Since then this fine trio have been a regular live feature in Wellington, going under a variety of names (Los Tigres Del Norte, Moose Head etc) until Leon Matterhorn had the honour of eventually naming them Twinset.
As individual musicians, the members of Twinset are all much in demand and can frequently be found moonlighting with other capital city combos, from Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Eggs, The Sribes Of Ra, The Black Seeds and Deva Mahal and the Five Pleasures to folk-parodists Flight Of The Conchords.
Over five albums and countless gigs Twinset have grown an audience throughout New Zealand and around the globe. 'Flavour Country' is Twinset’s sixth CD, and finds the group laying out its usual persuasive grooves, while expanding into unexplored territories. At one extreme there is 'Space Legion', where eastern modes meet Martian soundscapes in an expansive yet beautifully controlled sixteen-minute jam.
And, as on previous albums, a few friends and colleagues have sat in on 'Flavour Country'. There’s The Phoenix Foundation’s Will Ricketts, whose percussion can be heard throughout the album, meshing with Hoskins’ drums to make this the rhythmically richest Twinset album yet. Toby Laing, from Fat Freddy’s Drop, brings his baritone horn, adding ballast to 'Birds Of Beltion' and 'Storms Boogaloo'.
And there’s The Black Seeds' Barnaby Weir, who blends his white chocolate vocals with the creamy tones of Lisa Tomlins on the album’s one non-instrumental: a reading of the Billy Joel standard 'Just The Way You Are'. Like everything else on 'Flavour Country', it is soulful, surprising, and couldn’t be anyone but Twinset, who have taken a near-forgotten sub-genre, given it a fresh breath of Wellington air, and made it their own.
Band Members:
Christopher Yeabsley (organ)
Daniel Yeabsley (saxophone)
Paul Hoskin (drums)
Sweet Thing
Twinset Lyrics
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And when I think about you I fell alright
Even on the road when the nights are cold
You're the one thing that I can hold on to
You come shining through
With the love you bring
Sweet thing
Sweet thing love me no reason
You and me
So sweet to my soul
So sweet and so free
Unconditional everytime you are on my mind
With the love you bring my sweet ting
Oh yeah yeah love sweet love
Well it's you I am thinking of
And your love sweet love oh yeah
Well it's you I am thinking of
Love sweet love yeah about you
It's you I am thinking about
With your love sweet love oh
In the Twinset song "Sweet Thing", the lyrics express the importance of a significant other and the comfort they bring even during difficult times. The singer describes their partner as the sweet thing in their life, bringing a sense of peace and satisfaction when they think about them. Even when they are on the road and nights are cold, they have their partner to hold onto. The partner brings unconditional love and every time they think of them, they come shining through. The lyrics emphasize a natural, effortless connection between partners, as they are "so sweet to [the singer's] soul" and "so sweet and so free". Overall, the lyrics celebrate the power of love and the joy it brings to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the sweet thing in my life;
The person being talked to is a source of positivity in the singer's life.
And when I think about you I fell alright;
The singer feels happy and content when they think about the person being addressed.
Even on the road when the nights are cold;
Even in difficult situations, the person being addressed remains a source of comfort and warmth.
You're the one thing that I can hold on to;
The person being addressed is a constant and reliable presence in the singer's life.
You come shining through;
The person being addressed stands out as a positive force among all other aspects of the singer's life.
With the love you bring;
The person being addressed brings love and positivity into the singer's life.
Sweet thing;
The person being addressed is affectionately referred to as a 'sweet thing.'
Sweet thing love me no reason;
The person being addressed loves the singer without any specific reason.
Well it's just a natural way to be;
The person being addressed loves the singer without any ulterior motives - it simply comes naturally to them.
You and me;
The singer and the person being addressed share a close and intimate connection.
So sweet to my soul;
The person being addressed brings deep joy and fulfillment to the singer's soul.
So sweet and so free;
The person being addressed brings a lightness and freedom to the singer's life.
Unconditional everytime you are on my mind;
The person being addressed is loved unconditionally, and the singer thinks of them frequently.
With the love you bring my sweet thing;
The person being addressed brings love and positivity to the singer's life, and is affectionately referred to as a 'sweet thing.'
Oh yeah yeah love sweet love;
Love is a central theme in the song.
Well it's you I am thinking of;
The singer is thinking of the person being addressed.
And your love sweet love oh yeah;
The love of the person being addressed is sweet and positive.
Well it's you I am thinking of;
The singer is preoccupied with thoughts of the person being addressed.
Love sweet love yeah about you;
Love is intimately tied to the person being addressed.
It's you I am thinking about;
The singer is preoccupied with thoughts of the person being addressed.
With your love sweet love oh;
The love of the person being addressed is sweet and positive.
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.