Busty and the Bass' roots started at Montréal's McGill University; the band's founding members met while studying at the institution's renowned Schulich School of Music, building a rapport and a wide-ranging sound through a series of informal jam sessions. Growing gradually over the course of a few years, the group’s original lineup settled with nine members: Nick Ferraro (vocals, alto sax), Scott Bevins (trumpet), Alistair Blu (vocals, keyboard, synthesizer), Julian Trivers (drums), Louis Stein (guitar), Milo Johnson (bass), Eric Haynes (piano, keyboard), Chris Vincent (trombone), and Mike McCann (trumpet). In late 2014, they made their first transition to national success -- the group entered into the competition for Canada's Top University Band 2014, and were announced as the winners in October that year. Their success was followed with a debut EP, Bustified, described as a "retrospective of the [group's] development...over the last eight months."
With $10,000 of winnings behind them, the group set to work on recording a second EP. The ambitious GLAM was released in June 2015, after the group inked a deal with Indica Records. A third EP, 2016's LIFT, offered the band a surprising endorsement: after the EP's cover of Macy Gray's "I Try" found viral success online, Gray herself offered the group a resounding co-sign. With a smattering of smaller projects to their name, Busty and the Bass used the subsequent year to work on their debut studio album, Uncommon Good. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Neal Pogue (OutKast, Nicki Minaj, Earth, Wind & Fire), the June 2017 project demonstrated the group's layered melodies, affinity for genre bending, and collaborative creative process.
Having parted ways with McCann, the group moved into the later stages of the decade with the Live from London EP and loosie "Jimmy." The roll-out for their sophomore album began with 2019's "Clouds," before Busty and the Bass signed to new label Arts & Crafts (Japandroids, BadBadNotGood) in early 2020. After a string of teaser tracks, the band released their second album, Eddie, in September that year. With collaborators including George Clinton, Macy Gray, and Illa J, the project continued to flesh out the group's smooth genre fusions, with a more focused and studio-led writing process. Alternate versions of album track "ET" surfaced with the 2021 EP ET Suite, and they released the Eddie (Instrumentals) later that year.
Bio written by David Crone for allmusic.com.
Right Kind
Busty and the Bass Lyrics
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I know you're not the right kind of lover, for me.
Imagination, that coincides with curious thoughts,
Decementation, communicates the words through the dark,
My education, could teach you to look back from the start,
Clarification, the love was just a hole in my heart,
Now listen.
And I know that sometimes life can move fast, the vast changes that arranges seem to drift on past,
So listen to me
So no more fussing no more fighting you see,
Down the road you know you're not the kinda lover for me.
So no more fussing no more fighting you see,
Down the road you know you're not the kinda lover for me
From what i've heard you know that you're a beautiful girl,
Absurdity for me to blame it got the weight of the world upon your shoulders.
For me it seems to be that after years of being brought up, you got caught up,
and all that did was make you older.
The phone calls that you missed, you get me pissed.
My present statute dismissed, so witness this is just a testament to shit that you been testing me with,
Dont BS, just BS is my confession to this.
So no more fussing no more fighting you see,
Down the road you know you're not the kinda lover for me.
So no more fussing no more fighting you see,
Down the road you know you're not the kinda lover for me,
For me-e, for me-e-e, oh baby for me.
I know you're not the right kind of lover, for me right now baby.
I, I know, you're not the lover, for me.
In "Right Kind" by Busty and the Bass, the singer realizes that their current lover is not the right fit for them. They describe their imagination and curious thoughts but also the communication breakdown that happens due to their partner's attitude. The singer uses phrases like "clarification, the love was just a hole in my heart" to express the emptiness they feel in the relationship. They express their disappointment with their lover and the way they have been tested. The chorus seems to represent the shock of the realization and the singer ultimately confesses that they know that this person is not the right lover for them.
The song captures a moment of clarity when someone realizes that the relationship they're in is not working out. There is a clear tension between love and logic, and the singer is grappling with the reality of the situation. It's clear that there are some unspoken problems that have led to this conclusion, and the singer is coming to terms with them. In essence, "Right Kind" is a song about acknowledging that relationships don't always work out, and the importance of being honest with yourself and your partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're not the right kind of lover, for me right now, baby.
I understand that you are not the perfect partner for me at this moment, my dear.
Imagination, that coincides with curious thoughts,
My thoughts are occupied by my imagination and curiosity.
Decementation, communicates the words through the dark,
As I am breaking up with you, I am struggling to convey my message due to the uncomfortable nature of the situation.
My education, could teach you to look back from the start,
I am suggesting that you could learn from our relationship and reflect on our shared experiences.
Clarification, the love was just a hole in my heart,
I am making it clear that my feelings for you were never true love, merely a temporary filling for a gap in my emotional state.
If I could reassemble the past, the last thing that I'd ask, remove you from my own grasp.
If I had the ability to change the past, I would have ended things with you sooner and never allowed our relationship to progress so far.
And I know that sometimes life can move fast, the vast changes that arranges seem to drift on past,
Life can move quickly and a lot can change, which can make it difficult to keep up with shifting circumstances and priorities.
So no more fussing no more fighting you see,
There is no point in continuing to argue or fight over our relationship.
Down the road you know you're not the kinda lover for me.
As time passes, it will become clear that you are not the right partner for me.
From what i've heard you know that you're a beautiful girl,
Although we are not meant to be, I still acknowledge that you possess admirable physical attributes.
Absurdity for me to blame it got the weight of the world upon your shoulders.
It would be unreasonable for me to hold you responsible for our relationship's failure as you carry your own set of personal problems and responsibilities.
For me it seems to be that after years of being brought up, you got caught up, and all that did was make you older.
It appears to me that, over time, you have become more weighed down by routine and everyday life, which has caused you to mature.
The phone calls that you missed, you get me pissed.
Your lack of attention and consideration regarding some missed phone calls has caused me to become angry and frustrated.
My present statute dismissed, so witness this is just a testament to shit that you been testing me with,
By breaking up with you, I am asserting my own power and independence, revealing the challenges I have been struggling with throughout our relationship.
Dont BS, just BS is my confession to this.
I am not interested in superficial excuses or explanations; I am being totally honest and transparent about how I feel.
For me-e, for me-e-e, oh baby for me.
This situation is ultimately about what is right for me, even if it may not be what you want or what is best for you.
I, I know, you're not the lover, for me.
I am certain that you are not the right partner for me.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.