The band is named after the album "Master of Reality" by Black Sabbath.
After its first incarnation - which consisted of Chris Goss, Tim Harrington, Vinnie Ludovico and Googe - broke apart in 1989, the band developed into a band with alternating lineups. Masters of Reality resurfaced making headlines when former Cream drumming-legend Ginger Baker joined the band on their second album Sunrise on the Sufferbus which was recorded in 1992. Although the band landed a Top 10 chart hit with the single "She Got Me (When She Got Her Dress On)" Baker left the band only one year later. Victor Indrizzo, at that time drummer for Circus of Power, was asked to join and fill the vacant spot and agreed.
Goss' connection to Queens of the Stone Age resulted from producing Kyuss albums and in the collaborative CD Deep in the Hole in 2001, and two years later, in the release of the subsequent live album Flak 'n' Flight.
Since their formation, Masters of Reality has made very different kinds of music, ranging from Stoner metal over progressive art rock to Beatlesque pop music.
Besides his involvement with this "project", frontman Chris Goss is also a very important producer (Kyuss, Soulwax, Melissa Auf der Maur, The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster etc.) and has contributed to many other bands in the Palm Desert Scene and beyond.
Lookin' To Get Rite
Masters of Reality Lyrics
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Don't go putting your tail up like that
Cause I take it
Like there's somethin' goin' on
Like somethin' goin' on in the middle of the night (yeah)
Lookin' at your legs
Lookin' at your eyes
Lookin' real fine
Baby, I'm just lookin to get right
I let dollar bills
Slip right from my hands
Let the wind blow
Got no reason to stop
At first listen, "Lookin' To Get Rite" might come across as a simple love song, but diving deeper into the lyrics one can see that the singer is trying to encourage his partner not to be defensive and guarded around him. He tells her "Baby don't you be so put off, don't go putting your tail up like that" which conveys a sense that she is apprehensive about something, possibly due to past experiences. The singer is trying to calm her down and assures her that he only wants what's best for them both. He goes on to say that he's "Lookin' at your legs, lookin' at your eyes, lookin' at your heart, lookin' real fine" indicating that he is taking the time to observe and admire her for who she is.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to take things slow with their relationship. He even conveys a sense of financial independence by stating "I let dollar bills slip right from my hands, let the wind blow" which portrays him as free-spirited and not materialistic. The overall message seems to be one of reassurance and genuine affection towards his partner, with a hint at moving the relationship forward when the time is right.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't you be so put off
Don't be so upset, my dear.
Don't go putting your tail up like that
Don't give me that attitude.
Cause I take it
Because I understand.
Like there's somethin' goin' on
As if you're hiding something.
Like somethin' goin' on in the middle of the night (yeah)
Like you're up to something sneaky.
Lookin' at your legs
Admiring your legs.
Lookin' at your eyes
Gazing into your eyes.
Looking at your heart
Examining your true feelings.
Lookin' real fine
Looking great and desirable.
Baby, I'm just looking to get right
I just want to make things right between us.
I let dollar bills
I let my money go.
Slip right from my hands
I lost my money easily.
Let the wind blow
I don't care if my money goes away.
Got no reason to stop
I have no reason to hold onto my money.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN GOSS, TIMOTHY JOHN HARRINGTON
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