In 1986 their name changed to Gigolo Aunts (after a Syd Barrett song) and the band re-located to Boston, Massachusetts.
After recording the singles "Bloom" and "Cope" with Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade the band signed to Fire Records in the U.K. and created the full-length album "Flippin' Out" with producers Mike Deneen and Adam Lasus. They were then signed to RCA records in the US. Their biggest commercial success was the single "Where I Find My Heaven", which featured in the soundtrack to the motion picture Dumb and Dumber and as the opening music to the British sitcom Game On. They Also had a song "Little Wild One" in the movie "That Thing You Do".
Although not officially broken up, the band has been inactive since their 2003 full-length Pacific Ocean Blues. Vocalist/guitarist Dave Gibbs has since joined another band, Low Stars
Rocking Chair
Gigolo Aunts Lyrics
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Swing low, swing low, swing low
Oh darling don't you slow, darling don't you
Swing well, swing well, swing well
Oh coming for a spell, coming for a
Coming for a spell - coming for a - coming for a...
Coming in your tails
In my rocking - in my rocking - in my rocking chair
Rocking chair - rocking...
Swing wide, swing wide, swing wide
Oh darling don't you hide, darling don't you
Swing soon, swing soon, swing soon
Oh coming for a moon, coming for a
Coming for a moon, coming for a - coming for a - coming for a...
Moon, from your cocoon
Coming in your tails
In my rocking - in my rocking - in my rocking chair
Rocking chair - rocking...
Chair...
Swing by, swing by, swing by
Oh coming for a drive, coming for a
Oh coming for a drive, coming for a - coming for a - coming for a
Drive, say goodbye !
Coming for a spell, light up your shell
Coming for a moon, from your cocoon
Coming in your tails
In my rocking - in my rocking - in my rocking chair
Rocking chair - rocking chair !
The lyrics of "Rocking Chair" by Gigolo Aunts is about an individual who is eagerly waiting for their lover to come back to them. The use of the word "swing" in the song represents the idea of the person waiting in a rocking chair and swinging back and forth. They implore their lover not to slow or hide, but to come quickly to their embrace. The repetition of the phrases such as "coming for a spell" and "coming for a moon" indicates the sense of urgency and anticipation in the person's voice.
The lyrics paint a vivid image of someone waiting, perhaps for a long time, in their rocking chair, looking out of the window, and expecting their lover to arrive. The phrases "coming in your tails" and "coming for a drive" are open to interpretation but suggest a willingness to do whatever it takes to be with the person they love. The closing lines of the song, "light up your shell," "from your cocoon," and "coming in your tails" create a dreamy and somewhat mystical tone to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing low, swing low, swing low
Move gently and calmly
Oh darling don't you slow, darling don't you
Don't stop or hesitate
Swing well, swing well, swing well
Move smoothly and gracefully
Oh coming for a spell, coming for a
Arriving with a touch of magic
Coming for a spell - coming for a - coming for a...
Repeatedly arriving to bring magic
Spell, right on your shell
Enchantment touching your soul
Coming in your tails
Approaching quietly and without notice
In my rocking - in my rocking - in my rocking chair
In a place of comfort and familiarity
Rocking chair - rocking...
A peaceful state of mind
Swing wide, swing wide, swing wide
Open up and let go
Oh darling don't you hide, darling don't you
Don't conceal yourself
Swing soon, swing soon, swing soon
Be ready and anticipate
Oh coming for a moon, coming for a
Arriving with a sense of mystery
Coming for a moon, coming for a - coming for a - coming for a...
Repeatedly arriving with mystery
Moon, from your cocoon
Revealing the hidden parts of yourself
Chair...
The place of peace and reflection
Swing by, swing by, swing by
Stop by for a visit
Oh coming for a drive, coming for a
Arriving with momentum
Drive, say goodbye !
Taking you on a ride before departing
Coming for a spell, light up your shell
To bring forth the magic within you
Coming for a moon, from your cocoon
Encouraging growth and transformation
Coming in your tails
Approaching subtly
In my rocking - in my rocking - in my rocking chair
In a place of comfort and familiarity
Rocking chair - rocking chair !
A peaceful state of mind
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
randy gentry
I always get Big Star vibes from this song and some others by the aunts...great fun band that isn't pretenisous or taking themselves to seriously. Good party music