In the 1990s Justin generally operated under various guises, the most renowned being Lionrock with whom he scored several Top 40s hits - 'Rudeboy Rock' and 'Packet Of Peace' among them - and appeared on Top Of The Pops in a dashing purple suit opting for gramophones over Technics. Songs were plucked from the albums Instinct For Detection and City Delirious for the films Go and City Of Industry and Lionrock shared the stage with acts as diverse as Death In Vegas, The Chemical Brothers and the Cocteau Twins. It wasn't until 2001 that Justin stepped out under his own name releasing house and techno like 'Have Mercy' for the Bugged Out imprint. In 2001 he recorded his most critically acclaimed project to date Justin Robertson presents Revtone which brought primitive house and new wave disco into the digital age. Originally on Nuphonic the best tracks came out through Bugged Out, with 'Love Movement' - remixed by Ulrich Schnauss who cited Justin's early work as an influence - being placed second best single of 2003 by Jockey Slut magazine. Contemporaries Black Strobe, Chicken Lips and Kiki also remixed Revtone tracks. Expect the second chapter from Revtone in 2007 as Justin is busy on new material with Mark Ralph. For someone with such diverse tastes it should have come as no surprise to anyone when Justin began recording and singing with a guitar. He has been writing songs since his school days and played electric guitar in Lionrock. 2004’s 'Twisted and Torn' (released on Slut Smalls) reflected his love for singer songwriters like Neil Young and Nick Drake. In the same year he also wrote a song with Tim Burgess and Rob Playford called 'Yes It Is’. It became one of the most requested songs on Sean Rowley’s BBC London show and came out on Justin’s Blister Ballads 7” label in the fall of 2006. As a man as reknowned for his reggae collection as his electronica Justin was an obvious choice for Wall of Sound's Two Culture Clash album project. He recorded in Jamaica in 2005 at the legendary Gee Jam studios with the lovers rock of 'Save Me' - featuring guitarist Ernest Ranglin and Nadine Sutherland - the beautiful result. As a DJ Justin plays a mix of techno and electronic house at clubs such as The Loft in Barcelona, Pacha in Buenos Aires, Bugged Out in Manchester, Shine in Belfast, Chibuku in Liverpool, Together at Turnmills in London, and at various clubs all over Europe and the rest of the world
Fire Up the Shoesaw
Lionrock Lyrics
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And I think we have a new candidate
And we have a new favorite vegetable, which is asparagus
Let's go back to the station
What is rock 'n' roll?
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
One of America's greatest pranksters
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
(I hear the music, see your booty, start shaking your booty)
What is rock 'n' roll?
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
What is rock 'n' roll?
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
What is rock 'n' roll?
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
What is rock 'n' roll?
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
What is rock 'n' roll?
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
What is rock 'n' roll?
Don't be crazy, tell him
The lyrics of Lionrock's song "Fire Up The Shoesaw" seem to be a humorous and slightly nonsensical commentary on rock and roll culture. The first few lines appear to be an interlude or an introduction to the song, with a reference to a new candidate and a new favorite vegetable. This could suggest that the song is poking fun at politics or other serious matters, and using these ridiculous references as a way to lighten the mood.
The following lines seem to be a conversation between two people, one of whom is asking the other where they learned to dance, and the other responding with a non-sequitur about a prankster. This could be a nod to the rebellious and irreverent nature of rock and roll, as well as its origins in African American culture, where dancing and music were often used as forms of protest and expression.
The repetition of the question "What is rock 'n' roll?" could be seen as a tongue-in-cheek way of making fun of the genre's self-importance, or it could be interpreted as a genuine inquiry about the meaning and significance of rock and roll. Overall, the lyrics of "Fire Up The Shoesaw" seem to be a playful celebration of the energy, humor, and creativity of rock and roll culture, while also poking fun at its excesses and obsessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok, well, the cheering is dying down now
The excitement has abated and the crowd is becoming quieter
And I think we have a new candidate
I believe there is a new candidate for a position or role
And we have a new favorite vegetable, which is asparagus
Additionally, we have a newfound preference for the vegetable asparagus
Let's go back to the station
Now, let us return to our previous location or destination
What is rock 'n' roll?
The artist is questioning the nature and definition of rock and roll music
(Don't be crazy, tell him)
Another person is urging the singer to provide a reasonable explanation instead of being unreasonable or irrational
Where'd you learn how to shake that booty?
The singer is asking another person where they acquired the skill of dancing in a captivating manner
One of America's greatest pranksters
The artist is referring to someone who is known as a highly skilled and prominent joker or trickster within the United States
What are you doing here?
The artist is questioning the reasons for another person's presence
(I hear the music, see your booty, start shaking your booty)
The artist is explaining that upon hearing music and seeing another person's body movements, they were inspired to begin dancing and moving their own body
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.