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1) an American alt-country band based in Memphis, Tennessee
2) a Mexican singer and actress
1) Lucero is an American country-punk rock band that is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Their punk rock roots flavour their now "country-ish" music, while their Southern roots give them the twang that they have come to be known by. The band played for the first time in early 1998. Since 2001, they have played between 150 and 200 shows a year across the United States and Canada. They have released eight full-length albums, the latest entitled Women & Work.
The members of Lucero are Roy Berry (drums), John C. Stubblefield (bass), Brian Venable (guitar), and Ben Nichols (guitar and vocals), and occasionally Rick Steff (piano, organ, accordion). Todd Gill substituted for Brian Venable from 2003 to 2004. The band also experimented with guitarist Steve Selvidge in the early months of 2003. Ben Nichols' previous band was Red 40 in which he played alongside Colin Brooks and Steve Kooms.
In late 2008 the band announced they had signed a four album deal with Universal Music Group. Their album, 1372 Overton Park, was released October 6, 2009.
The Last Pale Light in the West, the first solo release from frontman Ben Nichols, was released in January 2009 on the band's own label Liberty & Lament. The 7 song record was inspired by Cormac McCarthy's book Blood Meridian.
2) Lucero (born Lucero Hogaza León on August 29, 1969) is a female Mexican Multi-Platinum singer and actress who started her career at the age of ten, she has sold over 27 million albums worldwide.
She has sung songs in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Then known as Lucerito, she started out as an actress on children's TV, soon followed by soaps and a recording contract. In 1989 she started using her birth name Lucero.
In 2005 Lucero returned to the soap operas sets at TV starring the most ambitious project for Televisa, Alborada, suposed to be realized in the 1800's. This soap opera was on the first place of audience since the first chapter until the last one nationwide. Thtat's why she recieved every award on that time such as TVyNovelas, ACE and the international Emy Award in the USA. From 2006 until now, Lucero is the main hostess of the Latin Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Celebra, Navidad desde el Baticano, and Fiesta Mexicana for Mexico's Independence day celebration. At present time she is one of the coaches in La Voz Mexico spanish version of The Voice
Her wealth of material includes Spanish Pop and Rancheras. Lucero remains active in the entertainment business in Mexico.
She has recorded over 20 albums to date and her newest, INDISPENSABLE, in September 2010.
She is separated from singer Manuel Mijares, with whom she has two children.
Bikeriders
Lucero Lyrics
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The fellas didn't know her and they scared her half to death.
Hand prints on her jeans, she woulda just got up and left.
But that's when she saw benny standing over by the bar.
She sat back down and waited til he came over to talk.
Later on that night she was walking out the door.
Benny starting up his bike the boys came out for more.
They picked her up and put her on the back of benny's bike.
She's seen more jails and courts and lawyers than she'd like to say.
But benny's always been a fighter that'll never change.
Kathy takes him home and heals him up all the same.
He'd made it from the clubroom all the way out to the street.
They'd beat him with the barstools but he made it on his feet.
kathy's running to her boy, picks him up and takes him home,
Benny's saying girl I'm sorry. baby you don't know.
at a bar they call the stoplight the fellas drink their beer.
The women with their hair done up they make it very clear
Which one of the fellas is all theirs and can't be touched,
But that don't mean the motorcycle riders just give up
On talking to the pretty ladies every one they can.
Never seen the trouble caused all by just one dance.
If benny don't get himself shot tonight he'll wish that he had when he gets home.
so kathy's dating benny and he keeps her by his side.
Kathy's still the cutest girl these boys'll ever find.
Riders line up bsas out on the scramblers track.
Levis jeans and leather jackets number their backs.
Benny's bike's too big big to race in the two-fifty class.
They make him start way up on the hill out by the railroad tracks.
Tomorrow they'll all ride across the illinois state line
To the motorcycle blessing at the st. christopher shrine.
kathy's walking out the door.
Leaving benny all alone.
Benny's crying kathy please
Baby don't you go.
Kathy do you mean it this time?
Just leave him in the middle of the night?
His wallet's on your table,
His boots are on your floor,
But the car's parked right outside your back door.
Just leave him asleep in your bed
And you're halfway to chicago
Before goodbye is said.
The first verse of "Bikeriders" by Lucero describes how Kathy and her girlfriend go to a place on Grand Street where they meet a bunch of unknown fellas who scared her half to death. Fortunately, she sees Benny standing at the bar, and they spend the entire night together. However, since that night, Kathy and Benny have been in a relationship. Even though she's tried to leave him many times, she's never been able to. Benny has always been a fighter who's been in and out of jails and courts because of the brawls he gets into to protect himself and his loved ones. In the second verse, the song shifts focus to the bar that the men call the stoplight, where they drink beer and women get their hair done up. Even though some of the women are off-limits, the motorcycle riders don't give up on pursuing them. Benny, the singer, has a chance to get shot if he isn't careful tonight, but he won't know what he's missed until he gets home.
The last verse starts with Kathy walking out of the door, leaving Benny alone, sobbing and pleading for her to stay. This time, the lyrics reiterate, “Kathy, do you mean it this time?...” indicating that she’s letting go for good. Her actions imply that she might head to Chicago and start anew. The following lines suggest that she leaves Benny asleep in her bed with his boots on her floor and wallet on her table. In the end, the song portrays a story of a dysfunctional yet passionate relationship between two individuals who are living lives on the edge. They continue to hold onto each other despite their struggles and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Kathy met a girlfriend at a place over on grand. she swore if she got out alive she'd not go back again.
Kathy met a friend in a dangerous place and swore to never go back.
The fellas didn't know her and they scared her half to death.
Kathy was scared by the strangers who didn't know her.
Hand prints on her jeans, she woulda just got up and left.
Kathy was about to leave after someone left handprints on her jeans but was stopped by Benny's arrival.
But that's when she saw benny standing over by the bar.
Kathy saw Benny by the bar and waited for him to come over.
She sat back down and waited til he came over to talk.
Kathy sat and waited for Benny to approach her and talk.
Later on that night she was walking out the door.
Kathy was leaving the bar that night.
Benny starting up his bike the boys came out for more.
Benny's friends followed him and caused trouble as he started his bike.
They picked her up and put her on the back of benny's bike.
Benny's friends put Kathy on the back of his bike.
Now kathy's been with benny bauer ever since that night. she's tried to leave him many times but can't quite get away.
Kathy has been with Benny ever since that night, but has tried to leave him many times to no avail.
She's seen more jails and courts and lawyers than she'd like to say.
Kathy has been in trouble with the law multiple times due to her relationship with Benny.
But benny's always been a fighter that'll never change.
Benny is a fighter and that won't change.
Kathy takes him home and heals him up all the same.
Kathy takes care of Benny when he's injured.
He'd made it from the clubroom all the way out to the street.
Benny made it out of the clubroom and onto the street.
They'd beat him with the barstools but he made it on his feet.
Benny was beat up with barstools but still managed to stand.
kathy's running to her boy, picks him up and takes him home,
Kathy rushes to Benny and takes him home.
Benny's saying girl I'm sorry. baby you don't know.
Benny apologizes to Kathy and hopes she understands.
at a bar they call the stoplight the fellas drink their beer.
The men drink beer at a bar called the stoplight.
The women with their hair done up they make it very clear
The women present themselves and make it clear who they belong to.
Which one of the fellas is all theirs and can't be touched,
The women show which man they are with and that no one should touch them.
But that don't mean the motorcycle riders just give up
The bikers still try to talk to the women despite who they are with.
On talking to the pretty ladies every one they can.
The bikers talk to as many women as they can.
Never seen the trouble caused all by just one dance.
One dance can cause a lot of trouble.
If benny don't get himself shot tonight he'll wish that he had when he gets home.
Benny may get into trouble tonight and will wish he had been shot instead when he gets home.
so kathy's dating benny and he keeps her by his side.
Kathy is dating Benny and he keeps her close.
Kathy's still the cutest girl these boys'll ever find.
Kathy is the prettiest girl to these boys.
Riders line up bsas out on the scramblers track.
Riders line up their bikes at the scramblers track.
Levis jeans and leather jackets number their backs.
The bikers wear jeans and jackets with numbers on them.
Benny's bike's too big big to race in the two-fifty class.
Benny's bike is too big to race in the two-fifty class.
They make him start way up on the hill out by the railroad tracks.
Benny starts further away from the race at the hill by the railroad tracks.
Tomorrow they'll all ride across the illinois state line. To the motorcycle blessing at the st. christopher shrine.
Tomorrow, they will ride across the Illinois state line to go to a motorcycle blessing at the St. Christopher shrine.
kathy's walking out the door. Leaving benny all alone.
Kathy is leaving and Benny is alone.
Benny's crying kathy please Baby you don't know.
Benny is crying, begging Kathy to stay.
Kathy do you mean it this time? Just leave him in the middle of the night?
Kathy questions if she will actually leave Benny this time and if she should do it in the middle of the night.
His wallet's on your table, His boots are on your floor,
Benny's belongings are visible in Kathy's house.
But the car's parked right outside your back door.
Despite Benny's belongings being in her house, Kathy's car is outside and she could still leave.
Just leave him asleep in your bed And you're halfway to chicago Before goodbye is said.
Kathy could leave Benny in bed, and be halfway to Chicago before saying goodbye.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Nichols
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@sploogekitten
such an underrated song. atticus showed me this like 15 plus years ago. still a classic when it comes on
@colinfruend5537
Attics: Dragging the Lake Vol. 3 if I remember correctly. Had a remake of Tsunami Bomb' s funeral day
@skybdragon
It's been four years since I've heard this song. Oh what great memories of living in the mountains bike riding through trails listening to this song on a CD Player, yes a CD player, lmao!
@BrotherBadSeed
"He made from the clubroom all the way to the street, they beat him with their barstools, but he made it on his feet. . ." gives me chills
@jamieclark420
This is a blast from the past....I dont even know how i got here but im glad i did
@rjmeza3096
who is ready for the movie like right now!!??
@ennylekalb
This song is simply amazing. Love Lucero! Wish I could see them live once a month
@youbettertapethis
Leave him asleep in your bed, and your halfway to Chicago before goodbye is said.
Amazing.
@kanecoggins2127
Props bmx and Source bmx battle of the brands have bought me here
@russellp1155
Me too. Absolutely hooked.