There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
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

Flashy Man
Electric Six Lyrics

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[Woman: I say there's nothing wrong with liking a flashy man]

Flashy man!
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
Flashy man!
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
Leaving all his troubles in a trashcan
[Flashy...flashy]

Running all his money through Tajikistan
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
He won't apologise
'cause he's not sorry
You're the station wagon
To his Ferrari
Ain't nothing wrong with a flashy man

Son of Sam

Flashy man!

Every night he has another number one fan
He won't apologise
'cause he's not sorry
He's the Xbox
To your Atari
Look out here comes the flash!

[Oh yeah!]
Flash!
[Woman: He's in a predator mode]

Flashy man!
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
Flashy man!
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
Locking his emotions in a tin can
He's hitting all your walls and working the middle
Stay (?) up or play like a fiddle

Look out here comes a flash!
[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]

Overall Meaning

The Electric Six's song Flashy Man is an upbeat and energetic song about a man who loves to showcase his flashy lifestyle. Through the lyrics, it becomes clear that the flashy man is unapologetic about his love of money, luxury cars, and expensive vacations. He is always looking for attention and admiration and has no qualms about leaving his troubles in the trash can. The woman in the chorus insists that there is nothing wrong with this kind of man, and it is evident that many women are drawn to him.

The lyrics make several comparisons to emphasize the flashy man's attitude towards life. The line "You're the station wagon to his Ferrari" implies that he is in a different league altogether, and the line "He's the Xbox to your Atari" indicates that he is always one step ahead of everyone else. The song ends with a warning, "Look out here comes a flash." This line suggests that the flashy man is always around the corner, and people should be careful not to get caught up in his world.

Flashy Man by Electric Six is an exciting and entertaining song that portrays the life of a man who loves the high life. However, the song has a cautionary tale embedded within its lyrics. It warns about the dangers of getting caught up in the trappings of wealth and fame and encourages people to stay grounded in their values.

Line by Line Meaning

Flashy man!
The glamorous, ostentatious, and showy man

[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
Repeated emphasis on his flashy nature

Leaving all his troubles in a trashcan
Ignoring all his problems instead of fixing them

Running all his money through Tajikistan
Engaging in unnecessary and shady financial practices

[Flashy...flashy...flashy...flashy]
Repeated emphasis on his flashy nature

He won't apologise 'cause he's not sorry
Unapologetic about his behavior because he sees nothing wrong with it

You're the station wagon To his Ferrari
You pale in comparison to his high status and wealth

Ain't nothing wrong with a flashy man
The woman reiterates her opinion that there's nothing wrong with liking a showy man

Every night he has another number one fan
He attracts many admirers due to his flashy lifestyle

He's the Xbox To your Atari
He's more advanced, superior, and better than you in every way

Look out here comes the flash!
He's coming towards you and he's flashy!