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).

Overkill
The Hormonauts Lyrics

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I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications

Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know will be alright

Perahaps it's just my imagination

Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away

Alone between the sheets
Only brings exasperation
It's time to walk the streets
Smell the desperation

At least there's pretty lights
And though there's little variation
It nullifies the night
From overkill

Day after day it reappears
Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away

I can't get to sleep
I think about the implications
Of diving in too deep
And possibly the complications

Especially at night
I worry over situations
I know will be alright
It's just overkill

Day after day it reappears

Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear
Ghosts appear and fade away

Overall Meaning

The Hormonauts' song "Overkill" explores the anxiety and worries that keep the singer up at night. The lyrics depict the singer's struggle with overthinking and fearing the consequences of their actions. The first two lines of the song set the tone, as the singer states that they can't get to sleep and are instead consumed with thoughts about the implications of their choices.

The second verse illustrates the exhaustion that comes with overthinking, as the singer feels frustrated and overwhelmed by their own thoughts. They turn to walking the streets to find some relief and a change of scenery. However, even in the midst of the city lights, they find little solace and feel stuck in a cycle of overthinking.

The chorus is a repetition of the same lines, emphasizing the persistence of the singer's worries. Day after day, night after night, they continue to struggle with fear and anxiety. Ghosts appear and fade away, representing the ever-present worries that haunt them.

Overall, "Overkill" is a relatable and honest portrayal of the struggles of anxiety and overthinking. The lyrics capture the cyclical nature of these emotions and the frustration of feeling trapped by one's own worries.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't get to sleep
I am unable to fall asleep

I think about the implications
I contemplate the consequences

Of diving in too deep
Of going too far

And possibly the complications
And the issues that may arise

Especially at night
Particularly during the nighttime

I worry over situations
I fret over scenarios

I know will be alright
I am aware will turn out fine

Perhaps it's just my imagination
Maybe it's all in my head

Day after day it reappears
This worry recurs daily

Night after night my heartbeat, shows the fear
Every night I am scared and it is shown by my racing heart

Ghosts appear and fade away
Fears come and go