It was Frank unmistakable talent for captivating an audience that first caught Gus’ eye. A late night jam session lead to their first joint composition, ‘Confessions of a Rooftop Killer’, and the song-writing partnership was born.
Their passion for song writing became all consuming over the next few years and they practically lived in their makeshift home studio (named ‘The Zudio’) recording and re-recording their songs. The duo would occasionally go to various open mic nights and play under the simple name of Gus & Frank. Over the next year they entertained punters from the Village Bell in St. Kilda to the Barley Corn in Collingwood. It was at one of these open mic nights that the duo caught the attention of Dick Vines, a man with a very real talent for being able to “sell ice to the Eskimos”. He urged the guys to “ditch the drum machine and get a ‘real’ band together,” and soon became the band’s manager.
Since then the 5-piece band (still named Gus and Frank) have invaded the music scene with an extraordinary mix of pulsing bass riffs, catchy melodies and mischievous vocals. Frank takes his audience on a mesmerising journey of “twisted tales of love gone wrong, psychotic serial killers and deviate fairytale characters.”
Gus and Frank’s cult following, which has been growing since their days at open mic nights, propelled their first single ‘So Entertaining’ to the top of request shows and music charts across the country including Triple J and Nova 100. The unusual support of an unsigned band brought a sell out tour and live performances on Channel Ten’s ‘The Panel’ and Channel V, among others. The band’s next three singles also achieved radio success and their album ‘Confessions of a Rooftop Killer’ became one of the highest selling independent releases of 2003. This success propelled ‘So Entertaining’ into Triple J’s Hottest 100.
In 2004 Gus and Frank released their second album ‘I’d Rather Be a Bass Player’. This album has the same fun attitude that fans have come to expect, but it also has a progression is sound that took the band to the next level The first single from the album, ‘Wonderful Life’ hit radio stations in march, leading to another successful national tour.
Chocolate
Gus And Frank Lyrics
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And i like parties where the music is crap and there's always lots of chocolate
wooooh....Got a smile in my pocket
And i'll take it out tonight
Cause i like you more than chocolate
wooooh....I keep a smile in my pocket
But i'll take you out tonight
I like dating where there's no romance but you both have a real neat time
And i like girls who are a little bit plump coz they eat so much chocolate
wooooh....Got a smile in my pocket
And i'll take it out tonight
Cause i like you more than chocolate
wooooh....I keep a smile in my pocket
But i'll take you out tonight
Cause i like you more than chocolate
You're not a cheerleader sucking on a chuppa chup
Banging all the boys in the back of the team bus.
You're not a princess dancing in your pink dress,
horny little nyph with your pimps and your prefects...
I like you more, I like you more
I like you more than chocolate.
I like weddings where it rains all day and the bridesmaids start to fight.
And i like winter cause i take off my clother and i eat so much chocolate.
Do you like me?
Do you really like me?
Well, i keep my smile in pocket you know
cause i like you more than chocolate.
Here you go girl, i got this smile in my pocket.
I take it out at night when im dancing like a rocket.
Oooh you wanna know what this bulge is i my other pocket?
Well, come out with me tonight...
We'll eat lots of chocolate
You're not a cheerleader sucking on Frank's chuppa chup
Banging all the boys in the back of the team bus.
You're not a princess dancing in your pink dress,
horny little nyph with your pimps and your prefects...
Chocolate, chocolate.....
The song "Chocolate" by Gus and Frank is a light-hearted and playful tune. The lyrics are all about the different things that the singer enjoys, such as bad parties with lots of chocolate, dating without romance, plump girls who eat chocolate, weddings where it rains and everyone fights, and winter. The chorus repeats over and over that the singer likes the person they are addressing more than chocolate. The bridge adds in some cheeky references to cheerleaders and princesses before diving back into the chorus and a final repetition of "chocolate."
It's clear that the song is meant to be fun and upbeat. The references to chocolate and other playful elements make it feel light and care-free. However, there is a deeper level to the song as well. By repeatedly comparing the person the singer likes to chocolate, they are conveying just how powerful their feelings are. Chocolate is something that brings us pleasure and happiness, so to say that someone is more important than that is truly stating just how much they matter.
Line by Line Meaning
I like movies where the hero dies and the bad guy gets away
I enjoy seeing movies with tragic endings where the villain wins.
And i like parties where the music is crap and there's always lots of chocolate
I appreciate parties with bad music as long as there's plenty of chocolate to indulge in.
wooooh....Got a smile in my pocket
I always carry a positive attitude with me wherever I go.
And i'll take it out tonight
Cause i like you more than chocolate
But tonight, I'll share my happiness with you, because I like you even more than chocolate.
I like dating where there's no romance but you both have a real neat time
I prefer casual, drama-free dates where we can have a good time without any pressure for romance.
And i like girls who are a little bit plump coz they eat so much chocolate
I find it attractive when girls enjoy eating chocolate and don't worry too much about their weight.
You're not a cheerleader sucking on a chuppa chup
Banging all the boys in the back of the team bus.
You're not a princess dancing in your pink dress,
horny little nyph with your pimps and your prefects...
You're not like those popular, promiscuous girls that only care about their social status and boys. In fact, you're quite the opposite.
I like you more, I like you more
I like you more than chocolate.
I really, really like you. Even more than my beloved chocolate.
I like weddings where it rains all day and the bridesmaids start to fight.
And i like winter cause i take off my clother and i eat so much chocolate.
I find joy in peculiar events like rainy weddings and also like winter because I can get cozy at home and indulge in chocolate.
Do you like me?
Do you really like me?
Well, i keep my smile in pocket you know
cause i like you more than chocolate.
I'm asking you if you have feelings for me because I like you so much that I keep my happiness with me at all times for when I'm with you.
Here you go girl, i got this smile in my pocket.
I take it out at night when im dancing like a rocket.
Oooh you wanna know what this bulge is in my other pocket?
Well, come out with me tonight...
We'll eat lots of chocolate
I'll gift you my happiness and take you out dancing tonight, where we'll have a great time and indulge in chocolate. You're worth holding on to this precious smile, and I hope you feel the same way about me.
Chocolate, chocolate.....
This repeated word is a playful reference to my love for chocolate and how it's always on my mind.
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