The Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is … Read Full Bio ↴The Paladins are a San Diego-based trio formed in the 1980's. The band is best known for their high-energy rockabilly sound, but a sound their own, built on country, early rock & roll, blues and jazz. This distinctive sound has earned them shared billing with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Los Lobos, X, The Blasters and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. The Paladins are: Dave Gonzalez-guitar & vocals, Thomas Yearsley-upright and electric bass, Jeff Donovan/Brian Fahey-drums.

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oh well i got a bad ride it can't be denied. i love to tie my feet to the floor and feel the motor roar, and i'm an inch from the ground speakers all around baby don't you dig that sound. let's buzz...

i got a (?) account in a swiss bank account i got a pent house in the ritz i bought it wtih my hits. i got a castle in spain and i little (?) so much money it's a strain.
so let's buzz...

i got a strong constitution and a will to match and a thousand dollar wine is going right down the hatch and i can rock you in the cradle till you scream for more, baby what you waiting for?
let buzz....

Overall Meaning

The Paladins's song Let's Buzz is about the joys of owning and riding a motorcycle, and also about the luxurious lifestyle that can come from success in the music industry. The first verse describes the thrill of being on a motorcycle, emphasizing the power of the engine and the feeling of being so close to the ground. The second verse then goes on to depict the wealth and success of the singer – they have a Swiss bank account, a penthouse in the Ritz, and a castle in Spain as well as lots of money. The chorus repeats the invitation to "buzz" – to ride the motorcycle and enjoy the good life.

On one level, the song is a straightforward celebration of the freedom and excitement of the rock and roll lifestyle. However, it also speaks to the idea that the American Dream is still alive and well, and that success is possible for those who work hard and follow their passions. The lyrics imply that the act of buzzing – of riding a motorcycle at high speeds – is a metaphor for taking risks and living life to the fullest.

Overall, Let's Buzz is a fun and lively song that captures the spirit of rockabilly music and the thrill of a life lived on the edge.

Line by Line Meaning

oh well i got a bad ride it can't be denied.
I have a not-so-good car in my possession, no denying that fact.

i love to tie my feet to the floor and feel the motor roar,
I derive pleasure from feeling the motor roar while tying my feet to the floor.

and i'm an inch from the ground speakers all around baby don't you dig that sound.
The car is so low to the ground that I feel the sound of the music much louder.

let's buzz...
Let's enjoy the ride.

i got a (?) account in a swiss bank account i got a pent house in the ritz i bought it wtih my hits.
I have a Swiss bank account and a penthouse at The Ritz bought with my earned money.

i got a castle in spain and i little (?) so much money it's a strain.
I have a castle in Spain and so much money that it can sometimes become a burden.

so let's buzz...
Let's enjoy the pleasures that come with the wealth.

i got a strong constitution and a will to match and a thousand dollar wine is going right down the hatch
I have a strong body and strong determination to match it with, which allows me to lavish in a thousand dollar bottle of wine.

and i can rock you in the cradle till you scream for more, baby what you waiting for?
I am skilled at satisfying you, and you need to stop waiting and enjoy the ride.

let buzz...
Let's enjoy the pleasure and excitement that come with fulfilling our desires.

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Written by: JOHN JUKE LOGAN

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