The name comes from the bouffant wigs that are part of the band's distinctive look, worn by singers Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson. Along with Wilson and Pierson, fellow vocalist Fred Schneider, drummer (and later guitarist) Keith Strickland, and guitarist Ricky Wilson (Cindy's older brother) formed the band after a drunken night at a Chinese restaurant. They shared a passion for mixing and matching older styles with a partying, good-time public image, which set them apart from many staid 70s contemporaries.
Their sound is particularly marked by the vocals of Wilson and Pierson, with Kate singing in a slightly deeper voice, along with the generally monotone or spoken-word vocals of Schneider. Aside from their vocals, the band also had a unique New Wave sound that was a combination of 50s and 60s dance music and surf rock, and the unusual guitar-string tunings utilized by Ricky Wilson. Although a clear part of said movement, their music was more experimental than most new wave groups, indulging in all manner of odd vocal and synthesizer effects. The B-52's created a quirky dance vibe that became very popular and their tours have been successful for decades.
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Deadbeat Club
The B-52's Lyrics
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I was good, I could talk
A mile a minute
On this caffeine buzz I was on
We were really hummin'
We would talk every day for hours
We belong to the deadbeat club
We're gonna find something
We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain
We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain
In the rain
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club
Going down to Allen's for
A twenty-five cent beer
And the jukebox playing real loud
"Ninety-six tears"
We're wild girls walkin' down the street
Wild girls and boys going out for a big time
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club
Let's go crash that party down
In Normaltown tonight
Then we'll go skinny-dippin'
In the moonlight
We're wild girls walkin' down the street
Wild girls and boys going out for a big time
Anyway we can
We're gonna find something
We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain
We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain
In the rain
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
Oh-oh no, here they come!
The members of the deadbeat club
(Deadbeat club)
Oh-oh no, here they come!
The members of the deadbeat club
(Deadbeat club)
Oh-oh no, here they come!
The members of the deadbeat club
(Deadbeat club)
Oh-oh no, here they come!
The members of the deadbeat club
The B-52's song Deadbeat Club is a fun-filled, high energy celebration of youthful abandon and letting loose. The singer reminisces about the good old days spent with their friends, referred to as the "Deadbeat Club". The first stanza of the song reveals the state of mind of the singer and their friends. The singer rejects the idea of getting a job, stating that they are "trying to think". This is a direct reference to the counterculture movement of the 50s and 60s, where young people were rejecting conventional society and searching for a different way of living. The caffeine buzz that he is on speaks to the frenetic energy that typifies youth, as young people have a seemingly unlimited amount of energy and enthusiasm. The chorus summarizes their lifestyle; they are the Deadbeat Club, and they are going to find something to do any way they can.
The second and third stanzas describe their nights out on the town as young and carefree people. These lines describe the scene of bars and jukeboxes playing loud music, where the singer and their friends enjoy cheap beer and wild times. They then detail their willingness to take a risk, where they crash a party down in Normaltown and go skinny-dipping in the moonlight. The final stanza drives home the idea that they will find something to do no matter what – even if it means dancing in the garden in the rain in torn sheets.
Overall, "Deadbeat Club" is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of youth, with a playful, energetic tempo and a positive message about the joys of living in the moment. The B-52's successfully capture the essence of youth with their catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and quirky lyrics, making it an iconic song of the 80s.
Line by Line Meaning
I was good, I could talk
I was confident and I could speak my mind
A mile a minute
I could talk quickly and keep the conversation going
On this caffeine buzz I was on
I was high on caffeine and feeling great
We were really hummin'
We were in sync and having a great time
We would talk every day for hours
We had a strong connection and spent a lot of time together
We belong to the deadbeat club
We are part of a group of people who like to have fun and not worry about traditional responsibilities
Any way we can
We will do whatever it takes to have fun and enjoy ourselves
We'll dance in the garden in torn sheets in the rain
We will dance outside in the rain, wearing whatever we want
We're the deadbeat club (deadbeat club)
We are members of a group of people who like to have fun and enjoy ourselves
Going down to Allen's for
We are going to Allen's place to
A twenty-five cent beer
drink cheap beer
And the jukebox playing real loud
The jukebox is playing music at a high volume
"Ninety-six tears"
The song playing on the jukebox is "Ninety-six Tears"
We're wild girls walkin' down the street
We are young and carefree and walking around the streets without a care in the world
Wild girls and boys going out for a big time
We are going out to have a good time, without worrying about the consequences
Let's go crash that party down
We are going to go uninvited to a party
In Normaltown tonight
The party is happening in Normaltown tonight
Then we'll go skinny-dippin'
We will go swimming naked
In the moonlight
We will be swimming in the light of the moon
Oh-oh no, here they come!
We are being approached by someone
The members of the deadbeat club
It is other members of the group we identify with
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND
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@zem41
"Huh, get a job!"
"What for?"
"I'm trying to think..."
I was good, I could talk
A mile a minute,
On this caffeine buzz I was on
We were really hummin'
We would talk every day for hours
We belong to the deadbeat club
Anyway we can,
We're gonna find something
We'll dance in the garden
In torn sheets in the rain
We're the deadbeat club
We're the deadbeat club
Going down to Allen's for
A twenty-five cent beer
And the jukebox playing real loud,
"96 Tears"
We're wild girls walkin' down the street
Wild girls and boys going out for a big time
Let's go crash that party down
In Normaltown tonight
Then we'll go skinny-dippin'
In the moonlight
We're wild girls walkin' down the street
Wild girls and boys going out for a big time
Anyway we can
We're gonna find something
We'll dance in the garden
In torn sheets in the rain
We're the deadbeat club
We're the deadbeat club
Oh no! Here they come
The members of the deadbeat club
@bobparker8294
The sound of Kate's and Cindy's voices together is one of the most beautiful sounds in the universe. Tears in my eyes.
@elcaminante500
These girls born to sing together ...
@dizzylizzysunflower
You can see/hear where Voice of the Beehive got their sound from ..
@josebonifacio8366
TRUE!!!
@Dr.Pepper001
The didn't sing harmony, but their voices blended together like peanut butter and chocolate.
@MsCHELLLO
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@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary
This song deserves SO much more attention... It's one of their best...
@Breegan
literally ! i wanna have my own deadbeat club but everyone’s heading to the love shack !!
@robert-uc4mf
! true .....discovered it today and also legal tender and song for the future generation .......amazing stuff :D
@richardburchett
Truly