SAUCY MONKY’s music has been described, somewhat paradoxically, as “desperately hopeful.” The girls share lead vocal duties and cleverly weave their voices together in a bed of lush harmony. The music (rock/pop genre) is unique, yet comfortably familiar. Carving out an identity in a music world where nothing is really “new” anymore, Cynthia likes to think that the band’s sound is “authentic and emotional.” “Our songwriting comes from a real place,” she says.
SAUCY has toured extensively in Europe and the U.S., sharing the stage with artists such as PJ Harvey, the B-52’s, The Black Eyed Peas, The Cure, Pink, and Wilco. The band had its Central European debut in 2008 during the world famous COLOURS FESTIVAL in Ostrava, Czech Republic, alongside Marianne Faithful & The Gipsy Kings.
SAUCY recently placed four of their songs in the indie/gay film “And Then Came Lola.” The movie and the soundtrack are playing in festivals all over the world and stirring up quite a buzz! The SAUCY catalogue has also shown up on several high-profile television shows in the States, including iCarly, Zoey 101, MTV, Veronica Mars, Drake & Josh (TV & Film), and most recently in the Hollywood film festival debut of “Amexica.”
SAUCY MONKY’s current lineup includes Steve Giles on bass and Megan Jane on drums. The band has been recording their fourth album in Los Angeles, produced by Cynthia, who also produced the band’s previous albums, Turbulence & Between the Bars, and songs off their first release, Celebrity Trash. All records are currently available on iTunes, and released on their own indie label, olivoiL records. They are currently working on their 4th release and it's slated for release in late 2011.
Paranoid
Saucy Monky Lyrics
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always telling me things I don't wanna hear
Wanna hear, wanna hear
Do what I say
Don't do what I do
Do what I say yeah yeah
Do what I say
Do what I say yeah
Talking to me
See right through me
Wishing that you really knew me
I'm not paranoid
Undercover
Secret lover
Do you really need another?
I'm not paranoid
Always trying to change who I wanna be
Always trying to change who I wanna be, wanna be
Do what I say
Don't do what I do
Do what I say yeah yeah
Do what I say
Don't do what I do
Do what I say yeah
Talking to me
See right through me
Wishing that you really knew me
I'm not paranoid
Undercover
Secret lover
Do you really need another?
I'm not paranoid
Every time I turn around
Every time I turn around
Every time I turn around
Every time I turn around
Talking to me
See right through me
Wishing that you really knew me
I'm not paranoid
Undercover
Secret lover
Do you really need another?
I'm not paranoid
I'm not paranoid
Do what I say
Don't do what I do
Do what I say yeah yeah
Do what I say don't do what I do
I'm not paranoid
I'm not paranoid
I'm not paranoid
The lyrics of Saucy Monky's song "Paranoid" explore the feeling of being constantly scrutinized and judged by someone you care about. The singer is frustrated by this person's constant attempts to control and shape their behavior, while also feeling exposed and vulnerable under their gaze. The repetition of the lines "Always telling me things I don't wanna hear, wanna hear" and "Always trying to change who I wanna be, wanna be" emphasize this sense of discomfort and lack of agency.
The chorus encourages obedience to the other person's commands - "Do what I say, don't do what I do" - but the verses suggest that the singer is not entirely satisfied with this dynamic. They long to be understood and accepted for who they are, rather than feeling like an object of scrutiny or even suspicion. The repetition of the lines "Talking to me, see right through me, wishing that you really knew me" underscores this longing for deeper connection.
The song title "Paranoid" seems to suggest that the singer is worried about being judged unfairly or accused of things they haven't done, but the lyrics also suggest that the other person's behavior may be contributing to these feelings. The references to being an "undercover secret lover" and the question "Do you really need another?" hint at the possibility of jealousy or possessiveness on the other person's part, which could further complicate the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Always telling me things I don't wanna hear
You keep on revealing to me things that I do not want to know.
Wanna hear, wanna hear
I am not interested in hearing any more than what you have disclosed already.
Do what I say
Follow my instructions and act accordingly.
Don't do what I do
Please refrain from imitating or copying my actions.
Talking to me
Engaged in conversation with me.
See right through me
You understand me better than I understand myself.
Wishing that you really knew me
Desiring for you to truly comprehend who I am as a person.
I'm not paranoid
Contrary to what you may think, I am not irrationally afraid, threatened, or worried.
Undercover
Living a secret or hidden life.
Secret lover
Being intimate with someone in a discrete and confidential manner.
Do you really need another?
Do you honestly require someone else in your life?
Always trying to change who I wanna be
Constantly attempting to alter my true identity and personality.
Every time I turn around
Whenever I face a new direction.
I'm not paranoid
I am not afflicted with the state of being excessively suspicious or fearful.
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.