1. Make Up were a band from… Read Full Bio ↴"Make Up" refers to two different bands:
1. Make Up were a band from Washington DC, consisting of Ian Svenonius on vocals, James Canty on guitar, Michelle Mae on bass, and Steve Gamboa on drums.
The band formed in 1995, with Svenonius, Canty and Gamboa having previously performed together in Nation of Ulysses and the short-lived Cupid Car Club. They combined garage rock, soul and self-styled 'liberation theology' to make a new genre they called Gospel Yeh-Yeh. They released three studio LPs, two live LPs, and a compilation of singles and B-sides. They split in 2000.
Svenonius and Mae went on to play together in Weird War. Svenonius, now a published author, is a member of Chain & the Gang and released an album under the name David Candy. James Canty is currently a guitarist for Ted Leo & the Pharmacists.
2. Make-Up were a Japanese hard rock band formed by Nobuo Yamada (vocals), Hiroaki Matsuzawa (guitar), Yougo Kouno (keyboards), Yasuyoshi Ikeda (bass), and Yoshihiro Toyokawa (drums).
Make-up was formed in Osaka in 1983 by Hiroaki Matsuzawa, line-up was Nobuo Yamada (Vocals), Hiroaki Matsuzawa (Guitar), Yasuyoshi Ikeda (Bass), Yoshihiro Toyokawa (Drums), and Yogo Kono (Keyboards). Make-up released first album 'Howling Will' in April 1984. After that, Make-up released three albums 'Straight Liner (1984)', 'Born to Be Hard (1985)' and 'Rock Legend Of Boys & Girls (1985)'. Make-up has worked on the soundtrack of the TV anime "Saint Seiya" in 1986.
They're popular for many songs which accompanied the Saint Seiya anime series (especially the opening, Pegasus Fantasy).
Make-up was split up in October 1987. The band now is no longer together, Nobuo and Yougo achieved major success playing with the JAM Project.
Hey Joe
Make Up Lyrics
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Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand, oh
I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
Yeah, I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
Huh! and that ain't cool
Huh hey hoe, I heard you shot your mama down
Hey Joe, I heard you shot your lady down
You shot her down in the ground yeah!
Yeah!
Yes, I did, I shot her
You know I caught her messin' round messin' round town
Huh, yes I did I shot her
You know I caught my old lady messin' 'round town
And I gave her the gun
And I shot her
Alright
Shoot her one more time again baby!
Yeah!
Oh dig it
Oh alright
Hey Joe,
Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
Hey Joe, I said
Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
I'm goin' way down south
Way down to Mexico way
Alright
I'm goin' way down south
Way down where I can be free
Ain't no one gonna find me
Ain't no hang-man gonna
He ain't gonna put a rope around me
You better believe it right now
I gotta go now
Hey, Joe
You better run on down
Goodbye everybody
Hey hey Joe
The song "Hey Joe" by Make Up is a cover of a song written by Billy Roberts in the mid-1960s. The song tells the story of a man named Joe who is going to shoot his old lady because he caught her cheating with another man. The song has a simple and repetitive structure, and it is easy to follow the storyline of the song. The opening lines of the song, "Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your hand?" set the tone for the rest of the song, and we immediately understand that Joe is a troubled man who is about to commit a violent act.
As the song progresses, Joe confesses to the murder of his old lady and his mother. He is on the run and is planning to go to Mexico to escape the law. The song ends with Joe saying goodbye to everyone and running away. The lyrics of the song are powerful and evoke strong emotions in the listener. The song is a bleak portrayal of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on people's lives.
Overall, the song "Hey Joe" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of jealousy and violence. The song warns against taking the law into your own hands and seeking revenge for perceived wrongs. It is a powerful commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and how it can perpetuate itself through generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Joe, where you goin' with that gun of your hand
The singer finds Joe with a loaded gun and inquires about where he is headed with it.
Hey Joe, I said where you goin' with that gun in your hand, oh
Repeat of the singer's concern about Joe's intentions with the gun.
I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
Joe reveals that he is going to shoot his partner, whom he refers to as 'old lady'.
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
Joe explains that he caught his partner being unfaithful and believes it's the reason he has to shoot her.
Yeah, I'm goin' down to shoot my old lady
Joe reiterates his intent to shoot his partner.
You know I caught her messin' 'round with another man
Joe reaffirms that his partner's infidelity is the reason for his violent intentions.
Huh! and that ain't cool
Joe expresses his disapproval of his partner's actions.
Huh hey hoe, I heard you shot your mama down
The singer brings up rumors about Joe having shot his mother.
You shot her down now
The singer notes that Joe has indeed, according to rumor, shot his mother.
Hey Joe, I heard you shot your lady down
The singer references more rumors about Joe's violent actions, this time towards his partner.
You shot her down in the ground yeah!
The singer emphasizes that Joe's partner is dead as a result of his actions.
Yes, I did, I shot her
Joe admits to having shot his partner.
You know I caught her messin' round messin' round town
Joe reiterates that his partner's infidelity led to her death.
Huh, yes I did I shot her
Joe admits to the act once again.
You know I caught my old lady messin' 'round town
Joe reaffirms that his partner was unfaithful.
And I gave her the gun
Joe admits to supplying his partner with the weapon.
And I shot her
Joe takes responsibility for having shot his partner.
Alright
Interjection to indicate a change in tone or situation.
Shoot her one more time again baby!
The singer urges Joe to shoot his partner again, possibly to relieve the anger he feels towards her.
Yeah!
Exclamation to indicate agreement with the previous statement.
Oh dig it
Interjection to express excitement or approval.
Oh alright
Interjection to express acceptance of a situation or statement.
Hey Joe,
The singer addresses Joe again.
Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
The singer asks Joe where he plans on going after committing the violent act.
Hey Joe, I said
The singer repeats his inquiry for Joe to respond.
Where you gonna run to now where you gonna go
The singer restates the question.
I'm goin' way down south
Joe reveals that he intends to flee south.
Way down to Mexico way
Joe specifies that he plans on escaping to Mexico.
Alright
Same interjection as before.
I'm goin' way down south
Repeat of Joe's earlier statement about his destination.
Way down where I can be free
Joe explains that he feels that he can be free from the consequences of the violent act in the south.
Ain't no one gonna find me
Joe expresses his belief that he can escape detection in his new location.
Ain't no hang-man gonna
Joe insinuates that he expects no legal repercussions of his actions.
He ain't gonna put a rope around me
Joe means that he does not anticipate being caught and hanged for his actions.
You better believe it right now
Joe emphasizes that he is certain of his post-crime plans.
I gotta go now
Joe concludes the song, possibly to leave the scene of the crime or to begin his escape.
Hey, Joe
Final address to Joe.
You better run on down
The singer advises Joe to leave quickly to avoid getting caught.
Goodbye everybody
The singer bids farewell to everyone.
Hey hey Joe
Final address to Joe before the song ends.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Billy Roberts
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Doug Clark-Robertson
on Save Yourself
This song fit perfectly in the scene of smoking aces where Vitoli was shot