On a warm summer evening in the year of our Lord 2015, a young college drop… Read Full Bio ↴On a warm summer evening in the year of our Lord 2015, a young college drop out is in his backyard, guitar in hands scribbling lazily on a loose sheet of paper. He taps his pen on his chin intensely, contemplating the first and only line that reads: "I'm going down". he stares down at his pathetic excuse for an opening line and calls it a night. "eh, I'll try again tomorrow" he says. This is his mantra. He didn't know it then, but that pathetic little line would be the birthplace of a little band called Mustard Service and that pathetic little line would be the opening line of a little album called Zest Pop.

For the next two years Marco Rivero and Armando Baeza (producer and former drummer) wrote and recorded the debut album "Zest Pop", bringing in their friends Gabriel Marinuchi (guitar), Augusti Di Catarina (bass, backing vocals), and Leo Cattani (keys) to play the songs live as a full band. they played a few push-moshing, beer-spilling, gear-breaking, cop-calling, arrested-getting shows throughout Miami-Dade County, managing to amass a small yet passionate fanbase in their home town. In those years, GarageBand™ transitioned into ProTools™, recordings evolved into mastered tracks, and small house shows turned into packed venues.

Their Debut album was released in June of 2017, relying solely on live shows and streaming platform algorithms for promotion and exposure. The algorithm gods took pity on these poor fools and granted them a world-wide audience over the span of the next three years, leading into the release of their sophomore album titled "Ces't La Vie" in March of 2020

Homie
Mustard Service Lyrics

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Homie, sit right back and just relax
You look a little sore today
You look a little pale today.
Just sit back and smoke your cigarette.

Lift up your feet, you look like you could use some sleep.
Shit's been getting you down for way too long.
Don't lift a finger, feel free to linger

I'll take care of every little thing.

Homie, sit right back, i've got my shit.
I know you got a lot to do,
I'll take care of it all for you.
Just sit back and smoke your cigarette.

Lift up your feet, you look like you could use some sleep.
Shit's been getting you down for way too long.

Don't lift a finger, feel free to linger
I'll take care of every little thing.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mustard Service's song "Homie" seem to be about a person offering emotional support and encouragement to a friend who is going through a tough time. The opening lines "Homie, sit right back and just relax / You look a little sore today / You look a little pale today / Just sit back and smoke your cigarette" set the tone of a laid-back, caring friend. The person speaking seems to be addressing their friend as "homie," which is a term of endearment in many cultures.

As the verse continues, the person suggests that their friend needs some rest and relaxation. "Lift up your feet, you look like you could use some sleep / Shit's been getting you down for way too long." The person offers to take care of everything and encourages their friend to take it easy. "Don't lift a finger, feel free to linger / I'll take care of every little thing."

The chorus repeats the same sentiment in a slightly different way. "Homie, sit right back, I've got my shit / I know you got a lot to do / I'll take care of it all for you / Just sit back and smoke your cigarette." The person reiterates their willingness to take care of everything while their friend takes a break.

Overall, "Homie" is a song about being there for someone who is struggling and offering them a helping hand. The lyrics are simple yet heartfelt, and the laid-back vibe of the music matches the carefree attitude of the person speaking.

Line by Line Meaning

Homie, sit right back and just relax
Take a break and unwind, my friend.

You look a little sore today
You seem tired and drained today.

You look a little pale today.
You appear unwell and lacking some color today.

Just sit back and smoke your cigarette.
Don't worry about anything, I've got you covered. Just enjoy your cigarette.

Lift up your feet, you look like you could use some sleep.
Put your feet up, it seems like you need some rest.

Shit's been getting you down for way too long.
It looks like you've been facing tough times for quite some time now.

Don't lift a finger, feel free to linger
Don't do anything, take your time and relax.

I'll take care of every little thing.
I'll handle everything for you, so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Homie, sit right back, I've got my shit.
Just relax, I'm prepared to take care of everything.

I know you got a lot to do,
I understand that you have a lot on your plate.

I'll take care of it all for you.
Leave everything to me, I've got this under control.