1. An alterna… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
1. An alternative rock band from the United States
2. A musical group from South Africa
1. Electric Six is a six-piece Detroit-based rock band consisting of Dick Valentine (vocals), Tait Nucleus? (synthesizers), Johhny Na$hinal (guitar), Da Ve (guitar), Percussion World (drums), and Smorgasboard (bass) who play a mix of rock, funk and disco.
The band's first notorious formation comprised Valentine, Rock and Roll Indian (guitar), Surge Joebot (guitar), Disco (bass, former member of Detroit Cobras), and M (drums). Dick Valentine (real name Tyler Spencer) has always been the primary songwriter (both music and lyrics) of Electric Six, currently and under their former incarnation, when they were known as the Wildbunch. During the band's temporary split at the end of the 1990s, Spencer formed his own band called The Dirty Shame and released one CD entitled Smog Cutter Love Story which featured, among other tracks, a first version of Fire track "Vengeance and Fashion". The band reformed by 2001 to record and release the first release of 'Danger! High Voltage' and record the track 'Dealin' With Death N' Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord' with Troy Gregory for his Sybil album.
Electric Six fuses rock and punk with the laid-back funky rhythms and falsetto vocals of disco, and a distinctly comic touch. However, they tend to reject such genre classifications as disco-metal and disco punk. They formed the band in 1996 and were initially known as The Wildbunch, eventually dropping that name due to pressure from the Bristol trip-hop collection of the same name. Throughout the latter half of the '90s, they played about once a month at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Magic Stick, and the now-defunct Gold Dollar in Detroit, the center of a scene that produced breakout acts like the White Stripes.
Electric Six's 2002 breakout single "Danger! High Voltage" was an infectious dance-rock number, and Jack White from The White Stripes helped sing back up vocals to this track. White has denied this, though Spencer has confirmed it in several interviews. The single reached number 2 on the UK singles chart, and they enjoy icon status in that nation.
Their second single, "Gay Bar", released in 2003, became a hit as well in the UK, reaching #5 in the charts and further aided the group's growth. Curiously, in the American Radio Edit of this track, The words "Nuclear War" are censored with whip-crack sound effects. After fulfilling their recording duties (namely their debut album) three members left in June, leaving Dick Valentine, Tait Nucleus? (synthesizer), and M.
The Colonel (Zach Shipps, guitar, ex-member of Brendan Benson and Mood Elevator), John R Dequindre (guitar and whose stage name is a combination of two Detroit streets) and Frank Lloyd Bonaventure (bass) subsequently joined the group, though they had all been credited on the album and most had been associated with the group for some time. At that time, they were touring in the UK, and they managed to seamlessly replace the members without interrupting the gigs. In time, Johnny Na$hinal joined the group on guitar, Dequindre switched to bass, and Bonaventure switched to law school.
The band's sophomore album, Señor Smoke, was released in the UK on February 14, 2005. Percussion World replaced M on drums around the same time.
The first single from the album put the band at the center of controversy, especially with Queen fans following a cover of the Queen hit song "Radio Ga Ga". The controversial music video shows lead singer Dick Valentine as the ghost of Queen's flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury and a backing band of poodles. Queen drummer Roger Taylor, who wrote the song, said that he was "unimpressed" with the video; however, Queen guitarist Brian May reportedly liked it. Electric Six claims they were contractually obligated to commit the song to the album. Issues with Warner Brothers caused a switch to Metropolis Records, who released Señor Smoke in the US.
Switzerland was released in September 2006. A plethora of videos have also been released, and a fan contribution contest led to the video for the single "I Buy the Drugs."
I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being the Master was released in October 2007. Their next album, titled Flashy, was released in October 2008. In October 2009, their sixth album, KILL, was released. The 7th album, Zodiac was released on September 28, 2010, with one tour-exclusive single ("Jam it in the Hole") and the 8th, Heartbeats and Brainwaves, on October 11th 2011.
A double live album is set for release in 2012.
2. Electric Six was a Soweto-based South African combo active in the 1960s and 1970s
05. Doom and Gloom and Doom and Gloom
Electric Six Lyrics
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Our teeth will tear your flesh apart
The will of death and destruction is on display
Like a precious work of art.
I said, "It's such a coup, it's nothing new, it's nothing we haven't seen.
It's just a big to-do to punish you for being so unclean."
Our operators are standing by
The mother-tongue makes you you want to die
And also understandably nervous
I spoke with Gerald Ford on the Ouija board and he said the whole thing stinks.
He said, "It's such a bore, it's nothing more than playing Tiddly-Winks."
So,
Doom and gloom and doom and gloom
Hounds of hell are howling at the moon
And we're visiting Joe Biden's tomb
And the eternal scent of time will run the course
Just like a headless horse without a horse
And I don't care what any of this means
When I hit the iceberg, the iceberg sinks
I don't need your gravity
So, go ahead and slap your X on me.
Our corporate masters made profits
From the re-usable nightmare
The action news correspondent displays his marvelous shiny hair
Doom and doom and doom and gloom
Judgment day is truly coming soon
All the boys and girls stay in their room
Even though their story is about you
Without you
And the scent of time will run the course
Just like a headless horse without a horse.
The lyrics of Electric Six's "Doom and Gloom and Doom and Gloom" are enigmatic and cryptic, but they paint a vivid picture of death and destruction. The song opens with a twisted declaration of love, as the singer promises his heart, lips, and teeth to tear apart the listener's flesh. The chorus references the hounds of hell howling at the moon and visiting Joe Biden's tomb, painting a picture of impending doom and the end of the world as we know it. The final stanza suggests that judgment day is coming soon and advises listeners to stay inside their rooms, indicating that there is no escape from the chaos and destruction that is to come.
The second verse brings in themes of corporate greed, referencing the "re-usable nightmare" that has brought profits to the "corporate masters." The use of a Ouija board and a conversation with former president Gerald Ford further add to the surreal and ominous tone of the song. Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of inevitability and resignation, as if the singer is resigned to the fact that their fate is sealed and there is nothing that can be done to change it.
Line by Line Meaning
Our hearts will love you, our lips will kiss you
We will show you affection with our hearts and lips.
Our teeth will tear your flesh apart
We will hurt you physically with our teeth.
The will of death and destruction is on display
We are proudly showing our intent to cause harm and chaos.
Like a precious work of art.
We view destruction and death as something valuable and beautiful.
I said, "It's such a coup, it's nothing new, it's nothing we haven't seen.
What you're doing is not impressive or original. We've seen it all before.
It's just a big to-do to punish you for being so unclean."
Your punishment is simply a show to make an example of you for your mistakes.
Our operators are standing by
We are ready and waiting to act.
To provide you with excellent service
We will deliver our harm and destruction efficiently and effectively.
The mother-tongue makes you want to die
Our language and message will make you feel hopeless and depressed.
And also understandably nervous
Our words will also make you feel anxious and uneasy.
I spoke with Gerald Ford on the Ouija board and he said the whole thing stinks.
Even the dead former President Gerald Ford disapproves of what we're doing.
"It's such a bore, it's nothing more than playing Tiddly-Winks."
What we're doing is unimpressive and insignificant, much like playing a child's game.
Hounds of hell are howling at the moon
We are summoning evil spirits and forces to aid us in our destruction.
And we're visiting Joe Biden's tomb
We are mocking and disrespecting the recently-deceased Joe Biden.
And the eternal scent of time will run the course
Time will continue moving forward, regardless of the destruction we cause.
Just like a headless horse without a horse
Our actions are meaningless and empty, much like a headless horse without a body.
I don't care what any of this means
I am indifferent to the consequences of our actions.
When I hit the iceberg, the iceberg sinks
Even when we are hurt, we will still cause destruction and harm to others.
I don't need your gravity
I don't care about how my actions will affect others.
So, go ahead and slap your X on me.
I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions.
Our corporate masters made profits
The companies we work for are benefiting from our destructive actions.
From the re-usable nightmare
Our destructive actions are ongoing and will continue.
The action news correspondent displays his marvelous shiny hair
The media is glorifying our destructive actions and making it seem impressive.
Judgment day is truly coming soon
We will soon face the consequences of our actions.
All the boys and girls stay in their room
People are frightened and hiding from our destruction and chaos.
Even though their story is about you
Even though our actions are hurting innocent people.
Without you
Our actions wouldn't be possible without people to harm.
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@tisbee2244
Our hearts will love you, our lips will kiss you
Our teeth will tear your flesh apart
The will of death and destruction is on display
Like a precious work of art
I said, "It's such a coup, it's nothing new, it's nothing we haven't seen
It's just a big to-do to punish you for being so unclean."
Our operators are standing by
To provide you with excellent service
The mother-tongue makes you you want to die
And also understandably nervous
I spoke with Gerald Ford on the Ouija board and he said the whole thing stinks
He said, "It's such a bore, it's nothing more than playing Tiddly-Winks."
So
Doom and gloom and doom and gloom
Hounds of hell are howling at the moon
And we're visiting Joe Biden's tomb
And the eternal scent of time will run the course
Just like a headless horse without a horse
And I don't care what any of this means
When I hit the iceberg, the iceberg sinks
I don't need your gravity
So, go ahead and slap your big X on me
[sax solo]
Our corporate masters made profits
From the re-usable nightmare
The action news correspondent displays his marvelous shiny hair
He said it's getting a little bit stuffy in here now don't you think
But never fear, the weekend's here, you can dive into your drink for more
Doom and doom and doom and gloom
Judgment day is truly coming soon
All the boys and girls stay in their room
Even though their story is about you
This story surely will be told without you
And the scent of time will run the course
Just like a headless horse without a horse
@Me-zo8yc
CNN heavily pushing notion Biden must be protected from the virus.
Urgent need for Joe to be vaccinated with Pfizer immediately.
Biden takes vaccine live on air.
Suffers allergic reaction.
Rushed to hospital and dies.
@bigsmiles768
Best band and they're great live.
@Bobptmfus
I love the quotes of "Baker Street" and the "Great Gig in the Sky" soundalike part. Actually I like the whole thing.
@MrPrankmastergeneral
"When I hit the iceberg, the iceberg sinks"
@Me-zo8yc
I love the solid/definite way that line is expressed
@johnarmstrong5533
Even though this story is about you
The story surely will be told without you
@simon199418
look at the whole lyrics, this song is basically corona 2020: the soundtrack.
@ctrash
It's 2021 and now we've had a coup too...
@tisbee2244
Our hearts will love you, our lips will kiss you
Our teeth will tear your flesh apart
The will of death and destruction is on display
Like a precious work of art
I said, "It's such a coup, it's nothing new, it's nothing we haven't seen
It's just a big to-do to punish you for being so unclean."
Our operators are standing by
To provide you with excellent service
The mother-tongue makes you you want to die
And also understandably nervous
I spoke with Gerald Ford on the Ouija board and he said the whole thing stinks
He said, "It's such a bore, it's nothing more than playing Tiddly-Winks."
So
Doom and gloom and doom and gloom
Hounds of hell are howling at the moon
And we're visiting Joe Biden's tomb
And the eternal scent of time will run the course
Just like a headless horse without a horse
And I don't care what any of this means
When I hit the iceberg, the iceberg sinks
I don't need your gravity
So, go ahead and slap your big X on me
[sax solo]
Our corporate masters made profits
From the re-usable nightmare
The action news correspondent displays his marvelous shiny hair
He said it's getting a little bit stuffy in here now don't you think
But never fear, the weekend's here, you can dive into your drink for more
Doom and doom and doom and gloom
Judgment day is truly coming soon
All the boys and girls stay in their room
Even though their story is about you
This story surely will be told without you
And the scent of time will run the course
Just like a headless horse without a horse
@Me-zo8yc
Headless horseman - an old saying for a highway man ghost
@anti-citixen-9852
Dick's half-arsed attempt at aternative rock.