Influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bettie Davies, and Led Zeppelin among others, the band forced many music fans to take notice of its powerful, flawless genre-crossing blend of blues that incorporate influences from rock, funk, and soul. Led by guitarist/vocalist Gugun, Gugun & Blues Shelter has released two albums under the Bluesbug moniker "Get The Bug" (2004) and โTurn it Onโ (2007) that has been gaining praises from music critics and fans alike.
โTurn It Onโ was voted as one of the best Indonesian album in 2007 by Rolling Stone Indonesia Magazine and Gugun was noted as one of the most promising local guitar player by the same maga-zine. In the same year, Indonesia's Trax Magazine also voted Gugun as the best guitar player in South East Asia. Gugun Blues Shelter is not only drew the attentions of local music lover only.
The band also received attentions from European fans, thanks for years of playing for expatriate fans during its pub-playing days. As the result, Gugun Blues Shelter was participated in Belfast Big River Blues and Jazz Festival 2008 and played several dates in a four-weeks UK tour at cities like Burnley, Scarborough, and Crewe. Due to the good receptions, the tour was extended to other cities like Leeds, Oxford, York, Rotherham, and culminated in another festival, โColne Great British R n' B Festivalโ at the Manchester outskirt.
In Asia, recently Gugun Blues Shelter played several dates in Malaysia in 2008, participated in Singapore Art Festival at the same year, as well as in Indonesia's big festivals such as Java Jazz Festival and JakJazz Festival.
Recently, Gugun & Blues Shelter embarked another European invasion by participated in Skegness Rock and Blues Festival and finished recording another new album, titled โSet My Soul On Fireโ.
Rusty man
Gugun Blues Shelter Lyrics
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Give or take
a number of two
Maybe it's the same
year as you
but deep inside me
I'm still 22
My feet start
My voice start
to break when I talk
My hairs turned
a color of chalk
Pay my taxes
at a county court
You know sometimes
I find it hard to breathe
In god above
I still believe
And if my age
ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
I still possess
the old silver tongue
I'm still a hit
with all the women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Yes I'm getting old
but still havin fun.yeah
I was born in 1962
Give or take
a number of two
Maybe it's the same
year as you
but deep inside me
I'm still 22
You know sometimes
I find it hard to breathe
In god above
I still believe
And if my age
ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
The lyrics to "Rusty Man" speak about the aging process of the singer, who was born in 1962. However, despite getting older and experiencing physical changes such as aching feet, a deep voice, and grey hair, the singer still feels like they are 22 years old on the inside. Despite the challenges that come with ageing, such as paying taxes at a county court, the singer still finds enjoyment in life and is a hit with women, especially after a few drinks. The song speaks of still believing in God and that age is just a number, and that the singer still possesses the gift of a silver tongue.
The song reflects on the universal experience of ageing and its inevitability. The lyrics speak to the idea that getting old is more than just physical, as there is a disconnect between the way one feels inside and the way their body changes on the outside. However, despite this, the lyrics encourage the idea that age doesn't have to define a person and that they can still enjoy life and find ways to have fun despite physical changes.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born in 1962
The year of my birth was 1962
Give or take
a number of two
The exact year is uncertain, but it's within a year or two
Maybe it's the same
year as you
It's possible that we were born in the same year
but deep inside me
I'm still 22
Even though I'm getting older, I still feel like I'm young
My feet start
to hurt when I'm walk
I'm experiencing physical signs of aging
My voice start
to break when I talk
My voice isn't as strong as it used to be
My hairs turned
a color of chalk
My hair has turned gray or white
Pay my taxes
at a county court
I'm a responsible citizen who pays their taxes
You know sometimes
I find it hard to breathe
I struggle with my physical health at times
In god above
I still believe
I have faith in a higher power
And if my age
ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
My age doesn't define me as a person
I still possess
the old silver tongue
I'm still a smooth talker
I'm still a hit
with all the women
I'm still considered attractive to women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Alcohol seems to help my romantic prospects
Yes I'm getting old
but still havin fun.yeah
Despite the signs of aging, I'm still enjoying life
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I was born in 1962
Give or take a number of two
Maybe it's the same year as you but deep inside
Me I'm still 22
My feet start to hurt when I'm walk
My voice start to break when I talk
My hairs turned a color of chalk
Pay my taxes at a county court
You know sometimes I find it hard to breathe
In god above I still believe
And if my age ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
I still possess the old silver tongue
I'm still a hit with all the women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Yes I'm getting old but still havin fun yeah
@ThisHandleIsAvailablee
I was born in 1962
Give or take a number of two
Maybe it's the same year as you but deep inside
Me I'm still 22
My feet start to hurt when I'm walk
My voice start to break when I talk
My hairs turned a color of chalk
Pay my taxes at a county court
You know sometimes I find it hard to breathe
In god above I still believe
And if my age ain't all just what it seems
It's just a number
I still possess the old silver tongue
I'm still a hit with all the women
Especially after whiskey and rum
Yes I'm getting old but still havin fun yeah
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