The Bonedaddys now present their 6th album "waterslide." The songs on "waterslide" feature soulful vocals by frontman Kaspar Abbo and King Cotton (named after Elvis' favorite brand of bacon) and the twin guitar attack of Marcus Watkins and Phil Gough, with Jay Work on saxophones and propelled by bass (Rick Moors), drums (Casey Jones) and Mike Tempo on percussion. The 13 grooves on "waterslide" are a merry-go-round of styles and range from funk, rock, blues mambo, soca, Latin, rock-steady and psycho-billy two-step to an afro-surf twang meets spaghetti-western instrumental. For The Bonedaddys, Worldbeat has come full circle to include an expression of American roots music.
The songs on "waterslide" are designed to move butts of all persuasions.
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Hold My Breath
The Bonedaddys Lyrics
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I didnt find it, address was wrong
And you said see me soon
When you left my room
I threw a smile at you
It wasn't fake, but true
Or wait till hours end
I'm not gonna hold my breath
For someone who's not coming Ah
Oh, Ohoooo oh
I made a call, to your place
I only know, your name and face
Well you said, I dont care
You can call me there
I said, let's make a date, uh huh
You said, I can't wait
I'm not gonna hold my breath
Or wait till hours end
I'm not gonna hold my breath
For someone who's not coming Ah
Now I know your heart can't be broken
Unless your spirit is woken
And I can't, I cant put us together
No more than a change in the weather
I'm not gonna hold my breath, nooo, no, no
(Or wait till hours end)
Or wait untill the hours end
I'm not gonna hold my breath
For someone who's not coming Ah
I'm not gonna hold my breath, no I'm not
(Or wait till hours end)
No, I won't wait until the hours end
I'm not gonna hold my breath
For someone who's not coming Ah
I'm not gonna hold my breath, nooo
(Or wait till hours end)
Won't wait until the hours end
I'm not gonna hold my breath
For someone who's not coming Ah
The Bonedaddys's song "Hold My Breath" tells a story of a person who expresses their lack of willingness to wait for someone who is not interested in coming back to them. The singer recounts their fruitless attempts to find the person's home and even calling them on the phone, but to no avail. The person seems uninterested and dismissive of the singer's attempts to keep in touch but gives empty promises of seeing them again. However, the singer understands that it is futile to hold on to the hope of the person's return and refuses to wait endlessly for someone who is not coming back. The final lines of the song emphasize the singer's resolution not to hold their breath for someone who does not care about them.
The lyrics of "Hold My Breath" are quite straightforward and simple, but the song's message is relatable and universal. It speaks to the experience of many people who have felt the frustration of pursuing someone who does not reciprocate their feelings. The song embodies the spirit of moving on and not dwelling on unrequited love or unfulfilled promises.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a walk, to find your home
I tried to locate your home by walking around the area
I didnt find it, address was wrong
I couldn't find it because the address I had was incorrect
And you said see me soon
You asked me to come see you soon
When you left my room
Once you left my room
I threw a smile at you
I smiled at you
It wasn't fake, but true
My smile was genuine
I'm not gonna hold my breath
I'm not going to keep waiting
Or wait till hours end
I won't wait for a long time
For someone who's not coming Ah
For somebody who isn't going to show up
I made a call, to your place
I tried to call you at your home
I only know, your name and face
I only know your name and what you look like
Well you said, I dont care
You didn't seem to care
You can call me there
You told me where to call you
I said, let's make a date, uh huh
I suggested that we plan a date to see each other
You said, I can't wait
You seemed excited and eager to meet up
Now I know your heart can't be broken
I realize now that you aren't the type to get heartbroken easily
Unless your spirit is woken
Unless something deeply affects you emotionally
And I can't, I cant put us together
I can't force us to be together
No more than a change in the weather
No more than a natural occurrence like a change in the weather
I'm not gonna hold my breath, nooo, no, no
I won't keep waiting impatiently
(Or wait till hours end)
Or wait untill the hours end
Or wait for a long time until something happens
I'm not gonna hold my breath
I'm not going to waste any more time waiting
For someone who's not coming Ah
For somebody who won't show up
I'm not gonna hold my breath, no I'm not
I refuse to wait any longer
(Or wait till hours end)
No, I won't wait until the hours end
I won't wait any longer
I'm not gonna hold my breath
I'm not going to keep waiting and hoping
For someone who's not coming Ah
For somebody who isn't going to show up
I'm not gonna hold my breath, nooo
I won't hold my breath and wait impatiently
(Or wait till hours end)
Won't wait until the hours end
I won't wait a long time and waste my time
I'm not gonna hold my breath
I won't wait impatiently anymore
For someone who's not coming Ah
For somebody who won't show up
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.