If you mix a cocktail of surf, rockabilly, punk and ska, add two thirds of … Read Full Bio ↴If you mix a cocktail of surf, rockabilly, punk and ska, add two thirds of Romagnolo blood and one third of pure Scottish malt, this is what you get: pure essence of Hormonauts! The band represents the heritage of the ten years experience of Sasso, one of the most acclaimed double bass player of the European rock’n’roll scene, Pinna, a great drummer from the punk/hardcore scene, and Andy, a member of the Mutoid Waste Co., a pure Scotsman and a rock’n’roll lover. He is the guitarist and singer of this band that certainly represents a real revolution in the varied and contradictory Italian rock scene. The bare essential line up allows the three Hormonauts to "abuse" and throw their instruments on the stage like madmen. Their live shows have a unique and unmistakable sound and one of the Hormonauts’ concerts is certainly an event. You just have to listen to them!
The Hormonauts were formed in 1999 and thanks to the support of an independent swiss label - Voodoo Rhythm rec. released their first record “Hormone Hop” by throughout Europe.
It features twelve tracks, among them “Get off the wagon”, “Sweet young thing”, “Turkey Jive” and a great version of “Black Slacks”. The three artists promoted this record with many concerts in Europe: Germany, France, Holland, Spain, Switzerland are just a few of the countries that the fearless rockers stir up with their live act. So in three years they get a record deal with Ammonia Records – one of the most important italian independent labels and publish “Mini skirt”. Here the sound is even more blended, and the trio’s original tracks are truly epic. “Mini skirt”, “I see two”, “Mojito Joe” are three authentic jewels, with their excellent mix of rockabilly flavour with surf, ska and punk. The amazing versions of “Tainted love” and “Lonesome train” make this album appealing to a more varied audience. Their third album, “Hormone airlines”, is licensed by V2 records. Among its 14 tracks quite a few stand out: “Just why your blue” (with a rock/garage sound), “Cassius” and then “Solid gone”, “Little red Vanette” (going at a full speed with a captivating swing) up to the amazing ‘electro-western’ version of “Staying alive”, a pure essence of madness which will become a new video and a radio single. The “Hormonauts” believe their third album holds their real musical essence, their style and their artistic inspiration which the group has named “Hormonebilly”.
Now, introduced by the hit cover “My Sharona” The Hormonauts released “Hormonized”, their fourth album. It’s time now for the band to shift into a pure rock and roll sound: “Lucky Toy”, and “My Sharona”, but also the soft “Top of the world” or the “western” atmosphere of “Greasy Black hands. “Hormonized” and “Hormonette” are already true hymns, but the real blow are “Just Drive” and “Shit faced”!

The Hormonauts have taken part in the more important national rock festivals alongside groups such as Rancid, The Cramps, Nofx, Manu Chao, Millencollin, Ska-P, The Mars Volta and The Hives. Right now the Hormonauts are touring all over Italy and part of Europe with a new member, the Fourth Hormonaut, Reverend Cosmic, Andy's prodigal cousin from Somewhere, Texas! He's a Lap-Steel and Baritone guitar-slinger who'll be bringing a deep country twang and fuzz to the musical hurricane we already know and love! They'll be playing at Festivals, Clubs and wherever the fun is, riding their Big Blue Burnin’ Bus, two-litre diesel pleasure mobile!

Discography:
“Hormone Hop” (Voodoo Rhytm, 2002),
“Mini-Skirt” (Ammonia/V2, 2003),
“Hormone Airlines” (V2, 2004),
“Homonized” (V2, 2006).

Just Why Your Blue
The Hormonauts Lyrics

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My friends said I had it comin'
But I kept right on ahead,
Believed in every word you told me,
Never listened to a word they said,
It hit me like a train steamin' down the track,
Stuck me like a knife in the middle of the back.

He's been hangin' around you, baby,

Like a dog, and you's the bone,
He knew that we had problems,
He knew that you were all alone,
It hit me like a train steamin' down the track,
Stuck me like a knife in the middle of the back.

[chorus]
I hope you understand just why you're blue.
I hope you understand just why you're blue.

I guess you never knew how I loved you,
Never listened to a word I said,
How I stuck up for your dumb behaviour,
And kept lookin' straight ahead,
I never did a mean thing to you in my life,
But you stuck me in the back with a big sharp knife.

[chorus]

I hope he's in love with you, baby,
When he looks into Your big brown eyes,
I don't expect Your gonna be happy,
When Your love's built on cheatin' and lies,
I never did a mean thing to you in my life,
But you stuck me in the back with a big sharp knife.

I hope you understand just why you're blue.

Overall Meaning

The Hormonauts' "Just Why You're Blue" depicts the story of a man who has been betrayed by his lover. Despite his friends' warnings, he continues to believe in her and her words, disregarding every piece of advice they had given him. However, one day, he realizes that she has been deceitful all along and has been seeing another man behind his back. The betrayal hits him hard, feeling like a train crashing into him or a knife stabbing him in the back. He tries to cope with the situation by letting the woman know that he understands why she is feeling blue and probably shedding tears over their failed relationship. He also hopes that the other man loves her genuinely and not just enjoying the thrill of cheating.

The song is filled with raw emotions that anyone who has been in a similar situation can relate to easily. It portrays the feelings of betrayal, rejection, and heartbreak that come with having someone you trust and love turn their back on you. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, with a catchy beat that makes it easy to sing along to. The chorus especially repeats the phrase "I hope you understand just why you're blue" several times, leaving an impact on the listener's mind.

Line by Line Meaning

My friends said I had it comin'
Despite their warning, I kept going ahead

But I kept right on ahead
I continued to move forward with my relationship

Believed in every word you told me
I trusted everything you said to be true

Never listened to a word they said
I didn't heed the advice of my friends

It hit me like a train steamin' down the track
The realization of your betrayal came suddenly and overwhelmingly

Stuck me like a knife in the middle of the back
Your actions hurt me deeply and unexpectedly

I hope you understand just why you're blue.
I hope you comprehend the pain and sadness that you caused me

I guess you never knew how I loved you,
You were oblivious to the extent of my love for you

How I stuck up for your dumb behaviour,
I defended your wrongdoings

And kept lookin' straight ahead,
I remained focused on the future of our relationship

I never did a mean thing to you in my life,
I never intentionally hurt you