Over the years the band has appeared at numerous music festivals around the world, including SXSW in Austin, Texas, Bergen Fest in Norway, Canadian Music Week in Canada and Glastonbury in the UK. The band was the subject of a Channel 4 music documentary broadcast in August 2006 and also featured in the award-winning music documentary We Dreamed America in 2008.
Members:
Felix Bechtolsheimer — lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Matthew Ord --- Guitars, vocals
Will Greener — harmonica, vocals
Paul Sandy — double bass
Neil Findlay --- drums, percussion
Paul Tkachenko — piano, vocals, accordion, mandolin, (also banjo and brass on recordings)
Albums:
The Minnesota Method (2003)
We Are Catfish (2005)
The Buzz Above (2006)
You Can Kick (2008)
Burn The Whole Place Down: A Real Live Acoustic Smokeout (2009)
Lead singer Bechtolsheimer is the older brother of Olympic Equestrian, Laura Bechtolsheimer.
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Hey Negrita Lyrics
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Move your body, move your mouth
Hey Negrita, hey now
Move your body, move your mouth
Shake lady, way down south
Shake baby, in your home town
I'm just a poor man, what's your name?
Shake your body, do it up now
Shake body, move it up now
Hey Negrita, hey now
Hey conchita, shake it up now
Bate las caderas, do it up now
Flash of gold in your ears, child
Flash of gold in your eyes
Saw the gleam in your mouth
Saw the steel in your thighs
Do it up now
Bate las caderas, do it up now
Just a momentito, not so fast
I need money, my sweet ass
Listen I'm a poor man
My pay is low
Here's one last dollar, then we go
"One last dollar," she say "I got my pride"
Going to get your boss, boy
Going to tan your hide
Hey Negrita, hey now
Hey Negrita, do it right now
The "Hey Negrita" song by Rolling Stones is a raucous tune that aims to celebrate sensual pleasures without any inhibitions. The phrase "Hey Negrita" is used in the song as an expression of admiration for a woman's beauty and charisma. The song is accompanied by a lively Latin music with distinct drum rhythms, showcasing Mick Jagger's vocal versatility through ragged, snarling, and hissing vocals. The song is a combination of Mick Jagger's bluesy inflections and Keith Richard's experimental guitar riffs.
The song's lyrics talk about a man trying to lure a woman to dance and shake her body. The lyrics portray a sense of playfulness, teasing, and seduction. The man in the song tries to charm the woman with a few phrases in Spanish, asking for her name and what she does. Throughout the song, the woman is referred to as "Negrita," and the man asks her to shake her body, move her mouth, and "bate las caderas (move her hips)." The woman is described as having a "flash of gold" in her ears and eyes, which adds to her allure. The song's chorus repeatedly urges the Negrita to "do it up now."
In conclusion, the song "Hey Negrita" is an energizing mix of rock, blues, and Latin music, highlighting the seductive and playful nature of human desire. The lyrics provide a snapshot of a man trying to woo and seduce a woman into dancing and letting loose. It's a catchy, upbeat tune that you can't help but dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Negrita, hey now
Addressing the woman as Negrita, asking her to give attention
Move your body, move your mouth
Asking the woman to dance and speak up
Shake lady, way down south
Asking the woman to shake her body sensually
Shake baby, in your home town
Asking the woman to dance like she does in her hometown
Como se llama? what's your game?
Asking the woman's name and what she's up to
I'm just a poor man, what's your name?
Introducing oneself as poor and asking the woman's name
Shake your body, do it up now
Asking the woman to dance more passionately
Flash of gold in your ears, child
Noticing the gold earrings worn by the woman
Flash of gold in your eyes
Noticing the gold-colored shine in the woman's eyes
Saw the gleam in your mouth
Noticing the shine of the woman's teeth while she speaks
Saw the steel in your thighs
Noticing the strength and firmness in the woman's legs
Do it up now
Asking the woman to continue dancing
Bate las caderas, do it up now
Asking the woman to move her hips and dance more
Just a momentito, not so fast
Asking the woman to slow down a bit
I need money, my sweet ass
Asking for money using slang language
Listen I'm a poor man
Explaining one's financial situation
My pay is low
Mentioning the reason for the financial situation
Here's one last dollar, then we go
Offering some money and planning to leave
"One last dollar," she say "I got my pride"
The woman refuses to take the money as she values her self-respect
Going to get your boss, boy
Threatening to call the authorities
Going to tan your hide
Threatening to make the man regret his actions
Hey Negrita, hey now
Asking the woman to pay attention again
Hey conchita, shake it up now
Addressing the woman as Conchita and asking her to dance more passionately
Bate las caderas, do it up now
Asking the woman to move her hips and dance more
Hey Negrita, hey now
Asking the woman to pay attention one more time
Hey Negrita, do it right now
Asking the woman to dance passionately and immediately
Writer(s): Felix Bechtolsheimer
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.