Band members are as follows:
Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals
Jay "Agent Jay" Nugent - Guitar
Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals
Marcus Geard - Bass
Ara Babajian - Drums
Former members and contributors:
Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals
TJ Scanlon - Guitar
Luis "Zulu" Zuluaga - Drums
Jeremy "Mush One" Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals
Allen Teboul - Drums
Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute
Jeff "King Django" Baker - Trombone
Tobias Fields - Congas
Eric "E-ROC" Singer - Alto Saxophone
Victor Rice - Bass
Dave Hahn - lead guitar
Justin Redekop- Trumpet
The next album released was Redlight, on HellCat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up.
The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.
You Don't Know I
The Slackers Lyrics
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Two eyes looking as lovely as you look tonight
Standin' in your way
I'm looking at you, but you're looking away
All I want to say...
Is that I love you
All I want to say...
But you don't even know me
Chorus:
That's right you don't you don't you don't you don't
Darling you don't know...
That's right you don't you don't you don't you don't
Darling you don't know...
They say that love is pain
That Cupid's little arrow is a bullet right to your brain
I tell you it's a lie...
'Cause Cupid shot me in the eye and now I'm dumb and blind
All I want to do...
Is just kiss you
All I want to do...
Is just kiss you
But you don't even know me
I know that nothing ever changes (Nothing ever changes my ma-a-an)
But at this moment, I'll love you through the ages (Through the aaages)
And I feel that you already know that...
I know that you know that I now that you don't know me!
Chorus
Instumental Interlude
They say that love is pain
That Cupid's little arrow is a bullet right to your brain
I tell you it's a lie...
'Cause Cupid shot me in the eye and now I'm dumb and blind
All I want to do...
Is just kiss you
All I want to do...
Is just kiss you
But you don't even know me
The Slackers's song "You Don't Know I" is a love song about unrequited love. In the opening lines of the song, the lead singer describes the beauty of his love interest and how he is standing in her way, yet she remains unaware of his feelings for her. He confesses his love for her repeatedly throughout the song, using a catchy and repetitive chorus to emphasize his desire to be noticed and acknowledged by her. He compares the commonly held belief that love is pain to a lie and claims that love has blinded him, highlighting the intensity of his emotions.
The song's instrumentation features a prominent organ that sets the tone for the retro, soulful sound of the track. The lead singer's vocals are soulful and emotive, driving home the intense emotions that are central to the song.
"You Don't Know I" is an example of The Slackers's signature brand of soulful ska music, blending genres from traditional ska and rocksteady to soul and R&B. The band's unique style and sound have gained them a cult following, particularly in the ska and punk scenes.
Line by Line Meaning
Well have I ever seen
I have never seen
Two eyes looking as lovely as you look tonight
You look beautiful tonight
Standin' in your way
I am standing in your path
I'm looking at you, but you're looking away
I am looking at you, but you are avoiding eye contact
All I want to say...
All I want to say is that
Is that I love you
I have feelings of romantic love towards you
But you don't even know me
But you are not aware of my existence
That's right you don't you don't you don't you don't
You really don't
Darling you don't know...
My affection towards you is not acknowledged
They say that love is pain
It is commonly believed that romantic love is emotionally painful
That Cupid's little arrow is a bullet right to your brain
The common saying is that Cupid's arrow causes intense feelings of love in the brain
I tell you it's a lie...
I am saying that this is not true
'Cause Cupid shot me in the eye and now I'm dumb and blind
Cupid's arrow has left me speechless and blinded by love
All I want to do...
All I want to do is
Is just kiss you
I desire to share a romantic kiss with you
I know that nothing ever changes (Nothing ever changes my ma-a-an)
I am aware that the situation is unlikely to change
But at this moment, I'll love you through the ages (Through the aaages)
Nevertheless, I will still love you passionately
And I feel that you already know that...
I have a sense that you are already aware of my feelings
I know that you know that I now that you don't know me!
I understand that you are aware of my interest but unaware of who I am
That's right you don't you don't you don't you don't
Again, you truly don't know me
Darling you don't know...
My love for you is not reciprocated or acknowledged
All I want to do...
All I want to do is
Is just kiss you
My desire to share a romantic kiss with you remains
But you don't even know me
Yet you are unaware of my identity and affection for you
Contributed by Olivia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.