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).
The Girl at the Station Bar
The Hormonauts Lyrics
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I get down to the station wonderin' who I am,
I order up a coffee and I take my pIace,
and look up and see that pretty, smilin' face
I always take the tram,
I don't ever go by car,
'cause l'm in love, l'm love with the girl at the station bar.
She smiles at me and she's glad to see l'm back,
She says that she's a student but she won't say her name,
And she lifts me up outta my same-ol' -same,
I always...
Here comes my train I better drink up fast,
I better not miss this one ' cause they say it's the last,
Looks like I missed it and l'm stuck here,
She touches my hand and passes me another beer,
I always
The song "The Girl at the Station Bar" by The Hormonauts is about a man who wakes up early in the morning, heads to the train station and orders coffee. He then sees the girl at the station bar who always makes him take the tram instead of a car. The man admits to being in love with the girl and returns to the station after work. The girl smiles when she sees him and lifts his spirits. Although she claims to be a student, she keeps her name hidden from him.
The man must finish his drink quickly as his train is here, and he doesn't want to miss it. Unfortunately, he misses the train, and the girl comforts him by passing him another beer. The song captures the feeling of a hopeless romantic, infatuated with someone they see on a daily basis but cannot approach.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up in the morning and it's 7 a.m.
The start of a typical day for the singer
I get down to the station wonderin' who I am,
Uncertainty about himself
I order up a coffee and I take my place,
Routine and familiarity at the station
and look up and see that pretty, smilin' face
The girl at the station bar catches his eye once again
I always take the tram,
His mode of transportation to the station
I don't ever go by car,
His love for the girl at the station bar overcomes his practicality
'cause l'm in love, l'm love with the girl at the station bar.
The reason behind his routine and love for the station
I get back from work and l'm a wreck,
His work takes a toll on him
She smiles at me and she's glad to see l'm back,
The girl's presence is a comfort to him
She says that she's a student but she won't say her name,
An air of mystery surrounding the girl
And she lifts me up outta my same-ol'-same,
The girl offers a change from his monotonous routine
I always...
The repetition of this line emphasizes the artist's unwavering love for this girl
Here comes my train I better drink up fast,
The approaching train causes a sense of urgency
I better not miss this one 'cause they say it's the last,
The last train of the night adds pressure to catch it
Looks like I missed it and l'm stuck here,
The singer's fear becomes a reality
She touches my hand and passes me another beer,
The girl's touch and offer of a drink brings comfort to him
I always...
Reinforcing his unchanging love for the girl at the station bar
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.