The power foursome then moved to commune, create and rehearse amongst the famed musical lore of Laurel Canyon. Within two weeks of rehearsals in early 2010, the group quickly began playing local shows and late night speakeasies. Led by timeless vocal tone and presence, small tweed amps, and a mission to move as many people as possible, the band quickly gained a reputation as a high energy and truly mesmerizing live act whose performances feel like down-home revivals with an uptown edge. Sticking to their roots of mid-century original soul music and recording techniques, the band used a lean three-day recording session with full takes and no-frills to turn out 12 new songs a mere two months into the project. With singles like "Gracefully", "Nancy Lee", "Still & Always Will" and "Blues Hand Me Down", the resulting sound brings you back to the days of vinyl records, sweaty juke joints, and the feel and essence of the original soul movement.
Total Strangers
Vintage Trouble Lyrics
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Stop acting like a teenage child
Let’s make something disappear
Like rapid fire burning wild
We can’t afford to miss this
Primitive, raw connection
I said get over here
For the resurrection
LET’S MAKE IT
LOVE ABOVE THE COVER
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
GET NAKED
LOVE ABOVE THE COVER
LIKE YOU KNOW ME
AND I DON’T KNOW YOU
LIKE WE AINT EVER DONE WHAT WE’RE ABOUT TO DO
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
Quit playing. Get to it now
Blow me up then wet me down
Don’t make me chase you around and around
That’s not what tonight’s gonna be about
Dig in with your fingers
Scratch tracks down my back like a wild cat
Get to it now
Grind your spine like a maniac
LET’S MAKE IT
LOVE ABOVE THE COVERS
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
GET NAKED
LOVE ABOVE THE COVERS
LIKE YOU KNOW ME
AND I DON’T KNOW YOU
LIKE WE AINT EVER DONE WHAT WE’RE ABOUT TO DO
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
LET’S MAKE IT
LOVE ABOVE THE COVERS
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
GET NAKED
LOVE ABOVE THE COVERS
LIKE YOU KNOW ME
AND I DON’T KNOW YOU
YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT
LOVE ABOVE THE COVERS
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
HOP ON IT
LOVE ABOVE THE COVERS
LIKE WE AINT EVER DONE WHAT WE’RE ABOUT TO DO
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
The lyrics of "Total Strangers" by Vintage Trouble talks about two people who are completely lost in their passion for each other. They are urging each other to give in to their desires without any inhibitions. The singer is clearly in charge and is asking the woman to stop acting childish and give in to their desires. He wants them to forget everything else in the moment and just let go, without any control or constraints. He talks about how they can't afford to miss the opportunity of being together and having an intimate encounter.
The phrase "Let's make it" repeats several times and is a clear indication of the singer's urgency and desire to be with the woman he is addressing in the song. He wants to take things forward, above the covers, and he wants to do it like total strangers. The phrase "like total strangers" is repeated several times and is a metaphor for two people who are completely lost in their passion and desire, who have no inhibitions or constraints, and who just want to be with each other.
The lyrics talk about how they want to do something that they have never done before, like they've never met before, and how they want to let go of all reservations and just have a wild, uninhibited night with each other. Overall, the song is about lust, desire, passion, and the urge to just let go and enjoy each other's company without any constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, get over here
Come closer to me
Stop acting like a teenage child
Stop behaving immaturely
Let’s make something disappear
Let's have some fun and forget everything else
Like rapid fire burning wild
With a strong and passionate intensity
We can’t afford to miss this
We shouldn't let this opportunity go to waste
Primitive, raw connection
A deep, instinctual attraction
For the resurrection
To start something new and exhilarating
LET’S MAKE IT
Let's do it
LOVE ABOVE THE COVER
Physical intimacy
LIKE TOTAL STRANGERS
As if we've never met before
GET NAKED
Take off your clothes
LIKE YOU KNOW ME
With familiarity and understanding
AND I DON’T KNOW YOU
Despite not knowing each other well
LIKE WE AINT EVER DONE WHAT WE’RE ABOUT TO DO
As if we've never experienced this before
Quit playing. Get to it now
Stop wasting time and let's get started
Blow me up then wet me down
Build up my excitement and then satisfy me
Don’t make me chase you around and around
Don't make it difficult for me to catch you
That’s not what tonight’s gonna be about
We're here to enjoy each other's company
Dig in with your fingers
Get passionate and physical with me
Scratch tracks down my back like a wild cat
Show your passion and intensity in physical contact
Grind your spine like a maniac
Get lost in the moment and enjoy the physical sensations
YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT
You desire this as much as I do
HOP ON IT
Join me in this thrilling experience
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cozmicgirlblues
You guys know how to take that 60s and 70s soul music feeling and renew it marvellously!!!!!
Total fan of yours form Spain :P
Anel Brkic
Just saw these guys live in Hamburg....JUST AMAZING! Now I'm a real Troublemaker :D
Life of Andrew Lynn
Love it! I really want to see you guys in concert. Please come to Bethlehem, PA!
Bronson
Wow, there is also a city in Brazil called Bethlehem in the state PA. But it's written Belém (Portuguese for Bethlehem) and the state is Pará. Strange coincidence.
BullRed07
This version is way faster than the Spotify one, i like this version better!
guardduck25
vintage trouble was on the view this morning they played run like the river awesome job unless it was an old appearance but i don't think so
Iceman76
Gestern im Vorprogramm von AC/DC in Hannover...
... sehr coole Nummer!!!
Bohdan Koshyk
cool! so if this is censored - where is uncensored one? >:D
greetings from Ukraine!
Martin Ratkovsky
Yesteraday I sow this band as support for AC/DC in Zeltweg. Great! Yayo!
Jukkaset
Turn the speed to 1.25 if you wanna get the live wibe :)