Much like the man himself, Hayes' musical sensibilities defy easy categorization. Just because there's a banjo featured in a track, don't expect it to sound Appalachian -- and certainly don't expect that recurring tuba to have anything to do with Sousa and his severely metered marches. With his new album "Big Black Hole and the Little Baby Star", the North Carolina-bred, San Francisco-rooted artist continues to embrace the multifarious, channeling Billie Holiday in her more melancholy moments (Fucked Me Right Up) or hitting the pavement with broken-hearted, wild eyed friends who take strength in numbers (Calling All Cars). With subject matter that ranges from polka dot panties to innocent death row inmates, it's best to keep an ear cocked to sort out Hayes' lyrics. A masterful songwriter and fingerpicker, the singer plays guitar, mandolin, and banjo on the album.
Etienne de Rocher mans the piano, bass, keyboards and backup harmony vocals, and Ches Smith supplies percussion. Ara Anderson, who's added his horns to Tom Waits' and Jolie Holland's albums, adds some powerful oomph on trumpet and tuba. Hayes says that the process for getting this fourth record together has been "totally organic - - it has to do with time, and how the sound changes because of it, as well as with the people you play with."
A little over a year ago, while playing a warehouse show for local arts and culture mag Kitchen Sink, Hayes bumped into fellow musician de Rocher. It was a fortuitous meeting. De Rocher invited Hayes to record a few songs at his garage studio, and Hayes eventually recorded the whole of Big Black Hole there. Thanks in part to de Rocher's production, the album's sound is a departure from his previous discs. Now, Hayes sounds a little less folky, a little more languid and groovy, as if he loosened the knot on his hobo tie after tossing back a few Don Julios -- a better approximation of his live shows.. - Elka Karl
So Down
Sean Hayes Lyrics
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Give it to me baby
You got it you got it
stand up on it
knock down torn up
can’t get enough of it
give it to me give it to me
Put on your nice shoes
She so down
she so down with me
You’ve got the moon in you
just like the night sky
Give it to me
Put on your high heels
put on your nice shoes
and nothing else
The lyrics to Sean Hayes’s song “So Down” are sensual and suggestive, with the repetition of the phrase “give it to me” throughout the song. The opening lines “Put on your high heels, give it to me baby” immediately set the tone, as the singer is asking their partner to dress up and engage in some kind of play or performance. The lines “You’ve got it, you’ve got it / Stand up on it, knock down, torn up / Can’t get enough of it” suggest that the partner is confident and capable, and that the singer is eager to experience their energy and passion. The repeated phrase “she’s undeniable” reinforces this sense of awe and admiration.
The next verse opens with a similar command: “Put on your nice shoes” which could imply that this time, the singer wants their partner to dress up in a different way or give a different kind of performance. The lyrics “She so down / she so down with me” suggest that the singer and their partner are in tune and share a deep connection. The phrases “You’ve got the moon in you / just like the night sky / Give it to me” continue the themes of desire and admiration, as the singer is once again expressing their admiration and longing for their partner.
The final lines reinforce the idea that the singer wants their partner to be fully present and engaged in their relationship, with the commands to “put on your high heels, put on your nice shoes, and nothing else” implying a sense of vulnerability and openness. Overall, the lyrics to “So Down” are playful and passionate, emphasizing the power dynamics and desire between the singer and their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Put on your high heels
Put on your fancy shoes
Give it to me baby
Show me what you got
You got it you got it
You're amazing
stand up on it
Be confident
knock down torn up
Make a mess
can’t get enough of it
Love what you do
give it to me give it to me
Keep doing it
she’s undeniable
She's irresistible
She so down
She's into me
she so down with me
She likes me
You’ve got the moon in you
You're beautiful like the night sky
just like the night sky
You shine bright
Put on your nice shoes
Put on your elegant shoes
and nothing else
Don't wear anything else
Contributed by Bella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Teagan Marie
I’ve been listening to this song for about 7 years “thx mom” and I still believe that this is such a “white person” song😂😂 I’m white and have so many black friends that tell me this
BlueDog599
God, why has it taken you this long to show me the awesomeness that is Sean Hayes.
Josh Cooper
BEST unknown singer/song-writer alive today!
Kyle Barr
:O His voice is so.... i dont know how to describe it.
Patrick allred
i actually went to fye and had them order it for me.. i also did the digital download for all five of his albums to support him
That Dan Guy
Someone should put the album on Pirate Bay. ;)
Adam Wood
came across this by accident, so freaking glad i did, class.
Evil Gary
Is it just me, or do artists keep adding more drums to their later tracks.
...I'm talking about the last 20 years.
Wendy Maceo
I"ve been listening to all of Sean's music tonight and they're all good. God so sexxxyyy music, lyrics and soul.... There used to be a lot of music like this. Music to make love by.....hadn't heard much lately...in fact, in a long time.....someone's getting lucky tonight, hope its me!!!!
Goon Soul
you should put up Soul Shaker