The Mentals' music is characterised by poppy, accessible and well-crafted melodies and lyrics, and almost all their work showcases their ironic, satirical and self-deprecating sense of humour. They are arguably one of the most typically 'Australian' of rock groups, with their music and their satirical, good-time image deeply rooted in the milieu of Australian suburbia, despite the fact that two key members (the O'Doherty brothers) were in fact immigrants from New Zealand. The group's art school background and visual design skills also made them pioneers of the music video form in Australia in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and their videos rank as some of the funniest and most imaginative produced in Australia at that time.
The "classic" lineup of the group, which boasted four songwriters and lasted more than twenty years, was:
* Martin Plaza (né Martin Murphy) -- vocals, guitar
* Reg Mombassa (né Chris O'Doherty) -- lead guitar, vocals
* Andrew "Greedy" Smith -- vocals, keyboards, harmonica
* Peter O'Doherty -- bass, vocals
* Wayne "Bird" De Lisle (né David Twohill) -- drums
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Romeo & Juliet
Mental As Anything Lyrics
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Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
Gonna show her how much I lover her
Let her know that one way or the other,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Right now I'm speculating,
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
If I don't find work tomorrow
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Talk about love and romance,
Just wait till I get myself straight.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
The lyrics of the song, “Just Like Romeo & Juliet” by Mental As Anything, talk about a man who is trying to impress his girl and make their love story as legendary as that of Romeo and Juliet. In the song, the man is planning to find a job so that he can take his girlfriend on a date to the drive-in theater in a fancy car he will buy as a gift for her. He is hoping that their love will be as historically remarkable as Romeo and Juliet’s story.
The song's lyrics describe the desire these lovers have to create a story of their own. The man wants to show his girlfriend how much he loves her, and he believes that he can do this by creating a legendary love story like Romeo and Juliet's. The song talks about the risk of failure or heartache, but the singer is determined to push through these obstacles for his girl.
The song captures the spirit of optimism and determination, and how love can motivate us to dream big and take risks. Mental As Anything's vocal performance and musical composition coincided, creating a happy-go-lucky feel to the song that captures the youthful heart of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I have high hopes for the future.
Got a little something I want to do.
I have something planned.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
I want to impress my girl.
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I want to take her to a cool hangout spot.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love is special and unforgettable.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
We will be remembered like a classic love story.
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
I want to show her my affection.
Just like the ones in the catalog.
I'm willing to spend money to impress her.
Gonna show her how much I lover her
I want her to know how much I care.
Let her know that one way or the other,
I'll do whatever it takes to make her happy.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love is special and unforgettable.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
We will be remembered like a classic love story.
Right now I'm speculating,
I'm uncertain about the future.
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
I'm anxious about what's ahead.
If I don't find work tomorrow
I'm worried about my financial situation.
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
Financial trouble will cause relationship problems.
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Our love could be ruined by tough times.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story could have a tragic ending.
Talk about love and romance,
I have a lot of ambition for my love life.
Just wait till I get myself straight.
Once I have everything figured out, I'll be unstoppable.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
Our love will be even better than Romeo and Juliet's.
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I have high hopes for the future.
Got a little something I want to do.
I have something planned.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
I want to impress my girl.
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I want to take her to a cool hangout spot.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our love is special and unforgettable.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
We will be remembered like a classic love story.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Gorman, Bob Hamilton
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