According to the Earth Passport Songfacts, the band takes its name from a popular form of LSD used in the 1960s, although "band" members "claim" to be opposed to drug use.
Music To Move You: Their spectacular live show has been witnessed by sell-out crowds of up to 65,000 and millions more on television worldwide. Primarily rooted in "dance music" the band performs a wide variety of genres and styles. Featuring thoughtful lyrics and danceable beats, it's music to move your body and mind. With a versatile act as well suited to clubs as to arenas, Liquid Blue has graced the stages in legendary venues such as Madison Square Garden and The Cow Palace.
The Band & The BlueGirls: With four unique lead vocalists (male and female) Liquid Blue covers a-lot of ground. Backed by a solid, innovative and versatile band, the multi-talented BlueGirls are first class singers and dancers. Their extensive, all-original choreography combined with unprecedented youthful energy has brought attention world-wide. Current and past band members have included a World-Champion Surfer, a professional Roller Derby skater, a finalist on Chinese Idol, a hit songwriter for Beyonce, a BlueGirl signed by Clive Davis Sony Records and multiple hit songs on Billboard. Even with such notoriety, the most recognizable band member has to be "The Grovler", the band's guitar player, known for his top hat, blue beard and nasty guitar playing.
Recordings: Their critically acclaimed debut CD, "Supernova", is an exotic fusion of western rock melodies with ancient & modern eastern elements. Produced by David DeVore, (12 multi-platinum LP's) and mixed by (six-time Grammy winner) Joe Chiccarelli, it has been a top-ten seller at CD Baby and was featured on their bestsellers compilation. Tracks from this LP have been included on 25 compilations, The single "Real" was the #1 Indie Label song in the U.S. in 2005 with over 400 spins per week
Blue is Green!: Liquid Blue was officially designated a "Green Business" by the County of San Diego in 2009 and is the first 'certified green musical act' in the United States.
Quotes: "Could be the best alternative pop band you hear all year"- (Broadjam). "Supernova is ground-breaking work"- (New Music Weekly). "The band turns social commentary into art"- (Icon Magazine). "Absolutely Stellar"- (GoGirlsMusic). "The ability to seduce with atmosphere and texture"- (TAXI). "The Hottest, Hippest Band in America"- (Entertainer Magazine).
Pretend
Liquid Blue Lyrics
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Shaking hands and smiling faces, behind the scene in so many places
Tainted money rules the game it's time we took back control
Pocket lining and bill signing, Friday release, how they pretend to
Be the ones that we can trust, we choose them to lead, how they pretend to be
Blocking the real reformers, well rehearsed tap dance performers
They don't want us to know, what's really going on
In Liquid Blue's song Pretend, the lyrics describe the prevalence of deception and manipulation in the world of politics. The singer laments the fact that politicians and leaders say what people want to hear and then disappear, leaving their words and promises unfulfilled. The metaphor of "shaking hands and smiling faces" highlights the superficial nature of politics, as people put on a friendly facade while pursuing their own interests behind the scenes.
The lyrics then address the issue of money in politics, with the phrase "tainted money rules the game" suggesting that financial influence corrupts the political process. The singer calls for people to take back control from those who have lined their pockets and signed bills for their own benefit. The phrase "how they pretend to be" emphasizes the hypocrisy of politicians who pretend to be trustworthy leaders while engaging in back-room dealing and other unethical practices.
The final lines of the song describe the way genuine reformers are blocked and silenced by those in power, who are adept at performing a "well rehearsed tap dance" to distract and deceive the public. The use of the phrase "call the cops cause this is stealing" underlines the sense of injustice felt by those who see their interests being ignored by those in power. Overall, the song calls for greater transparency and accountability in politics and a rejection of the deceptive practices that undermine democracy.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what I wanna hear, then you seem to disappear
You say what I want to hear, then you vanish without fulfilling your promises.
Shaking hands and smiling faces, behind the scene in so many places
There are secret handshakes and smirks in many places beyond the public's knowledge.
Tainted money rules the game it's time we took back control
Corrupt money is running the show, it's overdue for us to reclaim the power.
Pocket lining and bill signing, Friday release, how they pretend to
They fill their pockets while signing bills, then release them late on a Friday pretending they care.
Be the ones that we can trust, we choose them to lead, how they pretend to be
We expect them to be trustworthy leaders, but they only pretend to be.
Blocking the real reformers, well rehearsed tap dance performers
They prevent genuine reformers from making a change, instead opting for a rehearsed dance around the issues.
Old fashioned back room dealing, call the cops cause this is stealing
They conduct shady back-room deals that are essentially theft, and should be dealt with by law enforcement.
They don't want us to know, what's really going on
They deliberately keep us in the dark about what's happening.
Writer(s): Lucie Joanne Silvas, Michael James Ryan Busbee
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