recognition
I can recognize insincerity and false empathy.
I know how you smile when you lie
I am familiar with your dishonest expressions.
Just like you do when you say I love you
I am aware that you often use insincere language, such as saying 'I love you' in a disingenuous manner.
But you're too smart to let that bother you
However, you seem unaffected by your own insincerity.
You waited too long, you waited too long
You have delayed addressing this issue for too long.
Those that cry do so alone
People often suffer and cry in isolation.
You waited too long, you waited far too long
Your inaction has resulted in significant harm and pain.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.