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.
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Dragonette Lyrics
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There's nothing wrong, but there is something going on
You float away, a little further everyday
I'm looking at the stars and you're looking out at empty space
Sometimes, sometimes it comes in the dark
Swimming inside your head, sinking into your heart
I'm looking for another sign, you'll shake it off your mind
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Just stop the clock, and look around at what you've got
Everyone comes a little undone, but it's better than you thought
Time, times gone ticking by, pinch me I'm still alive , give me just a little smile
Give me a sign, you'll shake it off of your mind
Where you been all this time, baby you've been so different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
I find myself imagining it sometimes
The two of us on a roller coaster ride
Sooner or later if we run off the track
We'll get it back don't ever doubt it
So why not forget about it
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Dragonette's song Don't Be Funny is about a relationship that is going through a rough patch. The lyrics describe the push and pull dynamic that is common in such situations. There is a sense that something is wrong, even though there may not be an obvious reason for it. The singer in the song is looking for signs that things will get better, but their partner seems distant and unresponsive. The chorus urges the partner not to be funny or act suspiciously. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is worth saving and that the singer is willing to work through the difficulties.
The second verse of the song talks about the passage of time and how it can make things seem worse than they really are. The singer asks their partner to give them a smile or a sign that they still care. The bridge of the song imagines a future where the couple is together and happy again. There is a sense of optimism and hope in the lyrics.
Overall, the song is a catchy and upbeat pop tune that deals with the difficulties of relationships. The lyrics are relatable and the melody is memorable. Dragonette's performance is energetic and emotive, making the song a standout track in their discography.
Line by Line Meaning
It's typical, another game of push and pull
This is a common dynamic in our relationship of one person pushing and the other pulling.
There's nothing wrong, but there is something going on
There isn't an obvious issue, but there is a sense that something isn't right.
You float away, a little further everyday
You have been slowly slipping away from me each day.
I'm looking at the stars and you're looking out at empty space
We used to look at the world together, but now you seem distant and disconnected.
Sometimes, sometimes it comes in the dark
These problems often arise in the midst of darkness and uncertainty.
Swimming inside your head, sinking into your heart
You're struggling internally, and it's affecting your emotions and actions.
I'm looking for another sign, you'll shake it off your mind
I'm hoping for a clear indication that you'll be able to move past whatever is troubling you.
Where you been all this time, you kiss different
Your behavior has changed, and it's become apparent even in your affectionate actions.
Hey now, don't be funny
Please don't try to joke and distract from the seriousness of this situation.
Ha ha, you're acting funny
I can tell that you're trying to deflect from the issue with humor.
Come back, where are you gone
I miss the connection and closeness we once shared, and I want it back.
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
I believe you've been mentally and emotionally absent for a long time.
Where's Mr. Sunny
You used to have a bright and positive attitude, but now it's been replaced with negativity.
Hands up, give me the money
I'm not looking for anything other than honesty and openness from you.
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
I'm not finding the situation amusing, but it's so strange and unexpected that it's almost comical.
Just stop the clock, and look around at what you've got
Take a moment to be present and appreciate what is still good in our lives.
Everyone comes a little undone, but it's better than you thought
It's okay to not have it all together all the time, and sometimes things turn out better than expected.
Time, times gone ticking by, pinch me I'm still alive , give me just a little smile
Life is passing us by, and I'm hoping for a small gesture of affection to bring us back together.
I find myself imagining it sometimes
I daydream about the closeness and happiness we used to share.
The two of us on a roller coaster ride
I imagine us experiencing the ups and downs of life together.
Sooner or later if we run off the track
If we hit a rough patch, we can get through it together.
We'll get it back don't ever doubt it
I believe we can regain our connection if we work together and don't give up hope.
So why not forget about it
Let's move past whatever is causing this distance and focus on moving forward together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eva Molina
Lyrics:
It's typical, another game of push and pull
There's nothing wrong, but there is something going on
You float away, a little further everyday
I'm looking at the stars and you're looking out at empty space
Sometimes, sometimes it comes in the dark
Swimming inside your head, sinking into your heart
I'm looking for another sign, you'll shake it off your mind
Where you been all this time, you kiss different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Just stop the clock, and look around at what you've got
Everyone comes a little undone, but it's better than you thought
Time, times gone ticking by, pinch me I'm still alive, give me just a little smile
Give me a sign, you'll shake it off of your mind
Where you been all this time, what you've got to hide
baby you've been so different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
I find myself imagining it sometimes
The two of us on a roller coaster ride
Sooner or later if we run off the track
We'll get it back don't ever doubt it
So why not forget about it
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious.
Aaah ah ah ah x3
Gwen Hanah Balana
It's typical, another game of push and pull
There's nothing wrong, but there is something going on
You float away, a little further everyday
I'm looking at the stars and you're looking out at empty space
Sometimes, sometimes it comes in the dark
Swimming inside your head, sinking into your heart
I'm looking for another sign, you'll shake it off your mind
Where you been all this time, you kiss different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Just stop the clock, and look around at what you've got
Everyone comes a little undone, but it's better than you thought
Time, times gone ticking by, pinch me I'm still alive , give me just a little smile
Give me a sign, you'll shake it off of your mind
Where you been all this time, baby you've been so different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
I find myself imagining it sometimes
The two of us on a roller coaster ride
Sooner or later if we run off the track
We'll get it back don't ever doubt it
So why not forget about it
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Eva Molina
Lyrics:
It's typical, another game of push and pull
There's nothing wrong, but there is something going on
You float away, a little further everyday
I'm looking at the stars and you're looking out at empty space
Sometimes, sometimes it comes in the dark
Swimming inside your head, sinking into your heart
I'm looking for another sign, you'll shake it off your mind
Where you been all this time, you kiss different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Just stop the clock, and look around at what you've got
Everyone comes a little undone, but it's better than you thought
Time, times gone ticking by, pinch me I'm still alive, give me just a little smile
Give me a sign, you'll shake it off of your mind
Where you been all this time, what you've got to hide
baby you've been so different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
I find myself imagining it sometimes
The two of us on a roller coaster ride
Sooner or later if we run off the track
We'll get it back don't ever doubt it
So why not forget about it
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious.
Aaah ah ah ah x3
loyalistjohn
This band is so good it's almost creepy. How is it that I haven't heard of them before?
Gwen Hanah Balana
It's typical, another game of push and pull
There's nothing wrong, but there is something going on
You float away, a little further everyday
I'm looking at the stars and you're looking out at empty space
Sometimes, sometimes it comes in the dark
Swimming inside your head, sinking into your heart
I'm looking for another sign, you'll shake it off your mind
Where you been all this time, you kiss different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Just stop the clock, and look around at what you've got
Everyone comes a little undone, but it's better than you thought
Time, times gone ticking by, pinch me I'm still alive , give me just a little smile
Give me a sign, you'll shake it off of your mind
Where you been all this time, baby you've been so different
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up, give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
I find myself imagining it sometimes
The two of us on a roller coaster ride
Sooner or later if we run off the track
We'll get it back don't ever doubt it
So why not forget about it
Hey now, don't be funny
Ha ha, you're acting funny
Come back, where are you gone
This girl thinks you've been somewhere else too long
Where's Mr. Sunny
Hands up give me the money
And I'm not laughing but this funny stuff is just hilarious
Fuzzel
It has such a happy beat, but every time I listen to it I actually get really depressed
stylishlYours
She's awesome.
Roberto González
buen rola
Donovan Koen
LOVVVEE this song
Maia Maya
❤❤❤
cenrike
bu3na me gusta
Janine Weber
I heard this song while on hold with Virgin Mobile for an hour