Previously called the Bluesbug, Gugun Blues Shelter(see also: http://www.l… Read Full Bio ↴Previously called the Bluesbug, Gugun Blues Shelter(see also: http://www.last.fm/music/Gugun+Blues+Shelter is an Indonesian blues power trio that is a breath of fresh air in the seemingly dying Asian blues scene these days. 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 m o n i k e r “ G e t T h e Bug” (2004) and “Turn it On” (2007) that has been gaining praises from music critics and fans alike.”Turn It On” was voted as one of the best Indonesian album in 2007 by Roll-ing 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,”Colne Great British R n' B Festival” 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 “Set My Soul On Fire”.

Proof that Indonesian musicians do have the ability to please the foreign ear and soul. Says who, blues is for old people...It's your heart that matters. Happy bluesday!

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Driving Home Alone
Gugun Power Trio Lyrics

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I'm driving home alone
Trying to stay away from you
Though I got you on my mind
You're the reason why I'm blue

Should I find another
Should I runaway
Should I bury my head in the sand

I thought you were mine (and) I thought that I could understand
I'll just keep on driving home alone

Did I make a big mistake
When I fell in love with you?
This is more than I can take now
I have bitten more than I chew

I'll just keep on driving in my car
Driving straight to hell

While you're driving me crazy
Keep on driving baby

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Gugun Power Trio's song, "Driving Home Alone", set the tone for the rest of the track. The singer is trying to distance themselves from a person who is causing them emotional pain. However, despite their best efforts, the person is still on their mind, and it's clear that they are struggling to let them go. These conflicting feelings are beautifully conveyed in the lyrics, which are both introspective and poignant.

The chorus of the song introduces some interesting questions, which suggest that the singer is considering some drastic actions. "Should I find another?" "Should I run away?" The desperation in their voice is palpable, and the listener is left wondering whether the singer will ever be able to resolve their feelings. It's clear that they feel trapped and don't know what to do next.

Overall, "Driving Home Alone" is a song about heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from someone who has caused you emotional pain. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful. It's a song that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm driving home alone
I am currently driving home all by myself

Trying to stay away from you
I'm attempting to keep distance from you

Though I got you on my mind
You're on my mind constantly

You're the reason why I'm blue
You're responsible for my current negative emotional state

Should I find another
I'm considering if I should begin a relationship with someone else

Should I runaway
I'm debating if I should leave you and run away somewhere far from here

Should I bury my head in the sand
Wondering if ignoring our issues is a possible solution for our problems

I thought you were mine (and) I thought that I could understand
In the past, I believed that you belonged to me and that I could comprehend you fully

I'll just keep on driving home alone
I'll remain driving home by myself

Did I make a big mistake
Reflecting on whether or not my choice to fall in love with you was a significant error

When I fell in love with you?
Wondering if the moment I fell in love with you was the beginning of all these complications