"No one is quite like Diamanda Galas. … Read Full Bio ↴From the CD Universe website:
"No one is quite like Diamanda Galas. Who else could draw comparisons to Grace Jones, Mahalia Jackson, and Flatula Lee Roth from Tragic Mulatto, all uttered in one reverent breath? And who else but the diva of vocal gymnastics could team up with one of rock's heaviest bassists, Led Zeppelin's legendary John Paul Jones?
Emerging triumphant from this collaboration, Galas drags her new album THE SPORTING LIFE over her shoulder like a fresh kill. She whinnies like a horse through songs like 'Devil's Rodeo' while the title track finds her hurling insults like Rita Hayworth's character in 'Gilda" screaming',I don't like him, let's kill him!"
Ms. Galas is no one to mess with. She's a vicious trilingual temptress teamed up with an equally adept bassist, and the resulting SPORTING LIFE is an equally harsh yet beautiful new album."
John Paul Jones (lap steel guitar, bass); Pete Thomas (drums).
Personnel includes: Diamanda Galas (vocals, piano, Hammond B-3 organ);
Entertainment Weekly (9/23/94, p.70) - "...Led Zeppelin bassist Jones and Pete Thomas join the demonic diva to form a power-mad trio on Galas' most rocking album yet..." - Rating: B
Musician (11/94, p.88) - "...At times, THE SPORTING LIFE sounds like the best album Led Zeppelin never made, with Galas' acrobatic, banshee-giving- birth caterwaul subbing for Jimmy Page feedback in a newfangled power trio..."
Devil's Rodeo
Diamanda Galás with John Paul Jones Lyrics
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Must have no shame I'm the girl who runs this
Gam Of the devil's rodeo They say my love????
But you may be just what I nee And romance I take?????
At the devil's rodeo
My heart is empty But I'm free What's mine is
Yours I'm sure you'll see My love comes with no guarante
The devil's rodeo He say your?????
At the devil's rodeo
My heart is empty But I'm free What's mine is
Yours I'm sure you'll see My love comes with no guarante
At the devil's rodeo???????
You'll bring that madman to hi The devil's rodeo
The lyrics of "Devil's Rodeo" by Diamanda Galás with John Paul Jones is a reflection of the devil's game of love. The singer in the song admits that she has no shame and runs the game of the devil's rodeo. Although her love is considered toxic, she believes that the person she is addressing in the song may be just what she needs, and romance is something she takes at the devil's rodeo. She admits that her heart is empty, and although her love comes with no guarantee, everything she has is theirs to keep.
The devil is the one who controls the game and promises a madman in his arena. The singer believes that whoever she is addressing can bring the madman to the devil's rodeo. Therefore, the song's meaning is that the singer recognizes the toxicity of the game she runs, but she still plays it, and she believes that the person she is addressing can help her win it.
Line by Line Meaning
Must have no shame I'm the girl who runs this Gam
I am unapologetically in charge of this game and have no shame about it.
Of the devil's rodeo They say my love????
My love may have a bad reputation, since it comes from being a part of the devil's rodeo.
But you may be just what I nee And romance I take?????
I may need you, and I am willing to take on this romance, even if it's at the devil's rodeo.
My heart is empty But I'm free What's mine is
Yours I'm sure you'll see My love comes with no guarante
The devil's rodeo
My heart may be lacking, but I am free to give my love without promises, even in the midst of the devil's rodeo.
He say your?????
Is full of??????????
At the devil's rodeo
He says your heart is filled with deceit, but at the devil's rodeo, that's just another game to be played.
At the devil's rodeo???????
You'll bring that madman to hi
The devil's rodeo
At the devil's rodeo, you have the power to bring even the craziest of men to their knees.
Writer(s): John Paul Jones, Diamanda Helena Galas, Peter Michael Thomas
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You say that I treat you all the same
those who leave must have no shame
I'm the girl who runs this game
Of the devil's rodeo
They say my love will drive you do
But you may be just what I need
And romance I take the lead
At the devil's rodeo
My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine I'm sure you'll see
My love comes with no guarantee
The devil's rodeo
He say you Lupita Is full of greed
you say your love's an evil seed
bring a madman to his knees
At the devil's rodeo
My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine I'm sure you'll see
My love comes with no guarantee
The devil's rodeo
He say you Lupita Is full of greed
you say your love's an evil seed
bring a madman to his knees
At the devil's rodeo
you love me fulltime but you need
down ? liberty
oh please Lupita set me free
at the devil's rodeo
they say she moves her men with fear
and when we lose there's no one here
all is fair in love my dear
at the lover's rodeo
My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine you will agree
My love comes with no guarantee
At the devil's rodeo
He say you Lupita Is full of greed
you say your love's an evil seed
bring a madman to his knees
At the devil's rodeo
and when it's over, make your bed
don't you leave or you're dead
it's best for you to keep your head
the devil's rodeo
presume this house there's no reprieve
I never see a loser leave
Lupita makes man believe
that the devil's rodeo
My heart is empty but I'm free
What's yours is mine you will agree
My love comes with no guarantee
At the devil's rodeo
and when it's over, make your bed
don't you leave or you're dead
it's best for you to keep your head
the devil's rodeo
round em up Randy!
@ivanstefanov157
This track is in my top 10
@ikeaboy1000
THIS track is wonderful , the CD that it's from is wonderful. These two Galas and Jones are a perfect p
@legendsofhappiness
yes, excellent track, love the drum sound
@michaelkauffman43
Scary good, just now listening to it in 2015. The reason I play bass is because Chris Squire and John Paul Jones inspired me to...
@APerfectDayElise
Amazing bassline. <3 I'm glad someone finally put this one up too. :D
@TampaBayMoFo
Great bass riff, great song.
@duaneanderson2065
tasty goo! yum-yum yummie, killer with no questions.
@cecilines
@coalhalo your totally right , i did order the disk its awesome!
@stevewynne5145
I believe every line