Dub Fx the street-loop-beatboxer grew up in St Kilda / Melbourne / Australia performing in various bands before hitting the world-wide road. Dub Fx uses Roland BOSS effect & loop pedals to create sounds which when layered creates a live musical construct. Predominantly Dub Fx can be found busking through Europe with his Girlfriend the 'Flower Fairy' who also performs along side.
The reggae band Dub FX originated in San Francisco, CA in 2004. Some of the band's influences include Steel Pulse, Aswad, Burning Spear, UB40, Roots Radics, Dub Nation and dozens of Jamaican roots bands from the '60s to the '80s. Dub's band members are: Paul Dawson (vocals, keyboards), Dale Mungaray (vocals, alto sax), Justin Cosgrove (bass), Andy Van Doren (lead & rhythm guitar), Scott Maddern (drums & percussion), Dan Shafer (keyboards & percussion) and Craig Bryant (trombone).
Senorita
Dub Fx Lyrics
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I'm over joyed that you're in to me /
I can't believe what is happening /
If only this love was meant to be /
Don't cry for me Señorita /
I'm already taken and i'll break your heart deeper /
Stand back into the light where I can see ya /
You're only a fantasy for me but I'm a dreamer /
You could be my wife I could be yours forever /
Slow dance and hold hands in romance whenever /
Ride into the sunset in all kinds of weather /
Even if we had a little moment /
I gave my heart away to another /
She told me she would hold it /
And that she'd always be my lover /
I always thought I owned it /
But now I see we're made for each other /
I know I kinda loaned it to you /
But girl you can always be my brother \\
In Dub Fx's song "Senorita," the lyrics express a bittersweet feeling of a love that could have been. The song starts by describing the singer's admiration for someone, whom he regards as a "perfect queen." He feels lucky that this person is interested in him, and he can't believe his luck. However, the lyrics continue to show a sense of remorse, highlighting that the singer is already in love with someone else, leaving this love as nothing but a distant dream.
The chorus, "Don't cry for me, Senorita / I'm already taken and I'll break your heart deeper," sheds light on the singer's struggle with his own feelings. He acknowledges that they could have been together, in another life, but he has already given his heart to someone else, making it impossible for him to reciprocate the love that the Senorita has for him.
The final verse reveals that the singer's love interest had promised to hold his heart forever, but that has now changed. He realizes that he was wrong about the person he had given his heart to and that he was always meant to be with the Senorita. Even though he has given his heart away, he still feels a connection with the Senorita and wants to express this feeling, however impossible it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
You seem to me, like the perfect queen
You appear to be the ideal ruler, flawless and superior
I'm over joyed that you're in to me
I'm very happy that you're interested in me
I can't believe what is happening
I'm amazed at the situation that is unfolding
If only this love was meant to be
If only our love was intended to happen
Don't cry for me Señorita
Please don't shed tears for me, my lady
I'm already taken and i'll break your heart deeper
I'm already in a relationship and I'll hurt you more if you pursue me
Stand back into the light where I can see ya
Step back into the illumination where I can view you clearly
You're only a fantasy for me but I'm a dreamer
You're just a figment of my imagination, but I'm still an idealist
In another life we could truly be together
In an alternate reality, we could genuinely be a couple
You could be my wife I could be yours forever
You could be my spouse, and I could be yours for a lifetime
Slow dance and hold hands in romance whenever
We could enjoy slow dancing and holding each other romantically anytime
Ride into the sunset in all kinds of weather
We could ride off into the sunset together, regardless of the weather
Even if we had a little moment
Even if we had a brief encounter
I gave my heart away to another
I handed over my heart to someone else
She told me she would hold it
She assured me she would cherish it
And that she'd always be my lover
And she pledged to always be my partner
I always thought I owned it
I always believed that my heart belonged to me
But now I see we're made for each other
But now I realize that we're perfect for each other
I know I kinda loaned it to you
I recognize that I entrusted it to you
But girl you can always be my brother
But even so, you can always be my friend and confidant
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Uhhhhhhhhhhhhmle
i remember when he was underground and his songs were recordings of his street performances :') im so happy more people noticed his amazing sound <3
@lenyahunter5444
yeah <3 !!!!
@mattandorn6343
Still one of my favorite musicians, if not my favorite. Saw Dub FX live in Philadelphia when he toured US and Canada. Really hope they all tours the states again.
@heyitspixie
What a beautiful and honest confession this is... I deeply respect and admire the music you have inside, and the power and simplicity with which you're able to transmit all of your thoughts, it's incredible.
@kojukin
+heyitspixie It's truly amazing to hear the beating heart of music after listening to pale imitations of it for years. It's like being born again, or being woken up from a long, unsatisfying dream.
@LoessieProject
🧜🏿♀️💘🧞♀️🧚♀️💘🧞♀️😎😶🤗🙆♀️🧚♀️
@MrOhWhatTheHeck
I discovered this great song a year and a half ago. today it has taken on a new meaning for me.
@fr33tim3
I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH !! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT
Dub fx maximum respect forever. I saw you live I will never forget that, maybe I will see you again one day
@fr33tim3
Ha i just found my own comment from 2 years ago. Well I still absolutely love this song!!!!!!!! <3
@territhetankedupterrapin6592
@Alexa saw and met him just before all the lockdowns started and it really was the best way to say goodbye to live music for 2 years.