Blues Music
G. Love & Special Sauce Lyrics
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All must agree we like to get groovy
With the sounds of the old time
We like to jam cause man
Sounds from the Bandstand
Hand for the cause man
Hang from the old ones
The tones the gear the props and the ride very much in
Going way back
From where music really started
I'm a child of the eighties
From where I departed since then I started
A collection of the people
Who started it all
I reckon
I kept them
In my sock like money
Blues music
It's all about rocking the van not rock to roll
Sway to sway
Shocks work out I play
What that fly girl Sabine say
About eight miles to the gallon that's some
Highway sailing
Cool cool lounging
Atlantic City bounding
1920's to the 1970's a stream
Pool solid steady
Getting ready real cool
The earth amp sock hat hi-hat dope
Dobro D'Addario strings for my things
The bass wail sings
Let the rhyme bring
The tense of the time
The old time
Blues music
Blind Lemon Jefferson and juice
B.M.W's the proof frosty Albert Collins bukkha white
Booker T James Brown
Jimmy smith at the console
The soul with the girls Aretha
Chakka Khan the show Solid Gold
Cisco and Sonny Lead Belly too
Peoples that rode with Woody and you Bob Dylan
A million Sears Silvertone guitars
Heard the licks no need to take them nowhere
Blues music
It's like chewing gum with your headphones on
Drinking lemonade
Chilling on the front porch after running ball
Like you lost a twenty dollar bill
You got a free ticket from the scratch and win
Its like the swimsuit issue
Could I get a tissue?
It's like you and your baby got nasty cut off and left alone now making eyes
On the city bus again grandma cooks blueberry pie
Little sister got a boyfriend
It's like smoking the ride
The final right
The vinyl rides
Blues music
The lyrics of G. Love & Special Sauce's song Blues Music celebrate the genre of blues music and its evolution through time. The band members emphasize their love for the old-time sounds of blues and their desire to jam and groove along with it. They appreciate the original tones, gear, and props of the past, which create an atmosphere of chill and coolness. Through the lines, the lead singer describes himself as a child of the eighties, and he's been collecting music from the era music that started it all. He expresses the importance of the genre by likening it to the sensation of gum chewing with headphones on, enjoying lemonade, or chilling after a game.
The lyrics are a tribute to various influential blues musicians, including Blind Lemon Jefferson and Juice, Frosty Albert Collins, Bukka White, Booker T James Brown, Jimmy Smith, Aretha Franklin, and Lead Belly. The song celebrates the nuances of the genre by referencing vintage gear like Dobro, D'Addario strings, and the hi-hat, while also exalting the "coolness" and significance of blues music. The song concludes by stating that blues music is more than just a genre, it is a feeling that brings people together and helps them get through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my band
I and my music group
All must agree we like to get groovy
All of us have a common goal to create music with a funky twist
With the sounds of the old time
Incorporating elements of the good old days
We like to jam cause man
We enjoy jamming because of the energy and fun that comes with it
Sounds from the Bandstand
Influence from the bandstand scene
Hand for the cause man
Contributing to musical inspiration
Hang from the old ones
Attaching to classic tunes and musical instruments
The tones the gear the props and the ride very much in
The choice of instrument tones, equipment, props, and ride heavily influence the music
Chilling outside
Relaxing outdoors
Going way back
Delving into the history of music
From where music really started
Tracing back to when music first emerged
I'm a child of the eighties
Born in the 80s era
From where I departed since then I started
From that point, my musical journey began
A collection of the people
A gathering of the individuals
Who started it all
The originators of music
I reckon
I presume
I kept them
I preserved them
In my sock like money
In a safe and secure place
Blues music
A form of music characterized by expressive and melancholic tones
It's all about rocking the van not rock to roll
It is more about producing a groovy sound than hard rock
Sway to sway
To move with the music rhythm
Shocks work out I play
Overcoming challenges and producing music
What that fly girl Sabine say
Quoting Sabine's opinion
About eight miles to the gallon that's some
Fuel efficiency
Highway sailing
Driving on the highway
Cool cool lounging
Relaxing and being calm
Atlantic City bounding
Energy and spice from Atlantic City
1920's to the 1970's a stream
Music from the 1920s to the 1970s
Pool solid steady
Strong, undeterred music style
Getting ready real cool
Preparing with composure
The earth amp sock hat hi-hat dope
Music equipment to enhance sound quality
Dobro D'Addario strings for my things
Specialized strings for good quality music output
The bass wail sings
Bass guitar sound that sings with passion
Let the rhyme bring
Emphasizing the importance of lyrics in music
The tense of the time
Depicting the emotion and atmosphere of the time period
The old time
The music from the past
Blues music
A form of music characterized by expressive and melancholic tones
Blind Lemon Jefferson and juice
Honoring Blind Lemon Jefferson in the musical world
B.M.W's the proof frosty Albert Collins bukkha white
Authenticating the influence the musicians had in the industry
Booker T James Brown
Respect to Booker T James Brown and their positive impact in music
Jimmy smith at the console
Acknowledging Jimmy Smith's contribution to music production
The soul with the girls Aretha
Recognizing the beautiful soul and voice of Aretha Franklin
Chakka Khan the show Solid Gold
Acknowledging Chaka Khan's excellent musical performances on Solid Gold
Cisco and Sonny Lead Belly too
Paying tribute to Cisco and Sonny Lead Belly for their notable works
Peoples that rode with Woody and you Bob Dylan
Remembering the people who played with Woody and Bob Dylan
A million Sears Silvertone guitars
Acknowledging the wide appeal and availability of Sears Silvertone guitars
Heard the licks no need to take them nowhere
Copying isn't necessary for these amazing tunes
Blues music
A form of music characterized by expressive and melancholic tones
It's like chewing gum with your headphones on
Producing music has a relaxing effect
Drinking lemonade
Relaxing and sipping some lemonade
Chilling on the front porch after running ball
Relaxing on the porch after an engaging ballgame
Like you lost a twenty dollar bill
The feeling when you lose some money
You got a free ticket from the scratch and win
Getting a free ticket to an event
Its like the swimsuit issue
A seasonal publication
Could I get a tissue?
Request for a tissue
It's like you and your baby got nasty cut off and left alone now making eyes
Separated from a loved one but the bond can still be felt
On the city bus again grandma cooks blueberry pie
Moving around on the city bus and enjoying some blueberry pie that grandma made
Little sister got a boyfriend
Sibling's romantic relationship
It's like smoking the ride
The music is so good that it feels like smoking
The final right
The ultimate choice
The vinyl rides
The sound of the vinyl
Blues music
A form of music characterized by expressive and melancholic tones
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON
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@g54b95
I remember playing this album years ago when I was hanging out with my mom and sister around Christmas. My sister said: "Can you play something else? This is kind of 'rappy'." stunned silence. It was at that exact moment I knew, this was not my real family.
@Banzo_
Were you adopted or something?
@erinmarshall1049
Never gets old. So damn good.
@thebjm1967
i love this album. it reminds me of being 15 and one of the best summers of my life.
@joshuadowling8778
I'm still enjoying cold beverages and listening to this man. He still gets 20 miles to the gallon. Amen.
@ericheisig6603
Still bumping this in 2019. Philly funk forever
@jonnewman6332
Hell yeah. I was lucky enough to see them live on a UK tour many, many years ago. Glorious!
@oweng6779
Saw them twice. Once in NYC and once at a college on a road trip. I was so stoned, I don't remember which school
@mavjimbo
Saw them live at a Blues Festival, awesome
@stevee231
Old Skool G. Love...man it brings back memories. They had the ultimate "cool factor" to their music. Plus, how many bands can say they've mentioned Larry Bird and Moses Malone in their music?