1. A Deep Funk outfit act… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Australian bands with this name:
1. A Deep Funk outfit active from 2001 onwards.
2. An Alternative Rock outfit active from 1984 to 1987.
1. The Bamboos are masters of super-heavy, raw and upfront drum-break driven grooves. Led by Guitarist Lance Ferguson (Equatorial Records/Lanu/No Comply), other members include Ben Grayson (Hammond Organ), Danny Farrugia (Drums), Yuri Pavlinov (Bass), Anton Delecca (Sax/Flute) and Ross Irwin (Trumpet). The Bamboos formed in 2001 and released the 7” single ‘Eel Oil/Blackfoot’, earning them international acclaim from the likes of Snowboy, Mr Scruff, Jazzanova, Patrick Forge and Russ Dewbury. Their next release ‘Tighten Up/Voodoo Doll’ was picked up by Kenny Dope (Masters At Work) and Keb Darge (Legendary Deep Funk) for their U.S-based imprint Kay-Dee Records. Making their home at Tru Thoughts records (home to Quantic and Alice Russell) in 2005, The Bamboos debut album ‘Step it Up’ looks set to bolster their reputation as heavy players in the global Funk scene. In 2004 and 2005 The Bamboos toured Australia and New Zealand alongside Quantic and Alice Russell to universal acclaim. The Bamboos live shows have evolved into non-stop mixtape-style throwdowns that draw the links between Hip Hop, Funk and old-school Breaks. The Bamboos have supported international artists including: Keb Darge (UK) Moloko (UK) Mathew Herbert (UK) Dynamo productions (UK) Derrick Carter (USA) Patrick Forge (UK) Snowboy (UK) Jazzanova (GERM) Chris Lum (UK) Alice Russell (UK) Quantic (UK) Nextmen (UK) Russ Dewbury (UK) Steinski (USA) Guru (USA)
2. The Bamboos consisted of members Russel Hopkinson, Mark Gelmi, Craig Hallsworth, Greg Hitchcock. The band is chiefly remembered today for the number of ex-members who have gone to feature prominently in high profile Australian acts.
King of the Rodeo
The Bamboos Lyrics
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And standing on a pigeon toe, in his disarray
Straight in the picture pose, he's coming around to meet you
And screaming like a battle cry, it's more if I stay
Me and you're cold, driving in the snow
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
Cowgirl king of the rodeo, let the good times roll
How dare you come to me like with nail for a favor?
Hold on not my fairy tale you're trying to start
Take off your overcoat, you're staying for the weekend
And swaying like a smokey gray, a drink in the park
Me and you're cold, driving in the snow
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
Cowgirl king of the rodeo, let the good times roll
Let the good times roll, good time to roll on
Good time to roll on
Good time to roll on
Good time to roll on
The song "King of the Rodeo" by The Bamboos is a unique blend of funk and soul, with a slight psychedelic twist. The lyrics depict a man who appears to be a hybrid of both purity and chaos, standing pigeon-toed in disarray. He valiantly comes forth to meet the listener, shouting like a battle cry. There is a sense of coldness, as though the listener and the man are driving through the snow, but the mood quickly lightens and transitions into a spirit of playfulness and fun. The "cowgirl king of the rodeo" sets the tone for the good times to roll.
The lyrics of this song are quite cryptic and can be interpreted in many ways. Some suggest that the "king of the rodeo" represents a free spirit who is transitioning from a chaotic state to a more peaceful one, and is inviting the listener to join him in his journey. The use of symbols such as the smokey gray drink and the disarrayed pigeon-toed stance imply a state of being not fully in control, yet confidently embracing the moment. Ultimately, the message of the song is to enjoy the good times and embrace spontaneity.
Line by Line Meaning
He's so the purity, a shaven and a mourning
He is portrayed as being pure, with a clean-shaven appearance, but in a melancholic state of mourning.
And standing on a pigeon toe, in his disarray
He is standing awkwardly on one foot, showing his disorganized state.
Straight in the picture pose, he's coming around to meet you
He's coming directly towards you with a pose, as if he's posing for a picture.
And screaming like a battle cry, it's more if I stay
He's yelling loudly, like a battle cry, to show how determined he is to stay.
Me and you're cold, driving in the snow
The artist is addressing someone, stating that they are driving in cold and snowy conditions.
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
The singer is expressing a desire to enjoy life to the fullest, and encourages that the good times should continue.
Cowgirl king of the rodeo, let the good times roll
The singer is referring to someone as a 'cowgirl king of the rodeo' and again expresses the desire for good times to continue.
How dare you come to me like with nail for a favor?
The artist is questioning someone for coming to them asking for help in a demanding, almost aggressive way.
Hold on not my fairy tale you're trying to start
The artist rejects the notion that this situation is a fairy tale and isn't convinced by the other person's words.
Take off your overcoat, you're staying for the weekend
The artist is telling someone to get comfortable as they'll be staying for the weekend, as if they knew this was going to happen all along.
And swaying like a smokey gray, a drink in the park
The person is swaying gently and looking lost in thought, like the smoke in the air. The singer portrays a casual, laid-back atmosphere, yet is still not entirely convinced about the situation.
Let the good times roll, let the good times roll
The artist is repeating the same line as before, really driving home the notion of enjoying oneself to the fullest.
Let the good times roll, good time to roll on
The singer is acknowledging the fun times that have been had, yet also acknowledges that it's time to move on and continue enjoying life.
Good time to roll on
The singer is reiterating that it's time to move on and continue enjoying life to the fullest.
Good time to roll on
The singer is repeating once again that it's time to move on with life and enjoy it while we can.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
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tetchi
I can't get enough of Megan's voice. Thanks for the upload!
Oli De St Croix
would never have guessed it was a kings of leon rock song if i hadnt heard the original! i really enjoyed this- on my favorites list now!
pjonas
This is class! Anyone dissing it is missing the point. It is a compliment to the original. Both have their own merits. Check the rest of The Bamboos music to see that they can play em and write em too.
alan lopez
OMG I must say this cover kick ass, I'm a fan of Kings of Leon, and hell I bet they're proud of this cover, amazing work!
propositionjohnston
These guys groove very hard! Love it!
rororolalalabebop
Wicked version!!! Classy stuff from the Bamboos. Can't wait for their UK tour.
JP Jacobsen
Love this so much. Keep listening on my Spotify playlist.
I wear glasses and I know lenses sux but I strongly suggest the lead vocal to wear them to "look more apart".
She has a awesome and expressive voice ;)
T Y
Such a great tune!!!