Playing with non-blues acts such as Aerosmith and The Black Crowes broadened Ronnie's influences and is reflected in his playing. Brooks adds elements of soul, hip-hop and funk to a a strong Chicago blues base. Brooks compares this to "how Muddy Waters took the Mississippi blues he heard in his youth and modernized it for his times by making it electric and harder."
He first stepped on stage at nine years old, playing with Lonnie Brooks at Pepper's Lounge in Chicago. Ronnie joined Lonnie's band full-time in 1986 and made his recording debut in 1988 on Lonnie Brooks' Live From Chicago - Bayou Lightning Strikes. He also toured and recorded with Elvin Bishop, Lil' Ed Williams, Katie Webster and Koko Taylor during this period.
Ronnie played his first solo gig in 1992, filling in for his suddenly ill father. He made the jump to permanent solo status after a New Year's Eve, 1998 gig at Buddy Guys Legends club in Chicago.
Since launching his solo career, Brooks has sat in with Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Luther Allison and Buddy Guy. He has opened for artists including Junior Wells, Eric Johnson, Jonny Lang, Slash, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Keb' Mo'.
In 2008, Brooks was featured in the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue's first album and tour.
His official website is at http://www.ronniebakerbrooks.com/.
Satisfaction
Ronnie Baker Brooks Lyrics
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'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
Supposed to fire my imagination
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
How white my shirts can be
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
The same cigarettes as me
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no girl reaction
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I can't get no, I can't get no
When I'm ridin' 'round the world
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
Baby, better come back maybe next week
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey
That's what I say, I can't get no, I can't get no
I can't get no satisfaction, no satisfaction
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I can't get no
The lyrics to Ronnie Baker Brooks's "Satisfaction" speak to the frustration of not being able to find contentment or fulfillment no matter what you do. The repetition of the line "I can't get no satisfaction" emphasizes this feeling of never being fully satisfied in life. The verses describe different scenarios where the singer is bombarded with pointless or irrelevant information, or when he is trying to impress a woman but she isn't interested. The first verse, for instance, talks about the constant stream of useless information that the singer hears on the radio. He longs for something that will fire his imagination and give him a sense of purpose. The second verse describes a man on TV who claims he can make white shirts whiter, but the singer doesn't believe him because he doesn't share the same habit of smoking cigarettes. These instances highlight how the singer is constantly dissatisfied with the world around him.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "I can't get no satisfaction" multiple times, serves as a reminder of the singer's ongoing struggle to find contentment. By the end of the song, the repetition takes on a new significance as it becomes a kind of assertion of the singer's identity. The repeated phrase has become his mantra and a way of defining himself against a world that doesn't seem to understand his struggles.
Overall, "Satisfaction" is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the constant quest for something more. It speaks to a universal longing for fulfillment that is often elusive and difficult to achieve. The song's catchy melody and powerful lyrics make it a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction
Despite all of my efforts, I still feel unfulfilled and discontent.
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
I make repeated attempts, but still fail to find satisfaction.
I can't get no, I can't get no
No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
When I'm drivin' in my car, and the man come on the radio
While I'm driving, a voice on the radio interrupts my thoughts.
He's tellin' me more and more about some useless information
The voice is sharing trivial details that don't add value to my life.
Supposed to fire my imagination
The voice is trying to spark my creativity, but fails to do so.
I can't get no, oh, no, no, no, hey, hey, hey, that's what I say
My frustration with the unfulfillment of my desires is evident in my words and tone.
When I'm watchin' my TV and a man comes on and tells me
While I'm watching TV, a commercial interrupts my viewing experience.
How white my shirts can be
The commercial is promoting the benefits of a laundry detergent that claims to make clothes whiter.
But, he can't be a man 'cause he doesn't smoke
I've formed an opinion about the man in the commercial, assuming he is not a real man because he doesn't smoke like I do.
The same cigarettes as me
I consider smoking a defining characteristic of masculinity.
When I'm ridin' 'round the world
As I travel the world, seeking adventure and new experiences.
And I'm doin' this and I'm signin' that
I'm busy signing autographs and making deals as a successful musician.
And I'm tryin' to make some girl, who tells me
I attempt to charm a woman, but she rejects me when she says,
Baby, better come back maybe next week
She suggests I try again later.
Can't you see I'm on a losing streak?
I recognize that I'm currently facing a string of failures.
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I remain unhappy and unfulfilled despite my efforts.
No satisfaction, no satisfaction
I repeat the line to emphasize my disappointment and frustration.
I can't get no
I still can't find what I'm looking for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
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