The Lascivious Biddies, an all female cocktail pop quartet based in New Yor… Read Full Bio ↴The Lascivious Biddies, an all female cocktail pop quartet based in New York City, have earned a reputation for having an energetic and tightly woven live show, full of laughter, expert musicianship and a dash of sentimentality. At SXSW 2005 the Biddies made a splash with the media and fans alike.

The name existed before the band. Deidre Rodman, pianist and composer mentioned it in passing one fine spring day to her friend Amanda Monaco, guitarist and jazz fiend. "I've always wanted to be in a band called The Lascivious Biddies." The girls were high in the mountains, participating in an intensive jazz workshop near Banff, Canada.

Upon her return to New York, where all the Biddies live still, Amanda repeated Deidres words to the notoriously proactive jazz and swing singer, Lee Ann Westover. The two had been seriously considering the formation of a Go-Gos cover band that needed a name. "That's it. That's the name and we are that band." stated Lee Ann, simply yet full of resolve. "Who's this 'Deidre?'" The rest is history. Add Juilliard-educated Saskia Sunshine Lane (Amanda's upstairs neighbor) on the upright bass -- as well as 4+ years worth of rehearsing and good luck, minus most of the 80's cover tunes -- and there you have The Lascivious Biddies as reality: equal parts pluck, innovation, talent and fun.

Members:

AMANDA MONACO
guitar, vox

DEIDRE RODMAN
keys, vox, melodica etc...

LEE ANN WESTOVER
lead vox, happy apple, triangle, vibro-slap

SASKIA SUNSHINE LANE
Bass, Fire, Wagon, Vox

ask
The Lascivious Biddies Lyrics

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Shyness is nice, and
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to
Shyness is nice, and
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to

So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
ASK ME - I WON'T SAY "NO" - HOW COULD I?
Coyness is nice, and
Coyness can stop you
From saying all the things in
Life you'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
ASK ME - I WON'T SAY "NO" - HOW COULD I?
Spending warm Summer days indoors
Writing frightening verse
To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
Because if it's not Love
Then it's the Bomb, the Bomb,
the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb
That will bring us together
Nature is a language - can't you read?
Nature is a language - can't you read?
SO ... ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
Because if it's not Love
Then it's the Bomb, the Bomb,
the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb, the Bomb
That will bring us together
If it's not Love
Then it's the Bomb
Then it's the Bomb
That will bring us together
SO ... ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME

ASK ME, ASK ME, ASK ME
Oh, la ...

Overall Meaning

The Lascivious Biddies’s song “Ask” is all about shyness and the importance of asking for what you want in life. The song begins with the repeated line, “Shyness is nice,” indicating that it is a positive trait, but it can also hold one back from fulfilling their desires. The chorus emphasizes the importance of asking someone for something they want, and the lyrics repeat the phrase, “ASK ME - I WON'T SAY "NO" - HOW COULD I?”

The song also touches on the idea of coyness and how it can prevent people from expressing their feelings or thoughts. The lyrics suggest that people should not let their shyness or coyness hold them back, and instead, they should be more assertive and ask for what they want.

The song then shifts focus to the idea that if it's not love, it's the bomb that will bring people together. This message could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that people should not be afraid to take risks and try new things, even if they're unsure of the consequences. The final lines of the song repeat the message of the chorus, encouraging listeners to ask for what they want and not hold back.

Overall, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to overcome their shyness and coyness and take a risk by asking for what they want. It suggests that doing so can lead to exciting new opportunities and experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Shyness is nice, and
Being shy can be considered a positive trait

Shyness can stop you
However, shyness can also hold you back

From doing all the things in life
Preventing you from experiencing everything you desire

You'd like to
That you secretly desire

So, if there's something you'd like to try
If you have a desire to explore something new

ASK ME - I WON'T SAY "NO" - HOW COULD I?
Just ask me, I'm willing to try anything once

Coyness is nice, and
Being coy can also be seen as charming

Coyness can stop you
But, just like shyness, it can hold you back

From saying all the things in
Keeping you from expressing yourself fully

Life you'd like to
Sometimes not saying what you feel can lead to regret

Spending warm Summer days indoors
Doing things that are unlikely for the season