Given their unabashedly lo-fi aesthetic, their predilection for psychedelia… Read Full Bio ↴Given their unabashedly lo-fi aesthetic, their predilection for psychedelia, and their old-school pop sensibilities, Jacuzzi Boys sound like direct descendants of 1960s garage rock. Although they might sound like they could've appeared on the original Nuggets compilation, Jacuzzi Boys are most definitely a product of the 21st century; Gabriel Alcala (guitar) and Diego Monasteri (drums) teamed up to form Jacuzzi Boys in Miami, Florida in 2007. Bassist Danny Gonzales was brought on board soon after to round out the group's sound, and the newly formed trio quickly attracted the attention of the Orlando, Florida-based indie label Floridas Dying (at the time home to a number of like-minded acts, including Yussuf Jerusalum and Cop City Chill Pillars). Jacuzzi Boys' debut full-length on that label, No Seasons, was released in 2009.

The band's profile enjoyed a healthy boost following some favorable media coverage (the band's 2009 split 7" with Woven Bones was featured on Pitchfork) and an endorsement from none other than Iggy Pop, who dropped the band's name in an interview with Urban Outfitters, and it wasn't long before they found themselves on the roster of Sub Pop offshoot Hardly Art. Jacuzzi Boys' sophomore album, Glazin', was released in August of 2011. After spending a bunch of time touring and getting a song in the Seth Rogan movie 50/50, the Boys headed to the Key Club Recording Co. to lay down their third album. The results were mastered by legendary sound wizard Kramer and released to the public as Jacuzzi Boys via Hardly Art in the early autumn of 2013.
After taking a bit of a break, the trio hit the studio in Miami with Torche's Jonathan Nunez in the producer's chair. The resulting batch of back-to-basics garage rockers arrived on the six-song EP Happy Damage, which the band decided to release on its newly formed Mag Mag label in September of 2015. Their next album, the '90s indie rock and grunge-leaning Ping Pong, was recorded in Los Angeles and similarly self-released in late 2016.

Libras and Zebras
Jacuzzi Boys Lyrics

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You make me feel so wow so you know
I can't help it let it oh show
My heart's beneath in a slow
Stars when Timber now they really glow
How, when, where, why do you wake me want all right

Whippers women in your eyes
The more you speak the more I realize

The all my answers are really in the sky
Is that you know what's in my mind
How, when, where, why do you wake me want
All the planets alive tell me all the secrets of my site

How, when, where, why do you wake me want
All the planets alive tell me all the secrets of my site

How, when, where, why do you wake me want
All the planets alive tell me all the secrets of my site

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Libras and Zebras" by Jacuzzi Boys seem to be describing a sense of infatuation, attraction, and connection with another person. The singer seems to be in awe of this person, expressing their feelings with phrases like "You make me feel so wow, so you know" and "I can't help it, let it oh show." They also seem to be experiencing a slow burn beneath the surface, with their heart beating "in a slow" and stars glowing brighter. The person's eyes are described as having "whippers women," which could be interpreted as a hypnotic, almost magical quality.

As the song progresses, the singer seems to suggest that this person knows them intimately, perhaps even better than they know themselves. They say that "The more you speak, the more I realize / The all my answers are really in the sky," hinting at a deeper spiritual connection that transcends language or logic. The person is even able to read their mind, as the singer asks, "Is that you know what's in my mind?"

Overall, the lyrics of "Libras and Zebras" seem to capture the overwhelming feeling of being completely taken with someone, and the sense of being seen and understood by another person on a profound level.

Line by Line Meaning

You make me feel so wow so you know
You make me feel incredible, and you already know that.

I can't help it let it oh show
I can't control my feelings, I have to express them.

My heart's beneath in a slow
My heart is beating slowly because of my feelings for you.

Stars when Timber now they really glow
The stars are shining brighter now that I'm with you.

How, when, where, why do you wake me want all right
I can't help but want to be with you, no matter the circumstances or reasons.

Whippers women in your eyes
There is a sense of mystery and allure in your eyes.

The more you speak the more I realize
The more you talk, the more I understand about myself and my feelings for you.

The all my answers are really in the sky
All the answers I seek can be found in the universe or within myself.

Is that you know what's in my mind
Perhaps you understand my thoughts and emotions better than I do myself.

All the planets alive tell me all the secrets of my site
The movements of the planets and stars can reveal hidden truths about myself and my feelings for you.

All the planets alive tell me all the secrets of my site
I am looking to the cosmos for answers about my emotions.

All the planets alive tell me all the secrets of my site
My deep desire is to know and understand more about myself and my connection to you.

Writer(s): Jacuzzi Boys

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