Until 2011, Electric Guest was a duo with original members Taccone and Compton, before the Dahlhoffs joined to make it a four-member band.
Having worked with Danger Mouse as a producer, they were featured on MTV's list of Artists to Watch in 2012. On April 24, 2012, the band released their debut album, Mondo. The band has released two music videos, the first for their single "This Head I Hold", and the second for their song "American Daydream".
Electric Guest began touring in 2011 in Europe, and is currently touring America until May 27, 2012. They performed at the film festival South by Southwest in 2012.
Under the Gun
Electric Guest Lyrics
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To a lovely girl who knew nothing of the world
He said, "Baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
He said, "I don't know, let me explain"
All his life, it was never right
Still he had his dream, made it work out in-between
Hearing "baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
Maya Mi hated Tennessee, so she packed her bag
Halfway gone she called her dad
He said, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
He said, "Ok, and just let me be"
Got some work, called the bosses "sir"
But although she tried, something's sick inside
Hearing, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
And they shot her down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
No, sorry, everybody wants their way
Everybody wants their way in the Promise Land
So sorry, everybody has to wait
Everybody has to wait in the Promise Land
It's been a long time, I need to go
Maybe I'll hit the road
What I'm trying to find, I don't even know
Maybe I'll hit the road
The lyrics of Electric Guest's Under the Gun tell the stories of two individuals - Damon A. and Maya Mi - who are on a quest for success and freedom respectively. Damon was born in Santa Fe to a naive girl who was unaware of the world and encouraged her son to pursue fame. Despite his efforts, Damon faced many obstacles that impeded his progress. He was advised to go for the fame but was eventually shut down. Maya, on the other hand, disliked Tennessee and decided to leave for freedom. She found work but could not blend in, and when she realized that freedom would come at a heavy cost, they shot her down.
The song explores the theme of pursuing one's desires and the resistance that often comes with it. Both Damon and Maya wanted something different, and they were willing to go a long way to achieve it. However, they found out that the journey to success and freedom could be a daunting one, and sometimes they have to be alone in their quest. The chorus "So alone, guess I gotta find a home, Were we born to be alone?" exemplifies the loneliness that comes with the pursuit of dreams.
Overall, Under the Gun is a poignant song that highlights the difficulties that people face in trying to achieve their dreams. It explores the cost of individualism and the resistance to change in society. The song's lyrics are a testament to the adage that "nothing good comes easy" and that sometimes we have to be alone in our pursuit to achieve greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Damon A. born in Santa Fe
Introducing a character named Damon A. being born in Santa Fe.
To a lovely girl who knew nothing of the world
Damon A.'s mother was an innocent girl who was not exposed to the world.
He said, "Baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
Damon A.'s father encouraged him to pursue fame and success.
He said, "I don't know, let me explain"
Damon A. is unsure about pursuing his father's advice and wants to explain why.
All his life, it was never right
Damon A. struggled throughout his life to find the right path.
Still he had his dream, made it work out in-between
Despite his obstacles, Damon A. never gave up on his dream and found ways to pursue it.
Hearing "baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
Damon A. constantly heard his father's advice to pursue fame and success.
But they shut him down
Despite his efforts, Damon A. faced rejection and failure.
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
Damon A. feels lonely and lost, needing to find a place where he belongs.
(Were we born to be...)
Reiterating the question, wondering if they were born to be alone.
Maya Mi hated Tennessee, so she packed her bag
Introducing a character named Maya Mi who left Tennessee due to her hatred towards the place.
Halfway gone she called her dad
Maya Mi contacts her father while on her way out of Tennessee.
He said, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
Maya Mi's father warns her that seeking freedom from her problems will cause a rift between them.
He said, "Ok, and just let me be"
Maya Mi accepts her father's warning and lets him be.
Got some work, called the bosses "sir"
Maya Mi manages to get some work and addresses her bosses respectfully.
But although she tried, something's sick inside
However, despite her efforts, Maya Mi is not feeling well inside.
Hearing, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
Maya Mi constantly remembers her father's warning while trying to find her freedom.
And they shot her down
Just like Damon A., Maya Mi is also rejected and unable to succeed.
No, sorry, everybody wants their way
Reality isn't always fair, and everyone wants to pursue their own path.
Everybody wants their way in the Promise Land
All people wish to achieve their goals and dreams in a place of opportunity and success known as the Promise Land.
So sorry, everybody has to wait
However, not everyone gets to achieve their goals right away, and patience is required.
Everybody has to wait in the Promise Land
Even in the Promise Land, success may be delayed, and one has to wait for their turn.
It's been a long time, I need to go
Damon A. has been on this journey for a long time and needs to continue moving forward.
Maybe I'll hit the road
Damon A. plans to travel down a different path and pursue his dreams in a new way.
What I'm trying to find, I don't even know
Damon A. is unsure of what he wants and what he's looking for.
Maybe I'll hit the road
Nevertheless, Damon A. decides to take a chance and pursue a new path.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nandram Balkissoon
Damon A. born in Santa Fe
To a lovely girl who knew nothing of the world
She said, "Baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
He said, "I don't know, let me explain"
All his life, it was never right
Still he had his dream, made it work out in-between
Hearing "baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
But they shut him down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
Maya Mi hated Tennessee, so she packed her bag
Halfway gone she called her dad
He said, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
She said, "Ok, and just let me be"
Got some work, called the bosses "sir"
But although she tried, something's sick inside
Hearing, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
And they shot her down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
No, sorry, everybody wants their way
Everybody wants their way in the Promise Land
So sorry, everybody has to wait
Everybody has to wait in the Promise Land
It's been a long time, I need to go
Maybe I'll hit the road
What I'm trying to find, I don't even know
Maybe I'll hit the road
LuckySlevin7
Damon A. born in Santa Fe
To a lovely girl who knew nothing of the world
She said, "Baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
He said, "I don't know, let me explain"
All his life, it was never right
Still he had his dream, made it work out in-between
Hearing "baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
But they shut him down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
Maya Mi hated Tennessee, so she packed her bag
Halfway gone she called her dad
He said, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
She said, "Ok, and just let me be"
Got some work, called the bosses "sir"
But although she tried, something's sick inside
Hearing, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
And they shot her down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
No, sorry, everybody wants their way
Everybody wants their way in the Promise Land
So sorry, everybody has to wait
Everybody has to wait in the Promise Land
It's been a long time, I need to go
Maybe I'll hit the road
What I'm trying to find, I don't even know
Maybe I'll hit the road
chris topher
Seriously blew my mind that this wasn't the most popular song on the album. This one has to be the most catchy.
zhx:
@Keegan Young This Head I Hold is the catchiest for me xD
zhx:
It sounds like an Gorillaz Copy :v
And it's too repetitive
It's great! But I can see how it could get some people out of the album
Nandram Balkissoon
Damon A. born in Santa Fe
To a lovely girl who knew nothing of the world
She said, "Baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
He said, "I don't know, let me explain"
All his life, it was never right
Still he had his dream, made it work out in-between
Hearing "baby boy, go for the fame, go for the fame"
But they shut him down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
Maya Mi hated Tennessee, so she packed her bag
Halfway gone she called her dad
He said, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
She said, "Ok, and just let me be"
Got some work, called the bosses "sir"
But although she tried, something's sick inside
Hearing, "Baby girl, if you want free, you won't see me"
And they shot her down
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be...)
So alone, guess I gotta find a home
(Were we born to be alone?)
No, sorry, everybody wants their way
Everybody wants their way in the Promise Land
So sorry, everybody has to wait
Everybody has to wait in the Promise Land
It's been a long time, I need to go
Maybe I'll hit the road
What I'm trying to find, I don't even know
Maybe I'll hit the road
Yaser Farhaz Mohammed
thank you <3
Loots1
She said, "Ok, and then just let me be" **
Eli Medina
This whole album is auditory gold!
Àlex De la calle gascón
Eli Medina true
lmorman
So many memories of this year have this album playing in the background. I LOVE IT. I'm kind of obsessed, lol!
eyescandeceive
this is my favorite song on the album, and the reason I purchased the download. This Head I Hold is brilliant, but Under the Gun is still my favorite. I saw them on Boston in October and they opened the set with this. Fantastic!