Fat Freddy's Drop have now released their second major studio album, Dr Boondigga & The Big BW - shipping GOLD on the first day of release on 26th May 2009. Featuring Art & Design by Otis Frizzell, the album features nine fresh phat tracks that span soul, dub, reggae, techno, blues flavors.
The group's first major release was a live album, Live at the Matterhorn, a lengthy jam session recorded in a popular Wellington night club. Their first studio album, Based on a True Story was released in 2005. After only a day of release it had gone gold and was number one in the New Zealand album charts despite having little advertising or marketing. The album's first single, "Wandering Eye", spent 17 weeks in the RIANZ Top 40 Singles Chart and peaked at number six.
Freddy's dominated the 2005 New Zealand Music Awards, taking Best Group, Best Album, Best New Zealand Roots Group and the Peoples Choice Award. On December 18, 2005 the group were awarded the Worldwide "Album of the Year Award", as voted for by over 20,000 listeners of Gilles Peterson's BBC Radio 1 'Worldwide' show.
They won three awards at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards (18 October). The People's Choice Award, the Highest Selling NZ Album ([album/artist=fat freddy's drop]Based On A True Story[album/artist]) and Best Music Video for the single Wandering Eye.
Midnight Marauders and Hope both scaled to the number one spot on Gilles Peterson’s top twenty Worldwide picks in 2002 and 2003 respectively.
From the underground to the higher-ground, Fat Freddy’s Drop do it for the love of music, and food!
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The Nod
Fat Freddy's Drop Lyrics
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It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, you know the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, yeah.
Cookin' in the kitchen, yeah.
Cookin' in the kitchen, yeah, yeah.
There's somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight,
tonight, tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight,
tonight, tonight.
Somethin' cookin' in the kitchen,
Flames are gettin' hotter.
Do you wanna come and see,
All the people in the kitchen with me?
Such a, popular place to be,
In the kitchen, in the kitchen.
Never know who you meet,
In the kitchen, in the kitchen.
Everyone wants to be,
In the kitchen, in the kitchen.
'long with the Fat Freddies,
In the kitchen, in the kitchen, whoa.
Come (?), don't be blazed, displace,
He's cookin' in the kitchen and we're eatin' for days.
The boys come fishin' just from off of the bay,
Doin' it for the love because the music pays,
So, pass the bottle and bring out the craze,
We got it cookin' in so many ways, yes,
When we're at home or when you're away,
Still rockin' rocks when my hair turns grey.
So maybe moments ago, right after the show,
Back to the pad you go, so just to follow your nose,
And tell the girls and their bros, with those in the know,
The only place to go, is to stick by the kitchen sink,
On the third floor, that's where you get it,
Everybody's in the house, now don't sweat it,
You know where everybody is, the place to be,
Cookin' red-hot with the Fat Freddies, come on now.
Yeah,
Yeah.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, you know the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
It's in the kitchen, you know the party really in the.
It's an odd job!
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen,
We cookin' in the kitchen.
Somethin' cookin' in the kitchen,
Show us around, fuck around, yeah.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen,
In the kitchen,
In the kitchen,
In the kitchen.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight,
Tonight, tonight, yeah.
Fat Freddy's Drop's song "The Nod" is an ode to the party that is going on in the kitchen. The repetition of the phrase "it's in the kitchen, the party really in the" emphasizes the importance of the kitchen as the place where people come together to cook, eat, and have a good time. The lyrics acknowledge that the kitchen is not just a place to cook food, but also a social hub where people gather to connect with each other. The lines "such a popular place to be, in the kitchen, in the kitchen, never know who you meet, in the kitchen, in the kitchen" express this sentiment.
The song also highlights the close connection between music and food. The lyrics mention that "the boys come fishin' just from off of the bay, doin' it for the love because the music pays" indicating that the music and food industries rely on each other for success. The line "we got it cookin' in so many ways" could be interpreted as both cooking food and creating music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in the kitchen, the, the party really in the.
The action is happening in the kitchen where the party is.
It's in the kitchen, you know the party really in the.
The party is centered around the kitchen.
Cookin' in the kitchen, yeah.
There is cooking happening in the kitchen.
There's somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
There is something happening in the kitchen tonight.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen tonight.
Something is happening in the kitchen tonight.
Flames are gettin' hotter.
The cooking is heating up in the kitchen.
In the kitchen, in the kitchen.
The party and activity is in the kitchen.
Never know who you meet, In the kitchen, in the kitchen.
People in the kitchen are always meeting new people.
Everyone wants to be, In the kitchen, in the kitchen.
Everyone wants to be in the kitchen where the action is.
He's cookin' in the kitchen and we're eatin' for days.
Food is being cooked in the kitchen and there will be enough to eat for days.
Doin' it for the love because the music pays.
The musicians are playing for the love of music even though they get paid.
We got it cookin' in so many ways, yes,
There are many different things happening in the kitchen.
The only place to go, is to stick by the kitchen sink, On the third floor, that's where you get it,
The kitchen on the third floor is the only place to be to experience everything that is happening.
Everybody's in the house, now don't sweat it, You know where everybody is, the place to be, Cookin' red-hot with the Fat Freddies, come on now.
Everyone is at the house, so don't worry about where to find people. The best place to be is in the kitchen with Fat Freddies where things are happening.
A-somethin' cookin' in the kitchen, We cookin' in the kitchen.
Something is happening in the kitchen and there is cooking happening as well.
Show us around, fuck around, yeah.
Let us see what's happening and have some fun.
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Kirk
100% yes, love the all their work and if you have any shred of a chance to see them live, do it! Never seen people be so into the music whilst at a gig, dancing and good vibes everywhere
helsangel66
So good, so much better live! Go see them given the opportunity!
Jacob the Jawa
I was listening to this the other day on my system up loud, base thumping, it is an INSANE song. I think this would have to be their best ever for me.
Elijah ⛎
Love these guys could listen to them all day ,bass up high!
JaB0L0
U gotta see 'em LIVE! They can make cripples walk with that bass, word!
Dave L
this music is amazing....and also all the motivation I need on a daily basis to get off my ass and cook a great meal...how can cooking to this song not be the best time of your life?
avocadoisdelicious
i feel that dude. nothing better than cooking up a nice big roast or curry or stirfry with fresh ingredients listening to this song.
juggernautproduktion
+Dave L Haha yes dude! Hahaha
Tadej Štanta
like the simpleness of your happiness Dave. you cool
Barbara Shingadia
Once the pandemic is over, I fully intend to make it my mission to go see these guys...london july 2021??? Masks on everyone 🙏