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.
Pick Up the Phone
Dragonette Lyrics
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And we've only just started having fun
I'm picking fruit and I choose you, you're so cool
No need to save yourself for someone else to come
So we went completely wild
Kicked over a city street light
Saint Thomas was vandalized
Pick up the phone, pick up the phone
Congratulations, I'm having visions of us
Breaking everything on our way out of town
We're going places you never dreamed of
Oh Cherry Cherry I'll read your fortune
It says here you're too serious and such
But I learned one thing Cherry you should understand
That nothing really matters very much
So we went completely wild
We were married in the Vegas style
And our families were scandalized
And I'm sorry but I'm not surprised
Pick up the phone, pick up the phone
Congratulations, I'm having visions of us
Breaking everything on our way out of town
We're going places you never dreamed of
Yeah we started the fire, it's out of control
Painted the town til it was up in smoke
So tie a ribbon round it, let the fighters drown it
And we'll go down in the books
Yeah we started the fire and it's burning up
Everywhere around us, take a photograph
If they ever found us, they'd have us surrounded
So pick up
You know you gotta pick it up
Cherry pick it up
Pick it up
Pick up the phone, pick up the phone
Congratulations, I'm having visions of us
Breaking everything on our way out of town
We're going places you never dreamed of
The lyrics of Dragonette's "Pick Up the Phone" are a tale of wildness, recklessness and rebellion. The opening lines are an address to Cherry Cherry, who is young and being exhorted to live a little. The singer says that they're having fun and picking fruit, and in this metaphorical language, it becomes clear that the singer wants Cherry Cherry to join in and be part of the adventure. They're cool, and there's no need to hold back, waiting for someone else who may never come.
The story of the song takes a turn towards vandalism, as they kick over a city street light, vandalize Saint Thomas and cause scandal by getting married in the Vegas style. They're going wild and causing destruction, but there is no sense of remorse. Instead, there's excitement that they're going places nobody dreamed of. In the bridge, the singer reads Cherry's fortune, telling her to loosen up and enjoy life because nothing really matters. The lyrics are a call to action to live in the moment, to take risks, and to find joy in destruction.
Overall, Dragonette's "Pick Up the Phone" is an ode to youth and living life to the fullest. It's a song that celebrates rebellion, taking risks and living in the moment. It's a reminder that sometimes we can throw caution to the wind and do things that may not make sense but can bring us joy and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on Cherry Cherry you're still very young
Encouraging someone to enjoy life and not worry about being young.
And we've only just started having fun
Having fun together as friends and enjoying life to the fullest.
I'm picking fruit and I choose you, you're so cool
Selecting someone to hang out with and have a good time with.
No need to save yourself for someone else to come
Enjoying the moment with the selected friend and not waiting for someone else to come along.
So we went completely wild
Started living life without worry or care.
Kicked over a city street light
Being reckless and not caring about consequences and damage being caused to the city.
Saint Thomas was vandalized
Cause damage to property and not caring about consequences.
And I'm sorry but I'm not surprised
Feeling remorse but not surprised at the consequences of our actions.
Pick up the phone, pick up the phone
Urging the friend to answer the phone and come along for a wild ride.
Congratulations, I'm having visions of us
Celebrating life and imagining a great future together.
Breaking everything on our way out of town
Being reckless and not caring about consequences as long as we have fun.
We're going places you never dreamed of
Imagining a future where we have a fun and adventurous life together.
Oh Cherry Cherry I'll read your fortune
Using fortune telling to have fun and entertain each other.
It says here you're too serious and such
Being told that it is important to loosen up and enjoy life.
But I learned one thing Cherry you should understand
Learning that there are more important things in life than being too serious all the time.
That nothing really matters very much
Understanding that things are not as important as they seem, and that having fun and enjoying life is more important.
We were married in the Vegas style
Getting married in a fun and adventurous way without worrying about the consequences or long-term effects.
And our families were scandalized
Causing controversy and upsetting family members with our actions.
Yeah we started the fire, it's out of control
Being reckless and not caring about the severity of the situation.
Painted the town til it was up in smoke
Being wild and carefree, causing damage and destruction to the city.
So tie a ribbon round it, let the fighters drown it
Ignoring the damage caused and moving on.
And we'll go down in the books
Being remembered for our wild and adventurous life.
If they ever found us, they'd have us surrounded
Being caught for our actions and facing the consequences.
So pick up
Urging the friend to answer the phone and have more fun together.
You know you gotta pick it up
Encouraging the friend to answer the phone and join the adventure.
Pick it up
Continuing to encourage the friend to join in on the fun.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dan Kurtz, Martina Sorbara
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TMSreptiles
The fact that it’s been ten years is so so wild
@MrSpankyxiv
This didn't age well. :(
Comment was made over 2 years ago.
@joeblow9657
12 now.
@carrietruman9783
one of my all time favourite songs/eras in music
@nicoibella8963
I found it finally
@kellykerlin3283
Bernarda Torrez haha same!
@shellym5209
Omg same irl. This plays in my store all the time so I decided to just google pick up and congratz etc. FINALLLYYYYYYYYYY lool @@kellykerlin3283
@ItzTheEpicDoge
BP DT omg I was looking for this! I couldn’t think of what it was called
@lynoulune
welcome to the best band on earth <3
@Ayjay11
best feeling