The Gadjits were a mix between rocksteady and modern punk rock, fitting in… Read Full Bio ↴The Gadjits were a mix between rocksteady and modern punk rock, fitting into the 3rd-wave ska genre with such bands as Reel Big Fish and Mad Caddies. The band released their first demo in 1995 on JoCo Ska Records, then encountered some issues when their debut 1996 full-length, Da Gravy On Yo Grits, was released by the same label as a bootleg, causing the band to not receive royalties and therefor boycott their own release. Following this and a handful of EPs and compilation appearances, they released At Ease on Epitaph Records (Hellcat Records for vinyl) in 1998, followed by 1999's Wish We Never Met on Hellcat. They were then picked up by THICK Records, at which point they released 2001's Yes I Are EP (VMS Records), 2001's Someday Driver EP, and 2002's Today is My Day. In 2003 they were signed and then subsequently dropped by RCA Records, but not before recording a session titled Our Time To... that remains unreleased. It was at this point that the band began to morph into what has now become known as The Architects, though they didn't officially take the moniker until 2004. The brothers Phillips can be seen often playing in their reggae, ska and rocksteady cover band The Sex Police along with an ever-revolving cast of area music alumni such as Mike Walker (Olympic Size, Doris Henson), David Gaume (Aerialuxe, The Stella Link), Jimmy Sullivan (30 Minute Recess), Rob Veatch (Parlay, The Hearers), among others.

The core lineup of the band:
Brandon Phillips - guitar, lead vocals
Zach Phillips - bass, lead vocals
Adam Phillips - percussions

past members for both The Gadjits and the early years of The Architects:
Heidi Blobaum - keyboard
Hilary Allen - keys/organ, backup vox
Ehren Starks (The Belles, The Roseline) - keyboard
Adrianne Verhoven (The Anniversary, Dri) - keyboard

Mustang Sally
The Gadjits Lyrics

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Mustang Sally, guess you better slow your mustang down.
Mustang Sally, baby , guess you better slow your mustang down.
You've been running all over the town .
Oh, I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground.

All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.

All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride
One of these early mornings,
You gonna be wiping your weeping eyes.

I bought you a brand new mustang, 'bout nineteen sixty five.
Now you come around signifying a woman,
Girl you don't wanna let me ride.
Mustang Sally, guess you better slow your mustang down.
You been running all over the town now.
I guess you gotta put your flat feet on the ground.

All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.
All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.

One of these early mornings,
I'm gonna be wiping your weeping eyes.

Overall Meaning

The Gadjits's song Mustang Sally is about a woman named Sally who is constantly on the go, driving around in her Mustang without a care in the world. The singer warns Sally to slow down and put her "flat feet on the ground" as she is running all over town. The chorus repeats the phrase "ride, Sally, ride," indicating that Sally is only interested in driving around in her car and not staying in one place for too long. However, the singer warns that one day Sally will regret her actions and be left with tears in her eyes.

The song's lyrics are a warning to Sally, telling her that her fast-paced lifestyle will eventually catch up to her. The "brand new Mustang" mentioned in the lyrics is a metaphor for Sally's adventurous and carefree attitude. However, the singer is warning her that she is going too fast and needs to slow down before it's too late. The line "I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground" is a metaphor for forcing Sally to confront the reality of her actions and the consequences of her choices.

Overall, Mustang Sally is a cautionary tale about the dangers of living life in the fast lane and not taking the time to slow down and appreciate the world around you.

Line by Line Meaning

Mustang Sally, guess you better slow your mustang down.
Hey Sally, you need to slow down with whatever you're doing because it's not productive or beneficial for you.

Mustang Sally, baby, guess you better slow your mustang down.
Hey Sally, sweetie, listen to me, you need to slow down with whatever you're doing because it's not good for you.

You've been running all over the town.
You're always out and about, running around town, but it's not getting you anywhere or accomplishing anything.

Oh, I guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground.
If you won't listen to me and slow down, then I'll have to make you stop in your tracks and face reality.

All you want to do is ride around Sally, ride, Sally, ride.
All you seem to care about is just going around in circles, without any real purpose or destination in mind.

One of these early mornings, you gonna be wiping your weeping eyes.
One of these days, you'll regret your actions and feel the consequences of your careless behavior.

I bought you a brand new mustang, 'bout nineteen sixty-five.
I gave you something new and exciting, but now you don't seem to appreciate it or use it for anything worthwhile.

Now you come around signifying a woman, girl you don't wanna let me ride.
Now you're acting like you're a powerful and independent woman who doesn't need me, but you're not making any sense and pushing me away for no reason.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mack Rice

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