1) A 3-piece band whic… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A 3-piece band which changed their name to Gossip in 2003, originally from Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Their most recent release is Music For Men. They formed in 2000 in Olympia, WA and are now based in Portland, OR. They have opened for bands such as Sleater-Kinney, Le Tigre and Sonic Youth. The members are Beth Ditto (vocals), Brace Paine (guitar) & Hannah Blilie (drums, replaced Kathy Mendonca - left the band to become a midwife).
2) gossip (ｇｏｓｓｉｐ) is a Japanese indies visual band with a dark and sinister edge that was formed in Tokyo in early 2005 by vocalist Hiro. Their first live took place at Takadanobaba AREA on May 11th. Currently they have released one mini-album, "obscene", and one maxi-single, "Newborn" with two new singles entitled "smell of skin" and "butterfly" planned for release late April and May, respectively.
Member lineup is as follows--
Vocals: 緋絽 / Hiro (ex-Ｖｉｓａｇｅ)
Guitar: kaname (ex-Dystopia)
Guitar: 公佑 / Kousuke (ex-Deuse)
Bass: 卓也 / Takuya (ex-Pawn)
Drums: 雅美 / Masami (ex-Faust)
Swing Low
The Gossip Lyrics
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Better make it now
Well, baby we'll shake it hard
Nobody has to know
[Chorus]
Sweet Baby
Mama's Baby
Swing low
Down low
Sweet chariot
If you know what I mean
I'll say it fast
Like you never seen
[Chorus]
Make it uh uh good
Make Make it Make it now
Make it uh oh yeah
We'll keep our secret honey
Way down low
Between me and you girl
Nobody has to know
[Chorus]
The Gossip's "Swing Low" is an upbeat and lively song that explores themes of sensuality and secrecy. The lyrics target a lover, encouraging them to be passionate and make it count. The repetition of "better make it good, better make it now" serves to emphasize the urgency of the moment, and the chorus welcomes the physical intensity of the situation. The line "there's only one thing that could make you my lady" suggests that the singer is excited by the prospect of a physical intimacy that would allow the lover to achieve a higher level of status. The reference to "swing low, down low, sweet chariot" is an allusion to the traditional African American spiritual song of the same name, which is significant given The Gossip's openly queer and feminist perspective.
The lyrics of "Swing Low" can be interpreted in a variety of ways, including as a celebration of sexual freedom and a critique of societal norms around sexuality. The song has been praised for its upbeat and empowering message, as well as its catchy and danceable sound. The Gossip's lead singer, Beth Ditto, has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and body positivity throughout her career.
Line by Line Meaning
Better make it good
We need to put effort and creativity into what we're about to do.
Better make it now
We need to act promptly and seize the opportunity while we can.
Well, baby we'll shake it hard
We will put a lot of energy and enthusiasm into what we're doing.
Nobody has to know
We will keep this experience and its details confidential between us.
[Chorus]
Refrain: Stating that the song's subject is one special woman they want to impress and woo.
Sweet Baby
Showing affection and adoration for the woman in question.
Mama's Baby
Emphasizing the woman's lovely and caring traits.
There's only one thing that could make you my lady
If you connect with me in this special, intimate way, you can become my girlfriend.
Swing low
A sexual reference about performing sexual acts.
Down low
Keep it confidential and hidden from others as we engage in the sexual activity.
Sweet chariot
Slang for referring to sex in a playful, flirtatious way.
If you know what I mean
Acknowledging that the lyrics contain hidden sexual meanings.
I'll say it fast
I'll say it in slang to make it sound cool and casual.
Like you never seen
It will be a unique and unforgettable experience for us both.
Make it uh uh good
Put a lot of effort and make it fantastic and enjoyable.
Make Make it Make it now
Start to engage in sexual activity right now.
Make it uh oh yeah
Expressing satisfaction and enjoyment during intercourse.
We'll keep our secret honey
We will keep this sexual activity confidential between us.
Way down low
We will keep it hidden from prying eyes and ears.
Between me and you girl
It will be a secret confined to the two of us.
Nobody has to know
No one else needs to be privy to our sexual activity or its details.
[Chorus]
Refrain: Re-emphasizing that they're hoping to impress and win over the attention of this one special woman through imaginative and secret sexual activity.
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Written by: KATHERINE MENDONCA, MARY BETH PATTERSON, NATHAN HOWDESHELL
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