Nick Oliveri (under the moniker Rex Everything) formed Mondo Generator in 1997 and with friends Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, Rob Oswald, and others, recorded the debut album, Cocaine Rodeo. The LP wouldn't be released until 3 years later due to Oliveri and Homme being full-time members of Queens of the Stone Age. The album was released by Southern Lord Records in 2000. There was little support of the album by the way of live shows, and the band gained cult status among the most devoted Queens of the Stone Age fans.
In 2003, the band again emerged with a new LP, A Drug Problem That Never Existed. This time, Oliveri hired on more friends for recording duties including Dave Catching, Troy Van Leeuwen, Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, and Molly McGuire, and Dwarves frontman Blag Dahlia for co-producing duties. It was released jointly by Mike Patton's label, Ipecac Recordings, and Homme's Rekords Rekords. The live band, which included Oliveri, Catching, Bjork, and McGuire, went on a three month tour of North America and Europe to support the disc.
In early 2004, after Oliveri was fired from Queens of the Stone Age by Homme, he announced that Mondo Generator would become his full-time project. He recorded an acoustic record, Demolition Day, and toured Europe with Brant Bjork and Mark Lanegan Band. He then recorded an EP with Catching, McGuire, and Alfredo Hernandez. On the summer 2004 tour to promote the disc, Oliveri physically assaulted a sound crew member of a German night club after complaining about his sound through a few songs during the band's set. The other members of the band were furious and left Oliveri behind and returned to the United States.
In 2005, Oliveri once again toured Europe frequently, opening for such bands as Motörhead, and playing along-side and on stage as a member of Dwarves. Oliveri also recruited UK band Winnebago Deal's Ben Perrier and Ben Thomas to join Mondo Generator on tour. They were frequently dubbed "Winnebago Generator" by fans. The three-piece entered Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Los Angeles in December 2005 to begin work on the next Mondo Generator LP. Oliveri also hired on several friends from his hometown to record parts of the record, which was co-produced by Nick Raskulinecz and Oliveri.
In July 2006, it was reported that Perrier and Thomas had exited the band under unknown circumstances. Oliveri then re-named his band Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator and signed to Mother Tongue Records, who then released the new LP, Dead Planet: SonicSlowMotionTrails in the United Kingdom and Europe in September of 2006.
Discography
Cocaine Rodeo (2000, Southern Lord)
A Drug Problem That Never Existed (2003, Ipecac)
III The EP (2004, Tornado)
Dead Planet: SonicSlowMotionTrails (2006, Mother Tongue (UK/Europe)
Dead Planet (2007, Suburban Noize)
Former members include: Brant Bjork (drums), Dave Catching (guitar), Marc Diamond (guitar), Alfredo Hernandez (drums), Josh Homme (guitar), Josh Lamar (drums), Molly McGuire (bass), Rob Oswald (drums), Ben Perrier (guitar), Ben Thomas (drums), Spud (guitar)
Like You Want
Mondo Generator Lyrics
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Like you want
I know it'll seduce you and move you
Give me everything that you got
You've been such a high, such a low
And I'm in between
Come up and see me if you know what I mean
Like you want
I got action, adventure, yeah
Just like you need
I know it'll amaze ya, elate ya
To satisfy is my guarantee
Don't believe the lies that they write
Or anything you see
Get up and ride like I was Steven McQueen
I'm gonna give it to you baby
Just like you want
Don't believe the lies that they write
Or the music that you see
Aww, fuck it
I'm gonna give it to you baby
Like you want
In this song, Mondo Generator promises to give their partner everything they want, just like they want it. The lyrics are sexual in nature and describe the band's intent to seduce and please their partner in every way possible. The verses talk about the different levels of emotional highs and lows that their partner has been through, while the chorus promises to give them what they desire without any lies or falsehoods.
The band also uses the lyrics to show off their confidence and swagger, claiming that they have all the action and adventure that their partner needs. They also mention Steve McQueen, the legendary actor and cultural icon known for his cool and confident demeanor, suggesting that their performance will be just as iconic and memorable. The repeated phrase "like you want" emphasizes the band's focus on pleasing their partner and fulfilling their desires.
Overall, the lyrics of "Like You Want" are about sexual gratification and fulfilling the needs of a partner. The band uses confident and provocative language to convey their message, promising to give their partner an experience that they will never forget.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna give it to you baby
I am going to provide you with what you crave, babe.
Like you want
Exactly the way you desire it, sweetheart.
I know it'll seduce you and move you
I am aware that it will allure and provoke you.
Give me everything that you got
Impart all that you possess to me.
You've been such a high, such a low
You've experienced exhilaration and depression.
And I'm in between
And I am in the middle ground.
Come up and see me if you know what I mean
Visit me if you comprehend my intentions.
I got action, adventure, yeah
I possess action and adventure, oh yea!
Just like you need
Exactly what you necessitate.
I know it'll amaze ya, elate ya
I know it'll astonish you, delight you.
To satisfy is my guarantee
Ensuring your contentment is my promise.
Don't believe the lies that they write
Do not trust the untruths they compose.
Or anything you see
Or anything else you may witness.
Get up and ride like I was Steven McQueen
Rise and cruise like I was Steven McQueen.
Aww, fuck it
Oh well, forget it.
I'm gonna give it to you baby
I am going to provide you with what you crave, babe.
Like you want
Exactly the way you desire it, sweetheart.
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@roloriemer4008
just like you want!!
@HazeFace100
like you WANT! This tune makes me feel like I did two fat lines of pure uncut rocket fuel.
@butasoffroad
Great!
@trw45q
badass
@otaaviomaniezo
Fodastico!!
@AmroAzzouzi
I'm gonna give it to you baby Like you want I know it'll seduce you and move you Give me everything that you got You've been such a high, such a low And I'm in between Come up and see me if you know what I mean I'm gonna give it to you baby Like you want I got action, adventure, yeah Just like you need I know it'll amaze ya, elate ya To satisfy is my guarantee