With the music industry saturated with guys wearing black, covering their faces with their hair, screaming at the top of their lungs, and making ballads at the same time, you might think to yourself, "Where the good vibes at?". The underground scene of reggae influenced rock bands continues to grow. Shows are packed, girls are dancing, party busses are getting filled, and the scene is evolving.
There have always been stand out bands of this genre throughout the years. Most people just relate this sound to the band Sublime. But others like The Police and The Clash also had phenomenal success and are also a huge influence in the music scene today. Eventually this rock/reggae scene started growing and growing, and now is undeniably one of the biggest live draws on the West Coast and around the nation. So many bands are having success and having a great time doing it.
The B FOUNDATION was formed in 2001 in Arcadia, CA with one thing in mind, taking over the world! With a few small changes over the last four years, the B FOUNDATION has found an awesome lineup and a well distinguished sound. The B FOUNDATION has played on many stages since 2001, from your backyard to sold out venues across the country. From city to city the shows are filled with good people who know how to have a good time. Lead guitarist Gyl Bonus (formerly of The Family Dog) has one the most unique guitar styles in the music business. His fast fingers set the tone and energy for every live performance and his riffs are unmatched. Singer/Guitarist Patrick Stevenson is one of the most charismatic people in Los Angeles. His vocal range is amazing and his guitar playing is the foundation of the foundation. Patrick has developed into an excellent songwriter and his personal "take on the world" vibe can be heard in THE B FOUNDATION songs. The rhythm section is solidified with Bassist Jason Moorehead and Drummer Ian McGrath. Together the two are seamless on stage and in the studio.
THE B FOUNDATION released their first full length in March of 2004, entitled "The Deep End". Beginning in February 2006 The Deep End became distributed internationally in Japan. THE B FOUNDATION has also licensed their music to many different companies over the years and has an extensive film credit history. The B Foundation has been apart of many successful compilation cds, including "The One Big Family" album. The B Foundation has also been touring in support for many national acts including: Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Common Sense, Long Beach Shortbus (Members of Sublime and LBDA), Kottonmouth Kings, OPM, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Fishbone, ZebraHead, English Beat, Authority Zero, The Skeletones, Dubcat, Half Pint, Bargain Music and many more. THE B FOUNDATION has also been the headliner at The Bank of the West Beach Games Featuring the U.S. Open of Surfing the last two years.
Land Down Under
The B Foundation Lyrics
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On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
And she said:
"Do you come from a land down under
Where women glow and men plunder
You better run, you better take cover."
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six foot four and full of muscle
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
And he said:
"I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder
You better run, you better take cover."
Lying in a den in Bombay
With a slack jaw, and not much to say
I said to the man, "Are you trying to tempt me?
Because I come from the land of plenty."
And he said:
"Oh! Do you come from a land down under (oh yeah yeah)
Where women glow and men plunder
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder
You better run, you better take cover."
The B Foundation's "Land Down Under" is a song that narrates the experiences of a man who is travelling through different parts of the world. The song begins with the singer travelling in a "fried-out Kombi" on a hippie trail with his head full of zombie. He meets a strange lady that makes him nervous and she takes him in for breakfast. She then asks him whether he comes from a "land down under" where women glow and men plunder, and warns him to take cover because of the impending thunder.
The song then moves on to the man's experiences in Brussels, where he buys bread from a man who is six foot four and full of muscle. He tries to communicate with the man, asking him whether he speaks his language but the man only smiles and gives him a Vegemite sandwich. The man then tells the singer that he comes from a "land down under" where beer flows and men chunder, and advises him to take cover because thunder is coming.
In the final verse of the song, the man is lying in a den in Bombay, with not much to say, and is approached by a man who is trying to tempt him. The man replies by saying that he comes from a "land of plenty" and then the man asks him whether he comes from a "land down under" where women glow and men plunder, as thunder approaches.
Overall, "Land Down Under" paints a picture of an adventurous man who is travelling through different parts of the world and encountering different people and cultures along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Travelling in a fried-out Kombi
I was driving in a broken down Kombi van
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
I was on a journey following a hippie lifestyle, feeling somewhat out of it
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
I encountered a peculiar woman who gave me an uneasy feeling
She took me in and gave me breakfast
Nonetheless, she welcomed me into her home and served me breakfast
"Do you come from a land down under
She asked if I was from Australia
Where women glow and men plunder
She described the supposed characteristics of Australia, known for beautiful women and reckless men
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder
She warned me about an approaching storm
You better run, you better take cover."
She advised me to find shelter and stay safe
Buying bread from a man in Brussels
I purchased bread from a muscular man in Brussels
He was six foot four and full of muscle
He was a tall, imposing figure
I said, "Do you speak-a my language?"
I asked him if he understood me
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
He offered me an Australian sandwich spread, Vegemite
And he said: "I come from a land down under
He revealed that he was also from Australia
Where beer does flow and men chunder
He described Australia as a place where people drink beer freely and often get sick from it
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder
He also warned me about the coming storm
You better run, you better take cover."
He repeated the warning to stay safe
Lying in a den in Bombay
Later on, I found myself in a room in Bombay, India
With a slack jaw, and not much to say
I was feeling uncharacteristically quiet and wordless
I said to the man, "Are you trying to tempt me?
I asked the man if he was trying to encourage me to do something
Because I come from the land of plenty."
I bragged about coming from a wealthy country
And he said: "Oh! Do you come from a land down under (oh yeah yeah)
He realized that I was from Australia
Where women glow and men plunder
He repeated the description of Australia as a place with beautiful women and rowdy men
Can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder
He also warned me about the coming storm
You better run, you better take cover."
He advised me to stay safe once again
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zh2266
That guitar work is so damn good
@michaelcasher9356
amazing redo I love this version
@iwant2luvuu
Heckk yes, this is a great cover :] just discovered the B foundations recently and already impressed.
@MrA123skid
I love the way their guitars sound at the main part. sooooo IRIE
@drummerdan1213
great song and terrific cover, gotta love reggea/ska
@loseta83
right on b foundation. i am enjoying this cover!
@thelovemasterforlife
I like this more then the original version....
@jackmarlow4355
I don't
@sixsixsik
Spoken like a true boss, you are my hero.
@markgriffin5471
Well done!