The band name is Portuguese for “Tired of Being Sexy” (taken from something Beyoncé once commented to the press: “I am tired of being sexy”).
The members are: Lovefoxxx (vocals), Luiza Sá (guitar, drums and keys), Ana Rezende (guitar and harmonica) and Carolina Parra (guitar and drums). Former members are Iracema Trevisan (bass) and Adriano Cintra (drums, guitar, vocals and production).
In an interview, guitarist/harmonica player Ana Rezende explains the band's name: "[...] we heard that Beyoncé had said that she was really tired of being sexy, which is a really retarded thing to say. It's like saying, "Oh, I'm tired of being rich." So "tired of being sexy" in Portuguese is cansei de ser sexy, so we put it on the flyer to promote the show that we were playing and we kind of got stuck with that name. It was just the stupidest name that we could have ever come up with, but it's funny and I love it. But sometimes people think that we're serious and we're tired of being recognized for our bodies or something like that, and it's nothing like that at all.."
CSS owes a lot of its success to word-of-mouth promotion on the internet, starting with the Trama Virtual website, a kind of Brazilian MySpace. A live performance in 2004 at Tim Festival on the same stage as 2 Many DJs and Kraftwerk increased their fanbase.
In 2005, they signed with Trama Virtual and in October of the same year their first album was released in Brazil.
At the beginning of 2006, CSS signed with Sub Pop to release their first international album and in July they made a thirty-gig tour through USA and Canada along with DJ Diplo and Bonde do Rolê.
The live performance CSS offers is uniquely energetic and entertaining. Lovefoxxx dodges among her bandmates and involves the audience in virtually every song. Sá, Cintra, and Parra switch instruments so often it's easy to forget where they started.
Tours of the US and Europe with Ladytron and Basement Jaxx in 2006 were followed by gigs in Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
In 2007 18 year old student and Apple fan Nick Haley created a home made iPod Touch commercial by piecing together various clips found at apple.com and adding the fast paced and catchy CSS song "Music Is My Hot Hot Sex" as the soundtrack.
After uploading the home made commercial to YouTube Haley was contacted by Apple agency TBWA/Chiat/Day who was allowed to create a TV commercial based on his original spot, claiming instant fame for the CSS tune as well as for the user generated commercial.
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Jager Yoga
Cansei de Ser Sexy Lyrics
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Oh my God, it's so gold
Oh my God, I'm so messed up
I don't know which way to go
Stars above try to guess
Where's my gin, where's my glass?
All this mess comes from your ass
We didn't come into the world to walk around
We came here to take you out
Come with us, we'll make a toast
For this time about to come
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Oh my God, it's so low
Oh my God, it's so high
Ab-Fab, Claudia Ohana
Dry Martini crossed my eyes
Ask the stars what they say
Desperate living, hairspray
Baltimore with Tanqueray
Live your life John Waters' way
We didn't come into the world to walk around
We came here to take you out
Come with us, we'll make a toast
For this time about to come
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Don't mess my holiday
Patsies and Edinas
High on Vitaminas
Monday at the club
Drinking from the tub
The day starts weekend style
There's a piece of dirt in your smile
Hold your body on your legs
Your mouth is stuck to a thousand fags
We didn't come into the world to walk around
We came here to take you out
Come with us, we'll make a toast
For this time about to come
We didn't come into the world to walk around
We came here to take you out
Come with us, we'll make a toast
For this time about to come
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
Don't you mess my holiday
(Don't mess my holiday)
The lyrics to Cansei de Ser Sexy's song Jager Yoga are full of playful and sarcastic commentary on party culture and the escapism it offers. The opening lines set the tone for the song with the repetition of "Oh my God" conveying a sense of excitement and shock at the party atmosphere. The singer is clearly intoxicated and disoriented, not knowing which direction to take. The second verse continues this theme with references to alcohol, celebrity culture, and living life on the edge.
The chorus, "Don't mess my holiday," is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the desire for uninterrupted partying and avoiding anything that will disrupt the fun. The final verse includes more specific references to partying, from "drinking from the tub" to the dirt in one's smile. The line "We didn't come into the world to walk around, we came here to take you out" could be interpreted as a call to action to engage in extreme and unconventional behavior, to be daring and not waste life on mundane activities.
Overall, the lyrics of Jager Yoga criticize the superficiality of party culture while also celebrating the thrill and excitement it offers.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God, it's so hot
Expressing a feeling of intense heat or discomfort.
Oh my God, it's so gold
Expressing a feeling of admiration or amazement towards something that shines brightly.
Oh my God, I'm so messed up
Expressing a feeling of confusion or disorientation.
I don't know which way to go
Feeling lost, uncertain or indecisive.
Stars above try to guess
Looking up at the sky and wondering about the future.
Where's my gin, where's my glass?
Asking where the drinks are or expressing a desire to drink.
All this mess comes from your ass
Blaming someone else for the chaos or problems around them.
Fuck with us, we're CSS
Asserting dominance or confidence in themselves.
We didn't come into the world to walk around
Believing that their purpose in life is not to be idle, but to make an impact.
We came here to take you out
Asserting their desire to be the center of attention and have an impact.
Come with us, we'll make a toast
Inviting others to join them in their endeavors.
For this time about to come
Referring to a future event or opportunity that they believe will bring success or happiness.
Don't mess my holiday
Asking others not to interfere with their plans or enjoyment.
Oh my God, it's so low
Expressing a feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction with something that falls short of expectations.
Oh my God, it's so high
Expressing a feeling of excitement or elation towards something that is thrilling or impressive.
Ab-Fab, Claudia Ohana
Referencing popular culture and celebrities.
Dry Martini crossed my eyes
Describing the sensation of being drunk.
Ask the stars what they say
Wondering about the future or seeking cosmic guidance.
Desperate living, hairspray
Referencing themes from pop culture and media of the time.
Baltimore with Tanqueray
Referencing a specific place and brand of alcohol.
Live your life John Waters' way
Encouraging others to embrace an unconventional, countercultural lifestyle akin to filmmaker John Waters.
Patsies and Edinas
Referencing characters from the TV show 'Absolutely Fabulous.'
High on Vitaminas
Using a colloquial term for drugs or stimulants.
Monday at the club
Expressing the desire to party or engage in social activities on a weekday.
Drinking from the tub
Engaging in excessive or unconventional drinking practices.
The day starts weekend style
Describing a lifestyle where everyday is a weekend and they do not adhere to traditional notions of work or routine.
There's a piece of dirt in your smile
Making an observation about someone's appearance or hygiene.
Hold your body on your legs
Encouraging others to stand tall and be confident in themselves.
Your mouth is stuck to a thousand fags
Describing the sensation of smoking many cigarettes.
Don't you mess my holiday
Repeating the request for others not to interfere with their plans or enjoyment.
Contributed by Sophie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.