1996 they released an album which is regarded as their masterpiece, "Now I Got Worry". An unwieldy mess of an album, Now I Got Worry, starts with a series of piercing screams and never stops confounding until the end. Featuring the legendary Rufus Thomas howling and barking on Chicken Dog, and The Dub Narcotic Sound System on Fuck Shit Up, Now I Got Worry was a glorious celebration of what an open mind(s) could do with white trash rock and roll.
Touring endlessly, JSBX gained a small but enthusiastic global audience. Subsequent albums were "Acme" (1998), "Xtra Acme USA" (1999), "Plastic Fang" (2002), "Damage" (2004) and the earlier "Crypt Style" (1992) and "Jon Spencer Blues Explosion" (1992).
Jon Spencer as well as the other members of the band had several side-projects. They recorded an album together with The Dub Narcotic Sound System. Jon Spencer played together with R.L. Burnside ("A Ass Pocket Of Whiskey"), David Holmes ("Bow Down to the Exit Sign"), The Honeymoon Killers ("Hung Far Low") and other artists. He is also a member of Boss Hog, along with his wife Cristina Martinez. Together with Matt Verta-Ray of Speedball Baby Spencer formed a rockabilly revival band called Heavy Trash which has released three albums. The band has also been associated in various ways with The Beastie Boys, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and others.
On the Blues Explosion's album "Damage" (2004) they left out the "Jon Spencer" prefix of the band's name to show that they are a genuine band.
Dynamite Lover
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Lyrics
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I got to move it on down the line
Got the little white pill that sent me this mornin'
I'm buggin' on out
Shut down to Memphis
Got beat up in Baton Rouge
If I ever get out from behind this ball
I got to see my baby
Got to get it up
Hungry, miles have gone by
We gonna work it on out
Dynamite lover, gonna make you flip
Afraid I don't lip enough for you
I'm gonna get down later tonight
I'm gonna work it on out
Peas porridge hot
You got to jiggle it
I got forty-three miles of barbed wire
I'm gonna work it on out
Dynamite lover, gonna make you flip
Gonna work it on out
Come on, baby
You got to hurry
Got my style
Hurts so good
I'm gonna put it on right now
I'm gonna sit right down and cry
I got the little white pills to send me
I'm gonna work it all out
Get outta my road
I'm gonna make the trip
I'm gonna work it on out
Come on, got to pick it up
Got it made
Got it made
Got it made
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's song Dynamite Lover is a rock and roll song that expresses the desire to move forward and leave behind a life of trouble and struggle. The song opens with a farewell to James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, and a declaration that it is time to move on. The singer takes a little white pill that helps him get going and he is ready to hit the road. He's been beaten up in Baton Rouge and he's ready to leave it behind. When he gets out from behind the ball he's been stuck behind, he's going to work it on out.
The singer is in search of his baby and is determined to see her. He's hungry and has traveled many miles, but he's not going to let that stop him. He's a dynamite lover and he's going to make her flip. The verse also references "Peas porridge hot" which is a traditional children's nursery rhyme. The bridge of the song again references the dynamite lover, and the singer declares that he's going to work it on out. He's ready to put his style on display, even if it hurts so good. The song ends with a repeated affirmation of "got it made," indicating that the singer is moving forward with confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye James Brown
Farewell to the legendary James Brown
I got to move it on down the line
I need to keep moving forward with my life
Got the little white pill that sent me this mornin'
I took a pill this morning that makes me feel high
I'm buggin' on out
I'm feeling really out of it right now
Shut down to Memphis
I was unable to continue to Memphis
Got beat up in Baton Rouge
I was physically assaulted in Baton Rouge
If I ever get out from behind this ball
If I ever escape from this difficult situation
I'm gonna work it on out
I'm going to keep pushing ahead
I got to see my baby
I need to see my significant other
Got to get it up
I need to get motivated
Hungry, miles have gone by
I'm hungry and I've been traveling a long way
We gonna work it on out
We are going to keep trying
Dynamite lover, gonna make you flip
I am an exciting, energetic lover
Afraid I don't lip enough for you
I'm worried I'm not good enough for you
I'm gonna get down later tonight
I'm going to have sex later tonight
I'm gonna work it on out
I'm going to keep pushing ahead
Peas porridge hot
A meaningless phrase, potentially suggesting confusion or frustration
You got to jiggle it
You need to move around / shake things up
I got forty-three miles of barbed wire
I have faced a lot of difficult obstacles
Come on, baby
Encouragement to a partner or friend
You got to hurry
We need to move quickly
Got my style
I have a distinct style and approach
Hurts so good
Pain can still bring pleasure or satisfaction
I'm gonna put it on right now
I'm going to take action and make things happen
I'm gonna sit right down and cry
I may get emotional and cry at some point
I got the little white pills to send me
I have drugs to help me escape reality
I'm gonna work it all out
I'm going to figure things out and make a plan
Get outta my road
Move out of my way / don't impede my progress
I'm gonna make the trip
I'm going to complete this journey no matter what
Come on, got to pick it up
We need to move faster or with more intensity
Got it made
We're in a good position / things are going well
Got it made
We're in a good position / things are going well
Got it made
We're in a good position / things are going well
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Terry King
That's D-Y-N-O Mite
FUNZO1975
Damn yeah.