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.
My Work Is Done
Dragonette Lyrics
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I’m lettin’ the lions and the tigers out of the cage aha
‘Cause I’m free
I’ve got time to kill
I’m on a rampage
I’m out of the big street, I’ve been victimin' for days
I’m lookin’ all rich, I’m feelin’ all robbed
‘Cause I’m free
I need time to kill
Hey I’m on a rampage
I wanna work
What makes lazy like a stiff I’ve got to do just for fun
Hey I don’t wanna work just give me the money
As if I had a gun on me
‘Cause my work is done!
Yea my work is done
My work is done
I’m out of my cave, I’m into the rain
I’m ready to play
Get off the ropes and off the rails again
Game up uh
Yea I’m free
I make time to kill
Hey I’m on a rampage
I’m out of the big street, I’ve been victimin' for days
I’m lettin’ the lions and the tigers out of the cage aha
‘Cause I’m free
I need time to kill
Hey I’m on a rampage
I wanna work
What makes me lazy like the stuff I could be doin’ for fun
Hey I don’t wanna work just give me the money
There’s a fire that burns all day
‘Cause my work is done
Yea my work is done
My work is done
My work is done
Oh
What?
No
Don’t ask me ‘cause I’m busy with a higher skill
Yea, I’ve got a life
It could be crazy when get this creature out the cage
So stand back alright
Alright alright alright I’ll work
What makes lazy like a stiff I’ve got to do just for fun
Hey I don’t wanna work just give me the money
As if I had a gun on me
‘Cause my work is done!
Yea my work is done
My work is done
My work is done
My work is done
The lyrics of Dragonette's "My Work Is Done" describe the feeling of being free, wild, and unchained from the monotony of daily work. The lines "What makes lazy like a stiff I've got to do just for fun / Hey I don’t wanna work, just give me the money / As if I had a gun on me / ‘Cause my work is done" showcase the idea of not wanting to work for the sake of survival or getting by, but to enjoy the fruits of one's labor. The singer is letting loose by unleashing the "lions and tigers out of the cage" and going on a rampage of freedom, indicating that they are done with the mundane and want to enjoy the excitement of life.
Additionally, the lyrics also touch on the idea of wanting to work on something that is meaningful and enjoyable, rather than just a means to an end. The lines "Don’t ask me ‘cause I’m busy with a higher skill / Yea, I’ve got a life / It could be crazy when get this creature out the cage / So stand back alright / Alright alright alright I’ll work" indicates that the singer wants to focus on work that is important to them and requires a higher skill set, despite not wanting to fall into the trap of mundane and unfulfilling work.
Overall, the lyrics of "My Work Is Done" are a celebration of freedom from the monotony of life and the desire to work on something that brings joy and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m comin’ undone before I'm feelin' all the rage
I am losing control and becoming very angry
I’m lettin’ the lions and the tigers out of the cage aha
I am unleashing my pent-up energy and aggression
‘Cause I’m free
I am unburdened by responsibilities or constraints
I’ve got time to kill
I have plenty of free time
I’m on a rampage
I am recklessly pursuing my desires
I’m out of the big street, I’ve been victimin' for days
I am escaping an oppressive environment where I have been oppressed for a long time
I'm lookin’ all rich, I’m feelin’ all robbed
I am appearing wealthy but actually feeling cheated and exploited
Just get me great aha
I want to be successful and happy
I need time to kill
I require leisure time
I wanna work
I am eager to be productive
What makes lazy like a stiff I’ve got to do just for fun
I am unmotivated without a clear goal or sense of purpose
Hey I don’t wanna work just give me the money
I desire money without effort
As if I had a gun on me
I feel powerful and in control
‘Cause my work is done!
I have completed all necessary tasks and am satisfied with my progress
Yea I’m free
I am unencumbered
I’m out of my cave, I’m into the rain
I am emerging from isolation and embracing new experiences
I’m ready to play
I am eager for fun and excitement
Get off the ropes and off the rails again
I am breaking free from constraints and limitations once more
Game up uh
I am ready to begin a new round of activity
I’m lettin’ the lions and the tigers out of the cage aha
I am unleashing my wild side and embracing my power
What?
I am surprised or taken aback
No
I am refusing or rejecting a proposition
Don’t ask me ‘cause I’m busy with a higher skill
I am occupied with important or complex work
Yea, I’ve got a life
I have a fulfilling and meaningful existence
It could be crazy when get this creature out the cage
I am anticipating chaos and unpredictability when I unleash my true self
So stand back alright
I need space and freedom to express myself
I’ll work
I am willing to put in effort and energy
There’s a fire that burns all day
I have an intense passion and drive
My work is done!
I have accomplished what I set out to do and am content
My work is done
I have completed my tasks and goals
Alright alright alright
I am enthusiastic and ready to go
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
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