Although Rooney had flirted with enlisting Ric Ocasek to produce, they eventually opted to rehire Keith Forsey, the producer responsible for the the strong batch of demos that had gotten them signed in the first place. Rooney's sunny, self-titled debut arrived in 2003 and its sales spiked considerably the following year when the band appeared on Fox's popular teen drama The O.C. (the first in a long line of bands to do so). Later that year, the concert DVD Spit and Sweat was released, highlighting the group's transformation from teenage musicians into a road-seasoned outfit. Rooney began recording their follow-up later that year with producer Tony Hoffer, but the album was eventually scrapped despite several songs being posted on the band's MySpace page. A second attempt to record their sophomore album was made in fall 2005, this time with Howard Benson in the producer's seat. Although it was slated for a 2006 release, this version too was scrapped as friction between the band and its label increased.
Following a 2006 tour with Kelly Clarkson, Rooney returned to the studio with producer John Fields for a third -- and successful -- attempt at recording their second album. The slightly darker, but no less catchy Calling the World was released in summer 2007 and debuted on the Billboard charts at number 42. By this point, though, the band's relationship with Geffen had suffered too much damage and Rooney eventually left the label's roster in 2009. That same year, the band celebrated their independent status by self-releasing an EP, Wild One, and launching a brief tour. They didn't remain independent for long, though, eventually partnering with Warner Bros. for the release of their third full-length album, the self-produced Eureka, in June 2010. Although bassist Matt Winter played on the record, he left the band's lineup several months before its release, with Brandon Schwartzel climbing aboard in his place. By the end of 2011, support for the record had mostly ceased and Rooney essentially entered into a lengthy hiatus. Schwartzman remained busy with a number of projects, including two solo records and a pair of film scores. Following years of silence regarding his band's fate, Schwartzman revealed in early 2016 that he had completed a new Rooney album entirely on his own. Released in May 2016, Washed Away was the fourth LP under the Rooney banner, and was supported on the road by a completely retooled lineup. In June 2017, the band issued the single "Second Chances" in anticipation of the release of the El Cortez EP, which arrived in July of that year.
Daisy Duke
Rooney Lyrics
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All there's to know about you
I want you to know
Nothing about me although
I'll give you a taste
When you think that you know me
I'll blow you away
You don't know me so well
I think you know that now
I'm unbreakable
There's no need for fragile stickers
You're too young for me
But I can keep a secret
I'm in total control
Of the situation
Bow down Daisy Duke
Sit on my couch
Snuggle with me through the hard night
I don't bite, baby
I'll be good to you in the morning
Don't you say no to me, baby
Big mistake
I'll throw you away
So baby, bow down Daisy Duke
You don't know me so well
I think you know that now
I'm unbreakable
There's no need for fragile stickers
You're too young for me
But I can keep a secret
I'm in total control
Of the situation
Bow down Daisy Duke
Bow down Daisy Duke
Bow down Daisy Duke
I'm much too rough
With the way that I phrase things
I'm sorry for cuffing you
To my bathtub
Bow down Daisy Duke
Bow down Daisy Duke
You don't know me so well
I think you know that now
I'm unbreakable
There's no need for fragile stickers
You're too young for me
But I can keep a secret
I'm in total control
Of the situation
Bow down Daisy Duke
Bow down Daisy Duke
Bow down Daisy Duke
The lyrics of the song “Daisy Duke” by Rooney depict the singer wanting to know everything about the person he is singing to, while at the same time, he wants to hide everything about himself. He pledges to give her a taste of himself, but just when she thinks she knows him, he will shock her. The singer believes that he is in total control of the situation and can keep secrets, but she doesn't know him very well. Even though he phrases things roughly, he is good to her and snuggles with her through the hard nights, and promises to be good to her in the morning. He warns her not to say no to him, or he will throw her away. The singer believes that there is no need for people to handle him delicately, as he is unbreakable.
The singer uses the name Daisy Duke, which is a reference to the famous television show “The Dukes of Hazzard”, where “Daisy Duke” is both the name of a character and the iconic denim shorts she wears. The reference is used to represent youthfulness and an idealized femininity. The last verse reveals a darker part of the singer, where he apologizes for cuffing her to his bathtub, hinting at a controlling and possibly dangerous nature. In other words, while the song shows the singer's desire to control the situation, the references to the character of Daisy Duke suggest that there is a darker side to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know
I desire to have complete knowledge about you.
All there's to know about you
I want to know everything about you, your past, your feelings, and your experiences.
I want you to know
But I don't want you to know about me.
Nothing about me although
Even though I'm asking you for all your information is intriguing me, I do not desire to disclose any information about myself.
I'll give you a taste
I'll reveal some information about me without exposing myself fully.
When you think that you know me
Just as you begin to think that you know me, I'll change things up.
I'll blow you away
I'll surprise you with something extraordinary that will leave you completely amazed.
So baby, bow down Daisy Duke
After proving my superiority, you need to show your deference to me.
You don't know me so well
You don't understand me even after all that we have shared.
I think you know that now
I believe that you have finally figured out my complex personality.
I'm unbreakable
I'm mentally indestructible, and nothing can shake my resolve.
There's no need for fragile stickers
I don't require any warnings since I'm emotionally strong.
You're too young for me
You're significantly younger than I am, making a healthy relationship impossible.
But I can keep a secret
Even though we can never be together, I can make sure to protect all of your secrets.
I'm in total control
I'm the boss in this relationship, and you have no say in the matter.
Of the situation
I'm in control of everything that's happening around us.
Sit on my couch
Come relax in my house and make yourself feel at home.
Snuggle with me through the hard night
Lie down with me and let me comfort you through your struggles and hardships.
I don't bite, baby
There's no need to worry because I'm not violent at all.
I'll be good to you in the morning
I'll make sure that you wake up happy and satisfied in the morning.
Don't you say no to me, baby
Refuse me at your peril since I'm very confident of myself.
Big mistake
You're committing a colossal error by breaking up with me.
I'll throw you away
I'll discard you like trash after you have served your purpose.
I'm much too rough
I'm a crude and tough person, and I often speak my mind without considering others' feelings.
With the way that I phrase things
My lack of consideration is reflected in the harshness of my speech.
I'm sorry for cuffing you
I apologize for forcefully holding you in place(it's a metaphor).
To my bathtub
The bath symbolizes my life, and I'm latching on to it with my whole personality.
Bow down Daisy Duke
I'm condescending and arrogant, so you need to show your subservience, Daisy Duke.
Bow down Daisy Duke
Again, I repeat, bow down loser.
Bow down Daisy Duke
One last time, bow down to me, Daisy Duke.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT SCHWARTZMAN
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