Their second studio release, titled Perfect Solutions and recorded in Abbey Road studios, London with the help of producer Nick Webb (has worked with artists and acts such as John Lennon, Queen, Pink Floyd and Duran Duran), sees the daylight in 2001 and is followed by Flashback Mornings with it’s hit single Walk All Night. The Hobos are hailed by many critics as the best thing to come out of Latvia in the last decade.
In 2004, after two long years, The Hobos came out with yet another successful release – band’s first double album Radio Jah Jah. A very special occasion, since the second CD is complied almost entirely of cover versions. Suffice to say, this another example of The Hobos long-standing search for original musical directions.
Since 2006 The Hobos are back in studio, working on their next release due, which is due out soon.
Also: a Brixton based Americana band
Fun
The Hobos Lyrics
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He is full of long letter words
He is talking about people coming from Mars
And the light surrounding us
His life in this city of time
Has no meaning at all
But if you want someone to look for and find
It's him - I know for sure
Well I know for sure
As so many worlds spinning around the sun
As so many people spinning round those worlds
And have fun
Now he's drunk well in the morning still controlling
And he's strolling and he's rolling through our souls
But if you want someone who's wise and strong
It's him I know for sure.
The lyrics of The Hobos song "Fun" present a character called Avatar who is portrayed as a wise and knowledgeable but eccentric figure. The song starts by describing how Avatar has woken up, and he's "full of long letter words." This could suggest that he's well-educated, but it might also indicate that he's using complex language that's difficult to decipher. An interesting aspect of the song is that Avatar talks about people coming from Mars, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling like an outsider in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Now avatar has woken
A person who exists as an embodiment of some idea or concept has come to life.
He is full of long letter words
He speaks using complex language and terminology.
He is talking about people coming from Mars
He is discussing fantastical, impossible things.
And the light surrounding us
Referring to the aura or energy surrounding all living things.
His life in this city of time
His existence in this temporal world.
Has no meaning at all
His life lacks purpose and significance.
But if you want someone to look for and find
In the search for someone, he is the best option.
It's him - I know for sure
The artist is confident in their assertion that he is the best person for the task.
Well I know for sure
The artist is certain about what they are saying.
As so many worlds spinning around the sun
There are countless planets orbiting the sun.
As so many people spinning round those worlds
There are also countless people living on those planets.
And have fun
They are enjoying life and having a good time.
Now he's drunk well in the morning still controlling
Despite being intoxicated, he is still in control of himself.
And he's strolling and he's rolling through our souls
He is wandering and exploring the innermost parts of our beings.
But if you want someone who's wise and strong
If you need guidance and strength, he is the best person for the job.
It's him I know for sure.
The artist is confident in their assertion that he is the ideal candidate for the task.
Contributed by Allison E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.