After months of stealing electricity and stirring up crowds of passers-by with his loop-based setup, frontman Robby Hunter was asked by the Coconut Grove Police to cease and desist or 'play in a real bar.' Finding sanctuary in a nearby dive bar, Robby enlisted the support of multi-instrumentalists Pat Howard and John Coughlin for a regular gig.
This trio dubbed itself Robby Hunter Band and released a self-produced, widely acclaimed debut LP in 2013 entitled Magic City Hippies, which included the beachy Hype Machine #1 Hit "Corazón" alongside major blog hits "Hard On Me" and "BUST” and album cuts that can be heard on episodes of major network shows like The CW’s “iZombie” and Showtime’s “Ray Donovan.”
Encouraged by the international reach and positive reception of their debut, they decided to expand their sound and approach under the new moniker Magic City Hippies (after the title of their debut LP). In July of 2015, the Magic City Hippies released the Hippie Castle EP, and the lead-off track "Fanfare" hit #1 on Spotify's Global Viral Top 50 in the US, UK, and Canada. It has since accumulated over 1.9 million streams.
The single ’HUSH' is the Hippies' latest handiwork, the first piece of a new full length album planned for release in summer 2016 amidst a string of upcoming US tour dates.
Hush
Magic City Hippies Lyrics
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With eyes behind the sun
Well I know that I need you
I swear that I just can't breathe
When you feel it in your heart
Honey, we're watching the same stars
Well I know that I need you
Baby won't you Hush right now
We don't need to talk right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
And any time you want to go
Wrestle with electrical Blue Eyes
So quick to get addicted
Dopamines dripping for you
And any time you want to go
Dance with delectable blue eyes
Oh, that California kindness
Cinderella slip off your shoes
She don't give a fuck if we're all alone
All dressed up like Sharon Stone
Got a lock on the box like Davey Jones
Sippin' scotch on the yacht gettin' drunk and stoned
Shot after shot she go toe to toe
So much heat she'll melt your cone
Electrical, symmetrical, god damn girl you're so flexible
Is that possible? With that popsicle?
Girl's so sick she's toxic bro
Methodical, like Doctor No
Send you to a god damn hospital
I know lots a folk, done rock the boat
But she ain't never had this lobster tho
She ain't never had this Jacques Cousteau
Ima dive deep, dont speak, lets go
Baby won't you Hush right now
We don't need to talk right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
But she got it so bad
Things running under my head
But she got it so bad
Oh things running under my head
Baby won't you Hush right now
I just need your touch right
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
Baby won't you Hush right now
I just need your touch right
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
Baby won't you
Hush right now
The lyrics to Magic City Hippies's song Hush capture the yearning for a certain someone whose presence is the oxygen for survival. The singer deeply wants this person to stay and not leave, but also wants to relent and give them the freedom to choose. The opening line takes the audience back to a time when the singer believed that the person addressed in the song was "The One" with eyes behind the sun. The singer is drowning without their significant other and their absence makes it hard for him to breathe.
The singer reveals that the person is going through the same emotions they are feeling as they watch the same stars. The song "Hush" is a plea for temporary respite from their problems, where love and physical touch will be enough to make them forget the rest of the world. While the song’s opening verses convey heartache, they do not dwell on it for long. The lyrics move towards accommodating the person’s wishes and desires. The singer gives them the option to leave or stay.
Overall, the song Hush is an anthem for people in self-isolation or lockdowns with its blend of yearning and relief. Its lyrics speak to the deep emotional need for a loved one amidst an oppressive world.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to say you were the one
I used to believe that you were the only one for me
With eyes behind the sun
I saw a light in you that no one else saw
Well I know that I need you
I can't live without you
I swear that I just can't breathe
You take my breath away
When you feel it in your heart
When you truly love someone
Honey, we're watching the same stars
We share the same dreams and aspirations
To say that you just might leave
The thought of you leaving scares me
Baby won't you Hush right now
Please be quiet for a moment
We don't need to talk right now
Let's enjoy the silence for a while
Sitting out here waiting
I'm waiting patiently for you
God I'm dedicated to you
I'm devoted to you
And any time you want to go
If you ever want to leave
Wrestle with electrical Blue Eyes
If you want to challenge me
So quick to get addicted
I can't resist you
Dopamines dripping for you
I'm crazy about you
Dance with delectable blue eyes
If you want to have fun with me
Oh, that California kindness
Your warmth and kindness
Cinderella slip off your shoes
Let loose and be yourself
She don't give a fuck if we're all alone
She doesn't care if it's just us two
All dressed up like Sharon Stone
She's confident and looks great
Got a lock on the box like Davey Jones
She's secretive and guarded
Sippin' scotch on the yacht gettin' drunk and stoned
We're having fun and enjoying life
Shot after shot she go toe to toe
She can drink as much as I can
So much heat she'll melt your cone
She's passionate and intense
Electrical, symmetrical, god damn girl you're so flexible
You're amazing and sexy
Is that possible? With that popsicle?
Can someone be that perfect?
Girl's so sick she's toxic bro
You're so bad for me but I can't help it
Methodical, like Doctor No
You know what you want and how to get it
Send you to a god damn hospital
You can be dangerous and unpredictable
I know lots a folk, done rock the boat
I've been with other people before
But she ain't never had this lobster tho
But she's never been with someone like me
She ain't never had this Jacques Cousteau
She's never experienced something so deep and intense
Ima dive deep, dont speak, lets go
I'm ready to take the plunge with you
But she got it so bad
I'm so in love with her
Things running under my head
I can't stop thinking about her
I just need your touch right
I just want to feel her
Contributed by Victoria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jennilaustin
Used to say you were the one
With eyes behind the sun
Well I know that I need you
I swear that I just can't breathe
When you feel it in your heart
Honey, we're watching the same stars
Well I know that I need you
To say that you just might leave
Baby won't you Hush right now
We don't need to talk right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
And any time you want to go
Wrestle with electrical Blue Eyes
So quick to get addicted
Dopamines dripping for you
And any time you want to go
Dance with delectable blue eyes
Oh, that California kindness
Cinderella slip off your shoes
She don't give a fuck if we're all alone
All dressed up like Sharon Stone
Got a lock on the box like Davey Jones
Sippin' scotch on the yacht gettin' drunk and stoned
Shot after shot she go toe to toe
So much heat she'll melt your cone
Electrical, symmetrical, god damn girl you're so flexible
Is that possible? With that popsicle?
Girl's so sick she's toxic bro
Methodical, like Doctor No
Send you to a god damn hospital
I know lots a folk, done rock the boat
But she ain't never had this lobster tho
She ain't never had this Jacques Cousteau
Ima dive deep, dont speak, lets go
Baby won't you Hush right now
We don't need to talk right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
But she got it so bad
Things running under my head
But she got it so bad
Oh things running under my head
Baby won't you Hush right now
I just need your touch right
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
Baby won't you Hush right now
I just need your touch right
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
Baby won't you
@edencorvus
Used to say you were the one
With eyes behind the sun
Well I know that I need you
I swear that I just can’t breathe
When you feel it in your heart
Honey, we’re watching the same stars
Well I know that I need you
To say that you just might leave
Baby won't you hush right now
We don't need to talk right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
And any time you want to go
Wrestle with electrical Blue Eyes
So quick to get addicted
Dopamines dripping for you
And any time you want to go
Dance with delectable blue eyes
Oh, that California kindness
Cinderella slip off your shoes
She don’t give a fuck if we’re all alone
All dressed up like Sharon Stone
Got a lock on the box like Davey Jones
Sippin' scotch on the yacht gettin’ drunk and stoned
Shot after shot she go toe to toe
So much heat she’ll melt your cone
Electrical, symmetrical, god damn girl you’re so flexible
Is that possible? With that popsicle?
Girl's so sick she’s toxic bro
Methodical, like Doctor No
Send you to a god damn hospital
I know lots a folk, done rock the boat
But she ain't never had this lobster tho
She ain't never had this Jacques Cousteau
Ima dive deep, dont speak, lets go
Baby won't you hush right now
We don't need to talk right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
But she got it so bad
Things running under my head
But she got it so bad
Oh things running under my head
Baby won't you Hush right now
I just need your touch right now
Sitting out here waiting
God I'm dedicated to you
@NyxInfernal
This band is so fucking tragically underrated. I don't know if they just have a shit manager/PR people, or what, but there's no reason they shouldn't be a household name at this point. Damn sure gonna pass their music along whenever I can.
@RD1R
Fr. They're like.... A 70's retro band mixed with FlyLo. I've heard so many worse versions of what they do, and most of them are a lot more famous.
@WiseManOncePosted
I know we're not imagining it. Ethereal, bluesy and funky in a way that's sooo well developed. And yet, most of the world 's sleeping on it
@mustang3695
Then go see them when they tour near you ? i loved it when they came to Sante Fe New Mexico. The only thing we can do is engage.
@IceKreemTV
In an interview they said they were t trying to get famous. I agree tho the algorithm should be paying better attention to this band
@NotCheddarCheese
Discovered these guys about 6 years ago and they’ve made it on to about every playlist I’ve made since. Damn I really thought they would be huge by now.
@mando8194
lies
@knewrome
This song is a goddamn masterpiece.
@Jerewai
You're goddamn right
@lunaruiz5727
fr and you my friend have flawless taste in my music. 😏