Evolving, in part, from the Picket Line Coyotes and the Grackles, the Gourds original line-up consists of Kevin Russell (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Jimmy Smith (vocals, bass, guitar), Claude Bernard (accordion, guitar, vocals), and Charlie Llewellin (drums, percussion). Llewellin was replaced by current drummer Keith Langford shortly after the second album was recorded, and multi-instrumentalist Max Johnston officially joined after being invited to play on their third album. By the following album, Johnston had also become the band's third songwriter, though Russell and Smith have continued to share the bulk of those responsibilities.
Despite a sizable amount of original material, the Gourds are probably best known for a song they did not write, and for which they initially did not receive credit. A full twelve years after its live debut, fans can still be heard calling out for the band's cover version of Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice", often before they have even taken the stage. This has led some to consider it an albatross, but the band continues to play the crowd pleaser, adding various impromptu covers to its mid-section as a way of expanding its appeal.
While the Gourds studio efforts have all been well received, their high-energy live performances and constant touring have earned them the reputation of a band that must be seen to be appreciated. As a result, they enjoy a dedicated fan base, that is happy to follow them from town to town, and have become a favorite among those who tape live music
Members
* Kevin Russell - vocals, mandolin, guitar
* Claude Bernard - accordion, organ, guitar
* Jimmy Smith - vocals, guitar, percussion, bass, water bowl
* Keith Langford - drums, harmonica, washboard, toy guitar
* Max Johnston (of Uncle Tupelo & Wilco) - banjo, fiddle, guitar, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
Dem's Good Beeble – 1997
Stadium Blitzer – 1998
Ghosts of Hallelujah – 1999
Bolsa de Agua – 2000
Cow Fish Fowl or Pig – 2002
Blood of the Ram – 2004
Heavy Ornamentals – 2006
Noble Creatures – 2007
Haymaker! – 2009
Studio covers and live originals
Gogitchyershinebox – 1998
Shinebox – 2001
Soundtracks
Growin' a Beard – 2003
Something's Brewin' in Shiner – 2004
Everybody
The Gourds Lyrics
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Make no money, go out and [G] play
Get drunk and pick a [Am] fight
Sin works best in the [G] night
Chorus:
Everybody's missing the [Am] sun
Everybody's sleeping through the after [G] noon
When everybody's missing the [G] sun
Bridge
[Em] Darkness [G] feeds you, [Em] sin mis [G] leads you
[Em] Buy your [G] self some [D7] fun
[Em] Swallow your [G] pride and [Em] sleep 'til [G] sunset
[Am] Everybody's missing the [G] sun
Oh, [Am] everybody's missing the [G] sun
Pretty girls loose in the night
They bring you down, they feel alright
I like to love in the sun
Cause when they glow, you really know
Chorus
Bridge
Out all night, she wants you longer
How late can you run
It's sad for me to see, oh
Everybody missing the sun
Oh, everybody's missing the sun
Chorus x 3
The Gourds' song "Everybody's Missing the Sun" captures the essence of how we are caught up in our mundane routine of work and sleep, while forgetting to enjoy the daylight and the beauty of the sun. The lyrics depict the reality of how we work all day, try to make ends meet, and resort to drinking and fighting for some fun in the night, but we forget the simple pleasures in life that come with sunlight. The chorus emphasizes that everybody is missing the sun and sleeping through the afternoon, and it's challenging to have fun when we don't take time to appreciate the simple joys in life.
The bridge further highlights the repercussions of our actions, as darkness feeds and sin misleads us, and we end up buying our fun instead of enjoying it. The lyrics suggest that sleeping till sunset and missing out on the sun's warmth is not the right way to live our lives. Instead, we should swallow our pride and try to live more fulfilling lives.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it an easy listening experience, and the lyrics have a thought-provoking message that urges us to take a step back and appreciate the beauty of nature. Overall, "Everybody's Missing the Sun" is a reminder that life is short, and we should embrace the sun and enjoy the simplicities of life while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Workin' inside all day
Working indoors all day
Make no money, go out and play
Don't make any money and go out to have fun
Get drunk and pick a fight
Get drunk and start a fight
Sin works best in the night
Engaging in sinful behaviors is more prevalent at night
Everybody's missing the sun
Everyone is missing out on the enjoyment of being outside in the sun
Everybody's sleeping through the afternoon
Everyone is sleeping during the time of day when the sun is shining the brightest
How can you have any fun
How can you enjoy yourself
When everybody's missing the sun
When no one is taking advantage of the sunshine
Darkness feeds you, sin misleads you
Engaging in sinful behaviors thrives in darkness and can lead you astray
Buy yourself some fun
Spend money to enjoy yourself
Swallow your pride and sleep 'til sunset
Put your ego away and sleep until the sun sets
Oh, everybody's missing the sun
Oh, nobody is taking advantage of the enjoyment of being outside in the sun
Pretty girls loose in the night
Attractive women who are free to do as they please at night
They bring you down, they feel alright
They have a negative impact on you, but they are unbothered by it
I like to love in the sun
I enjoy intimacy in the sunlight
Cause when they glow, you really know
Because the sunlight highlights their beauty
Out all night, she wants you longer
Staying out all night, she wants to spend more time with you
How late can you run
How much longer can you stay out
It's sad for me to see, oh
It makes me feel sad to see
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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