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.
Speedball
Saucy Monky Lyrics
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Love crashed, on and on, on and on
Backlash, on and on, on and on
Time warp, on and on, on and on
Five, four, three, two, one
Hey, won't you give me just a quick fix, like a cheap trick
Like a sugar hit, vanilla Coca-Cola
Time up, the game is over
Suitcase, on and on, on and on
To save face, on and on, on and on
Replaced, on and on, on and on
Melt down, on and on, on and on
Five, four, three, two, one
Hey, won't you give me just a quick fix, like a cheap trick
Like a sugar hit, vanilla Coca-Cola
Need a speedball to forget it all
Hey, won't you give me just a quick fix, like a cheap trick
Like a sugar hit, vanilla cherry cola
Time up, the game is over
Time up, the game is
Five, four, three, two, one
Hey, won't you give me just a quick fix, like a cheap trick
Like a sugar hit, vanilla Coca-Cola
Need a speedball to forget it all
Hey, won't you give me just a quick fix, like a cheap trick
Like a sugar hit, vanilla Coca-Cola
Need a speedball to forget it all
Time up, the game is over
Time up, the game is over
Time up, the game is over
Time up, the game is over
The lyrics to Saucy Monky's song "Speedball" are a reflection of the singer's state of mind in which they feel stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior, looking for a quick fix to forget and escape their problems. The repeated phrases "on and on" and "five, four, three, two, one" create a sense of relentless urgency and desperation. The use of drug references, such as "speedball," "sugar hit" and "vanilla cherry cola," enhance the theme of addiction and highlight the singer's need to numb themselves from their reality. The line "time up, the game is over" suggests that the singer is aware of the negative impact of their actions and is ready for change, but unable to break free from the cycle of self-destruction.
Overall, the lyrics present a poignant look at the internal struggle of someone grappling with addiction, encapsulating a sense of hopelessness and despair with the use of repeated phrases and dark imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
Flashback, on and on, on and on
Recurring memories keep coming back over and over again.
Love crashed, on and on, on and on
The painful heartbreak keeps lingering on and on.
Backlash, on and on, on and on
The repercussions of the negative actions will continue on and on.
Time warp, on and on, on and on
It feels like time is standing still and the past is repeating itself.
Five, four, three, two, one
Countdown to desperation and the need for an instant solution.
Hey, won't you give me just a quick fix, like a cheap trick
Asking for an immediate but temporary solution to numb the pain.
Like a sugar hit, vanilla Coca-Cola
The quick fix should be sweet and sugary to distract from reality.
Need a speedball to forget it all
The need for a powerful antidote to escape the harsh truth.
Time up, the game is over
The time to face reality has arrived and it's time to move on.
Suitcase, on and on, on and on
The baggage of the past keeps weighing down and won't go away.
To save face, on and on, on and on
Trying to hide the pain and maintain a positive image to the outside world.
Replaced, on and on, on and on
The feelings of inadequacy and being replaced keep persisting.
Melt down, on and on, on and on
The emotional breakdown keeps on going and won't stop.
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.