The Bawdies (ザ・ボウディーズ, ざ・ぼうでぃーず)
Years Active: 2004 - Present

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Years Active: 2004 - Present

Lineup:

Ryo "Roy" Watanabe - bass & vocals
Taku "Taxman" Funayama - guitar & vocals
Yoshihiko "Jim" Kimura - guitar & vocals
Masahiko "Marcy" Yamaguchi - drums & vocals

In The Bawdies' world, Chuck Berry, early Beatles and Stones, and Otis Redding soul are still at the top of the charts, and everybody is walking around in moptops and tailored suits. Founded on New Year's Day in 2004, boyhood chums Ryo "Roy" Watanabe (bass/vocals), Taku "Taxman" Funayama (guitar/vocals), and Yoshihiko "Jim" Kimura (guitar/vocals) teamed up with highschool pal Masahiko "Marcy" Yamaguchi (drums/vocals) and took up the mantle of early rock and soul, and bestowed it with their own uniquely Japanese sensibilities. In 2006, The Bawdies signed to Tokyo-based record label, Seez Records and released their first album, Yesterday and Today, essentially a cover album including such classics as I Got You (I Feel Good), Tutti Frutti, and Have Mercy, Miss Percy, to moderate indie success. In February 2008, they released their sophomore effort, Awaking of Rhythm and Blues, at which point the music industry pricked up their ears. The album saw the band stretching out musically, distancing themselves somewhat from the nostalgia act category and pulling back on the covers. Led by the raspy-voiced, yet charming Watanabe, the band stepped up the touring, playing alongside such indie legends as Guitar Wolf, Sheena & The Rockets, and The 5.6.7.8's and expanding their range abroad. In March 2009, The Bawdies released the single Emotion Potion, a precursor to their April long-player This is My Story, steering the band even further into original territory while maintaining the same retro vibe.

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Tiny James
THE BAWDIES Lyrics

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Little girl, little girl
Won't you kiss me, little girl
Girl, little girl
Love you like no other, baby
Little girl, little girl
Won't you kiss me, little girl
It's you
Little girl, little girl

Won't you squeez me, little girl
Girl, little girl
You know I love you, baby
Little girl, little girl
Won't you squeez me, little girl
It's you
Oh I give you all my love
that's all I do
Love you everyday, girl
Always on my mind
Little girl, little girl
Won't you love me, little girl
Girl, Little girl
I'm so glad that you're my baby
Little girl, little girl
Won't you love me, little girl
It's you
Now you're mine
(come close to me)
Now you're mine
(stay with me)
I never ever let you go my girl
Oh I love you all the time
and never leave you
That when I tell you
that I love you, girl
You're gonna say you love me too

Oh I give you all my love
that's all I do
Love you everyday, girl
Always on my mind
Little girl, little girl
Won't you kiss me, little girl
Girl, little girl
Love you like no other, baby
Little girl, little girl

Won't you kiss me, little girl
It's you ...

Overall Meaning

At first glance, the lyrics of THE BAWDIES's song Tiny James may seem simple and straightforward. However, the song's repetitive yet endearing lyrics express the singer’s longing and devotion to a girl he calls “little girl.” He persistently asks for her attention, love and affection, showing that he is willing to do anything for her. He repeatedly sings, "Won't you kiss me, little girl?" and "Won't you squeeze me, little girl?" emphasizing his strong desire for her. The chorus, "Oh I give you all my love, that's all I do, Love you everyday, girl, always on my mind" further confirms that the singer's feelings for her are genuine, and he is willing to give her his all.

The use of the phrase "little girl" in the song seems to suggest that the singer is addressing someone younger than him, perhaps someone he met when they were both still children. His persistent asking and confessing his love in such an endearing name, along with the overall upbeat tempo of the song, creates a sense of youthful romance and innocence.

Overall, Tiny James by THE BAWDIES conveys the message of enduring love and devotion, with a melody and lyrics that give off a positive and heartwarming feeling.

Line by Line Meaning

Little girl, little girl
Addressing a petite woman

Won't you kiss me, little girl
Asking for a romantic kiss

Girl, little girl
Addressing the woman in an affectionate way

Love you like no other, baby
Expressing a unique and intense feeling of love

It's you
Confirming the identity of the person being addressed

Won't you squeez me, little girl
Asking for a hug or physical contact

You know I love you, baby
Acknowledging a strong emotional connection

Oh I give you all my love
Promising an all-encompassing love

that's all I do
Love is the sole focus of his life

Love you everyday, girl
Stating a commitment to love every day

Always on my mind
Thinking about the person all the time