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.
Girls Make Me Nervous
Gus And Frank Lyrics
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Girls make me nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
Music makes me happy
Girls make me nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
I rang up my girl I said d-d-d-d-do ya wanna go out
She said boy stop your chocking you gotta be joking
Try and spit it out
Girls make me nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
Music makes me happy
Girls make me nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
Music it makes me so happy
I went to the doctor with a whole lotta lovin' to give
I said doc im not faking but I can't stop the shaking
Can you tell me what it is he said frank keep away from those
Girls they make you nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
Music makes me happy
Girls make me nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
Music makes me happy
I went to the shrink to try and get my head sorted out
But she looked like my mother and I started to stutter
Whats this all about
Girls'.
Music..
Girls make me
Girls make me nervous ooh
Girls..
Ladies make me apprehensive
But professional advice is very expensive
So I saved all my money and today I brought a guitar
And I may not get laid but at least I can play
And soon I'll be a star
Girls make me nervous
Girls make me nervous
Music makes me happy
Music da-da-da-da-da
Girls make me nervous
Girls mmmmmmmmmmm
Music makes me happy
Music it makes me so happy
Girls make me
Girls make me nervous ooh
Girls..
ooohhhhhh
The lyrics to Gus And Frank's song Girls Make Me Nervous gives an insight into the anxieties and insecurities that come with approaching and interacting with women. Despite his apparent love for music, the singer is still hindered by his fears, and attempts to overcome them through various means such as seeking professional help and getting a guitar. The repetition of the lines "Girls make me nervous" and "Music makes me happy" highlights the contrast between his nervousness and his love for music.
The opening lines of the song reveal the singer's difficulties with communicating with women, "I rang up my girl I said d-d-d-d-do ya wanna go out/She said boy stop your chocking you gotta be joking/Try and spit it out". This is a relatable experience for many people who have experienced difficulties with dating, and serves to create a sense of empathy and understanding with the listener.
The line "I went to the doctor with a whole lotta lovin' to give" is a clever way of expressing the desire for a romantic relationship while also highlighting the anxieties that come with it. The doctor's advice to "keep away from those girls" is an indication that the singer views women as a potential source of anxiety and discomfort, despite his desire for romantic connection.
Overall, the lyrics to Girls Make Me Nervous is a humorous and relatable take on the dilemmas of modern dating and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Music makes me happy
The melodies and rhythms of music bring joy and contentment to my soul
Music makes me happy
The melodies and rhythms of music bring joy and contentment to my soul
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Music makes me happy
The melodies and rhythms of music bring joy and contentment to my soul
Music makes me happy
The melodies and rhythms of music bring joy and contentment to my soul
I rang up my girl I said d-d-d-d-do ya wanna go out
I attempted to call my significant other and ask if she wanted to go out, but due to my nerves, I stuttered
She said boy stop your chocking you gotta be joking
My partner believed I was teasing or tricking her due to my nervous stuttering
Try and spit it out
My partner requested that I try to clearly articulate my request
I went to the doctor with a whole lotta lovin' to give
I sought medical help with the intention of sharing my love with others
I said doc im not faking but I can't stop the shaking
I informed the doctor of my genuine physical trembling caused by my anxiety
Can you tell me what it is he said frank keep away from those
The physician's advice was to avoid the cause of my anxiety: women
I went to the shrink to try and get my head sorted out
In an effort to resolve my mental concerns, I visited a therapist
But she looked like my mother and I started to stutter
The therapist's physical resemblance to my mother triggered my nervous stuttering
Whats this all about
I asked the therapist for clarification about why I was experiencing such anxiety
Ladies make me apprehensive
I feel nervous around women
But professional advice is very expensive
Although I desire professional help, it is too costly for me to afford
So I saved all my money and today I brought a guitar
I saved up my funds to purchase a guitar
And I may not get laid but at least I can play
While I may not be successful with women, I can at least play music on my new instrument
And soon I'll be a star
I anticipate becoming famous as a musician
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Music makes me happy
The melodies and rhythms of music bring joy and contentment to my soul
Music da-da-da-da-da
Music: a sound effect representing the upbeat feeling it engenders in me
Girls make me nervous
The presence of women causes anxiety and unease in my mind
Girls mmmmmmmmmmm
Women: a sound effect representing my nervous stuttering in their presence
Music makes me happy
The melodies and rhythms of music bring joy and contentment to my soul
Music it makes me so happy
Music: the source of unbridled happiness in my life
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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