Most of the original members are still in the band:
Osti Osterwold (voc)
Ali Neander (guitar)
Raimund Salg (guitar)
Joachim Becker (bass)
Mob Böttcher (drums)
Henni Nachtsheim (voc, sax) joined in 1978 and left in 1990 to form the comedy duo Badesalz with Gerd Knebel from Flatsch!. He was replaced in 1991 by Kerstin Pfau (voc). Other members were Susanne Grawe (voc) (1984), Christian Schneider (sax) (1984-1986), Jo Reitz (trumpet) (1984–1986), Achim Farr (sax) (1987-2001), Joachim Kunze (trumpet) (1996-2001), Thomas Wimbauer (trombone) (1977-2001). Newest bandmember is Matthias Dörsam (sax) since 2002.
Tush
Rodgau Monotones Lyrics
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Take my word, known around
I ain't askin' for much
I say, Lord take me downtown
I'm just looki' for some tush
I been bad, I been good
Dallas, Texas, Hollywood
I say, Lord take me downtown
I'm just looki' for some tush
Take me back, way back home
Not by myself, not alone
I ain't askin' for much
I say, Lord take me downtown
I'm just looki' for some tush
Heidi, Heidi, deine Welt sind die Berge
Heidi, Heidi, denn dort oben bis du zu Haus'
Dunkle Tannen, weiße Wolken im Sonnenschein
Heidi, oh, Heidi, da kannst du glücklich sein
Hurra, hurra, der Kobold mit dem roten Haar
Hurra, hurra, der Pumuckl ist da
Hurra, hurra, der Kobold mit dem roten Haar
Hurra, hurra, der Pumuckl ist da
I been up, I been down
Take my word, known around
I ain't askin' for much
I say, Lord take me downtown
I'm just looki' for some tush
The lyrics of Tush by Rodgau Monotones can be interpreted as an ode to the pursuit of physical pleasure. The song speaks about the singer's desire for intimacy with another person, without any emotional attachment or commitment. The repeated phrase "I'm just lookin' for some tush" highlights the shallow nature of the singer's desires.
The opening lines "I been up, I been down, Take my word, known around" seem to suggest that the singer has had a variety of experiences in life, which have given them a reputation. They then go on to mention different locations that they have been to such as Dallas, Texas, and Hollywood, perhaps indicating that they are used to a lifestyle of excitement and adventure.
The juxtaposition of these lines with the subsequent ones - "I ain't askin' for much, I say, Lord take me downtown, I'm just lookin' for some tush" - highlights the stark contrast between their confident, world-weary persona and their vulnerable, primal desires. Despite all their experiences and reputation, the only thing they seem to be truly looking for is physical pleasure.
Overall, Tush is a song that captures the essence of a hedonistic lifestyle, with its emphasis on physical pleasure over emotional connection. The song has a catchy rhythm and memorable lyrics that make it a timeless classic in the rock genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I been up, I been down
I have experienced both good and bad times in my life
Take my word, known around
People are familiar with my reputation and trust my judgment
I ain't askin' for much
I don't require anything extravagant or elaborate
I say, Lord take me downtown
I request to be taken to the city center
I'm just looki' for some tush
I am seeking a sexual encounter with a woman
Dallas, Texas, Hollywood
I have traveled to various places in search of what I desire
"Heidi, Heidi, deine Welt sind die Berge
A reference to the famous German children's book character, Heidi, who finds happiness in the mountain scenery
Heidi, oh, Heidi, da kannst du glücklich sein
Heidi, oh, Heidi, you can be happy there
"Hurra, hurra, der Kobold mit dem roten Haar
A reference to the popular German children's book character, Pumuckl, known for his red hair
"I been bad, I been good
I have experienced both evil and virtuous behavior
Take me back, way back home
I want to return to my hometown
Not by myself, not alone
I desire the company of others
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.