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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Funky Chicken
Gugun Power Trio Lyrics

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Soft and fluffy, you're in my mouth, you make me bubble scream and shout
Oh my beans on toast
Plastic parrot, you're my friend, you eat my sugar cubes, you warp and bend
My beans... my beans
Golden ticket is in your hand, your pet lizard is in command
Oh my beans on toast
Funky chicken, a cup of tea (cup of tea) on your furry roof-top next to your chimney
My beans... my beans.

Soft and fluffy, you're in my mouth, you make me bubble scream and shout
My beans…. Oh my beans… on toast

Overall Meaning

At first glance, the lyrics to Gugun Power Trio's "Funky Chicken" appear to be a stream-of-consciousness jumble of random phrases. However, upon closer inspection, the lyrics reveal themselves to be a playful and surreal meditation on everyday objects and experiences. The opening lines, "Soft and fluffy, you're in my mouth, you make me bubble scream and shout," are a clear reference to the titular dish of beans on toast, a common staple in British cuisine. The subsequent lines, "Plastic parrot, you're my friend, you eat my sugar cubes, you warp and bend," suggest a childlike fascination with toys and the bizarre ways they can be imagined to come to life.

Line by Line Meaning

Soft and fluffy, you're in my mouth, you make me bubble scream and shout
This line suggests the feeling of pleasure and excitement. The soft and fluffy element in the mouth refers to a delicious food that the author relishes, and the bubble scream and shout express the extreme joy that the author feels.

Oh my beans on toast
This line is an expression of the excitement of having beans on toast, which is a common and delicious English breakfast.

Plastic parrot, you're my friend, you eat my sugar cubes, you warp and bend
The plastic parrot is a metaphor for someone who is always around and supports the author. Eating the sugar cubes is a sign of intimacy or taking care of each other. The warping and bending suggest that this relationship is flexible and can endure changes.

My beans... my beans
This is an expression of excitement and satisfaction about the beans on toast.

Golden ticket is in your hand, your pet lizard is in command
The golden ticket indicates that the author's companion has achieved something valuable or important. The pet lizard in command may suggest that the author's companion has a strong personality and can take control of the situation.

Funky chicken, a cup of tea (cup of tea) on your furry roof-top next to your chimney
The funky chicken may indicate the author's companion is doing something unique and exciting. The cup of tea on the furry rooftop suggests that the author's companion enjoys relaxing while enjoying their surroundings.

My beans... my beans
This is an expression of excitement and satisfaction about the beans on toast.

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