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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Ruby Eyes
Cansei de Ser Sexy Lyrics
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I didn't even have to open my eyes!
Sooooo much smoke!
There was nothing I could see
Thru my ruby eyes.
Have you seen her?
The only hippie in the village
It makes me think about her
Coming from the unknown her
"Cutting-edge" will break your bones
When she's gone no one knows what to do!
If you meet her You'll get so hooked to!
I could feel it...
I didn't even have to open my eyes
So much smoke there was nothin' I could see
Thru my ruby eyes!
All her jewelry made of elastic and plastic beads
As far as I can tell she's crazy sick and we could go to hell.
Only if she knew...
She'd be dessed in gold
From the head to toe
My head hurts. The world is
SPINNING.
I wish I could try but the bitch is winning.
I could feel it...
I could feel it...
I could feel it...
I didn't even have to open my eyes
So much smoke there was nothin' I could see
Thru my ruby eyes!
I could feel it...
I could feel it...
I could feel it...
I didn't even have to open my eyes
So much smoke there was nothin' I could see
Thru my ruby eyes!
The lyrics to Cansei de Ser Sexy's "Ruby Eyes" tell a story of being under the influence of drugs and encountering a mysterious and captivating hippie woman. The singer describes feeling the effects of smoking and having "ruby eyes" that prevent them from seeing anything clearly. They express their fascination with this woman, who appears to be from the unknown, and how she is the only hippie in the village. The use of the word "cutting-edge" implies that she is ahead of her time and perhaps a trendsetter in her own right.
The chorus repeats the line "I could feel it" as if to emphasize the intense sensations that come with drug use. The singer mentions the woman's unique style, with jewelry made of elastic and plastic beads. They also suggest that if she knew how worshipped she was, she would be "dressed in gold from head to toe." Throughout the song, the singer seems to be in a state of heightened awareness and confusion, with their head spinning and their desire to be around this woman.
"Ruby Eyes" is a song that explores the themes of drugs, attraction, and counterculture in a slightly surreal way. It hints at the allure of those who are different and unconventional, and the thrill of losing oneself in mind-altering substances. However, it also serves as a warning about how easy it is to get lost in these experiences and become trapped in a cycle of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I could feel it!
I had a strong sensation without needing to use my sense of sight.
I didn't even have to open my eyes!
My intuition was enough to perceive what was happening around me.
Sooooo much smoke!
The environment was filled with a thick fog of smoke.
There was nothing I could see
The smoke clouded my vision and obscured my view of my surroundings.
Thru my ruby eyes.
I perceived my environment through my own perspective or emotions.
Have you seen her?
Have you met this person I am talking about?
The only hippie in the village
She is unique and stands apart from others in the community.
Everytime I smoke a joint
When I ingest marijuana, it reminds me of her.
It makes me think about her
Marijuana sparks memories and associations of this person in my mind.
Coming from the unknown her
She originates from an unfamiliar place or perspective.
"Cutting-edge" will break your bones
Being on the forefront of trends and innovation can be dangerous or risky.
When she's gone no one knows what to do!
Her absence creates confusion and uncertainty for those around her.
If you meet her You'll get so hooked to!
Interacting with her can create a strong attachment or fascination.
All her jewelry made of elastic and plastic beads
Her personal adornments are unconventional and made from less valuable materials.
As far as I can tell she's crazy sick and we could go to hell.
In my opinion, she is both mentally unstable and rebellious against societal norms.
Only if she knew...
If only she was aware of something, things would be different or better.
She'd be dessed in gold
She would be adorned in valuable materials.
From the head to toe
Every part of her body would be covered in gold attire.
My head hurts. The world is SPINNING.
I am experiencing discomfort and dizziness.
I wish I could try but the bitch is winning.
I want to attempt something, but the situation or other person is making it difficult or impossible.
I could feel it...
My perception or awareness of the situation was intense or strong.
I didn't even have to open my eyes
I relied on a different sense or intuition to perceive my surroundings.
So much smoke there was nothin' I could see
The smoke completely obscured my vision and perception of the environment.
Thru my ruby eyes!
I perceived the world through my own unique perspective or emotions.
I could feel it...
I had a strong sensation of something happening or being experienced.
I could feel it...
My awareness and perception of the situation was intense and prominent.
I could feel it...
My intuition or emotions strongly perceived what was happening around me.
I didn't even have to open my eyes
My intuition or emotions were enough to perceive my surroundings.
So much smoke there was nothin' I could see
The smoke was dense and obscured my vision completely.
Thru my ruby eyes!
I perceived the environment through my own emotions or unique perspective.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.