After releasing albums on several independent US and European labels, Zorn signed with Elektra Nonesuch and attracted wide acclaim in 1985 when he released The Big Gundown with his interpretations of music composed by Ennio Morricone. This was followed by the album Spillane in 1987, and the first album by Naked City in 1989 which all attracted further worldwide attention.
Zorn then recorded on the Japanese DIW label and curated the Avant subsidiary label before forming Tzadik in 1995, where he has been prolific, issuing several new recordings each year and releasing works by many other musicians.
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John Zorn Lyrics
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How can you dance with two left feet
Two left feet, two left feet
How can you dance with two left feet
I love you honey, you're so sweet
Just get rid of them two left feet
You got no style, you got no beat
Well, your hair is pretty and your face is a treat
But I don't like your two left feet
I'm not one to admit defeat
But I can't win with your two left feet
I love you honey, you're so sweet
But I can't stand them two left feet
You got no style, you got no beat
All you've got is them two left feet
Well, they're pulling people in off the street
They all want to look at your two left feet
Dance with Jimmy, dance with Pete,
Don't dance with me with them two left feet
I love you honey, you're so sweet
Just get rid of them two left feet
You got no style, you got no beat
All you've got is them two left feet o
I dance with you and I land on my seat
That's â??cos you dance with two left feet
You could make my life complete
Just get rid of them two left feet
I love you honey, you're so sweet
Just get rid of them two left feet
You got no style, you got no beat
All you've got is them two left feet
O two left feet, two left feet
How can you dance with two left feet
Two left feet, two left feet
How can you dance with two left feet
I love you honey, you're so sweet
Just get rid of them two left feet
You got no style, you got no beat
All you've got is them two left feet
Oh two left feet, two left feet
How can you dance with two left feet
Two left feet, two left feet
How can you dance with two left feet
I love you honey, you're so sweet
Just get rid of them two left feet
You got no style, you got no beat
All you've got is them two left feet
The lyrics of John Zorn's song II are about a person with two left feet, a phrase used to describe someone who is clumsy or inept at dancing. The singer tells their loved one that they are sweet, but they need to get rid of their two left feet if they want to dance with him/her. The singer doesn't like dancing with someone who doesn't have any style or rhythm. Despite the attempts of others to dance with this person, the singer still can't make it work due to their two left feet. The singer suggests that if this person could improve their dancing, they could make his/her life complete.
The lyrics of the song II can be interpreted in different ways. It could be about someone who is literally struggling with dancing due to having two left feet. However, it could also be a metaphor for someone who is struggling in other areas of their life, with their two left feet representing a specific problem or hurdle that they need to overcome to succeed. The song could be interpreted as a message of support and encouragement for someone who is struggling, suggesting that if they put in effort to fix the problem, they could achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh two left feet, two left feet
The singer is commenting on the poor dancing ability of the subject, specifically how they have two left feet.
How can you dance with two left feet
The singer is questioning how the subject can possibly dance with such poor footwork.
Two left feet, two left feet
The singer reiterates their comment on the subject's poor dancing ability.
I love you honey, you're so sweet
The artist expresses their love for the subject and compliments their personality.
Just get rid of them two left feet
The artist suggests that if the subject were to improve their dancing ability, they would be even more attractive to the artist.
You got no style, you got no beat
The singer criticizes the subject's lack of dancing style and rhythm.
All you've got is them two left feet
The singer emphasizes the subject's poor dancing ability by highlighting that they do not possess any other notable dancing skills.
Well, your hair is pretty and your face is a treat
The artist continues to compliment the subject's appearance, despite their poor dancing ability.
But I don't like your two left feet
The artist admits that the subject's poor dancing ability is a dealbreaker in their relationship.
I'm not one to admit defeat
The artist is not someone who easily gives up on their goals or beliefs.
But I can't win with your two left feet
The singer acknowledges that their attempts to dance with the subject are unsuccessful due to their poor dancing ability.
Well, they're pulling people in off the street
The artist remarks on the attention that the subject's poor dancing ability is attracting.
They all want to look at your two left feet
The singer points out that many people are interested in observing the subject's poor dancing ability.
Dance with Jimmy, dance with Pete,
The singer suggests that the subject should dance with other people who are better suited to their poor dancing ability.
Don't dance with me with them two left feet
The singer implies that they do not want to dance with the subject due to their poor dancing ability.
I dance with you and I land on my seat
The artist describes their own experience of attempting to dance with the subject and falling because of their inability to keep up with the subject's poor dancing ability.
You could make my life complete
The artist believes that if the subject were to improve their dancing, they would be the perfect partner for the artist.
Just get rid of them two left feet
The singer reiterates their suggestion that the subject should work on improving their dancing ability.
O two left feet, two left feet
The singer again comments on the subject's poor dancing ability.
How can you dance with two left feet
The artist once again questions how the subject can possibly dance with such poor footwork.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: DAVID JONATHAN BENDETH, JIMMY HARRY, SHEPPARD J. SOLOMAN, MARTIN ANTHONY LASCANO, BEN PETERSON, MATT PETERSON
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@FrancescoGiorginiFilms
I'm so glad to be able to see John Zorn playing the sax on video again, you have no idea
@kraftyhandz
Finally, a new video with Mr. Zorn 😭😭😭 biggest influence/inspiration in my life.
@Emlizardo
For those that might be interested, Laswell also did a terrific duo album way back in '87 with another sax great, the German Peter Brötzmann. It's called "Low Life."
@asanisi
Laswell and Brötzmann had a band together, called Last Exit, with Sonny Sharrock and Ronald Shannon Jackson. Their music was pretty wild.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYq4H3-iKM
@urbulibaba
That's a great suggestion! RIP Peter! 😢
@boristabareag3598
The discovery of "Naked City" is among the most beautiful remembrances of my youth. Hope Fred Frith and co. are doing well
@jakubrokita2261
Long live Zorn and Laswell!!!!!
@Zen-Design2007
I very glad that the Gagosian Gallery paid attention and singled out such great musicians as Bill Laswell and John Zorn !!
@marcschmiert9431
the artist is the medium...
@eitanbarkow9398
The editing here does such a good job of heightening the conversation these musicians are having with Ruby’s work. Absolutely does justice to all of the incredible artists involved <3