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.
Vizcaya
Jacuzzi Boys Lyrics
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Palms on the side, oh, the time's going so slow
Sun's burning bright, watching all of the people go by
Train[?] in the side, gotta do it all again at night
Hello, living so far away
Viva, Vizcaya today
Sun burning bright, it's a blast to be by the sand
There's no place in the world where I'd rather be
Standing right here with my friends hanging in the beach
Hello, living so far away
Viva, Vizcaya today
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Vizcaya away
Hello, living so far away
I know where I could be
Viva, Vizcaya today
Viva, Vizcaya away
The Jacuzzi Boys’ song Vizcaya is a nostalgic ode to a place that feels like home. The lyrics describe the feeling of being away from home but longing to return to the familiar surroundings of Vizcaya. The first verse sets the scene with the image of palms and a slow-moving time, indicating that the singer is in a laid-back and relaxed environment. The sun is "burning bright," which creates a sense of warmth and comfort. The singer observes the people going by and takes it all in. In the second verse, the singer is waiting for someone and plans on going to the Key to dance. The imagery of the sun and sand continues, creating a feeling of nostalgia for a place that's in the past but still very much present in the singer's mind.
The use of the words "hello" and "viva" throughout the song shows the singer's longing to be back in Vizcaya. The chorus repeats the phrase "hello, living so far away, viva Vizcaya today," emphasizing the theme of being away from home but longing to return. The song ends with a repetition of the word "oh" and the phrase "Vizcaya away," emphasizing the idea that Vizcaya is a place that is always with the singer, even when physically separated.
Overall, the lyrics of Vizcaya create a sense of longing for a place that's familiar and comforting. The use of bright and sunny imagery creates a warm and nostalgic feeling, and the repeated use of the word "hello" and the phrase "viva Vizcaya" emphasizes the idea that Vizcaya is a place that holds a special place in the singer’s heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Palms on the side, oh, the time's going so slow
I'm standing here with my arms crossed, waiting for something to happen, but time seems to be slowing down, making everything feel stagnant and uneventful.
Sun's burning bright, watching all of the people go by
The sun is bright and hot, but I'm stuck here watching everyone else go about their day, feeling like I'm missing out on something.
Train[?] in the side, gotta do it all again at night
There's a train passing by, but I know I'll have to go through this all again later tonight.
Hello, living so far away
I'm feeling disconnected from everything and everyone around me.
Viva, Vizcaya today
But today, at least, I'll celebrate and enjoy being in Vizcaya.
Waiting on the man, gotta go to the Key and dance
I'm eagerly waiting for someone to arrive so we can go to the Key and dance, and maybe even forget about all my feelings of disconnection and lethargy for a while.
Sun burning bright, it's a blast to be by the sand
The sun may be burning, but being by the beach is such a refreshing and exciting experience.
There's no place in the world where I'd rather be
Despite feeling disconnected, being in Vizcaya, by the Key, with my friends on the beach, I know there's no other place I'd rather be right now.
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Vizcaya away
I know where I could be
I know there are other places where I could be and things I could do, but right now, I'm content to be here in Vizcaya.
Viva, Vizcaya today
So, let's live it up and enjoy everything that Vizcaya has to offer today!
Viva, Vizcaya away
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
workrock in
Gonna have a smoke cuz the train's gonna be a slow oh
Palms on the side, oh, the time's going by so slow
Sun's burning bright, watching all of the people go by
Train in sight, gotta do it all again at night
Here I go, living so far away
Viva, Vizcaya today
Waiting on the band, gotta go to the Key and jam
Sun burning bright, it's so nice to be by the sand
There's no place in the world where I'd rather be
Than right here with my friends hanging in the Keys
Here I go, living so far away
Viva, Vizcaya today
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Vizcaya away
Here I go, living so far away
I know where I could be
Viva, Vizcaya today
Viva, Vizcaya away
BookooZenny
This is a good song.
KTain
Demandados >:D