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Kaleo Wassman – Vocals/Guitar
Bret Bollinger – Vocals/Bass
Yesod Williams – Drums
“It’s the hardest thing we’ve ever done as a band to make this record,” says guitarist/vocalist Kaleo Wassman of Pepper, in speaking on the recording process of their new self-titled album. “It speaks loudly and widely to a broader audience while maintaining everything good about the band, which, first of all, is our positive attitude.” After releasing five albums, Pepper has opened a new chapter in their storied career. Drummer Yesod Williams adds, “This record feels very cohesive in a way our past releases maybe didn’t. I think it’s an album that can appeal to everyone, as well. We’ve been pigeonholed in the past so this is an opportunity to transcend all that and spread our wings even wider.”
The trio, who formed in 1997 and moved to the mainland from their hometown of Kailua Kona, Hawaii in 1999, pressed pause after the release of their fifth album, Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations, in 2008. There was a sense of fatigue and disunity amongst the three musicians, who took some time off from music both apart and together before rejoining to create an EP, Stiches, in late 2010. The songs on that release re-energized the group, revealing an urgent desire to make a new album that reflected where they are in their lives and career now. After some tour dates in support of the EP, Pepper sat down and focused on their sixth album, a self-titled released that swings open the door on this new chapter.
The musicians went into the studio with Matt Wallace, a producer known for his work with Maroon 5, O.A.R. and Faith No More, in early 2012. Matt helped focus the group’s vision and expand their musical knowledge base, an experience the band members compare to being in their own version of college. The album was recorded in various studios over the course of a year, honing in on Pepper’s re-defined self-identity and how that focus was reflected in the songs.
“We learned so much,” Yesod says. “Matt help us really focus on the art of songwriting. He sat in the room with the three of us with a fine-tooth comb and went over every word, every melody, every sound. He showed us that it’s important what you do play as well as what you don’t play, creating both spaces in the songs. We learned how powerful simplicity can be. Plus, we had such a good time recording this album and I think that shows.”
The resulting album, self-titled to accentuate where the band feels they are presently, broadens Pepper’s style, veering into new sonic territory while still retaining all the fun elements that make the band so beloved by their fans. The ever-present sense of life surges through the tracks, bolstering the sense of optimism throughout. The party anthems, the beach hang melodies, and the boisterous rhythms are all there, each song carefully crafted to best express these sunny moments by the ocean.
“This album is basically 12 snapshots of where we are,” vocalist/bassist Bret Bollinger says. “There are songs that will remind you of your favorite Pepper songs, but by the end you’ll hear some unexpected things. You’ll realize that the songwriting is so much more refined. And there’s laughter in the background of the songs. That’s how good the vibe is on the record.”
Pepper has toured extensively with groups like 311, Slightly Stoopid, Flogging Molly and Sublime With Rome, and spent several summers on Warped Tour – and this live sensibility shows. You can almost feel the sand in your toes and the sun on your back as the album progresses, the musician’s amiable personalities palpable beneath the island rhythms and mellow tones. The band’s music – both live and on their releases – is really about enjoying life and being grateful for each experience, a sensibility that’s very familiar to the three musicians currently in their career. From their 1999 debut Give’n It to their 2006 standout album No Shame, which was recorded with 311’s Nick Hexum, No Doubt’s Tony Kanal and Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary, Pepper has embodied not only a style of music but a lifestyle, one that’s most easily found on beaches across the world, but also one that’s relatable to anyone anywhere.
Released via their own label LAW Records, their universal appeal has led their music being placed in various movies and TV shows, including Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Good Luck Chuck, as well as several video game soundtracks. The band’s story to date has been a prolific one. But as Pepper turns the page into a fresh chapter with this new album, it’s clear that the band’s passion for music and life will continue on for years to come.
“We’re so blessed to be in this position,” Kaleo says. “We want to do the best we can with it. We had humble beginnings in our small town in Hawaii and we’re still that same humble band. We don’t take any of this lightly. Every day I wake up and think about how I have the best job in the world. The level of gratitude and happiness I have that we’re able to do this is incredible and I hope people can hear that when they listen to our new songs.”
Hunny Girl
Pepper Lyrics
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She moves her hips, the night is young.
And every eye, inside the club.
Watch you dance, want your love.
And you could have, anyone.
But my loving, is number one.
So here I come, here I come.
Come on little girl if you wanna get some!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really wish you'd come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
You're giving me the run-around girl.
(Always leaving before the morning)
I really hope you come back girl,
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
Hunny girl! Hunny girl...
Sweet down low, hard to touch.
She likes it all, all too much.
So there she goes, set her free.
And if its love, she comes back to me.
Because I'll keep you laughing when things don't turn out,
I wanna be the one you think about.
So here I come, here I come.
Come on little baby if you wanna get some!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really wish you'd come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
You're giving me the run-around girl.
(Always leaving before the morning)
I really hope you come back girl,
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
Hunny girl!
All that she could say...
I can't keep tied down, tied down this way.
So I, suck in, your hunny girl!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really hope you come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much.
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really hope you come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much.
You're giving me the run-around girl,
(Always leaving before the morning!)
I really hope you come around girl,
I'll be the one who gives you so much.
Hunny girl!
In this song, Pepper tells the story of a girl who loves to go out dancing and partying. She is the center of attention wherever she goes, and everyone is watching her every move. The singer is in love with this girl and thinks he could provide her with a better life than the one she currently lives.
In the first verse, the singer talks about the girl's love for music and dancing, and how everyone in the club wants to be with her. He assures her that he is the one for her and asks her to give him a chance.
The second verse continues with the same theme, and the singer talks about how the girl is always running around, but he wants her to stay with him. He promises to love her and give her everything she needs.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song and is a plea for the girl to come back to him. He calls her "hunny girl," which may be a term of endearment or a reference to her sweet and attractive nature.
Overall, "Hunny Girl" is a catchy and upbeat song about a man's love for a woman who loves to party. The lyrics are straightforward but convey the singer's strong feelings for the subject of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
On the speaker box, bass and drum.
The music is playing loudly and there are heavy bass and drums instruments playing.
She moves her hips, the night is young.
The woman is dancing seductively and the night is still early.
And every eye, inside the club.
Everyone in the club is paying attention to her and watching.
Watch you dance, want your love.
They are watching her dance and desiring her affection.
And you could have, anyone.
She has her pick of any person in the club.
But my loving, is number one.
However, the singer believes his love is the best option for her.
So here I come, here I come.
He is going to attempt to woo her.
Come on little girl if you wanna get some!
He is inviting her to come with him and experience the love he has to offer.
Are you really just a run-around girl?
He questions if she might be someone who just goes from person to person.
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
She may drink and dance a lot to get what she wants.
I really wish you'd come around girl,
He desires her to come back to him.
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
He asserts that he is the one who can give her the most.
You're giving me the run-around girl.
He feels like she's playing games with him and not taking him seriously.
(Always leaving before the morning)
She tends to leave very early in the morning after spending the night.
I really hope you come back girl,
He truly hopes she comes back to him.
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
He promises again to be the one to offer her the most.
Hunny girl! Hunny girl...
He affectionately calls her "Hunny girl" because he desires her so much.
Sweet down low, hard to touch.
She appears to be very sweet and attractive, but difficult to approach.
She likes it all, all too much.
She enjoys everything about the experience and is very indulgent.
So there she goes, set her free.
He recognizes that he can't force her to stay, and must let her go if she wants to leave.
And if its love, she comes back to me.
He believes that if it is true love between them, she will return to him.
Because I'll keep you laughing when things don't turn out,
He says that he will make her happy and laugh even when things don't go as planned.
I wanna be the one you think about.
He wants to be the center of her attention and the one she thinks about frequently.
All that she could say...
He is finishing her sentence and suggesting that she can't commit.
I can't keep tied down, tied down this way.
She can't be contained or tied down by anyone.
So I, suck in, your hunny girl!
He entreats her to take him in and love him as he does her.
Contributed by London B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robert Rea
"Hunny Girl"
On the speaker box, bass and drum.
She moves her hips, the night is young.
And every eye, inside the club.
Watch you dance, want your love.
And you could have, anyone.
But my loving, is number one.
So here I come, here I come.
Come on little girl if you wanna get some!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really wish you'd come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
You're giving me the run-around girl.
(Always leaving before the morning)
I really hope you come back girl,
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
Hunny girl! Hunny girl...
Sweet down low, hard to touch.
She likes it all, all too much.
So there she goes, set her free.
And if its love, she comes back to me.
Because I'll keep you laughing when things don't turn out,
I wanna be the one you think about.
So here I come, here I come.
Come on little baby if you wanna get some!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really wish you'd come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
You're giving me the run-around girl.
(Always leaving before the morning)
I really hope you come back girl,
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
Hunny girl!
All that she could say...
I can't keep tied down, tied down this way.
So I, suck in, your hunny girl!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really hope you come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much.
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really hope you come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much.
You're giving me the run-around girl,
(Always leaving before the morning!)
I really hope you come around girl,
I'll be the one who gives you so much.
Hunny girl!
poop
you all never seem to let me down, thanks for shaping my life with your songs!!
Jacob Pendleton
Love this jam
Emma D
love it!
A.C.
I love this song :)
Mbutta7
you're crazy. this album is AWESOME
Nate Collins
Dope track
Vanessa Hernandez
Gotta admit I am by far a HUGE Pepper fan no doubt, however I find myself not so in love with this album.... maybe some of these songs will grow on me, ill keep my fingers crossed.
Drew Kuhlenbeck
Best song on the album.
Robert Rea
"Hunny Girl"
On the speaker box, bass and drum.
She moves her hips, the night is young.
And every eye, inside the club.
Watch you dance, want your love.
And you could have, anyone.
But my loving, is number one.
So here I come, here I come.
Come on little girl if you wanna get some!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really wish you'd come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
You're giving me the run-around girl.
(Always leaving before the morning)
I really hope you come back girl,
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
Hunny girl! Hunny girl...
Sweet down low, hard to touch.
She likes it all, all too much.
So there she goes, set her free.
And if its love, she comes back to me.
Because I'll keep you laughing when things don't turn out,
I wanna be the one you think about.
So here I come, here I come.
Come on little baby if you wanna get some!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really wish you'd come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much (so much)
You're giving me the run-around girl.
(Always leaving before the morning)
I really hope you come back girl,
I'll be the one that gives you so much.
Hunny girl!
All that she could say...
I can't keep tied down, tied down this way.
So I, suck in, your hunny girl!
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really hope you come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much.
Are you really just a run-around girl?
(drinking, dancing, yes its working)
I really hope you come around girl,
Because I'm the one who gives you so much.
You're giving me the run-around girl,
(Always leaving before the morning!)
I really hope you come around girl,
I'll be the one who gives you so much.
Hunny girl!
ktownstyle
Keep peppering these songs into our lives! Chee