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.
remix
Dragonette Lyrics
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Said I don't know
but you're gonna need some help out of those
Oh you're alright, you're alright, you're alright
But you smell like your mama is smoke
So tell her, tell her
You tell her I said hello
Oh we could do it any way you want
We only like you cause you're cute and young
You gotta work what daddy gave you, son
Go on and show me that you know how to use it
And do your duty
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? just do it
Uh huh I'm fixin' to thrill
Yeah the girls
The girls they're looking round
for trouble all sorts
And the boys
they offer diamonds but
They're giving them quartz
That's alright, it's alright, it's alright
We'll get you something
That you can't get at home
And your mama, your mama
She don't know what she don't know
So we could do it any way you want
We only like you 'cause you're cute and young
You gotta work what daddy gave you, son
Come on and show me that you know how to use it
And do your duty
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss, just do it
Uh huh I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? Just do it
Look out I'm fixin' to thrill
Yeah do it, I'm fixin' to thrill
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss, just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? Just do it
Look out I'm fixin' to thrill
And get on the floor
Don't make a fuss, just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
We know you're one of us
What's all the fuss? Just do it
Look out I'm fixin' to thrill
The lyrics of Dragonette's song remix can be interpreted as a satirical take on the shallow culture of partying and hooking up with strangers while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The singer of the song seems to be addressing someone who is "all dressed up" and "smells like mama is smoke," implying that they are not used to this kind of lifestyle. Then, the singer tells the person to "get on the floor" and "do their duty," suggesting that they need to conform to the expectations of the group they are with by dancing and engaging in sexual activities. Overall, the song seems to be criticizing the superficiality and conformity of party culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, who's got you all dressed up in those clothes?
Who is responsible for dressing you up in that way?
Said I don't know
I don't have an answer to that question
but you're gonna need some help out of those
You might need some assistance to take them off
Oh you're alright, you're alright, you're alright
You seem to be doing fine
But you smell like your mama is smoke
However, you have a scent of smoke like your mother
So tell her, tell her
Inform your mother, tell your mother
You tell her I said hello
That I said hello to her
Oh we could do it any way you want
We are flexible in how we proceed
We only like you cause you're cute and young
We appreciate you only because you are young and attractive
You gotta work what daddy gave you, son
Use your natural gifts, son
Go on and show me that you know how to use it
Demonstrate your abilities
And do your duty
Fulfill your obligation
And get on the floor
Come on, start dancing
Don't make a fuss just do it
Don't complain, just do it
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
Be aware that I'm about to excite you
We know you're one of us
We recognize that you belong to our group
What's all the fuss? just do it
Why are you making a big deal out of it? Just do it
Uh huh I'm fixin' to thrill
Yes indeed, I am going to thrill you
Yeah the girls
The girls are
The girls they're looking round for trouble all sorts
The girls are searching for all kinds of trouble
And the boys they offer diamonds but They're giving them quartz
And the boys are trying to impress the girls with fake diamonds
That's alright, it's alright, it's alright
That's okay, don't worry
We'll get you something That you can't get at home
We will provide you with something that you cannot obtain at home
And your mama, your mama She don't know what she don't know
And your mother doesn't know what she doesn't know
Yeah do it, I'm fixin' to thrill
Yes, do it. I am about to excite you
Look out I'm fixing to thrill
Be prepared because I am going to excite you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN KURTZ, MARTINA SORBARA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GD Chua
Still waiting for this track to be on Spotify
J2theT
One of the most well-done tracks on your channel. Keep it up.
Taimoore
Classic track. Glad to see it on Majestic :)
Soy Vexel
I thought that dragonette was more like tech house, but this song its awsome the synts sounds great. LOVE IT!!
L Jones
AWESOME MIX! I loved the original but this is a gorgeous mix!
XΛNΛ
I fell in love with this track as soon as it start <3
Hasan Tawab
"I could be doing all of this on my own / Thinking for myself, I'd be the only one" "I could find someone who'd never make me blue / But nobody could ever tear me up like you" Such melancholic, bittersweet, introspective, and attractive thoughts.
Tom
Majesticcasual is like Narnia, a magical world which can only be discovered by someone who isn't looking for it and once you're in you never want to leave.
PILULE ROUGE
JUST LOVIN' IT !
Destination Cube
Finally!!! Dragonette gets some recognition