By 1996 he was thoroughly bored by European dance music and moved to Santiago, Chile to explore Latin music. He quickly adopted the intentionally ridiculous Señor Coconut moniker, and soon released El Gran Baile, finding time afterwards to do a little remix work for Towa Tei, formerly of the multi-national Deee-Lite.
His next release, in 2000, was the delightful Latin-Kraftwerk fusion of El Baile Alemán. The album featured several Kraftwerk classics reworked with Latin instrumentation and rhythm. The LP was intended as a salute to, and a parody of Kraftwerk as evidenced by the intro to Autobahn which features the sound of a car that won't start.
Riders On The Storm
Señor Coconut Lyrics
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Riders on the storm
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out alone
Riders on the storm
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
Take a long holiday
Let your children play
If ya give this man a ride
Sweet memory will die
Killer on the road, yeah
Girl ya gotta love your man
Girl ya gotta love your man
Take him by the hand
Make him understand
The world on you depends
Our life will never end
Gotta love your man, yeah
Wow!
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Into this house we're born
Into this world we're thrown
Like a dog without a bone
An actor out alone
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Riders on the storm
Senor Coconut's "Riders on the Storm" is a cover of The Doors' classic song with the same name. The lyrics talk about the journey of human life and how unpredictable it can be. The opening lines "Into this house we're born, into this world we're thrown" show how humans enter the world without any control, just like a dog without a bone. The singer compares himself to an actor out alone, indicating that life can be a lonely journey. The chorus repeats the line "Riders on the storm" several times, which could symbolize the unpredictable nature of life or the metaphorical storm that one has to face during the journey of life.
The second verse talks about a killer on the road with a twisted mind. The lyrics warn the listener not to give him a ride, or else a sweet memory will die. This could allude to the idea that one bad decision can ruin one's life forever. The refrain "Girl ya gotta love your man" repeats twice, implying that love and understanding between two people can give them the strength to overcome the challenges that life throws their way.
The song has a melancholic tone, with the singer's voice blending with the slow, groovy beat, accompanied by the sound of rain and thunder. Senor Coconut has added a tropical twist to the song, with the use of steel drums and a Latin American rhythm, which enhances the melancholy and mysterious nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Riders on the storm
We are people who face difficult situations that are comparable to being caught in a storm.
Riders on the storm
We are still enduring and persisting despite the hardships we face.
Into this house we're born
We don't have any control over the circumstances we were born into.
Into this world we're thrown
Life is unpredictable and full of challenges that we have to face head on.
Like a dog without a bone
Feeling lost and directionless, like we don't have a clear purpose in life.
An actor out alone
We are alone in our struggles, even if we put on a brave face in front of others.
Riders on the storm
We are not giving up, and are continuing to persevere even during difficult times.
There's a killer on the road
There are dangerous and unpredictable elements in life that can cause harm and turmoil.
His brain is squirmin' like a toad
The killer is mentally unstable and unpredictable, like a toad that writhes and moves unpredictably.
Take a long holiday
It's important to take breaks and step away from stressful situations to reenergize and regain clarity.
Let your children play
It's important to take a break from adult responsibilities and allow children to just be carefree and playful.
If ya give this man a ride
If you allow this dangerous person into your life, it may end up having negative consequences.
Sweet memory will die
Allowing this person into your life can lead to loss and heartache.
Killer on the road, yeah
There are dangerous and unpredictable elements in life that need to be taken seriously.
Girl ya gotta love your man
It's important to show love and appreciation to the people in our lives who support and care for us.
Girl ya gotta love your man
We need to actively demonstrate our love and appreciation for those around us.
Take him by the hand
We should be there to support and guide our loved ones through difficult times.
Make him understand
We should communicate openly with our loved ones to ensure that we're on the same page and understand each other.
The world on you depends
Our actions and decisions can have a huge impact on those around us.
Our life will never end
Our legacy and impact on the world will live on even after we pass away.
Gotta love your man, yeah
We need to prioritize our relationships and show love and appreciation for those who support and care for us.
Wow!
An exclamation to emphasize the depth and significance of our experiences and emotions.
Riders on the storm
We are still enduring and persisting despite the hardships we face.
Riders on the storm
We are people who face difficult situations that are comparable to being caught in a storm.
Riders on the storm
We are still enduring and persisting despite the hardships we face.
Riders on the storm
We are still enduring and persisting despite the hardships we face.
Riders on the storm
We are still enduring and persisting despite the hardships we face.
Riders on the storm
We are still enduring and persisting despite the hardships we face.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, James Morrison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chrisbyars4422
Very nicely done, Señor Coconut! You changed the tempo on us, what a nice surprise. When it comes to performing cover songs, Señor Coconut can do no wrong. Viva el Coconut!
@edwinsuarez1931
This is an insane and great version of this masterpiece!
Fuckin' love it!😎🎶🤘👍
@AlvaroBezares
One of the best covers ever, no joke
@namaste91
Beyond awesome! Love Senor Coconut!!!
@JessicoreWaIrus666
Im glad im able to live in the same epoch as this song exists
@matzomaniac
ALL made by samples and electronic instruments!!!!! PURE GENIUS!! Yo quiero el Senior Coconut!
@derekwiegand9311
really?
@jameseichelberger162
Mixing the doors with Martin Denny is my first thought a few seconds in. And I'm hooked.
@FatSynthDude
I'm probably going to hell for saying this, but I think I like this better than the original.
@seanweck
Burn baby burn