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.
Fixin To Thrill
Dragonette Lyrics
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Said I don't know
but you're gonna need some help out of those
Oh you're alright, you're alright, you're alright
But you smell like your mama is smoke
So tell her, tell her
You tell her I said hello
Oh we could do it any way you want
We only like you cause you're cute and young
You gotta work what daddy gave you, son
Go on and show me that you know how to use it
And do your duty
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? just do it
Uh huh I'm fixin' to thrill
Yeah the girls
The girls they're looking round
for trouble all sorts
And the boys
they offer diamonds but
They're giving them quartz
That's alright, it's alright, it's alright
We'll get you something
That you can't get at home
And your mama, your mama
She don't know what she don't know
So we could do it any way you want
We only like you 'cause you're cute and young
You gotta work what daddy gave you, son
Come on and show me that you know how to use it
And do your duty
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss, just do it
Uh huh I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? Just do it
Look out I'm fixin' to thrill
Yeah do it, I'm fixin' to thrill
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss, just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? Just do it
Look out I'm fixin' to thrill
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss, just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? Just do it
Look out I'm fixin' to thrill
The Dragonette song "Fixin To Thrill" is a song about living in the moment, letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the party. The song describes the scene of a party, where young people are having fun with each other without a care in the world. The first verse starts with a question about who dressed up the person the singer is addressing. Although the person does not know, they are told that they will need help getting out of their clothes. The second part of the verse acknowledges that they smell like smoke, probably from their mother, and suggests that they send greetings from the singer.
The line "We only like you cause you're cute and young" is quite telling of the song's theme. It suggests that the partygoers are there for a good time, and they do not take themselves too seriously. The chorus further emphasizes this sentiment: "get on the floor, don't make a fuss, just do it." The song stresses that it is essential to live in the moment, dance, and have fun. The bridge indicates that the boys try to impress the girls with diamonds, but they are only giving them cheap quartz. The song suggests that the party is not about material wealth but about the moment.
Overall, "Fixin To Thrill" is a feel-good song that inspires people to let loose, have fun, and not take themselves too seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, who's got you all dressed up in those clothes?
Who decided on this outfit for you?
Said I don't know, but you're gonna need some help out of those
I'm not sure who chose that for you, but it's not working and we need to fix it.
Oh you're alright, you're alright, you're alright
You seem to be doing okay.
But you smell like your mama is smoke
You smell like you've been around someone who smokes a lot, like your mom.
So tell her, tell her, you tell her I said hello
Say hi to your mom for me.
Oh we could do it any way you want
We can do it any way you prefer.
We only like you cause you're cute and young
We only like you because you are attractive and youthful.
You gotta work what daddy gave you, son
You need to use the talents and abilities you were born with.
Go on and show me that you know how to use it
Demonstrate to me that you are capable of using your skills.
And do your duty
Perform your obligation.
And get on the floor
Start dancing.
Don't make a fuss just do it
Don't complain about it, just start moving.
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
Watch out, I'm about to do something exciting.
We know you're one of us
We know you belong to our group.
What's all the fuss? just do it
Why are you making such a big deal? Just move.
Uh huh I'm fixin' to thrill
Yes, I am planning to do something that will excite people.
Yeah the girls
The females in the group
The girls they're looking round for trouble all sorts
The girls are searching for various types of mischief.
And the boys
The males in the group.
they offer diamonds but they're giving them quartz
They are trying to impress the girls with fake jewelry.
That's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It's okay, don't worry about it.
We'll get you something that you can't get at home
We'll give you something special and unique.
And your mama, your mama, she don't know what she don't know
Your mother is unaware of certain things.
Yeah do it, I'm fixin' to thrill
Yes, let's do it. I am planning to create some excitement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ughaghost
i saw them live,definitely one of canadas best live acts.
@csimiamilady9607
CSI Miami made me being addicted to this song❤️😁
@camglitch
Love this song xxx
@ftsjr
I saw Dragonette in concert a few years ago, (they were the opening act for Duran Duran). I don't usually pay much attention to warm-up bands that I've never heard of before, but I really enjoyed them.
@parisfernalia
miss fame bought me here.....! loves it xoxoxox
@FrederikIL
This song is also in an episode of CSI: Miami! Great song, specialy the intro!
@PikaBrian1
Omg.. Dragonette's beautiful.. :DD and her song rocks!!
@tsimu100
Those eyes, so ahead of there time.
@grayey
Freakin awesome, Galore was absolutely flawless and 'True Believer' is one of the greatest pop songs of all time! Bring on the new album!
@boywithcamera7
i love you dragonette!