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.
She Said
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Lyrics
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I remember chips of woman let me down and blew my mind.
For out of my back, she's gonna look way back into the back of my eyes.
She said: "You've done your baby wrong and you know you're gonna die tonight."
Now, the villagers are coming with a pitchfork and a screaming dog.
I got long black hair growing way out of the back of my skull.
Feeling kinda itchy, I got blood on my mouth.
She said, she said, she said, she said.
She said: "You got nothing left, you ain't a man no more, you're outta control.
And the moon, baby, is blooming, you're gonna find out, what it's like to lose your soul."
Now, my teeth are long, hair's growing on my palm. What have I done?
I said: "Get up now, please baby! Come on! I gotta fly, I gotta run."
She said, she said, she said, she said.
I crave to taste the blood. Lord almighty, good Loard above, my soul is lost!
I said: "I curse the day that I ever was born!"
Baby, have mercy, don't you hear me screaming in pain?
I said my prayers at night, come on please, I won't forsake your name!
They're gonna lay me right here in this marshy swamp.
Hit by a silver bullet right throught my heart.
She said, she said, she said.
She said: "Werewolf".
She said: "Werewolf".
She said: "Werewolf".
The song "She Said" by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion depicts the story of a man who is facing the consequences of his wrongdoing. The opening line "Baby, have mercy, please don't be unkind!" suggests that this man is pleading for forgiveness and mercy. He remembers a woman who betrayed him and left him devastated. She has left him feeling vulnerable and exposed, as she can look deep into his eyes and see all his secrets. She accuses him of doing her wrong and threatens that he is going to die tonight, which further adds to his feelings of guilt and fear. The villagers are coming after him, and he has transformed into a werewolf with long black hair growing all over him. The woman tells him to run away down south, implying that he needs to escape his current situation and start over somewhere else. He realizes he has lost control and has nothing left, even his humanity. He feels like he is on the verge of losing his soul and is haunted by images of blood and darkness. The woman tells him that he has turned into a werewolf, implying that he has become a monster, and he will never be the same again.
One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was released in 1993 as a part of their album "Extra Width." It remains one of the band's most popular songs and has been covered by multiple artists. Another fascinating fact is that the band was originally from New York City and formed in 1990. Their sound was a mix of punk, blues, garage rock and was known for being raw and energetic. "She Said" is an excellent representation of their signature sound. Additionally, the song's lyrics were reportedly inspired by the 1941 horror film "The Wolf Man." The growling, howling background vocals in the chorus further emphasize the werewolf theme. The song's music video features the band members performing the song and a brief appearance from Wayne Coyne, the lead singer of The Flaming Lips. The song has been listed on several "best of" lists over the years, including Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time" and has been covered by artists like Arctic Monkeys and Autolux. The chords for the song are not available online, but some tabs have been created by fans that can be found on guitar tab websites.
In conclusion, "She Said" is a powerful song that tells a story of guilt, shame, and transformation. The song explores themes of betrayal, loneliness, and the consequences of our actions. The haunting lyrics, raw vocals, and hypnotic guitar riffs make this song a classic of the Blues rock genre.
Chords: Unfortunately, chords for "She Said" are not readily available online.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, have mercy, please don't be unkind!
I'm begging you to show some compassion and not be cruel.
I remember chips of woman let me down and blew my mind.
I recall being hurt by women before, and it messed with my head.
For out of my back, she's gonna look way back into the back of my eyes.
She's going to stare deeply into my eyes while standing behind me.
She said: "You've done your baby wrong and you know you're gonna die tonight."
She accuses me of wrongdoing and predicts my death.
Now, the villagers are coming with a pitchfork and a screaming dog.
A mob with a weapon and a loud animal is headed my way.
I got long black hair growing way out of the back of my skull.
My hair is growing in an unusual way on the back of my head.
Feeling kinda itchy, I got blood on my mouth.
I have an uncomfortable sensation on my skin and blood on my lips.
She said: "You gotta get away, come on baby, go on way down south!"
She advises me to flee to the southern region for safety.
She said, she said, she said, she said.
The woman repeats her advice.
She said: "You got nothing left, you ain't a man no more, you're outta control.
She tells me that I've lost everything, I'm no longer a man, and I'm uncontrollable.
And the moon, baby, is blooming, you're gonna find out, what it's like to lose your soul."
She alludes to the full moon and implies that I'll experience the loss of my soul.
Now, my teeth are long, hair's growing on my palm. What have I done?
My teeth are extended, and hair is sprouting on my hand. I'm unsure of what's happening to me.
I said: "Get up now, please baby! Come on! I gotta fly, I gotta run."
I implore her to stand up quickly so that we can escape together.
I crave to taste the blood. Lord almighty, good Loard above, my soul is lost!
I admit my desire to drink blood and express my feeling that my soul is lost.
I said: "I curse the day that I ever was born!"
I express regret for my existence.
Baby, have mercy, don't you hear me screaming in pain?
I request compassion because I'm screaming from agony.
I said my prayers at night, come on please, I won't forsake your name!
I claim to have prayed and not abandoned the woman's name.
They're gonna lay me right here in this marshy swamp.
I anticipate that I'll die in this swamp.
Hit by a silver bullet right throught my heart.
I expect to be shot with a silver bullet in my heart.
She said, she said, she said.
The woman's words continue to echo in my mind.
She said: "Werewolf".
The woman calls me a werewolf.
She said: "Werewolf".
The woman repeats her accusation.
She said: "Werewolf".
The woman confirms her identification of me as a werewolf.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Anthony Owen, Gary Barlow, Howard Paul Donald, Jason Thomas Orange
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@rumbalala
Stone cold classic. ❤
@memawknowsbest4978
I love these guys and this song in particular! Thanks so much for the upload!
@nicoleterlesky6317
Wear a wolj
@johnstallings4049
@@nicoleterlesky6317".. she said ya gotta get away n go way down South!"❄️❣️🌎❣️❄️
@ayanaj7373
very good song
@kafonah
Thanks very hood post!
@ctcole77
Kick ass!
@j.p.holiday8899
Werewolf!
@ongbonga9025
I know someone who saw these at a work gig, he had no idea who they were. Sat at the bar he saw some guy next to him, stifled laughter, turned to his gf and said "check this guy out, thinks he's fucking Elvis". Of course it was John Spencer.