911 OPERATOR: 911 what is your emergency?
CALLER: Uh yeah, our power wen… Read Full Bio ↴911 OPERATOR: 911 what is your emergency?
CALLER: Uh yeah, our power went out.
911 OPERATOR: There are indeed power outages all across Southern California at this time, but...
CALLER: Yeah, exactly. We play all over Los Angeles! Spaceland, The Echo, Silverlake Lounge...
911 OPERATOR: I'm sorry who am I speaking with?
CALLER: We're LADIES AND GENTS...you know...the indie rock band...
911 OPERATOR: Ok well you need to call your power provider, this line is reserved for emergencies.
CALLER: Oh no, this IS an emergency! We're in the middle of writing some new tunes, and since the power's out our amps don't work.
911 OPERATOR: Sir, I mean Ma'am, I mean.....Ladies and Gents, like I said, you need to call...
CALLER: Nice! You remembered our name. It's a pretty accurate title; 2 gals, 3 dudes. And none of us looks the same. We're kind of like the Brangelina clan...but we rock...
911 OPERATOR: I'm not sure how to get through to you...
CALLER: Oh that's easy! You can find our music on Myspace, iTunes, CD Baby, Reverb Nation, Little Radio, Facebook, SnoCap and Last.fm.
911 OPERATOR: You don't seem to understand....
CALLER: Sorry, we're a little distracted; working on our new record here. Remember our first EP, "Are You The Rabbit, Or The Headlights?" It was pretty well received. Verbicide Magazine even called us one of the "Top 5 Unsigned Bands in Indie Folk Rock", so we have a lot to live up to on our second record, know what I mean?
911 OPERATOR: Not really, but listen...Please call you're power provider. And don't call here again.
CALLER: Don't worry. We're planning a West Coast Tour for early next year followed by a visit to Mexico. So we'll be talking to other local, magical, helpful voices on the other end of the cord.
911 OPERATOR: You stun me.
CALLER: Whoaaaa I smell a name for the new record...
911 OPERATOR: Please don't...
CALLER: So what are you wearing?
DIAL TONE

The members of Ladies and Gents all grew up in the Los Angeles, CA area listening to different bands, and though they disagree on most music, somehow when they come together they create solid, unified, guitar-driven indie rock. For comparison, listeners could probably cite The Pretenders, The Strokes, Sahara Hotnights, Blondie, and Bloc Party, but with a dose of originality that makes them more than just a mash-up of influences.

Members:
Avtar Khalsa, vocals
Houda Zakeri, guitar
Juan Arias, drums
Corey Hernandez, guitar
Rene Perez, bass

www.myspace.com/ladiesandgentsmusic

Monsters
ladies and gents Lyrics

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モンスターこの私の可愛いひと
モンスター目をさますのよ
モンスターさあお前の出番なのよ
モンスター満月だわワォワォワォワォ

喉がかわいて困るなら
トマトジュース買ってやる
牙がかゆくて困るなら
鉄のヤスリ買ってやる

夜明けまではまだ間がある
羽のばして楽しみなさい
夜のお散歩

顔に縫い目があったって
こわいひとと限らない
爪がキリキリとがっても
悪いひとと限らない

この世の中いただけない
人ばかりがうようよして
真暗闇じゃないかしら

夏の夜は色っぽくふけて行く
誰もが熱いキスをかわしたまらない
そこどけそこどけほうら
そこどけそこどけほうら
ほうらほうらほらほら

モンスターさあ勇気を出してごらん
モンスター大いばりでね
モンスターふるえていちゃ駄目じゃないの
モンスター手をあげるのよ
モンスターが来たぞ
モンスターが来たぞ
モンスターモンスターモンスターモンスターモンスター

私ついててあげるから
何もこわいものはない
もしも何かが起ったら
悲鳴あげて逃げるのよ

気の弱さが心配だわ
やさし過ぎるその心が
傷つくことがあるかもね

夏の夜は色っぽくふけて行く
誰もが熱いキスをかわしたまらない
そこどけそこどけほうら
そこどけそこどけほうら
ほうらほうらほらほら

モンスターもうお前はやさし過ぎて
モンスターぼろぼろなのね
モンスターこの私の可愛いひと
モンスターおやすみなさい

モンスターが来たぞ
モンスターが来たぞ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Monsters" by Ladies and Gents speak to the fear and uncertainty that can come with love and relationships. The singer acknowledges that they may have wasted their time in the past and been hurt by lies, but they are still willing to try again. They plead with their lover not to run away with their heart, but to give them a chance to make things work. The repetition of "Monster, monster" could be interpreted as referring to the fear and uncertainty the singer is experiencing, or it could be a metaphor for their lover and the power they hold over the singer's heart.

The singer also recognizes that their life is not perfect and that they need a peaceful mind. They seem to have found some solace in a paradise or a sense of alignment with the universe. Despite their fears and past hurts, they are still hopeful and willing to try again.

Overall, the lyrics of "Monsters" are heartfelt and relatable. The fear of being hurt and the hope for love and connection are universal themes that many listeners can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

I know tu wasting time
I am aware that you are wasting your time

My heart was scared and I cry
I was fearful and cried

I'm getting older now
I am getting older

So don't forget that I tried
Please remember that I have made an effort

Your lies were only painting my mind
Your lies were misleading me

Monster Monster
Reference to the 'monster' that represents the negative feelings associated with love and relationships

Don't run away with my heart
Don't break my heart or take advantage of my feelings

(Monster, monster)
Continuation of the monster reference

Can a tí just give a try
Can you give me a chance?

You better listen now
Pay attention to what I'm saying

I know my love i'ts gone
I acknowledge that my love is gone

It's me and myself aquí tonight
I am alone tonight

I found a paradise
I have found a perfect place

The universe is aligned
Everything seems to be in harmony

My life is no perfect I lie
My life is not perfect and I'm not pretending that it is

I need a peaceful mind
I crave a peaceful state of mind

Monster Monster
Continuation of the reference to negative feelings and experiences

Don't run away with my heart
Continuation of the plea to not break my heart

(Monster, monster)
Reference to the negative feelings and experiences associated with love and relationships

Can a tí just give a try
Continuation of the request for a chance

You better listen now
Continuation of the plea to pay attention