TBCB MUSIC released the band's first effort on last october, 2005. The album entitled "The Black Cat Bone", includes 11 original songs plus a country rendition of Preston Foster's "I got my mojo working".
“The Black Cat Bone”, TBCB’s NEW ALBUM-KOMA
TBCB’s return to the Colombian national rock scene began in November 2009 with the recording sessions for their second album with German Villacorta as producer alongside Juan David Bernal. The four musicians of TBCB Mauricio Leguízamo, Juan David Bernal, Luis Fernando Garcia and Andres Garzón began the final phase of a sabbatical year in which the band found its musical essence. These were months of intense creativity, reflection and a rest from the great moment where, between 2005 and 2008, the band was on top of the national rock scene.
This pause, which meant a redirection in the band’s musical concept, found a quick echo in the genius of Germán Villacorta, Peruvian producer and engineer based in Los Angeles, whose credits range from Ozzy Osbourne, Stone Temple Pilots and Rolling Stones among others, in diverse roles as recording and mixing engineer. Villacorta understood the meaning of what TBCB wanted resulting in one of the best records in the history of Colombian rock. In February 2010, the single “Let it die” opened way to KOMA, the band’s second studio album.
Get A Live
The Black Cat Bone Lyrics
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He had all these people telling him what to do, they said:
"Get a job, put on a tie,
Cut your hair instead of getting high."
"Take this guitar play all you can but I,
Don't wanna see you in a Rock n Roll band"
"Dream all you might, but get a life,
You gotta hit the books and do it right."
"Don't fool around, don't roll the dice,
Don't hang with women till you're old and wise."
Oh, if you only knew, I can't listen to you…
Don't tell me... what to say or do.
Just let me... live my life, not you.
Don't want to... hang on tight on the noose.
I gotta lot to lose, I gotta lot to lose.
(Solo)
So that kid grew up and he got a job and he got a life,
Only he didn't wear a tie, he wore a mean guitar, and he said:
I walk my talk, and I know it's on your mind,
Every night you see me playing, feeling fine.
And deep inside you wonder what it's like
To be in my shoes and not bitch about my life.
Oh, if you only knew, I can't listen to you…
Don't tell me what to say or do.
Just let me live my life, not you.
Don't want to hang on tight on the noose.
I gotta lot to lose, I gotta lot to lose.
Don't tell me what to say or do.
Just let me live my life, not you.
Don't want to hang on tight on the noose.
I gotta lot to lose, I gotta lot to lose.
The Black Cat Bone's song Get A Life tells the story of a young man who is trying to pursue his passion and follow his dreams, but is constantly being told by others what he should do with his life. The lyrics convey the frustration he feels with people trying to control his life and steer him in a direction he doesn't want to go in. The lines "Dream all you might, but get a life" and "Don't fool around, don't roll the dice" speak to the pressure he faces to conform to societal norms and expectations.
However, the singer of the song doesn't give up on his dreams and ultimately finds a way to pursue his passion while still making a living. The line "So that kid grew up and he got a job and he got a life, only he didn't wear a tie, he wore a mean guitar" speaks to his success in finding a balance between his passion and practicality.
Overall, the lyrics of Get A Life encourage listeners to pursue their passions and not let others dictate the direction of their lives. The message is one of empowerment and determination in the face of societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you a story about this guy I knew.
I am about to explain a story about a person I knew.
He had all these people telling him what to do, they said:
He had multiple individuals who advised him on what he should do.
"Get a job, put on a tie,
Cut your hair instead of getting high."
The advice given was to acquire a job, dress up, and abstain from drugs.
"Take this guitar play all you can but I,
Don't wanna see you in a Rock n Roll band"
Although the individual was permitted to play guitar, it was not approved to play in a rock band.
"Dream all you might, but get a life,
You gotta hit the books and do it right."
Dreams should be pursued, but one must acquire an education and live properly.
"Don't fool around, don't roll the dice,
Don't hang with women till you're old and wise."
Avoid playing games, taking risks, and engaging with women until you are mature.
Oh, if you only knew, I can't listen to you…
The individual has no interest in paying attention to them.
Don't tell me... what to say or do.
Stop instructing me on what to do or say.
Just let me... live my life, not you.
Allow me to live my own life without your interference.
Don't want to... hang on tight on the noose.
I don't want to be tied down or restricted.
I gotta lot to lose, I gotta lot to lose.
I have many things that I could potentially lose.
(Solo)
Instrumental section
So that kid grew up and he got a job and he got a life,
The person grew up, gained employment, and started living.
Only he didn't wear a tie, he wore a mean guitar, and he said:
He didn't wear formal attire, instead opted for a guitar.
I walk my talk, and I know it's on your mind,
I exemplify what I believe and I know you notice.
Every night you see me playing, feeling fine.
Nightly, you witness my contentedness when I play guitar.
And deep inside you wonder what it's like
To be in my shoes and not bitch about my life.
You are curious about what it's like to be me and not complain about your existence.
Oh, if you only knew, I can't listen to you…
The individual is irritated of being told what to do.
Don't tell me what to say or do.
Stop ordering me on what to do or say.
Just let me live my life, not you.
Permit me to live my life without your intrusion.
Don't want to hang on tight on the noose.
I don't want to be constrained.
I gotta lot to lose, I gotta lot to lose.
I have many things that I could potentially lose.
Don't tell me what to say or do.
Stop instructing me on what to do or say.
Just let me live my life, not you.
Allow me to live my own life without your interference.
Don't want to hang on tight on the noose.
I don't want to be tied down or restricted.
I gotta lot to lose, I gotta lot to lose.
I have many things that I could potentially lose.
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erika Rodríguez Muñoz
Es un muy buen grupo de rock-blues.. tiene un estilo muuuy teso! buena esa pal rock colombiano!
jaimoto81
Es Mi Cancion Favorita!!! Aguante TBCB!!!!
Batty1977
la mejor canción!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^ si 'eñores!! en Colombia se hace rock y del Mejor!!! Bogoblues city!!! y arriba La Villa!!!! ^^
Wencel Fabian Santos Rodriguez
I love this song man... represents part of my ideals....
Juan D. Laverde Serrano
No importa que sea en ingles!! es el mejor grupo de bogota! lo del idioma es una marikada en todas las epocas y en todas la corrientes la musica se escrito en el idioma que dominaba el genero. en la opera fue el italiano por muchos años y en el rock, aunque a algunos fracasados les duela, es el ingles ademas es mas facil escribir letras en ingles pq tienen una sonoridad mas adecuada para ciertos géneros. por mi parte esta canción me gusta mucho y con mi banda siempre abrimos con esta
Nicolas Perez
El grupo es excelente. Lo del idioma me parece un poco de falta de identidad latinoamericana. Como Soda stereo si pudo, o los prisioneros o muchos grupos. Lo que dice JimmyPage68 es cierto (lo de la opera), pero Mozart se atrevió a presentar algunas operas en aleman (su idioma); como "la flauta mágica" una de sus mas grandes obras. Es mi opinión.
Jesus Muñoz
el blues colombiano sigue estando por hacer lo que no entiendo es por que si podemos ser originales nos conformamos con las imitaciones? aun si son muy buenas? ,...TBCB es solo una buena imitacion que pena con los fanaticos pero por algo se empieza algun dia haremos blues colombiano y el blues servira para hablar de lo que nos compete o para llorar o reir pero no con lagrimas y risa ajena sino con nuestras propias tripas
Nicolås Fonseca
viva zeppelin¡¡¡ el blues y colombia... estoy de acuerdo,TBCB es una chimba talento nacional, los quieren joder por el idioma pero son mas colombianos que cualquiera ojala hubiera mas representantes de estas corrientes musicales y no tantos popitos...
Batty1977
pues...A mi TBCB me parece lo maximo. Lo del idioma se me hizo extraño al principio pero asi sea español o ingles el talento no les va cambiar...como paso con Mozart(y waaa la flauta magica *.* ^^)pero no se...creo que solo es consecuencia del fenomeno worldwide de aculturamiento...Pluralism cultural q le llaman. Pero a mi personalmente no me parece falta de identidad, sólo "diversidad cultural", no estaria mal q se echaran unas cancioncitas en español pa ver si conquistamos el mundo!!! xD
Juan D. Laverde Serrano
si es verdad!! la flauta mágica es la loquera!! que chimba discutir con gente que si sabe delo que habla.