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
Body Shot
Electric Six Lyrics
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There is a road and it's paved with celluloid
You need to find your motivation
And you need to know all the minefields to avoid
They're trying to kill your reputation
You got control, but still you get annoyed
Players deal in desperation
The time has come today
The time is coming now
Everybody be like (who they)
Everybody goin' (wow)
They tryin' to play the game
They tryin' to live the life
You can cut the desperation with a knife
You feel it in the air
You feel it in your gut
I'm the director
And this is the director's cut
Show the whole world what your body's got
Step into the body shot
Come on now, girl, get your body hot
Step into the body shot
Show the whole world what your body's got
Step into the body shot, body shot
Come on, now, girl, get your body hot
Step into the body shot, the body shot
You want a little more information
And you want to know where to stick your knife and fork
You gonna make your habitation
In a bungalow on the west side of East New York
Your star's about to shine
Your shit's about to blow
Everybody be like (oh yeah)
Everybody goin' (ho)
Because demand is high
They do demand supply
Do something with your life before you die
You gonna feel the love
You feel the satisfaction
I'm the director
Lights, camera, action
Show the whole world what your body's got
Step into the body shot
Come on now, girl, get your body hot
Step into the body shot
Show the whole world what your body's got
Step into the body shot, the body shot
Come on now girl, get your body hot
Step into the body shot
The body shot
Oi
The lyrics to "Body Shot" by Electric Six convey a message of self-empowerment and the pursuit of success against all odds. The song's opening lines talk about finding motivation to reach one's destination, which could represent achieving one's goals in life. The road to success is described as paved with celluloid, a material used in the production of film, which could imply the importance of media in modern society.
The lyrics then mention the obstacles that one might face on the journey to success. The idea of minefields could refer to unseen pitfalls or challenges that could derail one's progress. The players in the game, who deal in desperation, could represent competitors or adversaries attempting to bring you down. The phrase "they can't kill Detroit" could be an allusion to the city's resilience and the band's own roots in the area.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to showcase their talents and make an impact in the world. The repeated phrase "step into the body shot" could be a metaphor for taking a leap of faith and putting oneself out there. The lyrics also mention feeling the love and satisfaction of succeeding, with the director and his camera representing the pursuit of fame and success.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to reach your destination
You are ambitious and have a goal in mind.
There is a road and it's paved with celluloid
There are opportunities available for you to achieve your goal and get famous.
You need to find your motivation
You need to find the drive to keep going and pursue your goal.
And you need to know all the minefields to avoid
You need to be aware of potential obstacles and avoid them.
They're trying to kill your reputation
There are people trying to ruin your image and credibility.
You got control, but still you get annoyed
You have power over your own life, but it can still be frustrating when others try to sabotage your success.
Players deal in desperation
Some people will do anything to succeed, even if it means hurting others.
They come and go, they can't kill Detroit
Despite people's attempts to bring you down, you are a strong individual and cannot be defeated.
The time has come today
The moment to start achieving your goal is now.
The time is coming now
The time to take action is approaching quickly.
Everybody be like (who they)
People will be impressed by your success and want to be like you.
Everybody goin' (wow)
People will be amazed at what you have achieved.
They tryin' to play the game
Others are trying to succeed in their own way.
They tryin' to live the life
Others are trying to live a successful life as well.
You can cut the desperation with a knife
The desperation of others to succeed is very apparent and obvious.
You feel it in the air
You can sense that something big is happening.
You feel it in your gut
You can feel it on a personal, instinctual level.
I'm the director
You are in charge of your own life and success.
And this is the director's cut
You get to choose which path to take and how to get there.
Show the whole world what your body's got
Show off your best qualities and achieve your full potential.
Step into the body shot
Take a chance and put yourself out there.
Come on now, girl, get your body hot
Motivate yourself to be the best that you can be.
The body shot
This is your chance to shine and make a name for yourself.
You want a little more information
You want to know more about how to succeed.
And you want to know where to stick your knife and fork
You want to know which opportunities to pursue and how to achieve success.
You gonna make your habitation
You are going to establish yourself somewhere.
In a bungalow on the west side of East New York
You might settle in a specific location or community.
Your star's about to shine
You are about to become successful.
Your shit's about to blow
You are about to make a big impact and become famous.
Everybody be like (oh yeah)
People will be excited and supportive of your success.
Everybody goin' (ho)
People will celebrate and make noise in honor of your success.
Because demand is high
You are in high demand and sought after by others.
They do demand supply
There are many opportunities available to you that match your skills and talents.
Do something with your life before you die
Take advantage of your opportunities to succeed while you can.
You gonna feel the love
You will feel supported and loved by others.
You feel the satisfaction
You will feel fulfilled and satisfied with what you have accomplished.
Lights, camera, action
Get ready to make a big impact and be seen by many people.
Contributed by Aaron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.