Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band have set the standard for the contemporary zydeco movement. Their unique sound, combined with their nonstop four hour shows, have catapulted them to the forefront of the genre. The band can be found out on the road every weekend, playing the music they love.
Forming the foundation of the Soileau Zydeco Band behind Keith Frank are his sister Jennifer on Bass and brother Brad on Drums. They have been with the band since the beginning, and having performed together since they were children, their cohesiveness on stage contributes to the ban's sound. The band is joined by Lucien Hayes and Chad Fouquier on guitar, Kyndrell Frank on scrubboard, and Rayniske 'Lil Nat' Frank supplies the band with his rap lyrics on several of the more contemporary songs.
The band remains a top draw at local clubs, festivals, and trailrides. In addition, the band annually tours from coast to coast, and occasionally Internationally. They continue to push Zydeco to the limits, but always remain respectful of it's foundation.
The band is currently touring in support of their latest release "LOVED. FEARED. RESPECTED." which quickly became the must-have CD for Zydeco lovers upon its release at the end of 2008. Featuring songs ranging from the hopeful "OVERCOME," to the edgy "Sweep," the CD features something for every lover of Zydeco, and music in general. This CD, as with all his previous releases, further stated his case as one of the preeminent Zydeco musicians of the day, AND continued on his path toward being acknowledged as one of the best ever.
Casanova
Keith Frank Lyrics
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i ain't much on casanova, me and romeo aint never been friends.
but can't you see how much i really love ya,
i wanna sing it to ya time and time again
casanova (rider rider rider) casanova (rider rider rider) casanova
(rider rider rider)
oohhhhh casanova (rider rideer rider)
said do we loove it (we love it) said do we need it (we need it) X's 4
In Keith Frank's song, Casanova, he starts off by telling someone to roll and ride with him. He then goes on to say that he isn't much of a Casanova, and he's never been friends with Romeo. However, he wants them to see how much he loves them and wants to sing it to them over and over again. The repetition of "Casanova, rider rider rider" throughout the song can be seen as him trying to convince himself that he can be a Casanova or a smooth-talker just to win the love of this person. It's like he's pumping himself up, trying to convince himself that he can be what he thinks this person wants.
The chorus of the song is very short and simple, but it delivers a powerful message. Keith is asking if they love it and if they need it, and he repeats it over and over again. This could be seen as him trying to establish a connection with this person and asking if they feel the same way he does. He wants to know if they love and need him as much as he loves and needs them.
Overall, the lyrics of this song reveal Keith's vulnerability and the fact that he's willing to go to great lengths to win the love of someone he cares about. The repetition of certain phrases like "Casanova, rider rider rider" and "we love it, we need it" emphasizes the emotions that he's feeling and his desperation to win this person over.
Line by Line Meaning
i said roll with me ride with me. X's 4
I invited you to go with me and enjoy life together, repeating it four times to emphasize how excited I am.
i ain't much on casanova, me and romeo aint never been friends.
I'm not a womanizer, and I have no association with men who behave like that, like Romeo in literature.
but can't you see how much i really love ya,
I hope you can recognize how deeply I care and have affection for you.
i wanna sing it to ya time and time again
I am eager to repeatedly express my love and devotion to you.
casanova (rider rider rider) casanova (rider rider rider) casanova (rider rider rider) oohhhhh casanova (rider rideer rider)
Casanova is my term of endearment for you, and I ride with you as a partner continually.
said do we loove it (we love it) said do we need it (we need it) X's 4
Asking if we both enjoy and require the joys of intimacy and romantic love, repeating it four times.
Contributed by Annabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.