The band has released four albums since their formation: "Peace, Love, Death Metal" (2004), "Death by Sexy" (2006), "Heart On" (2008) and "Zipper Down" (2015). Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre. When he played a song by the Polish band Vader and made a claim that the song was within the death metal genre, Homme then referred to Vader as "The Eagles of Death Metal". After hearing this phrase, he wondered what a cross between the Eagles and a death metal band would sound like. In a 2003 interview Homme described the sound of the band as a combination of "bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals." Jesse Hughes is known by fans for his enthusiastic interaction with audiences at live performances.
While the band were on stage at Le Bataclan in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, the audience was attacked by terrorists wielding automatic rifles, grenades and suicide vests. The death toll inside the venue was 89, including the group's merchandise manager, but the band members made it safely out of the venue via a door backstage.
Prissy Prancin'
Eagles of Death Metal Lyrics
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We get movin', we can slip off to the dance club
We roll up but it's like no one wants to dance
Ain't got no time, I've got to motor for this d.j
Here's a toast to the boogie, baby bottoms up
Hold my breathe, and waitin'
I'm Pete Thompson and I want chu prissy prancin'
Want you wigglin' and jigglin' your ass for me
Want you wigglin' you're jigglin' your ass for me
We start slidin' and we shake it to the left side
Do a dip, dip n' then we shake it right back
Bump it up rough, we do a dance called prissy prancin'
When you wiggle n' you jiggle'
Everybody's up, now you really dancin'
Oh, I'm Pete Thompson and I want chu prissy prancin'
Want you wigglin' you're jigglin' your ass for me
[Repeat x6]
Oh, I'm Pete Thompson and I want chu prissy prancin'
Want you wigglin' you're jigglin' your ass for me
The lyrics to Eagles of Death Metal's song "Prissy Prancin'" showcase a night out at the dance club, where the singer is trying to get people up and moving on the dance floor. The song opens with the singer expressing frustration that no one seems to want to dance, but he's determined to find a d.j. to motivate the crowd. The chorus features the singer introducing himself as "Pete Thompson" and proclaiming his desire for his dance partner to engage in the "prissy prancin'" dance moves, which involves shaking and wiggling their bottom ("jigglin' your ass for me").
The lyrics contain multiple references to physical movement, such as sliding, shaking, and bumping. These actions are all part of the "prissy prancin'" dance, which the singer claims everyone is doing by the end of the song. The lyrics create a fun, upbeat atmosphere that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time.
Overall, "Prissy Prancin'" is a lighthearted, danceable song that celebrates the joy of movement and encourages listeners to get up and dance. It's a perfect addition to any party playlist or dancefloor.
Line by Line Meaning
We get movin', we can slip off to the dance club
Let's go to the dance club and start moving
We roll up but it's like no one wants to dance
We arrive at the club and no one is dancing
Ain't got no time, I've got to motor for this d.j
I need to go to the DJ booth and play some music
Here's a toast to the boogie, baby bottoms up
Let's drink and celebrate the music
Hold my breathe, and waitin'
Excitedly waiting for the music to start
I'm Pete Thompson and I want chu prissy prancin'
I am Pete Thompson and I want you to dance in a fancy and showy way
Want you wigglin' and jigglin' your ass for me
I want you to move your body in a sexy and provocative way for me
We start slidin' and we shake it to the left side
We start sliding and moving to the left side
Do a dip, dip n' then we shake it right back
We quickly dip and shake our bodies back to the right side
Bump it up rough, we do a dance called prissy prancin'
We dance in a rough and wild way called prissy prancin'
When you wiggle n' you jiggle', everybody's up, now you really dancin'
When you move your body in a sexy way, everyone starts dancing
Oh, I'm Pete Thompson and I want chu prissy prancin'
I am Pete Thompson and I want you to dance in a fancy and showy way
Want you wigglin' you're jigglin' your ass for me
I want you to move your body in a sexy and provocative way for me
Oh, I'm Pete Thompson and I want chu prissy prancin'
I am Pete Thompson and I want you to dance in a fancy and showy way
Want you wigglin' you're jigglin' your ass for me
I want you to move your body in a sexy and provocative way for me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JESSIE EVERETT HUGHES, JOSH HOMME
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