Julian Sun was also responsible for song writing for the band, as well as backing vocals and acoustics. Together he and Karma were responsible for some of Henry Ate's albums.
Discography
Slap in the Face (Tic Tic Bang, 1996)
"Jesus made me"
"Hey Mister"
"Mother Superior"
"Pandora's Child"
"Fashionably Large"
"Waves of Salt"
"Eudaimonia"
"Henry"
"Mr Blue"
"No Intrusion"
"So He Says"
"Station Bench"
"Just"
One Day Soon (as Karma) (1998)
Torn & Tattered [2000]
96-03 The Singles [2002]
Karma-Ann is now recording and performing in Fort Lauderdale under the name Karma, but still enjoys a strong fan-base in South Africa and the UK.
Hey Mister
Henry Ate Lyrics
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I’m trying to find a place where I'd be
Guaranteed to lose my mind
By the looks of you, ya been there a few times
And in the morning we'll exchange clothes
Pretend that we’re married, experience each others' roles
Take what we can, lie back relax, watch the sky evaporate
For I,
I think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind
No I,
Think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind, hey!
So hey mister, don’t you know you got quite nice legs
Try wearing something a little more suited to your sex
Maybe a suit, something with less lace
And later on we'll go on to my place
'Cause I’ve been driving so damn long
And God only knows where I thought I was going (God only knows where I was going)
Or coming from
Mister, I’m on the run
Pass the gun
I think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind
No I,
Think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind, hey!
No I...
Hey mister, in that skirt could you be giving me directions
I’m trying to find a place where I'd be
Guaranteed to lose my mind
By the looks of you...
'Cause I’ve been driving so damn long
And God only knows where I thought I was going (God only knows where I was going)
Or coming from
Mister, I’m on the run
Pass the gun, pass the gun, pass the gun, pass the gun
For I
I think it's ‘bout time I blew my mind
No I,
Think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind, hey!
The song "Hey Mister" by Henry Ate appears to be about a man who is lost and looking for a place to lose his mind. He comes across an individual in a skirt and mistakes them for a woman. He asks for directions and suggests that they exchange clothes and experience each other's roles. The singer of the song seems to be in a state of confusion and desperation, as evidenced by the lines, "I’ve been driving so damn long, and God only knows where I thought I was going, or coming from."
The chorus of the song contains the lines, "I think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind, no I, think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind, hey!" These lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to take risks and try new experiences in order to find meaning in his life or to escape from his troubles. The repetition of the line "Hey Mister" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer is pleading for help or guidance.
Overall, the song "Hey Mister" by Henry Ate appears to be a reflection on the search for meaning or purpose in one's life. The singer of the song is lost and confused, but is willing to take risks and try new experiences in order to find his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister, in that skirt could you be giving me directions
Asking for directions from someone in a skirt who seems experienced in finding a place where he can lose his mind.
I’m trying to find a place where I'd be Guaranteed to lose my mind
Looking for a place to have a mind-blowing experience.
By the looks of you, ya been there a few times
Observing that the person in the skirt seems to have had the experience that the singer is looking for.
And in the morning we'll exchange clothes
Planning to exchange clothes as a playful way to pretend to be someone else.
Pretend that we’re married, experience each others' roles
Acting as if they are a married couple, trying to experience the other person's life.
Take what we can, lie back relax, watch the sky evaporate
Enjoying the moment and taking whatever they can from the experience, while watching the sky and letting time pass.
If I hallucinate, call it escaping
If the experience is so intense that it feels like a hallucination, calling it a form of escape from reality.
Think it’s ‘bout time I blew my mind, hey!
Feeling like it's time to have a life-changing experience.
So hey mister, don’t you know you got quite nice legs
Complimenting the person in the skirt on their legs.
Try wearing something a little more suited to your sex
Suggesting that the person might want to wear something more traditionally associated with their gender.
Maybe a suit, something with less lace
Suggesting that the person might look good in a suit or something less feminine.
And later on we'll go on to my place
Planning to go to the artist's place later.
I’ve been driving so damn long
Feeling tired and drained from driving for a long time.
And God only knows where I thought I was going
Not really knowing where the singer was headed.
Mister, I’m on the run
Feeling like they are running away from something.
Pass the gun
Asking for a gun to escape reality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tyroneinthezone
Grew up on this song, also Just, and the band Just Jinger... plus R.E.M and Supertramp.Thanks to my rockstar of a mom and my barefoot childhood in SA
@matthewshambler2644
Hell yeah! Any Springbok Nude Girls in the mix?
@steveo2309
Awww I didn't know there was a video for "Hey Mister". Love this song. I got to meet Karma at a gig in London some years ago. Brings back good memories ❤
@ultraviolet6989
😭the nostalgia
@poops9o9
This song saved my life.
@uvasangovender5120
Only a 1000 views!
Great music
@DarkShadowOfTheNight
I really love your music (especially sunset drive!) really glade you are uploading again ❤️
@joegvfb3555
Fantastic!
@flaffie3005
If only deezer etc had all the songs.. spotify has allllll
@leetonge5171
need more of your music on here. Saints and Sinners would be awesone