The absolute, archetypical Manchester band right there. The other bands just came from Manchester, however, these scallywags were brought up on rough estate the other side of Salford, so I guess an archetypical Salford band. They made some incredible studio albums, but seeing them live then not at their best. However, they were just having too much of a good time in those days rather than go to practice.
Track has lyrics that are full of metaphorical references challenging the notion of power and manipulation. The verses present a critique of a manipulative leader who is symbolized as a "rainmaker" with "golden plans" who aims to usurp the "promised land" of others, with promises of God on his side. The chorus warns that this manipulative figure can impose his will on others, making them forget their identity, making them forget they are "a man." The phrase "Step on you again" used in the sample break emphasizes this power dynamic where the manipulative figure continually asserts their power and influence over others. The line "You're twistin' my melon man" is used to express how the manipulator is playing with the singers' mind, controlling them with their words and behavior. The song serves to warn against the dangers of giving too much power to manipulative leaders and emphasizes the importance of being aware and standing up to them.
You're twistin' my melon man, you know you talk so hip man You're twistin' my melon man, call the cops Hey rainmaker, come away from that man You know he's gonna take away your promised land Hey good lady he just wants what you got you know He'll never stop until he's taken the lot (Hey hey hey he hey hey) Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man You're a man Hey rainmaker he got golden plans I tell you He'll make a stranger in your own land Hey good lady he's got God on his side he got a double Tongue you never think he would lie Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man You're a man He's gonna step on you again, he's gonna step on you He's gonna step on you again, he's gonna step on you Hey rainmaker, come away from that man You know he's gonna take away your promised land Hey good lady he's got God on his side he got a double Tongue you never think he would lie Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man You're a man You're twistin' my melon man, you know you talk so hip man You're twistin' my melon man (Hey hey hey he hey hey) Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Eiji Kawamura
So groovy! One can only dance and have fun!
However more than them two make this... Wowww on wowww
Best cover ever....
I used to absolutely love this song when it came out!!!!
The absolute, archetypical Manchester band right there. The other bands just came from Manchester, however, these scallywags were brought up on rough estate the other side of Salford, so I guess an archetypical Salford band. They made some incredible studio albums, but seeing them live then not at their best. However, they were just having too much of a good time in those days rather than go to practice.
Signs and signifiers . Without a doubt
It's like still new with the feeling of them all vining out ,Class to this day !!
Shaun's best ever vocals. (And hair)
Tune 🙌🏻
This was their biggest hit in America. Great song on a great album.
Thing is Bez is loose but precise n Shaun n himself are real good buddies there for all to see
One of them looks like luka modric 🇭🇷
What a tune
Track has lyrics that are full of metaphorical references challenging the notion of power and manipulation. The verses present a critique of a manipulative leader who is symbolized as a "rainmaker" with "golden plans" who aims to usurp the "promised land" of others, with promises of God on his side. The chorus warns that this manipulative figure can impose his will on others, making them forget their identity, making them forget they are "a man." The phrase "Step on you again" used in the sample break emphasizes this power dynamic where the manipulative figure continually asserts their power and influence over others. The line "You're twistin' my melon man" is used to express how the manipulator is playing with the singers' mind, controlling them with their words and behavior. The song serves to warn against the dangers of giving too much power to manipulative leaders and emphasizes the importance of being aware and standing up to them.
Best of the lot!
This is a very popular group in Turkey, Angara.
Firat Yildirim Whaaaaaaat?? No way man, you’re shitting me, no?
Twisting melons for 30 years?!?!🤪
Rest in peace Sean. Thanks for making the world a happier place ✌️
You mean Paul Ryder, Shaun is still alive lol
Shaun William Ryder
greatest poet since yates.
thevoid99 fucking right 🤙🏻
I thought it was Luka Modric in the video
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You're twistin' my melon man, you know you talk so hip man
You're twistin' my melon man, call the cops
Hey rainmaker, come away from that man
You know he's gonna take away your promised land
Hey good lady he just wants what you got you know
He'll never stop until he's taken the lot
(Hey hey hey he hey hey)
Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire
Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man
Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire
Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man
You're a man
Hey rainmaker he got golden plans I tell you
He'll make a stranger in your own land
Hey good lady he's got God on his side he got a double
Tongue you never think he would lie
Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire
Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man
Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire
Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man
You're a man
He's gonna step on you again, he's gonna step on you
He's gonna step on you again, he's gonna step on you
Hey rainmaker, come away from that man
You know he's gonna take away your promised land
Hey good lady he's got God on his side he got a double
Tongue you never think he would lie
Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire
Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man
Gonna stamp out your fire, he can change your desire
Don't you know he can make you forget you're a man
You're a man
You're twistin' my melon man, you know you talk so hip man
You're twistin' my melon man
(Hey hey hey he hey hey)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Eiji Kawamura
Drugs...again !
Good drugs!
Anybody else here from the worlds end?
No
Let’s booboo
What a divot.