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).
Mojito Joe
The Hormonauts Lyrics
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And the lights are way down low,
He's probably had 'bout two or three
Mojito Joe
"Like somethin'stronger, somethin'neat?"
He sips his cocktail, whispers"no",
Watches the bar turn from his seat,
"Mmmm" he whispers softly,
So softly that no-one can hear,
"Mmmm" so softly,
Cou1d that be sheds a tear?
Lilce to think he's got a problem,
Some siren wrecked him long ago,
Rum, mint, lime, and icy memories,
Mojito Joe .
"Mmmm" but not so softly,
And this time hoping that she hears,
"Mmmm" not so softly,
And this time he sheds a tear.
Sips the dregs, finished his glass,
Pays the barman, makes to go,
Step aside and let him pass,
Mojito Joe.
Mojito Joe.
Mojito Joe.
The Hormonauts' song "Mojito Joe" tells the story of a man who's lost in his own thoughts as he sits in a bar drinking his mojito. The opening lines describe a relaxed setting where the sun has already set and the bar lights are dimmed. The singer, Mojito Joe, has already had a few drinks, and his thoughts aren't entirely clear. The lyrics hint that he might be nursing a broken heart as he remembers his past ("Like to think he's got a problem, some siren wrecked him long ago").
Despite a bartender approaching him with an offer for a stronger drink, Mojito Joe declines and continues sipping on his cocktail. It's unclear if he's uninterested in drinking something with more kick or if he's trying to maintain control of himself. Nevertheless, he continues to mull over his past and present ("Rum, mint, lime, and icy memories"), lost in his own thoughts.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics indicate that Mojito Joe is having a good cry, uttering soft sounds under his breath. He briefly stops crying and finishes his drink, pays the bartender, and makes his way out. The song concludes with the repetition of his name, "Mojito Joe," as if implying that the story is far from over.
Overall, "Mojito Joe" is a simple yet intriguing song that takes the listener on a journey inside a man's inner world. The lyrics are beautifully written and full of poetic imagery, making the listener wonder what Mojito Joe's story really entails.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun has set over the sea,
The day has come to an end and the sun has set over the sea
And the lights are way down low,
The lights have been dimmed and turned down low
He's probably had 'bout two or three
He has probably had two or three mojitos
Mojito Joe
His nickname is Mojito Joe
"Like somethin'stronger, somethin'neat?"
The bartender is asking if he would like a stronger drink
He sips his cocktail, whispers'no',
He sips his mojito and whispers to the bartender that he doesn't want something stronger
Watches the bar turn from his seat,
He looks around the bar from his seat
Mojito Joe.
His nickname is Mojito Joe
"Mmmm" he whispers softly,
He whispers 'mmm' very softly
So softly that no-one can hear,
He whispers so softly that no one can hear him
"Mmmm" so softly,
He whispers 'mmm' again, still very softly
Cou1d that be sheds a tear?
It's possible that he is shedding a tear
Lilce to think he's got a problem,
It's possible that he has a problem and he likes to believe it's due to a previous love interest
Some siren wrecked him long ago,
He thinks a woman destroyed his life a long time ago
Rum, mint, lime, and icy memories,
His mojito reminds him of the past as it contains rum, mint, and lime flavors
Mojito Joe.
His nickname is Mojito Joe
"Mmmm" but not so softly,
He whispers 'mmm' again, but this time it's louder than before
And this time hoping that she hears,
He hopes that the woman who wrecked him hears his whisper
"Mmmm" not so softly,
He whispers 'mmm' again, this time it's even louder
And this time he sheds a tear.
He is definitely shedding tears now
Sips the dregs, finished his glass,
He drinks the remaining liquid in his glass, finishing his mojito
Pays the barman, makes to go,
He pays the bartender and gets up to leave
Step aside and let him pass,
Others in the bar should move aside and let him leave
Mojito Joe.
His nickname is Mojito Joe
Mojito Joe.
He is leaving, but his nickname is still Mojito Joe
Mojito Joe.
He has left, but his nickname remains
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.