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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Hot Corner
The B-52's Lyrics
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3 AM and the minutes fly
No damn class in the Classic City
He's a mess but he's really pretty
I-I-I'm lookin' for some fun
Waitin' for the bus from Winder to come
I-I-I'm lookin' for my hon
Shake it to the last round (hot corner! last call!)
Shimmy in a Lurex® gown
Don't you know that I want you baby?
Hey y'all!
Last call!
Last chance to dance!
Do a white hot shimmy in a Lurex® gown
Shimmy shimmy! hot! shimmy shimmy!
Twist the tornado in the lasso
Shake it honey! shake! shake it honey!
On the hot corner, steamin' it up
Shimmy shimmy! hot! shimmy shimmy!
Tragically hot, show what you got
Shake it honey, shake, shake
Shake it to the last round (hot corner! last call!)
Shimmy in a Lurex® gown
Don't you know that I want you
Lookin for some action (last call!)
Twistin' to distraction (last chance!)
Shake it, shake it
Lookin for some action (last call!)
Twistin' to distraction (last chance!)
Shake it, shake it
Don't you know that I want you baby?
Hey y'all!
Last call!
Last chance to dance! Whoo!
I-I-I'm lookin' for some fun
Waitin' for the bus from Winder to come
(repeat)
The B-52's song "Hot Corner" is an upbeat and fast-paced track that is typical of the band's signature new wave style. The lyrics describe a night out on the town in Athens, Georgia, specifically in what is referred to as the "hot corner." The song seems to be told from the perspective of someone who is waiting for the bus to arrive to take them to this location where there is a lot of energy and excitement. The verses describe the chaos of the night, with police cars screaming by, and the singer looking for someone to have fun with. The chorus encourages people to dance and shimmy in their Lurex® gowns while there is still time left in the night.
Line by Line Meaning
There goes the law screamin' by
The police are driving by with their sirens on
3 AM and the minutes fly
It's 3 in the morning and time seems to be passing quickly
No damn class in the Classic City
There's no sophistication in this city
He's a mess but he's really pretty
Despite his chaotic nature, he's still attractive
I-I-I'm lookin' for some fun
Waitin' for the bus from Winder to come
I-I-I'm lookin' for my hon
Waitin' for that bus to come
I'm waiting for my date to arrive on the bus from Winder so we can have some fun together
Shake it to the last round (hot corner! last call!)
Shimmy in a Lurex® gown
Don't you know that I want you baby?
This is the last call for dancing tonight, so show off your moves in a shimmery dress and know that I'm interested in you
Hey y'all!
Last call!
Last chance to dance!
Do a white hot shimmy in a Lurex® gown
Shimmy shimmy! hot! shimmy shimmy!
Twist the tornado in the lasso
Shake it honey! shake! shake it honey!
It's the last opportunity to dance tonight, so give it your all and show off those moves in a glittery dress, shaking and twisting like a tornado in a lasso
On the hot corner, steamin' it up
Shimmy shimmy! hot! shimmy shimmy!
Tragically hot, show what you got
Shake it honey, shake, shake
Let's heat things up on this hot street corner, with you sensually showing off your dance moves- shake it like you mean it!
Lookin for some action (last call!)
Twistin' to distraction (last chance!)
Shake it, shake it
This is our last chance for some excitement, so twirl around and shake it until you're fully distracted by the fun and laughter
Don't you know that I want you baby?
Hey y'all!
Last call!
Last chance to dance! Whoo!
I really want you to join me in dancing before it's too late, as this is our final chance to party.
I-I-I'm lookin' for some fun
Waitin' for the bus from Winder to come (repeat)
I'm eagerly waiting for my partner for the second time on this street corner
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on Debbie
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Wayne Matthess
on Dance This Mess Around
Remember........when you held his little kitty Paw.............Remember......Remember when you held my cat';s paw...walk and talk in the name of Kalvin........before you break...My heart......oh don't ya know why.........Why won't you dance with me, my cats? I'm not no limburger.....just a limburger.......Just a limburger 2 more times...oh 3 more times.....and finally Fred....Dance this Mess Round Round Round Round Round....
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on There's A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)
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