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.
You Please Me
Dragonette Lyrics
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In my room
Glad you're gone
Alone is just the way I wanna be
Someone's waking up with you
Someone pretty, someone who you'll do that thing to
That you did to me
I don't miss your company
I just want those hands on me
To touch the places underneath
You can keep me out of your sight, that's alright
You can keep me out of your mind, even though
I know we're done you keep on turning me on
At night time when it's dark outside
I go to where I know you're hiding
Look up at your window from the street
You're up there, with somebody
Finally getting over me
You got something up there that I need
It's the only thing that I've been missing
I don't want your conversation
Come outside here for a second
Pay me some of your attention
You can keep me out of your sight, that's alright
You can keep me out of your mind, even though
I know we're done you keep on turning me on
You can keep me out of your sight, that's alright
You can keep me out of your mind, even though
I know we're done you keep on turning me on
Maybe I want one more kiss
Shouldn't I get one more wish?
Couldn't I just have you back for one more go around
The track?
It's easy, believe me
It's easy, you please me
It's easy
(You keep on turning me on)
You please me
(You keep on turning me on)
It's easy
(You keep on turning me on)
You please me
(You keep on turning me on)
You can keep me out of your sight that's alright
(You keep on turning me on)
You can keep me out of your mind that's alright
(You keep on turning me on)
You can keep me out of your sight that's alright
(You keep on turning me on)
You can keep me out of your mind that's alright
(You keep on turning me on)
(etc)
The lyrics of Dragonette's song "You Please Me" paint a picture of a person who has ended a relationship but still can't seem to get over their ex. The first verse finds the singer alone and happy about it, with the implication being that they're happy to be away from their former lover. However, as the song progresses, it's clear that the singer is still obsessed with their ex-partner, as they are constantly thinking about them and even stalking them to some degree. Despite the fact that the relationship is over and they don't want to be with their ex, the singer still feels a strong physical desire for their touch, and wants to be close to them again.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer can still be turned on by their ex, even though they know the relationship is over. They're willing to ignore the fact that they're no longer in the ex's thoughts, because they can't shake the attraction they feel toward them. In the second verse, we see the singer taking action to pursue their ex, even though they know they shouldn't. They go to the ex's house and look up at their window, observing them with a new partner. The singer notes that the ex has something they want, though it's not made clear exactly what this thing is.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Please Me" depict a person who is struggling to move on from a past relationship, torn between their desire for physical intimacy with their ex and their knowledge that they're better off without them.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up I'm all alone
I wake up, and I am by myself.
In my room
I am alone in my room.
Glad you're gone
I am happy that you are not here.
Alone is just the way I wanna be
I want to be alone right now.
Someone's waking up with you
You are waking up with someone else.
Someone pretty, someone who you'll do that thing to
The person you are with now is attractive and you will be intimate with them.
That you did to me
You treated them the way you treated me.
It's the only thing that I want lately
There is only one thing that I want right now.
I don't miss your company
I don't miss being around you.
I just want those hands on me
I just want you to touch me.
To touch the places underneath
I want you to touch me in intimate places.
You can keep me out of your sight, that's alright
It's okay if you don't see me.
You can keep me out of your mind, even though
It's okay if you don't think about me, even though
I know we're done you keep on turning me on
I know our relationship is over, but you still attract me.
At night time when it's dark outside
When it is dark outside at night,
I go to where I know you're hiding
I go to the place where I know you are hiding.
Look up at your window from the street
I look up at your window from the street.
You're up there, with somebody
I see you with someone else.
Finally getting over me
You are finally healing from our past relationship.
You got something up there that I need
There is something that I want from you.
It's the only thing that I've been missing
This is the only thing that I have been wanting.
I don't want your conversation
I don't want to talk to you.
Come outside here for a second
Come outside and see me for a little bit.
Pay me some of your attention
Give me some of your time and focus.
Maybe I want one more kiss
Perhaps, I want one more kiss from you.
Shouldn't I get one more wish?
Shouldn't I be able to ask for one more thing?
Couldn't I just have you back for one more go around the track?
Can we get back together for one more time?
It's easy, believe me
It is simple, trust me.
You please me
I am pleased with you.
It's easy (You keep on turning me on)
It is simple (You still attract me).
You please me (You keep on turning me on)
I am pleased with you (You are still attractive).
You can keep me out of your sight that's alright (You keep on turning me on)
It's okay if you don't want to see me (You still attract me).
You can keep me out of your mind that's alright (You keep on turning me on)
It's okay if you don't want to think about me (You still attract me).
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
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