This whiskey fueled two-man frenzy of blues-driven rock'n'roll noise straig… Read Full Bio ↴This whiskey fueled two-man frenzy of blues-driven rock'n'roll noise straight from Fort Wayne, Indiana promise to hit you like a shock wave and show you a foot-stompin' good time. Left Lane Cruiser is comprised of Joe Evans on slide guitar and vocals with Brenn Beck on one big-ass bass drum, harmonica and a toolbox full of percussive gear. The raw blues duo of LLC have practiced through thick and thin to hone a sound unlike any other and have been together long enough to have previously released a couple of self-produced EPs. "Let your soul drive what you do" is the premise of their music, "give it all you got, and everything is an instrument: trash cans, paint trays, hubcaps, ladders, you name it." Learning their craft by playing at house parties, at the corner streets of their home town, and rehearsing in a heatless garage, they have developed their personal take on the North Mississippi Hill Country sound. They have toured relentlessly, sharing the stage with artists such as Robert Belfour, Black Diamond Heavies, Hillstomp, and Chris Cotton among others. They have also appeared at the infamous Deep Blues festival in River Falls Wisconsin in 2007. "Bring Yo' Ass To The Table" is the culmination of everything these boys have experienced as a band during the four years of their existence, it's "greasy hot, shaved dry, and crazier than your smokin' methed-up ex-girlfriend who keeps singin' ÔDown By The River I Shot My Baby' thru a two-dollar pawn shop mic she jerry-rigged thru that ol' gunshot black & white TV in the backyard and dedicating it to you with love m*therf*cker" to quote Deep Blues guru Rick Saunders.

Set Me Down
Left Lane Cruiser Lyrics

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Set me down on the Delta honey baby let me be
Walk my ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah
I been going all around and round where's Kenny Brown?
Mr. Brown can show me how you get that guitar sound?
Yeah

We came up in Indiana man we get down
Fort Wayne you know I'm talking about they got a guitar sound

Take your ass to the walk around tell me what you see
Fort Wayne music rock'n'roll make history said yeah

Set me down on the Delta honey baby let me be
I'll walk that ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah

Whoa ya!

Set my ass on Delta honey baby let me be
Walk that ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah

Set my ass on Delta honey baby let me be
Walk that ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Set Me Down" by Left Lane Cruiser can be interpreted as a longing to be taken to the birthplace of blues, the Mississippi Delta region and the Hill country, both in the southern United States. The singer is searching for a specific sound on his guitar that he cannot seem to find, and he hopes to find it in the Delta, where Kenny Brown resides. Brown is a blues guitarist who has played with blues legends R. L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough in the Mississippi juke joint scene. The singer also mentions Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he grew up and where he believes there is a unique sound that can make history in rock'n'roll music.

The repeated lines "Set me down on the Delta honey baby let me be / Walk my ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah" create a sense of yearning and determination to find what the singer is looking for. He believes that the sounds he is seeking hold the key to his own success as a musician. The use of "ass" instead of "feet" emphasizes the rough and raw nature of the journey, both physical and musical.

In summary, "Set Me Down" is a blues-rock song about the search for inspiration, the yearning to find the authentic sounds of blues and rock'n'roll, and the desire to create music that will make history.

Line by Line Meaning

Set me down on the Delta honey baby let me be
I want to leave my current situation and go to the Delta, where I can escape and be alone for a while.

Walk my ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah
I'm willing to go on a long journey to get to the Hill country, and I don't care how difficult it might be.

I been going all around and round where's Kenny Brown?
I've been looking for someone named Kenny Brown, and I've been moving around from place to place without finding him yet.

Mr. Brown can show me how you get that guitar sound?
I'm looking for help in learning how to get a certain sound with my guitar, and I think Kenny Brown might be able to assist me with this.

We came up in Indiana man we get down
I come from Indiana, and we have a unique style when it comes to music.

Fort Wayne you know I'm talking about they got a guitar sound
There's a certain sound that comes from Fort Wayne, and I'm really interested in learning more about it.

Take your ass to the walk around tell me what you see
If you go to Fort Wayne and spend some time there, you'll see that there's a lot of great music and history in that area.

Fort Wayne music rock'n'roll make history said yeah
The music scene in Fort Wayne is significant and has made an impact on the industry.

Whoa ya!
This line serves as an exclamation of excitement, admiration, or joy for the music and experience we are discussing.

Set my ass on Delta honey baby let me be
I am repeating my desire to go to the Delta and be left alone.

Walk that ass up 51 to the Hill country yeah
I am repeating my willingness and determination to go on a long journey up to the Hill country, regardless of any difficulties I might face along the way.

Writer(s): Frederik Evans, Brenn Beck

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