Who is this maniac Master of Ceremonies who openly confesses to the two grand black bohemians said to be lunatic Sun Ra and George Clinton, and whose stagings certainly remind us of a young Herman Sonny Blount and his Solar Arkestra? In 1995 Khan leaves the frosty soil of the city of Montreal playing the bass for the International-Underground-Legends THE SPACESHITS. The band is produced by Mike Mariconda with a special guest appearance from the Fabulous Andy G (Devil Dogs). Khan founds the secret lodge of the KUKAMONGAS. During the oncoming years Khan tours across the States. Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, LA, San Francisco, Dallas, Tijuana etc. Khan doesn’t return from the first Spaceshits-Europe-Tour in summer of 1999. In Germany the young 22-year old Canadian founds a Psychedlic-Soul-Big-Band THE SENSATIONAL SHRINES. The first line-up includes Ron Streeter (live-percussionist of Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau and other Soul-Legends), as well as a horn section of rowdy teenagers, and a rhythm section which can only be called a german/french version of the Freak Brothers. Khan meets Fredovitch (Bordeaux's wildest organ player) wearing a silver-studded gogo dress, matching cowboy hat and sporting a full beard. He dubs him into shrinehood only one week before recording their first album in Toe Rag Studio in London. THREE HAIRS & YOU’RE MINE is produced by Liam Watson. THE SHRINES grow into an all-star international movement. Their first concert in London is suspended by the police. The band escapes through the back-door. Numerous gigs will follow all across Europe, among others with the Demolition Dollrods, Mr. Quintron and Ms. Pussycat, an after-party for 50 cent, even a legendary stint at the Roskilde festival. In 2003 Khan encounters the Hazelwood-producers-team Gordon “Two Horses” Friedrich and Wolfgang “Amadeus” Gottlieb, who stage the second longplayer MR. SUPERNATURAL in the beginning of 2004.
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INTRODUCING THE SHRINES
Mr. Speedfinger: guitar
Original member of the Shrines. He owns a bar in Kassel and hasn’t charged Khan for a drink in five years.
Riddiman: bass
Gypsy-punk and truck-driver. He found his bass in the garbage and plays it up to the very day. Member of the Anarchist-Elektro-Punk-Band EGOTRONIC.
John Boy Adonis: drums
Even though he looks like a bizarre mixture between Jesus Christ and Charlie Manson, no kinship could be proven. Member of the Experimental-Sub-Underground-Band INCLUB EXPLOSIVO.
Ron Streeter: percussion
Percussionist of countless soul-legends. Khan slid a paper with his phone-number under the toilet-door, with one simple plea “don’t wipe your ass with it”. Two days later Ron played with the shrines.
Freddy “Mr. Ovitch” Rococo: lead organ and piano
Khan had organized a show for the French one-man-band FREDOVITCH. Freddie performed in a silver go-go dress with a matching cowboy-hat and full beard. Two weeks later the shrines had him flown into the London studio.
Sam Fransisco: trumpet
Plays in numerous noise-bands with long artful names. After his girlfriend left him, Sam hurled himself into excessive drug abuse, a circumstance that bestowed a heap of good songs upon the Shrines and musical immortality for himself
Ben Ra: tenor saxophone
Plays in the 60’s-Garage-Punk-Band HARAKEEREES. His idols are John Coltrane, Sun Ra and the Sonics. Nevertheless Ben Ra perambulates the universe with his go-go-girl-friend and is easily irritable.
Bid Fred Rollercoaster: baritone saxophone
Plays with the French Trash-Rockabilly-Band BDK & THE ROLLERCOASTERS. Big Fred has got the longest fingers in all of France and has no problem in using them.
Bamboorella: go-go-dance
The appearance of the Japanese go-go-dancer conceals the notorious Rock’n’roll-DJ KITTY ATOMIC. Bamboorella traded a life of crime, sex and drugs for a life of rock’n’roll, sex and drugs. With her salacious dances she enthuses both men and women alike.
No Regrets
King Khan & The Shrines Lyrics
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Yeah, I take your name in vain
I got no reason to complain
'Cause I got no mind to change
And I don't regret a thing
No, I don't regret a thing
If I did, it would be the same
So, I don't regret a thing
For pleasure and for pain
You know the sound remains the same
If you were able, then you came
You got candy (canned?) instead of brains
And I don't regret a thing
No, I don't regret a thing
If I did, it would be the same
So, I don't regret a thing
All right
So sweet you have no heart
I should have known it from th estart
I'd better break the news to you
I'm gonna leave you sad and blue
No, I don't regret a thing
No, I don't regret a thing
If I did, it would be the same
So, I don't regret a thing
All right
End
The lyrics of "No Regrets" by King Khan & The Shrines touch upon the idea of self-reflection and retrospection. The singer is expressing that they wouldn't change anything that they have done in their life, even if they could go back in time. They don't regret the decisions they've made or the people they've encountered. In fact, they mention taking someone's name in vain, possibly implying that they've hurt someone's feelings or done something they shouldn't have, but the singer still doesn't regret it.
The second verse makes references to pleasure and pain and how they sound the same regardless. The line "You got candy (canned?) instead of brains" could be interpreted as the people the singer encounters being superficial or lacking substance. Despite this, the singer still doesn't regret any of it. The final verse talks about someone who the singer perceives as sweet but heartless, and the singer declares that they will leave them. Despite any potential sadness or consequences, the singer still doesn't regret their decision.
Overall, the lyrics carry a sense of acceptance, confidence, and even defiance. The singer is comfortable with the choices they've made and willing to own up to them, even to the point of potentially hurting others. The repetition of "No, I don't regret a thing" reinforces the idea that the singer is at peace with their past.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd do it all again
I have no regrets about my past decisions and would willingly repeat them again.
Yeah, I take your name in vain
I use your name carelessly and without respect or consideration.
I got no reason to complain
I have no grounds or justification to voice dissatisfaction, grievances or displeasure.
'Cause I got no mind to change
I have no inclination or desire to alter or modify my ways of thinking or behaving.
And I don't regret a thing
I have no remorse, guilt or sorrow for my actions or omissions.
No, I don't regret a thing
I am resolute and unwavering in my conviction that I made the right choices.
If I did, it would be the same
Even if I had second thoughts or doubts, my decisions would remain unchanged.
So, I don't regret a thing
I am confident and adamant that my course of action was satisfactory and justified.
For pleasure and for pain
Regardless of the negative or positive consequences, I have experienced both the good and the bad.
You know the sound remains the same
Despite the changing external circumstances, my inner voice and essence have not altered.
If you were able, then you came
Those who had the capacity or opportunity to participate, did so.
You got candy (canned?) instead of brains
You only have superficial or artificial qualities or attributes, not genuine intelligence or wit.
So, I don't regret a thing
I am steadfast and unshakeable in my convictions and beliefs, regardless of external factors.
No, I don't regret a thing
I am unwavering and determined that my actions and omissions were justified and satisfactory.
If I did, it would be the same
Even if I had second thoughts or reservations, they would not change the outcome or my convictions.
So, I don't regret a thing
I am confident and secure in my decision-making and informed choices.
So sweet you have no heart
You have a charming and alluring persona, but lack genuine empathy or compassion.
I should have known it from the start
I should have been aware or apprehensive about your true nature from the beginning.
I'd better break the news to you
I need to inform you of my decision or intentions.
I'm gonna leave you sad and blue
I am going to cause you emotional distress or heartache by ending our relationship.
No, I don't regret a thing
I have introspected and made a deliberate and informed decision, with no remorse or doubts.
No, I don't regret a thing
I stand by my conviction and decision without any sense of guilt or regret.
If I did, it would be the same
My conscience and values would not allow me to make a different decision, even if I had any reservations or misgivings.
So, I don't regret a thing
I have no qualms or doubts about my decision, and I am comfortable with the outcome, regardless of the consequences.
Writer(s): Ahmad Khan Arish
Contributed by Hunter Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.