When the Allman Brothers Band reformed in 1989 in response to the popularity of the Dreams box set, Warren Haynes was added on lead guitar and Allen Woody on bass. The two shared a love for '60s power trios, like Cream, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and James Gang. With no bands making similar music in the 90s (except ZZ Top), Haynes, Woody, and former Dickey Betts drummer Matt Abts came together as Gov't Mule during Allman Brothers' breaks. (It is likely that Haynes and Abts first met during the recording of the Dickey Betts Band CD "Pattern Disruptive" in 1988.) They released their debut album the selftitled Gov't Mule in 1995. It was followed by Live from Roseland Ballroom.
When it became apparent that the Allman Brothers weren't planning on recording any new material, Haynes and Woody left to concentrate full-time on Gov't Mule in 1997. Dose, the studio follow up to their first studio effort, was released in early 1998. They were joined by members of the Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, and Parliament/Funkadelic for their 1998 New Year's Eve concert. This was released in both a two and four CD version as Live ... With A Little Help From Our Friends. The band exposed some of their roots with covers of Neil Young, Free, Traffic, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Mongo Santamaria (via John Coltrane) and Frank Zappa.
In 2000, the band released Life Before Insanity to critical praise. Many thought that this would be Gov't Mule's breakthrough CD. However, Woody was found dead in New York City in August. Haynes and Abts considered breaking up the band but did stage a concert called "One for Woody" to raise money for his daughter's education. The Allman Brothers, the Black Crowes, members of the Grateful Dead, and other friends of Woody also performed at the concert.
At both the "One for Woody" performance and other shows, Haynes began appearing with the Allman Brothers Band again. With Dickey Betts' departure from the Allmans, Warren came back full time to the band at the beginning of 2001 and has continued splitting his time between the Allmans and for a period Phil Lesh and Friends and the reformed Dead as well as Gov't Mule (performing acoustic gigs with just Haynes on guitar and Abts on percussion and as The New School of Gov't Mule with Widespread Panic's Dave Schools on bass and Chuck Leavell, formerly of the Allman Brothers and known for his current work with the Rolling Stones on keyboards).
The next year, Haynes and Abts began to record a tribute CD using Woody's favorite bass players. These sessions resulted in two CDs The Deep End, Volume 1 (2001) and The Deep End, Volume 2 (2002). A documentary of the recording sessions was also made by Phish bassist Mike Gordon called Rising Low. Bass contributions to the CDs came from Jack Bruce of Cream, John Entwisle of The Who, Mike Watt of Minutemen, Les Claypool of Primus, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Chris Squire of Yes among others.
When it came to touring in support of the Deep End CDs, Haynes and Abts used a revolving door of keyboardists and bassists. Keyboardists included Chuck Leavell, Rob Barraco of Phil Lesh and Friends and Zen Tricksters, Phish's Page McConnell and Danny Louis. Bassists included among others, Dave Schools, Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten of the Flecktones, George Porter Jr. of The Meters, Greg Rzab formerly of The Black Crowes and the Buddy Guy Band and Andy Hess, also formerly of The Black Crowes. Louis and Hess were eventually added as permanent members of Gov't Mule. They continue to tour extensively and have become staple acts at many music festivals including Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Vegoose, and their annual New Orleans Jazzfest night show (where they filmed and recorded the last show of the Deepest End tours, with 17 guest musicians in a 6 hour show) wich was released on CD/DVD as The Deepest End, Live in Concert.
The first CD with Louis and Hess Deja Voodoo was released in September 2004. Additional material from those sessions was released in 2005 as and EP entitled Mo' Voodoo.
The new lineup's second release, titled High and Mighty, was released on August 22, 2006.
A third, Mighty High, was released in 2007 it features reggae and dub versions of classic Mule covers and originals with special guest appearances by Willi Williams, Michael Franti and Toots Hibbert,
Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home
Gov't Mule Lyrics
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Starving for your love, hungry for just one kiss
Every raindrop I hear against my windowpane
Sounds so sweet and clear, swear it's speaking your name
Got nowhere to turn, tired of being alone
Feel like breaking up somebody's home
Hanging on when you belong to someone else
Can't fight the feeling
Well, after all, I didn't make myself
I know it's useless
Hanging on when you belong to someone else
Can't fight the feeling
Well, after all, I didn't make myself
Last night I cried so hard
I believe I caught a chill
Can't control the vibrations
My heart just won't stand stand still
Got nowhere to turn
Tired of being alone
I feel like breaking up somebody's home
Got nowhere to turn
Tired of being alone
I feel like breaking up somebody's home
Nowhere to turn
Tired of being alone
I feel like breaking up somebody's home
The song "Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home" by Gov't Mule is a soulful rendition of the original blues song by Ann Peebles, who covered it in 1971. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing, as the singer is home alone on a rainy night, craving the love and affection of someone who belongs to someone else. The raindrops against the windowpane sound as sweet and clear as the name of the person the singer is yearning for.
The singer laments about the futility of holding onto someone who belongs to somebody else. Despite knowing that it is useless to continue pining after this person, the singer cannot help but feel the urge to break up the other person's home. The lyrics indicate that the singer is feeling lonely, helpless, and vulnerable, and that breaking up somebody's home seems like the only way to find the love, companionship, and comfort they so desperately seek.
The song "Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home" has been covered by many artists over the years, including Etta James, Koko Taylor, and Luther Allison. Gov't Mule's version offers a distinctive and modern take on this classic blues tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm home alone, on a rainy night like this
I am by myself in my house on a dark and stormy night.
Starving for your love, hungry for just one kiss
I am desperately craving your affection and a kiss from you.
Every raindrop I hear against my windowpane
Each sound of rain hitting my windowpane feels like a message to me.
Sounds so sweet and clear, swear it's speaking your name
The sound of the raindrops feels like it's saying your name.
Got nowhere to turn, tired of being alone
I have no one to turn to and I am exhausted of being all by myself.
Feel like breaking up somebody's home
I am considering pursuing someone who is already in a relationship and ending their relationship.
I know it's useless
I am aware that my actions may not bring me any happiness or benefit.
Hanging on when you belong to someone else
I am finding it hard to let go, even though you are in a relationship with someone else.
Can't fight the feeling
I cannot shake off my emotions and desire for you.
Well, after all, I didn't make myself
I did not choose to feel this way and it's beyond my control.
Last night I cried so hard
I was so emotional and upset that I cried heavily last night.
I believe I caught a chill
I may have caught a cold because of crying so much.
Can't control the vibrations
I am unable to manage the overwhelming emotions I feel.
My heart just won't stand stand still
My heart is beating rapidly because of the emotional turmoil I am experiencing.
Got nowhere to turn
I have no one to seek help or solace from.
Tired of being alone
I am exhausted mentally and emotionally due to being alone for a long time.
I feel like breaking up somebody's home
I am contemplating disrupting someone else's relationship to have you to myself.
Nowhere to turn
I have no other options or people to turn to for help.
Tired of being alone
I am fatigued by the constant loneliness in my life.
I feel like breaking up somebody's home
I am still considering ending someone else's relationship to be with you.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Al Jackson, Timothy Matthews
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shadow
I’m tired, it’s late, should be in bed, then I hear this and I’m stomping my feet, rocking back and forth and loving every minute of it! Touché!
Jonni Ljungqvist
Irsh tour is the Best. 👍
Cindy Bennett
Yeah...me too lol
Shellee Lounsbury
I love that feeling.
Wolf
Lol! Listen next to star scape. ;)
Comegetsome
It sure is addictive
Juan Ignacio Fernández Asensio
Long live the Mule!! Not enough hurrays for Matt, one of the best ever drummers. The only one that knows how to keep a live drum solo interesting!
Shannon Healey
Carter Beauford in the world class drummer enclave too.
Robert Stroud
This band is an extraordinary dose of Spirituality.
Barclay Donaldson
Matt...is so chill, always bringing the magic behind the kit, crazy orginal beats and kit set-ups...love it