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
Alone With Your Body
Electric Six Lyrics
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But I want to spin on your vine
Responsibility I always seem to bungle
I'm always the last one in line
Well, I'm not the only one
Who likes to crack open a cold one
I like to go deeper with the Reaper
Heathens come, charlatans go
And just as long as I get mine
And I play dumb until you let me go
And wait patiently till the time, till the time
When I'm alone with your body
When I'm alone with your body
I tried to run with the bulls in pamplona
But the bulls ganged up on me
I tried to start a new life in Arizona
But I only found misery
Oh you know I like to mack when they don't talk back
I'll be there in a jiffy with a stiffy
Devils fawn, angels kneel
And I don't mind waiting in line
When I get some, yes I probably will
'Cause I'm getting closer to the time, to the time
When I'm alone with your body
When I'm alone with your body
I'm not really interested in what you did
Who you are, or who flipped your lid
It's not on my mind right now
In this place it's freezing, or just above
But I'll warm you up with my love
Haters will hate
Society frowns
But it makes no never mind
'Cause I can't wait till I go down
And my patience has reached the end of the line
I got to, got to get to the time
When I'm alone with your body
When I'm alone with your body
Yeah, I'm alone with your body
The song "Alone With Your Body" by Electric Six is a humorous take on male desire and the lengths some men will go to be intimate with someone. The lyrics express a desire to be with a woman physically, to be "alone with her body," but also acknowledge that this might not happen easily or without complications. The singer admits to having trouble with responsibility and rushing into things, hence lines like "Responsibility I always seem to bungle" and "I'll be there in a jiffy with a stiffy."
The song also touches on themes of mortality and temptation, with references to the Reaper and waiting patiently for the right moment. The chorus repeats the desire to be with the woman's body, indicating that this is the primary goal for the singer. The verses, however, are filled with bizarre and comedic imagery, from running with the bulls in Pamplona to macking on people who don't talk back. The song overall presents a somewhat tongue-in-cheek view of male desire, acknowledging its absurdities while also celebrating the thrill of the chase.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'll never be the king of the jungle
I understand that I'm not the dominant one, but I still want to be close to you.
But I want to spin on your vine
I desire to engage in romantic behavior with you.
Responsibility I always seem to bungle
I am frequently incapable of fulfilling obligations effectively.
I'm always the last one in line
I'm always the one left to wait after others have received what they want.
Heathens come, charlatans go
There are people with poor intentions who come and go in life.
And just as long as I get mine
As long as I get what I want, I'm content.
And I play dumb until you let me go
I pretend to be unaware until you allow me to leave.
And wait patiently till the time, till the time
I will wait calmly until the moment arrives.
When I'm alone with your body
I want to be intimate with you.
I tried to run with the bulls in pamplona
I attempted to participate in a dangerous activity, but it did not go well.
But the bulls ganged up on me
The bulls cooperated to cause me harm.
I tried to start a new life in Arizona
I attempted to begin again somewhere else.
But I only found misery
Unfortunately, I did not find happiness.
Oh you know I like to mack when they don't talk back
I enjoy flirting with people who don't respond to me.
I'll be there in a jiffy with a stiffy
I will arrive rapidly and aroused.
Devils fawn, angels kneel
There are people with good and bad intentions.
And I don't mind waiting in line
I'm okay with waiting my turn.
When I get some, yes I probably will
I will most likely engage in sexual activity.
'Cause I'm getting closer to the time, to the time
My excitement for intimacy is increasing.
I'm not really interested in what you did
I am not curious about your past or actions.
Who you are, or who flipped your lid
Your identity and emotional state are not relevant to me.
It's not on my mind right now
I am not currently thinking about these things.
In this place it's freezing, or just above
The temperature here is very cold.
But I'll warm you up with my love
I will provide you with physical warmth through our intimacy.
Haters will hate
Some individuals will always criticize.
Society frowns
Society disapproves of certain behaviors.
But it makes no never mind
It doesn't matter to me.
'Cause I can't wait till I go down
I'm eagerly anticipating engaging in sexual activity.
And my patience has reached the end of the line
I can't wait any longer.
I got to, got to get to the time
It's imperative that I engage in sexual activity soon.
Yeah, I'm alone with your body
I have intimate access to your body.
Contributed by Nathaniel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
persona non grata
I LOVE IT
Pazuzu4All
This is sick, depraved, and wonderful.
Henry Carpenter
at last I understand the meaning of the album title