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.
True Believer
Dragonette Lyrics
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They know that I'm dangerous
It's evident, I'm different
My punishment is eminent
They tell me that I'm no good
They say worse,
That I've got a curse,
But you, you make me better
You give me pleasure
It's just your effect on me, oooo
You make me sweeter
You give me fever
Now I'm a believer
I've had such a wicked time,
Kiss the boys and make them cry
Laugh and while I wave goodbye
They'd still like another try
Ordinary Dick and Tom, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
If they knew who've I've become
What I've become
The spell I'm under is you,
You make me better
You give me pleasure
It's just your effect me, oooo
Taught me a lesson
Now I'm behaving
Must be what's best for me, oooo
You make me sweeter
You give me fever
Now I'm a believer'
Do you feel super '
I'm the new girl curled round your finger, oh
I've taken your potion and now I'm senseless, defenseless, a fool
The spell I'm under is you
It's you,
You're just what's come over me
You're who's gotten into me
You who did this thing to me
I used to be so bad'
But you, you make me better
You give me pleasure
Must be what's best for me, oooo
You make me sweeter
You give me fever, oooo
I'm a believer
I'm a believer
A true believer
I'm a believer
A true believer
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The lyrics to Dragonette's song "True Believer" speak of an individual who is an outsider and is treated poorly by others. The first verse captures this feeling of isolation when the singer says, "I don't play well with the other kids/ They know that I'm dangerous/ It's evident, I'm different/ My punishment is eminent." The singer is aware of their social status and the judgements placed upon them by their peers. The chorus then follows, where the singer describes how the object of their affection has changed them for the better. They say, "But you, you make me better/ You give me pleasure/ It's just your effect on me/ You make me sweeter/ You give me fever/ Now I'm a believer." This person has given the singer a sense of purpose and has made them believe in something greater than themselves.
The second verse describes the singer's past life where they engaged in harmful behavior such as "kiss[ing] the boys and make them cry" and "laugh[ing] while I wave goodbye." However, they've now changed, and this is attributed to the person they are with who has "taught me a lesson" and is the "spell I'm under." The last chorus repeats the idea that the person they are with has transformed their life for the better and that they are now a true believer in this new way of being.
Overall, "True Believer" is a song about how relationships can transform a person's life for the better. It speaks to the idea that love and acceptance can change someone's outlook and that a person can overcome their past misgivings with the help of another.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't play well with the other kids
I have trouble fitting in and getting along with others.
They know that I'm dangerous
Others are wary of me, perhaps because I don't conform or follow the same rules as everyone else.
It's evident, I'm different
It's clear to anyone who observes me that I stand out and am not like everyone else.
My punishment is imminent
I feel as though I'm going to be punished for being different, as if it's a crime.
They tell me that I'm no good
Others judge me and find me lacking in some way.
They say worse,
Not only do others think poorly of me, but they also speak poorly of me behind my back.
That I've got a curse,
Others believe that there's something fundamentally wrong with me, as if I'm cursed in some way.
And I know that it's true
I've internalized the negative messages from others and believe that there's something wrong with me.
But you, you make me better
Despite all of the negative messages I've received, this person makes me feel good and helps me become a better version of myself.
You give me pleasure
Being around this person is enjoyable and makes me happy.
It's just your effect on me, oooo
I feel changed in a positive way by this person, and it's something beyond my control.
You make me sweeter
Being around this person makes me feel kinder and more caring.
You give me fever
Being around this person makes me feel passionate and intensely alive.
Now I'm a believer
I've changed my mind about what's possible or right for me, and I now believe in something that I didn't before.
I've had such a wicked time,
I've lived a wild and rebellious lifestyle that has caused others to judge me.
Kiss the boys and make them cry
I've been involved in romantic relationships that have caused pain and conflict.
Laugh and while I wave goodbye
I've left people behind with a sense of humor or detachment, as if I don't care about them.
They'd still like another try
Despite my behavior, some people are still interested in having a relationship with me.
Ordinary Dick and Tom, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
These are common or typical names that represent the people who judge me and don't understand me.
If they knew who I've become
If these people could see who I've changed into, they might be shocked or surprised.
What I've become
I've transformed into someone more positive and likable because of this person's influence.
The spell I'm under is you,
This person has had such a powerful effect on me that I feel like I'm under their spell or control.
Taught me a lesson
This person has helped me learn something new about myself or the world.
Now I'm behaving
I'm acting differently or better than I used to because of this person's influence.
Must be what's best for me, oooo
I believe that the changes I've made are positive and will help me be happier and healthier.
Do you feel super'
I'm asking this person if they feel strong or powerful because of my influence on them.
I'm the new girl curled round your finger, oh
This person feels like I'm under their control and that they can manipulate me easily.
I've taken your potion and now I'm senseless, defenseless, a fool
I've been influenced so strongly by this person that I feel helpless and foolish without them.
You're just what's come over me
This person has changed me completely and taken over my life.
You're who's gotten into me
This person has infiltrated my life and changed me in a deep way.
You who did this thing to me
This person is responsible for my transformation and has had a huge impact on my life.
I used to be so bad'
I was unhappy or didn't have my life together before this person came into my life and changed me for the better.
A true believer
I'm completely convinced of this person's influence and believe that they've fundamentally changed me for the better.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
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