There are more than one artist that goes by the name 'On The Rocks'. Two of… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist that goes by the name 'On The Rocks'. Two of them are mentioned below.

I. In the summer of 1999 Leonardo Silva and Peter Hollens met in a University of Oregon writing class. Their common passion for singing inspired them to start a vocal group. That winter, Pete and Leo gathered a small and talented group of 6 music lovers for their very first rehearsal. On the Rocks was born.

Known as the first official collegiate a cappella group in Oregon, On The Rocks began a tradition of excellence in a genre that was previously unheard of in the Northwest. Since 1999, several other groups, including University of Oregon’s Divisi and Oregon State’s Outspoken have followed their lead and joined the fast-growing A cappella community.

OtR has established itself as one of the top a cappella groups in the nation. Their current repertoire ranges from contemporary pop to doo-wop classics to holiday standards and the occasional original piece. OtR is comprised of mostly undergraduate students and usually consisting of 9 – 12 members. Every fall and spring, an extensive audition process is held to find quality replacements for graduating members in 4 different vocal categories-, tenor, baritone, bass and vocal percussion. Auditioning students are evaluated on tonal memory, solo talent, blending ability and, of course, personality. Once the new members are chosen, OTR can be heard singing every Friday @ the EMU amphitheater and around campus at various events throughout the year. Aside from hosting quarterly concerts, they have toured the West Coast and have visited the east coast often, and Canada. They have performed with the professional quartet the Coats and at various a cappella festivals all over the west coast.

In 2002 OtR placed 3rd at the International Competition of Collegiate a cappella and returned the next year in 2003 to place 2nd out of hundreds of groups. During the competitions they took in more than a dozen awards including, Best Soloist, Best Vocal Percussion, Best Arrangement and Best Hair. They have appeared live on the NBC Today show, along with other various semi-national news stations such as WB news @ 10 on “Toni Time”.

Every year in the winter since their inception OtR has been invited to sing the National Anthem at the UO Basketball Games in Mac Court. Their performance has been broadcast on UO radio to several thousand listeners and was received with uproaring praise from the appreciative 7,000 fans and radio commentators alike.

OTR has also reached viral status with their YouTube videos of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," and is probably best known for their version of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," which reached 7.5 million views on YouTube. OTR has toured all over the US and Canada. The group travels to Berkeley, CA for the West Coast A Cappella Showcase every year. OTR has toured San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, New Haven, and Boston, and hope to tour more in the future. In 2010, OTR was featured on the second season of the hit NBC show "The Sing-Off".

Since it’s inception, On the Rocks has released two albums:The self titled OTR – 2002 and Backgammon Sessions – 2003. They are finishing up their latest CD, soon to be released in fall of 2005. Awards for their recordings include a selection on the 2004 BOCA compilation album (Best of Collegiate A Cappella). The selected track was Yellow off the Backgammon Sessions album and it was also chosen as the runner-up best male song of the year by CARA (Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards) Their most recent CD, Full Coverage includes tracks from such artists as Mr. Mister, Justin Timberlake, Rufus Wainwritght, and more. On the Rocks A cappella can be contacted via email at uoontherocks@hotmail.com.

II. On The Rocks

Colorado rock has a distinctive sound, identified by a blending of acoustic and electric guitars and an emphasis on tight vocal harmonies. No band around present this as powerfully as 'On the Rocks'. Add to the mix, dynamic rhythms and emotional originals, and you have the recipe for a band on the rise. Frontman Shawn Wright's gravely voice and passionate performances move audiences to frenzied levels, then gently brings the house down with love songs, such as 'til the end' or a power ballad like 'something more than this'. His sense of humor shines through with songs such as 'nailed your best friend'. Nn lead guitar is Ohio born Mike Princehorn. He cut his rock and roll teeth in the northern Colorado area. His versatile styles keep up with the bands ever-changing moods through each set. His strong vocals are heard on front as well as in harmonies. He's no shrinking violet, evident when harmonizing with Shawn's powerhouse vocals. Also a song writer, original material seems limitless. Arriving all the way from Detroit is bassist Sonny Lentz. He brings a streetwise edge and Motown influences to the music. Combining blues, rock, soul, country and reggae, his rhythms keep the songs, and the audience, moving. He contributes original material that is provocative and somewhat unpredictable. Rounding out the quartet is Colorado's own Norris Jones on drums. Norris has played with northern Colorado favorites 'canebrake run', Walt Jenkins, Liz Barnez, and 'harmony road'. His jazz and infusion roots add a cool and diverse bottom to the passionate original material. He is dynamite on the rockin' tunes as well. As word spreads, the band's calender is filling up. They are playing regularly up and down the front range, and extending into Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana.

Collectors Choice Music: On The Rocks - Intoxicated
Collectors Choice Music: On The Rocks
Discogs: On The Rocks - Mamonama

I 2 I
On the Rocks Lyrics

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(It's Barbie bitch) i'm the Barbie
Keep a lotta plastic little pink stars
Put em on my jacket
Somebody tell her I'mma put her in a casket
Register my money for the money gymnastic
Cause I make it flip so
They be lookin' all nasty
Colder then a hail I tell her hail that taxi

Bitch won't blow but she
Can blow my saxophone
And I call Saks Fifth Ave-y home
That is where a real bad Barbie roam
R-r-r-r-r-roam
Sorry I broke up excuse my cell phone
It must be a AT&T dead zone
My niggas in the club he let heat roam
Need my rozay I need my patron
Need my Henny and I need my Hypno

That's one bottle, two bottle, three bottle
Four

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Kid Rock's "I 2 I" are vulgar and objectifying in nature, and revolve around the artist's experiences with women. The song is about Kid Rock's carefree attitude towards relationships - he's never really cared about the emotions or feelings of the women he interacted with. For Kid Rock, it was always about 'pulling some hoes,' which is his slang term for picking up women. He takes pride in the fact that he's always been a hit with women, and brags about how he never got "pussy whipped."

Kid Rock also reveals that he's unapologetically sexually promiscuous. He's had sex with so many women that he's lost count, and he's not ashamed to imply that he has ongoing sexual encounters with multiple women. He seems to be disrespectful towards the women he's been with, constantly referring to them as 'hoes' and 'bitches.' The chorus of the song has him rapping about his sexual prowess, boasting that he knows what women want and he's willing to give it to them.

The song continues with Kid Rock's braggadocio about his sexual adventures, even suggesting that he's had multiple sex partners in one night. In the end, the song comes off as misogynistic and objectifying towards women, perpetuating a toxic masculinity that continues to be problematic in our society.

Line by Line Meaning

Never thought about the other side, oh no
I never considered the feelings or perspectives of others.

It was always lets go try to pull some hoes
I was only interested in finding women to have sex with.

And I pulled 'em like a tow-truck
I was very successful in attracting women.

Since I was a young buck
I have had this attitude for a long time.

Guaranteed the hoes always got fucked
I always had sex with the women I targeted.

With a one-two and all that good shit
I confidently used my charms and appealing qualities.

I never flipped or tripped or got pussy whipped
I always kept my cool and never let a woman control me.

'Cause I'm K-K-K-K Kid Rock motherfucker
I have a strong, self-assured personality.

You want to piece of me
You want to challenge me or start a fight.

You're just another sucker
You're just like all the other guys who try to compete with me.

But oh well you don't bother me none
I don't care about your opinion of me.

'Cause me and your girl have lots of fun
I am having sex with your girlfriend.

You know the one that looks like a model
Your girlfriend is beautiful.

Sucks on my nuts like a baby on a milk bottle
She performs oral sex on me eagerly.

Not cause I make her, I wouldn't make her
She chooses to have sex with me willingly.

But cause I mack her right, she loves me all night
I have seduced her with my charm and she enjoys being with me sexually.

Get down girl and read my mind
I want you to understand my sexual desires and respond to them.

And you'll see that it's focused on your behind
I am attracted to your buttocks and want to have sex with you.

You gotta lotta class and don't mind me askin
You are attractive and I am interested in having sex with you.

But can I go up in your fat ass
Can I have anal sex with you?

And just pump, pump, pump
I want to have sex with you vigorously and repeatedly.

What's next? check your money
I am asking you about your financial status.

It's scum and its time to jet
Your money is not impressive and I am leaving.

You bet she'll be into it more
Your girlfriend will enjoy our sexual encounter.

On the bed the steps and the kitchen floor
We will have sex in various locations.

You like the way the K-I-
You appreciate my sexual prowess.

Did it like I said I
I followed through on my promises to satisfy you sexually.

Would, could, should I do it good
I am confident in my ability to please you sexually.

In your neighborhood
I am well-known and respected in your community.

On your fuckin block
I am familiar with your area and feel comfortable there.

'Cause I'm the coooool the Kid Rock
I am a confident, attractive man.

Make it nasty
Let's have dirty, exciting sex.

Hoes talk the same shit
Women often say the same things to try to attract men.

Ya dress like a slob
You are dressed poorly or unattractively.

But bitches still give a good blow-job
Even if a woman is unattractive, she may still be skilled at oral sex.

Up come my drawers and it's goodbye
I am leaving now that our sexual encounter is over.

The Kid Rock's just got to fly
I am leaving this place quickly and confidently.

Cause it's 1-9-9-0
This is a reference to a time period in the past when I was younger.

Time to fuck hoes
I am ready to have sex with women.

But before ya goin put Jimmy in a lambskin
Before we have sex, I will put on a condom to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.

And we could bump all night you bet
We could have sex for an extended period of time if we want.

So get set to jet and go get wet
Get ready to leave quickly and have fun.

Come on outta your girdle and slacks
Undress and get ready for sex.

And I'll shine that booty like turtle wax
I will make your buttocks look shiny and attractive during sex.

Bitch
A derogatory term used to insult women.

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