The band consists of Elvis Creep (lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer) and Deus Deceptor (vocals, bass, synthesizer). The duo came together in 2001, Elvis after being rejected from art school, and Deus being a budding computer scientist.
They always wear masks on-stage and in pictures, which they say are inspired on japanese robots and robots from the seventies. As for why they wear these masks, Elvis says: "This way we spare people red and sweaty faces; there are already so many sweaty bands, so no need for another. Plus, they look pretty cool.β
They have released four studio albums to date: What You Didn't Know When You Hired Me (2006), Cheap Italian Wine (2009), Bondage Fairies (2012) and Alfa Gaga Cp Wifi (2017).
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Action Figures
Bondage Fairies Lyrics
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Sex and drugs and rock n roll
Sure is fun
But I'd say it's overrated
Go ahead and pick a doll
Arm it with a laser saw
Come on babe, let us trade
Get it on and build a fort (?)
Load it with your scoreboard
Starscream, hoist and metroplex
Toys without no sound effects
The Bondage Fairies's song "Action Figures" is a playful take on the notion of indulging in the hedonistic pleasures of life. The lyrics "Sex and drugs / Sex and drugs and rock n roll / Sure is fun / But I'd say it's overrated" can be interpreted as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the clichΓ©d rockstar lifestyle. The band seems to be saying that while these things are undoubtedly enjoyable, they're not worth the hype that often surrounds them.
The second verse of the song takes a turn towards a more innocent pastime - playing with action figures. The line "Go ahead and pick a doll / Arm it with a laser saw / Come on babe, let us trade / I want your Lady Jane" could be read as a reference to the joy of exchanging toys with friends during childhood. The following lines describe the act of setting up an imaginary battle scene, complete with a scoreboard and characters from the Transformers franchise.
Overall, "Action Figures" seems to be a celebration of the simple pleasures in life, whether it be playing with toys or indulging in the occasional vice. It's a reminder that, at the end of the day, what really matters is having fun and enjoying oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Sex and drugs
Indulging in hedonistic pleasures such as sex and drugs
Sex and drugs and rock n roll
Taking the hedonistic lifestyle to another level by adding rock music to it
Sure is fun
Engaging in such activities can bring pleasure and enjoyment
But I'd say it's overrated
However, this enjoyment is not as fulfilling or worthwhile as it is often made out to be
Go ahead and pick a doll
Select a toy figure
Arm it with a laser saw
Equip the toy with a futuristic weapon
Come on babe, let us trade
Let's exchange toys
I want your Lady Jane
I desire to have your specific toy, Lady Jane
Get it on and build a fort (?)
Construct a miniature fortress using the toys
Load it with your scoreboard
Place the scoreboard inside the fortress
Starscream, hoist and metroplex
Referring to well-known toys of the Transformers franchise
Toys without no sound effects
These particular toys do not make any noises or sound effects
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.