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
Feed My Fuckin Habit
Electric Six Lyrics
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All those pills, they make you uptight
I'm suprised you still walk upright
You want to live the thug life
Well...
Dance on the edge of my knife
Wow!
Feed my fuckin habit (Feed my fuckin habit)
Follow the white rabbit (Follow the white rabbit)
Reach into me and grab it (Reach into me and grab it)
Feed my fuckin habit (Feed My fuckin habbit)
On a pale, moonlight night
My
Willpower loses its fight
Ooh
Feed my fuckin habit (Feed my fuckin habit)
Follow the white rabbit (Follow the white rabbit)
Reach into me and grab it (Reach into me and grab it)
Feed my fuckin rabbit (Feed my fuckin rabbit)
The lyrics to Electric Six's "Feed My Fuckin Habit" showcase a person who is struggling with addiction and is reaching out to someone else to help them fulfill their craving. The opening lines set the tone of the song, as the person acknowledges the negative effects the pills are having on their life, while also expressing some surprise that they are still able to physically function.
The chorus has a desperate and pleading tone, as the person asks someone else to "feed" their habit. The imagery of following the white rabbit brings to mind the idea of chasing a high and losing oneself in the experience. The line "reach into me and grab it" is particularly striking, as it speaks to the idea of wanting someone else to take control of the addiction.
The final verse again emphasizes the allure and temptation of the habit, and how on a moonlight night, their willpower is weakened, and the addiction takes over. The repetition of the chorus solidifies the idea that this is a plea for help and support, as the person is unable to resist the pull of their habit alone.
Overall, "Feed My Fuckin Habit" is a powerful portrayal of addiction and showcases the struggles that someone with an addiction can face as they try to resist their cravings.
Line by Line Meaning
Hah!
I am amused and confident.
All those pills, they make you uptight
Your excessive medication has caused you to become anxious and tense.
I'm surprised you still walk upright
Given your current state, I would have expected you to collapse or fall over.
You want to live the thug life
You aspire to live a life characterized by toughness and criminality.
Well...
I am considering your proposition or statement.
Dance on the edge of my knife
Engage in dangerous or reckless behavior with me.
Wow!
I am impressed or excited.
Feed my fuckin habit (Feed my fuckin habit)
Satisfy my addiction or compulsion to a particular activity or substance.
Follow the white rabbit (Follow the white rabbit)
Join me on a surreal, mind-altering journey.
Reach into me and grab it (Reach into me and grab it)
Take something from me that satisfies a desire or craving.
Feed my fuckin habit (Feed My fuckin habbit)
Satisfy my addiction or compulsion again.
On a pale, moonlight night
During a clear night illuminated by the moon.
My willpower loses its fight
I am unable to resist my urges or desires.
Ooh
An expression of pleasure, satisfaction, or excitement.
Feed my fuckin habit (Feed my fuckin habit)
Satisfy my addiction or compulsion once again.
Follow the white rabbit (Follow the white rabbit)
Join me on another surreal, mind-altering journey.
Reach into me and grab it (Reach into me and grab it)
Take something from me that satisfies a desire or craving once more.
Feed my fuckin rabbit (Feed my fuckin rabbit)
Satisfy my addiction or compulsion yet again.
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@milesedwards8494
The guitarist shreds, like a metal god.
@vividfiber6668
That's actually longmont potion castle, an underground prank phone calling master.
@vividfiber6668
He guest starred on this track
@dan6003
Longmont Potion Castle plays that solo, good shit
@chriswakefield9538
Based
@apostolosk446
this album rivals their first in grandeur
@arrowinthegarden
What a crazy Solo
@Snopelol
FEED MY FUCKIN RABBIT
@genasi9370
Searched up "feed my fucking boredom", and I'm not disappointed.
@ocsanik502
FEED MY FUCKEN RABBIT