Nader met Eddy in a blues bar in Beirut a couple of years ago. Well, technically, they met outside the bar on the sidewalk in the middle of a fistfight. Luckily, they weren’t punching each other, and their friendship developed over cheap tequila. They eventually decided to form a band together.
Eddy is influenced by stuff like the Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Oasis and the Arctic Monkeys, while Nader is more of a Muddy Waters, RL Burnside and Seasick Steve kind of man. They both agree on The Black Keys and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Finding common ground between stompy swamp blues and rock riffs, between acoustic and electric sounds, between garage rock and the blues, that’s where the Wanton Bishops have found their voice, and that’s where they’re at their best. Actually, where they’re really at their best is live. But that’s not something you should be reading, that’s something you should experience for yourself.
Between Nader’s guttural voice and his wailing harmonica, and Eddy’s rhythmic riffs, between the stomping, and the strings snapping on abused guitars, you’ll understand that there’s something there in the rawness of it all.
The Wanton Bishops released their debut album “Sleep With The Lights On” in December 2012, and in the year since they handed out bootleg EPs in a dive bar in Beirut, they’ve toured in Turkey, France, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, as well as supported Guns N’ Roses and Lana Del Rey in Lebanon.
Sleep With The Lights on is available on iTunes, Spotify, and a whole bunch of other places online.
My Kinda Lovin'
The Wanton Bishops Lyrics
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ain't got no gold,
23 scars, my hands scrappy cold,
i can go for hours,
a superman lover,
come on baby,
you don't need no other,
i drink gasoline,
see what i seen,
don't you get me to a fight,
love love love , love ,me baby.... my kinda lovin' (x2)
i'm trigger happy, and i'm the jealous type,
crazy about you baby, and that body all ripe,
don't give hime a smile, i don't care what you said,
i'll shoot the motherfucker, or i'm better off dead
i drink gasoline,
i smoke dynamite,
see what i seen,
don't you get me to a fight,
love love love , love ,me baby.... my kinda lovin' (x2)
The lyrics of "My Kinda Lovin'" by The Wanton Bishops exude ruggedness and passion. The singer presents himself as a tough, fearless individual who has gone through hardships in life reflected in his 23 scars and rough, scrappy hands. He asserts that he can please his lover for hours with his Superman-like stamina and that she doesn't need anyone else but him. He also portrays himself as volatile and trigger-happy, ready to defend their love at any cost, even if it means taking someone's life.
However, the lyrics also carry a warning tone that advises against provoking the singer. They suggest that his roughness might have been shaped by past experiences of violence and danger, and that he could be unpredictable and dangerous when pushed to the limit. Thus, the lyrics paint a picture of passion, roughness, and a willingness to fight for love, but also caution against the consequences of provocation and violence.
In summary, "My Kinda Lovin'" is a song that embodies a rough, passionate love and the dangers that can come with it. It warns its listeners about the consequences of provoking someone with a violent past and highlights the importance of being cautious and respectful in such relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
i ain't got no silver,
I don't have any money or wealth.
ain't got no gold,
I don't have any precious metal or riches either.
23 scars, my hands scrappy cold,
My hands are covered in scars and feel rough and cold due to tough work or fights.
i can go for hours,
I can last for a long time in bed.
a superman lover,
I am an amazing lover who can satisfy any woman like no one else, hence the metaphor of a superhero.
come on baby,
I am encouraging the woman to indulge in my love.
you don't need no other,
Once she has experienced my love, she won't want or need anyone else.
i drink gasoline,
I have strong tendencies and tendencies towards self-destruction, hence the metaphor of drinking gasoline.
i smoke dynamite,
I am dangerous and explosive just like dynamite.
see what i seen,
I have been through tough times and seen things that have hardened me and shaped my worldview.
don't you get me to a fight,
I don't want any trouble or conflict.
love love love , love ,me baby.... my kinda lovin' (x2)
This is the type of love I have to offer, three times over.
i'm trigger happy, and i'm the jealous type,
I am quick to react aggressively and have a tendency to be jealous.
crazy about you baby, and that body all ripe,
I am obsessed with the woman and her attractive body.
don't give hime a smile, i don't care what you said,
I don't want to see her smile at someone else, regardless of what she is saying or what is happening.
i'll shoot the motherfucker, or i'm better off dead
If anyone tries to come between us or threatens our relationship, I am willing to take extreme actions.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eddy Ghossein, Nader Mansour
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