Don Caballero (affectionately called "Don Cab" or "The Don" by fans) formed in the summer of 1991, released five albums on Touch and Go Records between 1993 and 2000, then disbanded in November 2000. Drummer Damon Che recruited new personnel for a reconstituted Don Caballero in 2003, but this new lineup has been met with mixed reception from fans. They have since signed to Relapse Records and released a new album, titled World Class Listening Problem, on May 16, 2006.
June Is Finally Here
Don Caballero Lyrics
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June is here, yes yes siree
Happy times for you and me
May was totally lame
Nothing happened at all
July will not rock very much
I have to go visit my grandma
School's out for summer
Totally not a bummer
Hey, let's jam to that Don Caballero
Chew some gum and do the mack nasty
Because it's June, it's June June June
Just because it's June, June, June
June June June June June
Gives me more time to read "Dune"
Totally wack
The lyrics to "June Is Finally Here" by Don Caballero are a simple celebration of the arrival of summer. The first stanza contains two well-known boxing cliches ("Out like a butterfly, in like a bee") to describe the transition from the previous month of May to the current month of June. The singer exclaims "June is here, yes yes siree" as if it's a long-awaited event that merits celebration. The third line "Happy times for you and me" reinforces this celebratory sentiment.
The second stanza provides some context for why June is such a welcome arrival. May has been "totally lame" with "nothing happened at all," so the singer is glad for some excitement. However, the anticipation for July is not as high because the singer "has to go visit my grandma." The line "School's out for summer, totally not a bummer" provides further evidence that the singer is a student on summer break. The stanza ends with an invitation to "jam" to Don Caballero's music and do the "mack nasty," which is probably a dance move.
Line by Line Meaning
Out like a butterfly, in like a bee
The transition from May to June happens quickly, similar to a butterfly leaving and a bee entering.
June is here, yes yes siree
June has finally arrived, and it's worth being excited about.
Happy times for you and me
June brings happiness and good times for everyone.
May was totally lame
The previous month was boring and uneventful.
Nothing happened at all
No interesting events or activities occurred during May.
July will not rock very much
The upcoming month won't be very exciting or eventful.
I have to go visit my grandma
The singer plans to spend their time in July visiting their grandmother.
School's out for summer
The school year has ended, and summer break has begun.
Totally not a bummer
This is a positive thing, and not a disappointment.
Hey, let's jam to that Don Caballero
Let's listen to the band Don Caballero and enjoy their music.
Chew some gum and do the mack nasty
Let's have some fun and dance to the music.
Because it's June, it's June June June
The repetition emphasizes the excitement that comes with the arrival of June.
Just because it's June, June, June
There doesn't have to be a specific reason to be happy during June - it's just a great month!
June June June June June
The singer is enjoying the multiple opportunities to say and celebrate the name of the month.
Gives me more time to read 'Dune'
The singer has more free time during June to read the book 'Dune'.
Totally wack
This is a slang term meaning something is exciting or impressive, often used to describe music.
Contributed by Mateo D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.