Tahita & Andy formed the band in 2005. Mutual friends introduced vocalist Tahita Bulmer and producer Andy Spence, who shared a love of punk rock and dance music. The founding pair began writing together, originally only for Bulmer to perform. Spence later assumed a larger role when they decided to form a proper band, and the duo recruited Lou Hayter (keyboards), Igor Volk (bass) and Sarah Jones (drums). The band released two limited edition 7" singles ("The Get Go" and "Ice Cream") on indie label Tirk Recordings before being discovered by more established Australian label Modular Recordings, and signing a worldwide deal.
The band's name came from lead singer Bulmer's desire to be a part of a club or team at school. Her original idea for the band name was the more concise "Pony Club", which she describes as "quirky and kinky and fun". A pre-existing Irish band had already claimed the name, and the prefix "New Young" was added to reflect that the band are "a newer, younger and kinkier Pony Club"
In 2013 Tahita & Andy continued on without Lou & Sarah as NYPC.
Ice Cream
New Young Pony Club Lyrics
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I can make your heart beat, short
I can make you ice cream
We could be a sweet team
Melting in your vice dreams, sport
I can be the source you crave
I can spell what you can't say
Chocolate-flavored love theme
Treat that treats you so mean
Covering your nights and days
let me give you what you'd like
I can make your mouth run dry
Drink me like a liquor
Come on and dip your dipper
Show me what you're here for, guy
I can give you what you want
I can make your back real taut
Fantastic flavored fancies
Sick like Sid and Nancy
Wicked as a joyride jaunt
(what you want)
I can give you what you want
(what you want)
I can give you what you want you want
(Want)
I can give you what you want
(what you want, you want)
What you, what you want now
The lyrics to New Young Pony Club's song Ice Cream describe an offer of pleasure and satisfaction to a potential lover. The lyrics use the metaphor of ice cream to offer a sweet treat that will melt in the listener's "vice dreams." The use of sensual language such as "make your heart beat short" and "make your back real taut" suggests the sexual nature of the offer. The lyrics also suggest a sense of power and control as the singer claims to be able to provide the source of the listener's cravings and spell what they can't say.
The chorus repeats the statement "I can give you what you want" which reinforces the singer's sense of confidence in their ability to satisfy the listener's desires. The use of cultural references such as "Sick like Sid and Nancy" and "wicked as a joyride jaunt" also suggest a rebellious and dangerous quality to the singer's offer, adding to the sense of excitement and adventure.
Overall, the lyrics to Ice Cream use the metaphor of a sweet treat to offer pleasure and satisfaction, while also suggesting a sense of power and control over the listener's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I can give you what you want
I am willing to provide you with what you desire
I can make your heart beat, short
I can make you experience intense emotions and excitement
I can make you ice cream
I can provide you with pleasure and satisfaction
We could be a sweet team
We could work together to achieve mutual benefit
Melting in your vice dreams, sport
Enjoying each other's company in your wildest fantasies
I can be the source you crave
I can meet your needs and desires
I can spell what you can't say
I understand you at a deeper level than you can express
Chocolate-flavored love theme
A love that is sweet, exciting, and indulgent
Treat that treats you so mean
Something that brings you pleasure but can also hurt you
Covering your nights and days
A constant presence in your life, bringing both joy and pain
let me give you what you'd like
Allow me to provide you with what you want
I can make your mouth run dry
I can make you feel desire and anticipation
Drink me like a liquor
Experience me intensely and passionately
Come on and dip your dipper
Indulge in me and explore my offerings
Show me what you're here for, guy
Reveal your intentions and desires to me
Fantastic flavored fancies
Exciting and delicious thoughts and ideas
Sick like Sid and Nancy
A love that is intense and passionate, but also destructive
Wicked as a joyride jaunt
A thrilling adventure filled with excitement and danger
(what you want)
I can give you what you want
Reiterating the willingness to meet the desires of the other person
(what you want)
I can give you what you want you want
Emphasizing the desire to provide the other person with what they truly desire
(Want)
I can give you what you want
Confirming the ability and willingness to fulfill the other person's wants
(what you want, you want)
What you, what you want now
Encouraging the other person to express their desires and needs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert S. Kelly
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