1) Francine is a Finnish rock'n'roll band, although the word "rock'n'roll" may not give right picture of the band. Some would say rockabilly or something else, but the fact that this band is using a bull fiddle instead of the commonly used electric bass gives this band a special nature - the look, the feel and the sound (And the bigger the instrument, the harder the rumble on the stage). Another characteristic of Francine is wild performances on the stage - if the drums ain't broken or at least rolling at the end of the gig - it ain't Francine. Francine was formed in 1987 and it has over the recent seven years "stabilized" its composition to a three men group.
2) Francine, on Q Division Records, is a Boston, MA band with 4 full length releases - Forty on a Fall Day, 28 Plastic Blue Versions of Endings Without You, Airshow, and 2018's addition, When We Were Loud. Band members consist of vocalist/guitarist Clayton Scoble, guitarist Albert Gualtieri, keyboardist Paul Simonoff, bassist Sean Connelly, and drummer Steve Scully.
Don't You Know
Francine Lyrics
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Was it the caviar
Was it her airplane
Was it her daddy's car
Was it the new thing
With all the dough
Why I don't know
I just had to go
Was that the yacht club
Or just a fishing boat
Was that the leg of lamb
Or was it a billy goat
Was that a snail baby
Or escargot
Why I don't know
I just had to go
I'm just a poor boy
I like to have fun
I know a pretty girl when I see one
I've seen the real thing
The imitation too
So don't go telling me what to do
Was that a beer joint
Or was that the country club
Were we fooling around
Or was it truly love
Was that a foreign film
Or just a show
Why I don't know
I just had to go
I'm just a poor boy
I like to have fun
I know a pretty girl when I seen one
I've seen the real thing
The imitation too
So don't go telling me what to do
So keep your champagne
And keep your caviar
And fly your airplane
Into your daddy's car
And so you'll understand
I'll tell you slow
Why I don't know
I just had to, go
The lyrics in Francine Reed's song "Why I Don't Know" explore the theme of living life to the fullest and enjoying the moment without worrying about the consequences or what others may think. The song goes through a sequence of scenarios where the singer indulges in lavish experiences, yet doesn't know why, but still feels the need to go for it anyways. The song kicks off with the singer questioning whether it was the champagne, the caviar, or the luxuries that caused them to act the way they did. As the song goes on, we can see that the singer is most likely from humble origins, as they discuss going to a beer joint versus a country club, and eating a leg of lamb versus a billy goat.
The singer describes himself as a poor boy who knows how to have fun and a person who can distinguish between the real thing and an imitation, whether in girls or experiences. The song ends with the singer challenging the listener to keep living life on their terms and not be dictated by others.
Overall, the song is a celebration of living life to the fullest without worrying about what others may think. It urges people to embrace experiences and enjoy life while they still can.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it the champagne
Was it the expensive, bubbly liquor that led me to take action?
Was it the caviar
Was it the lavish food that inspired me to move forward?
Was it her airplane
Did her mode of transportation have an impact on my decision making?
Was it her daddy's car
Could her father's wealth and status have influenced me?
Was it the new thing
Was it the latest trend or fad that caught my attention?
With all the dough
With all the money and wealth involved
Why I don't know
I can't explain the reason for my actions
I just had to go
I felt compelled to take action, even if I couldn't explain why
Was that the yacht club
Did I find myself at a high-end social club?
Or just a fishing boat
Was the situation more low-key and casual than I initially thought?
Was that the leg of lamb
Did I indulge in a pricey cut of meat?
Or was it a billy goat
Perhaps what I thought was luxury was really just a cheap imitation
Was that a snail baby
Did I partake in an upscale, exotic dish?
Or escargot
Or was it just the fancy French name for snails?
I'm just a poor boy
I don't come from a wealthy background
I like to have fun
I enjoy myself when I can
I know a pretty girl when I see one
I am attracted to attractive women
I've seen the real thing
I am experienced enough to recognize authenticity
The imitation too
But I am also aware of when things are just a cheap copy
So don't go telling me what to do
I don't need anyone else's input or advice on how to live my life
So keep your champagne
I don't need your fancy drinks
And keep your caviar
Or your expensive food
And fly your airplane
And don't try to impress me with your flashy mode of transportation
Into your daddy's car
Or your dad's fancy car
And so you'll understand
I want to make sure you comprehend my perspective
I'll tell you slow
So I'll explain it to you in simple terms
Why I don't know
I still can't explain my reasons or motivations
I just had to, go
I had to take action, regardless of the reason
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT
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