The band are on Asian Man Records, Mike Park's record label and are officially known as The B. Lee Band to avoid legal complications with the estate of the late Bruce Lee. In an interview, Park stated that after the first album had been released under the "Bruce Lee Band" name, Lee's brother Robert happened to work in the CD manufacturing plant responsible for pressing the album. Robert Lee contacted Park to give him a friendly word of caution that Mike should probably change the name.
The second release, an EP featuring Mike Park and the Rx Bandits, was released in early 2005 under the "Bruce Lee Band" name, titled "Beautiful World".
Gerry Is Strong
The Bruce Lee Band Lyrics
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Together we'll eat it and celebrate with a small dance
So hurry times wasting and don't forget to bring the VAN! Let's go very quickly to the store. I'll park and be back soon to move the van. And I backed up into the wall, not too bad, but it's my dad's
Can you fix it please say yes
I can't believe it is brand new! Micheal, Micheal let's go to Karagen's, buy some paint and fix it up like new, Micheal don't you worry
I own a killer set of tools
Together we'll fix it and celebrate with a small dance
So hurry times wasting and don't forget the bring the van
Hey dad I got into an accident!
"YOU GOT IN AN ACCIDENT! I told you not to drive my car. He can fix things up like new, he is stronger than you think!
The lyrics to The Bruce Lee Band's song Gerry Is Strong describe a scenario in which the singer, Gerry, is invited to the singer's house to hang out with his family. The singer's mother makes them a small feast and they eat together, celebrating with a dance. However, things take a turn when the singer backs his van up into a wall, damaging it. He asks for his friend Michael's help in fixing the damage, assuring him that he has the necessary tools. Michael agrees and they set off to buy paint and fix the wall. When the singer tells his dad about the accident, his dad becomes angry and accuses him of not being able to fix things. However, the singer, Gerry, is portrayed as someone who is strong and capable of fixing things.
The song has a lighthearted, almost comical tone, as the mishap with the wall is not seen as a huge issue, and is instead met with a sense of determination to fix it. The lyrics also contrast the strong and capable character of Gerry with the singer's father's expectations of his son, who is perceived as weak and incapable.
Overall, the song seems to be celebrating the idea of having friends who are strong and capable, and the ability to fix things that have been broken. It also touches on themes of family, friendship, and the importance of having a support system.
Line by Line Meaning
Gerry, Gerry come to my house, play games and meet my family.
Inviting Gerry to come over to my house, spend some time with my family, and play games.
Gerry, Gerry are you hungry? My mom will make you a small feast
Asking Gerry if he's hungry, and offering him a meal prepared by my mom.
Together we'll eat it and celebrate with a small dance
After eating the meal together, we'll celebrate with a small dance.
So hurry times wasting and don't forget to bring the VAN!
Urging Gerry to hurry up and not forget to bring the van for our next errand.
Let's go very quickly to the store. I'll park and be back soon to move the van.
Heading to the store quickly, and offering to park and move the van after we arrive.
And I backed up into the wall, not too bad, but it's my dad's.
Admitting that I backed the van into a wall, thankfully not causing significant damage, but it belongs to my dad.
Can you fix it please say yes
Requesting Michael's help in fixing the damage caused to my dad's van.
I can't believe it is brand new! Micheal, Micheal let's go to Karagen's, buy some paint and fix it up like new, Micheal don't you worry
Expressing disbelief that the van is still new, and asking Michael to accompany me to Karagen's to buy paint and fix the damage. Reassuring Michael not to worry.
I own a killer set of tools / Together we'll fix it and celebrate with a small dance
Boasting about owning a great set of tools, and once again mentioning that we'll celebrate with a dance after fixing the van together.
So hurry times wasting and don't forget the bring the van / Micheal, I think you better tell your dad!
Reminding Michael to bring the van, and suggesting that he let his dad know about the accident.
"YOU GOT IN AN ACCIDENT! I told you not to drive my car. He can fix things up like new, he is stronger than you think!
Quoting Michael's dad's reaction to the news of the accident, scolding Michael for driving his car. Expressing belief that I'm capable of fixing the damage like new and even implying that I'm stronger than I may appear.
Writer(s): Michael Park Copyright: Figs. D Music Inc.
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