One is a local San Ant… Read Full Bio ↴There are atleast three bands with this name.
One is a local San Antonio, Texas band fusing aspects of Jazz, Rock, Reggae and Ska. The hard songs could be Compared to the likes of Rx Bandits and the slower stuff is more folky, like acoustic Beatles.
Members: Jackson Albracht - Guitar / Vocals
John Dailey - Guitar / Vocals
Justin Davenport - Organ / Vocals
Devin Guerrero - Bass / Backing Vocals
Skyler Ellis - Drums
Second band:
"This is a new breed of folk-jazz, hinting at modern compostion and old-timey music in ways never before heard. This folk-jazz, though, is closer to Jimmie Rodgers' "Blue Yodel #9" to Van Morrison's Astral Weeks or Tim Buckley. A folk-jazz that reminds us of the days before the industry had put such labels on the people's music." -Dave Wolkensperg of Blow Up in Japanese
Third:
An alternative ambient rock band from Auckland, New Zealand.
Nick Mayow - Guitar / Vocals
Garett Mayow - Drums
Paul Field - Lead Guitar
Dan Devcich - Bass / Vocals
Andrew Hedley - Keyboard
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Sh-Boom
The Commonwealth Lyrics
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Alang, alang, alang
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I′m the only one that you love
Live could be a dream, sweetheart
(Hello, hello, again, sh-boom and hopin' we′ll meet again)
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Now every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
(Dat-dat-dat-dat-dat-duh)
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I′m the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Sh-boom
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Sh-boom
Every time I look at you
Somethin′ is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine
Life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above
If you would tell me I′m the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
(Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we′ll meet again)
Boom sh-boom
Hey, nonny, ding, dong
Alang, alang, alang (sh-boom)
Ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom
Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom
Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom
Sweetheart
Sh-boom
The lyrics to The Commonwealth's song Sh-Boom speak of the possibility of life being a dream if certain conditions were met. The chorus repeats twice in the song and sets up the hopeful and optimistic tone of the song, which is that if one's wishes were to come true, life would be perfect. The lyrics mention paradise, which could refer to heaven, a perfect place where everything is as one would like it to be. The singer mentions that life could be a dream, but only if their precious plans would come true, which implies that the person has a specific vision of what their life would be like. The theme of love is also present in the song, as the singer wishes that the person they love would confirm that they are the only one that they love.
The verses of the song repeat the phrase "hey nonny, ding dong" twice before continuing. The phrase "hey nonny" has been used in literature as a nonsensical filler in songs, and "ding dong" is commonly used to indicate a happy and upbeat tone. These phrases add to the playful and lighthearted nature of the song. The verses also mention the singer's thoughts when they look at the person they love and the hope that their desires will be fulfilled. The lyrics suggest that if the other person does what the singer wants them to do, everything would be perfect.
Overall, the lyrics to Sh-Boom are hopeful and optimistic, expressing that life can be perfect if specific conditions are met. The song highlights the importance of love and the hope that one's desires will eventually come to fruition.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, nonny, ding, dong
Greeting, my dear friend
Alang, alang, alang
Expressing enthusiasm and joy
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo, ba-doodle-ay
Random, happy sounds
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
Life has the potential to be perfect and dream-like
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If I could take you to the perfect place and create a moment of pure happiness
If you would tell me I′m the only one that you love
If you express your love and devotion to me
Live could be a dream, sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect and dream-like, my love
(Hello, hello, again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again)
Expressing greetings and hoping to meet again
If only all my precious plans would come true
If only everything I wanted could come to fruition
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
If you would allow me to love and cherish you forever
Now every time I look at you, Something is on my mind
Whenever I see you, I cannot help but think about you
(Dat-dat-dat-dat-dat-duh)
Sound of a heart beating faster in love
If you do what I want you to
If you follow my lead in love and life
Baby, we'd be so fine
We would be perfect together
Sh-boom sh-boom Ya-da-da-da-da-da
Nonsense noises
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect and dream-like, my love
Boom sh-boom
Random, happy sound
Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom
Nonsense noises
Sweetheart
Expression of love and endearment
Sh-boom
Random, happy sound
Writer(s): Carl Feaster, James W. Edwards, James C Keyes, Claude Feaster, Floyd Mc Rae
Contributed by Gavin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.