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.
Magic Fantastic
Dragonette Lyrics
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Electric fantastic
Electric fantastic
Electric fantastic
All right
The kids got the radio blasting
I'm on the sidewalk sweating
I wanna get
Into it
And it's getting hot in the city
Everyone's wet and sticky
I don't mind the heat when the beat
Is getting me
On my feet
Magic fantastical
Total electrical
My boy's on the cord with a Popsicle
Total electrical
Electric fantastic
Electric fantastic
All right
This street in the heat in the beating sun
There's only one thing keeping me downtown
The kids got the radio blasting
It's magic fantastic
Magic fantastic
I wanna get (I wanna get)
Into it (Into it)
Magic fantastical
Total electrical
My girl's on the cord with a Popsicle
Total electrical
We're shaking up life with a stereo
Total electric
The kids got the radio blasting
I'm on the sidewalk sweating
Yeah they got the radio blasting
I want to get into it
You know we like it when you make it electrical
The girls are hot and cold and off with a Popsicle
They're gonna keep me in the street with the stereo
Oh no, oh my, don't wanna go-o-o
It's magic, fantastic
He's got the radio blasting
It's magic, fantastic
Total electric
The song "Magic Fantasy" by Dragonette is an upbeat and energetic track that celebrates the power of music to transport listeners to another world. The first four lines of the chorus repeat the phrase "electric fantastic" four times, which could be interpreted as a nod to the transformative properties of music. When the music is turned up loud enough, it can make a listener feel like they're in another world, free from the worries and stresses of everyday life. The song's protagonist is drawn to the energy of the city around her, and she admires the way that the people she sees moving to the music are able to lose themselves in the moment. The lyrics of "Magic Fantasy" paint a picture of a sweaty, hot city street, with people dancing and blasting music from their stereos.
The verses of "Magic Fantasy" describe the singer's journey through the city on a hot day. She's struggling to keep cool in the heat, but she's drawn to the sound of the music blasting from nearby radios. She's inspired by the people she sees dancing on the street, and she wants to join in on the fun. As the chorus says, she wants to get "into it." The song celebrates the way that music can bring people together, and it suggests that when people are united by a shared love for music, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Electric fantastic
Exclamation of excitement and awe for the highly-charged atmosphere.
Electric fantastic
Repetition of the first line to emphasize the electrified environment.
Electric fantastic
Continuation of the enthusiastic exclamation for the electrifying situation.
Electric fantastic
Reiteration of the electrifying ambience.
All right
Expression of satisfaction for the lively scene.
The kids got the radio blasting
The young people are playing music loudly using a radio.
I'm on the sidewalk sweating
The singer is outside, on the pavement perspiring due to the heat.
The girls know how to move to the music
The young women are skilled at dancing and following the rhythm of the music.
I wanna get
The artist desires to participate in the activity.
Into it
The activity or environment that the artist wants to join and participate.
And it's getting hot in the city
The temperature in the town is rising, and it's becoming warm.
Everyone's wet and sticky
All the people are damp and clammy due to the heat.
I don't mind the heat when the beat
The heat is bearable, considering the exciting beat of the music.
Is getting me
The rhythm of the music inspires the singer to participate.
On my feet
The physical activity, mostly dancing, that the singer wants to perform.
Magic fantastical
Astonishment of the unbelievable experience.
Total electrical
The absolutely charged atmosphere.
My boy's on the cord with a Popsicle
One of the male persons is on the cable having a Popsicle.
Electric fantastic
Excitement and enthusiasm for the preceding situation.
Electric fantastic
Reiteration of the first line to emphasize the energetic ambiance.
All right
Reinforcement of satisfaction with the current scenario.
This street in the heat in the beating sun
The location is on the road that is facing excessive warmth and sunlight.
There's only one thing keeping me downtown
This event or environment is the only reason why the singer is still in town.
Magic fantastic
Expression of amazement and excitement for the unbelievable activity.
I wanna get (I wanna get)
The singer yearns and desires to join the event.
Into it (Into it)
The activity or environment that the singer wants to perform and be in.
Magic fantastical
Excitement and amazement for the wonderful adventure.
Total electrical
The highly-energized atmosphere.
My girl's on the cord with a Popsicle
One of the women is on the cable eating a Popsicle.
Total electrical
An absolute electrifying environment.
We're shaking up life with a stereo
The people are electrifying their lives' experiences with the music coming from a stereo.
Total electric
A totally or undeniably energized ambiance.
The kids got the radio blasting
The young people are still blasting loud music.
I'm on the sidewalk sweating
The artist is still outside, dripping sweat.
Yeah they got the radio blasting
Reiteration that the young ones are still listening to the radio loudly.
I want to get into it
The artist still desires to be part of the scene.
You know we like it when you make it electrical
The people love the environment when it is highly-charged and lively.
The girls are hot and cold and off with a Popsicle
The ladies feel varying temperatures, and one of them is eating a Popsicle.
They're gonna keep me in the street with the stereo
The radiance of the music emanating from the stereo is compelling the singer not to leave the area.
Oh no, oh my, don't wanna go-o-o
The artist is opposed to going away from the exciting atmosphere.
It's magic, fantastic
A mesmerizing and breathtaking experience.
He's got the radio blasting
One of the males is playing loud music on the radio.
It's magic, fantastic
Expression of thrill and wonder for the occasion.
Total electric
An indisputably energized environment.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.