Former members include Sorbara's ex-husband Dan Kurtz who moved from Brazil when he was 4, Joel Stouffer and Will Stapleton (who replaced original guitarist Simon Craig following the band's move to London). They originally formed in Toronto, Canada in 2005.
Originally called "The Fuzz", the band's first gigs were touring the USA as support act for Duran Duran. Since then the band have gone on to support other major UK acts including New Order, Basement Jaxx and the Sugababes. They have recently completed a series of headline gigs in small venues in the UK and Canada, and performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2007. Prior to signing their record contract, the Dragonette (EP) was independently released as promo only and the songs have gained the attention of many critics such as the popular music blog Popjustice where they were named the #1 pop act to look out for in 2007. The band share management with the Scissor Sisters.
On Thursday, February 08 2007, the video for the track "Jesus Doesn't Love Me", which was filmed in December 2006, leaked onto the internet, through the website MySpace and also Popjustice. The video has since been removed from MySpace, as it was not intended to be viewed at this point in time. A 'taster' of this video is currently available to watch on the band's official YouTube page.
In early February 2007 the band flew to Toronto to shoot a music video for their first single I Get Around. The single was initially set for release on 16th April. The date was later pushed back to 30th April. Despite heavy promotion from the band, it entered the UK singles chart at a disappointing #92. Many have attributed this to confusion as to when the single was actually released (at one point there were three conflicting 'release dates'), others claim it simply was not stocked in record shops anywhere outside of London. Also, the fact that I Get Around was at one time available to download for free from the band's website (back in 2005), and was previously released as part of the compilation album "Robopop" (back in 2006)], certainly did nothing to help its performance as a hit single in 2007.
In May 2007, the video for "Take It Like A Man" was leaked onto YouTube before the band had a chance to release it themselves. The second single was released on the 23 of July 2007. Their second single was another commercial disappointment, debuting at #122 on the UK Charts. Around this time a new track was sent out to DJs around the United Kingdom, a cover of Calvin Harris's single The Girls. Dragonette's version however, replaced the lyrics with "The Boys" - a re-working they had previously performed at London's Gay Pride 2007. On the promo CDs was written "Dragonette have something to say to Calvin Harris!" The song was leaked onto the internet. Later, a fan-video from YouTube appeared on Perez Hilton's famous blog. The song was also featured during a Nikki Hilton fashion show.
Galore was made available to download through the UK iTunes store on August 20, 2007. It was physically released on September 24 in Europe and Japan, and on the following day in Canada. The album reached #80 in the Canadian charts but failed to chart in the UK.
Come On Be Good
Dragonette Lyrics
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Is that what you were saying
But the words stuck in your throat
Come on, be good
To satisfy the curiosity,
You take a bite out of all of the candies
But you found that it won't go down when it should
But do you want to dance together
Or have you had a change of heart
You could run around forever
But I got what it is you want
I'm making the taste
You're chasing a flavor
You're gonna be saved
I could be your savior
So say your prayers
Now that it's getting brighter
You think you might need something stonger
Or turn the lights on full and go, go home and be good
A dash of something unfamiliar
Could make the mixture that much better
It doesn't taste as it looks it should
So step back, you don't like, it's no good
But do you want to dance together
Or have you had a change of heart
You could run around forever
When I got what it is you want
I'm making the taste
You're chasing a flavor
You're gonna be saved
I could be your savior
So say your prayers
Say your prayers
Say your prayers
Come on, be good
Say your prayers
Come on, be good
So do you want to dance together
Or have you had a change of heart
You could run around forever
When I got what it is you want
I'm making the taste
You're chasing a flavor
You're gonna be saved
I could be your savior
So say your prayers
I'm making the taste
You're chasing a flavor
You're gonna be saved
I could be your savior
So say your prayers
So say your prayers
Dragonette’s song “Come On Be Good” is a plea to a lover to be good and stop causing trouble. The song talks about the struggles of trying to satisfy one’s curiosity and constantly wanting more. The opening lines are “Enough with the trouble making, is that what you were saying, but the words stuck in your throat. Come on, be good.” These lyrics suggest that the person is aware that their actions are causing harm, but they can’t seem to stop themselves. They need to be reminded to be good and stop causing trouble.
The song then goes on to talk about how the person is always chasing a flavor and trying new things to satisfy their curiosity. They want to dance together, but they also want to run around forever. The line “I'm making the taste, you're chasing a flavor, you're gonna be saved, I could be your savior, so say your prayers” suggests that the singer wants to be the one who saves the person from themselves. She wants to be the one who helps the person find contentment and satisfaction.
Overall, “Come On Be Good” is a seductive and playful song with a deeper message about finding fulfillment in life. It’s a call to be content with what you have and stop chasing after every new thing that comes your way. The singer is reminding the person that they already have what they need, and that she can be the one to help them find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Enough with the trouble making
Stop causing problems and stirring up drama
Is that what you were saying
Are you telling me to stop?
But the words stuck in your throat
You can't say it out loud
Come on, be good
Stop being difficult and behave appropriately
To satisfy the curiosity,
To fulfill your desire to explore
You take a bite out of all of the candies
You try a little bit of everything
But you found that it won't go down when it should
You discovered that it's not as enjoyable as you thought
I know it looks good
I understand why you're drawn to it
But do you want to dance together
Do you want to engage in this experience with me?
Or have you had a change of heart
Or have you changed your mind?
You could run around forever
You could continue searching endlessly
But I got what it is you want
But I know what you truly desire
I'm making the taste
I'm creating something enticing
You're chasing a flavor
You're seeking pleasure
You're gonna be saved
I can offer you something that will fulfill you
I could be your savior
I could rescue you from your unfulfilled desires
So say your prayers
Acknowledge what you truly want and ask for it
Now that it's getting brighter
Now that things are becoming clearer
You think you might need something stonger
You think you may require something more intense
Or turn the lights on full and go, go home and be good
Or go back to being responsible and sensible
A dash of something unfamiliar
A hint of something new and exciting
Could make the mixture that much better
Could enhance the overall experience
It doesn't taste as it looks it should
It's not exactly what you expected
So step back, you don't like, it's no good
So, back away if you don't enjoy it
Say your prayers
Acknowledge what you truly want and ask for it
Come on, be good
Stop being difficult and behave appropriately
So do you want to dance together
Do you want to engage in this experience with me?
Or have you had a change of heart
Or have you changed your mind?
You could run around forever
You could continue searching endlessly
When I got what it is you want
But I know what you truly desire
I'm making the taste
I'm creating something enticing
You're chasing a flavor
You're seeking pleasure
You're gonna be saved
I can offer you something that will fulfill you
I could be your savior
I could rescue you from your unfulfilled desires
So say your prayers
Acknowledge what you truly want and ask for it
I'm making the taste
I'm creating something enticing
You're chasing a flavor
You're seeking pleasure
You're gonna be saved
I can offer you something that will fulfill you
I could be your savior
I could rescue you from your unfulfilled desires
So say your prayers
Acknowledge what you truly want and ask for it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
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