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.”
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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Indie Girl
Bondage Fairies Lyrics
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She makes her own pathetic BD-fanzine
she's an indie girl
she's so damn individi-indievidividual
Suicidal, yes of course
She's taking pills baby,
no remorse
she's so damn individi-indievidividual.
The song "Indie Girl" by Bondage Fairies is a satirical commentary on the indie subculture, particularly the stereotype of the "indie girl." The lyrics describe a girl who goes to great lengths to appear unique and individualistic, but in reality is just conforming to a specific set of trends and ideals within the indie scene. She customizes her Ebay items and makes her own zine, but is ultimately inauthentic.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with the lyrics suggesting that the girl is suicidal and taking pills without remorse. This can be interpreted as a commentary on the pressures and anxieties faced by those who try to conform to specific subcultural aesthetics and ideals.
Overall, "Indie Girl" is a biting commentary on the indie scene and the trope of the "indie girl" specifically. It highlights the tension between the desire to be unique and individualistic and the pressure to conform to a specific set of ideals within a subculture.
Line by Line Meaning
She got her Ebay item customized
She has a tendency to customize the items she purchases on Ebay to reflect her unique style.
She makes her own pathetic BD-fanzine
She creates her own fanzine dedicated to her interests, though it may not be successful or widely read.
she's an indie girl
She identifies as an 'indie girl', someone who values their individuality and seeks out unique experiences.
she's so damn individi-indievidividual
She is extremely unique and values her individuality above all else.
Suicidal, yes of course
She may struggle with thoughts of suicide or depression, which is unfortunately not unusual in today's society.
She's taking pills baby, no remorse
She may be resorting to medication to help cope with her negative feelings, though she may not feel any regret or shame in doing so.
she's an indie girl
She still identifies as an 'indie girl' despite any personal struggles or issues she may have.
she's so damn individi-indievidividual.
Even through her struggles, she still values her individuality above all else.
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