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
Food Dog
Electric Six Lyrics
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You're really not sure how it's gonna be
Well take a hot bath in the policy
I'm gonna tell ya man the mums the word
'Cause the order tellin' lies is so absurd
It's much bigger than you've probably heard
It's just another prophecy
And once they get you out of the panic room
They line you up around the block for the boom boom boom
At a frequency no one hears
She was the biggest I seen in years
She was the food dog, she was the food dog
Come on she was the food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
Barking like a harpy at the poppy tree
She was the food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
Barking down at you and barking up at me
Hanging around with a memories
Looking like a holiday in United States
Flying on a broom through the night like a common witch
Food dog you're just another bitch
Some people bite, others chomp
Some are tossed into a dirty swamp
But everybody here gonna feel my boot stomp
My floppy floppy boot stomp, boot stomp floppy
When I'm suckin' on the sap of your tree
I need to know what's in it for me
I know everything here is where it's supposed to be
But I'm starting to get a little hungry
I need some food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
With a whole lot of flavor and a savory smell
I need some food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
Baking in an oven that's hot as hell
Hot hot sauce flying off of the shelves
Bringin' special tryin' as you might
Things will never be the way they were
Food dog you're just a major cure
She's a leaning tower without a lean
Her home cookin' gonna turn you green
She got deep deep pockets
The deepest I've seen
And she's licking her bones clean
And there's a million ways to get her wet
She's was the wettest doll that I ever met
Was she a curse on or a penthouse pet
Your best bet is hedging your bet
She was the food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
Cookin' in her own sauce
She was the food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
Showin' all the other dogs whose boss
Suckin' on the most nutritious treat
Running around comin' in the heat
Tryin' all the finest cuisines all over the world
Food dog you're such a good girl
The lyrics to Electric Six's song Food Dog are an eccentric mix of imagery and wordplay that paint a picture of a strange alternate reality. The song seems to be about a mythical creature called a "food dog" that offers a tantalizing culinary experience with its savory smell and deep pockets. The lyrics also touch on themes of power dynamics, hedging bets, and seeking out what's in it for oneself.
The opening lines of the song seem to be speaking to someone who is hesitant or unsure about something, urging them to open up their eyes and take a bigger piece of whatever is being offered. The suggestion to take a hot bath in the policy is cryptic but seems to imply that there may be some kind of game or system at play that the listener needs to immerse themselves in to truly understand. The lyrics emphasize the idea that everything is not as it seems, and that there are deeper layers to the situation than what meets the eye.
The chorus of the song introduces the titular character, the food dog. With a whole lot of flavor and a savory smell, the food dog is described as barking like a harpy and looms large in the singer's journey. The lyrics use a lot of wordplay and internal rhyming to describe the food dog and accentuate its mythic qualities. While the song's meaning may be open to interpretation, it's clear that the food dog is a powerful force that commands attention and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna open up your eyes and see, wanna get a bigger piece of me
I want you to pay attention to me and give me more of your time and affection.
You're really not sure how it's gonna be
You are uncertain about what will happen between us.
Well take a hot bath in the policy
Relax and take things one step at a time.
I'm gonna tell ya man the mums the word
I'll keep this information a secret.
'Cause the order tellin' lies is so absurd
It's ridiculous to make false statements.
It's much bigger than you've probably heard
This situation is more significant than you realize.
It's just another prophecy
This is just another prediction.
I started out in my mama's womb and everyday I'm closer to my tomb
I was born and am getting older each day.
And once they get you out of the panic room
Once you've been calmed down and returned to normalcy.
They line you up around the block for the boom boom boom
People will be lining up for something exciting or sensational.
At a frequency no one hears
At a level beyond human hearing.
She was the biggest I seen in years
She was the largest person I've seen in a long time.
She was the food dog, she was the food dog
She was the object of desire and appetite.
Come on she was the food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
She was unmistakably the ultimate delicacy.
Barking like a harpy at the poppy tree
She was loud and obnoxious, causing a scene.
Barking down at you and barking up at me
She was confrontational and argumentative towards us both.
Hanging around with a memories
Reflecting on good times spent together.
Looking like a holiday in United States
Appearing to be having a great time like on vacation.
Flying on a broom through the night like a common witch
Acting like a stereotypical witch, being a bit wild and out-of-control.
Food dog you're just another bitch
You're nothing special or important, just like any other woman.
Some people bite, others chomp
We all have our own way of dealing with things.
Some are tossed into a dirty swamp
Others are thrown into unpleasant circumstances.
But everybody here gonna feel my boot stomp
Everyone will be subject to my dominance and control.
My floppy floppy boot stomp, boot stomp floppy
My stomping will be thorough and unrelenting.
When I'm suckin' on the sap of your tree
When I'm taking advantage of you and your resources.
I need to know what's in it for me
I want to be sure I'll be getting something beneficial out of this.
I know everything here is where it's supposed to be
I accept that things are as they should be.
But I'm starting to get a little hungry
I'm starting to want something more or different.
I need some food dog, food dog, food dog, food dog
I need the finest, most satisfying nourishment.
With a whole lot of flavor and a savory smell
It should be flavorful and fragrant.
Hot hot sauce flying off of the shelves
The condiments are in high demand.
Bringin' special tryin' as you might
No matter how hard you try, you can't quite replicate this dish.
Things will never be the way they were
Things have changed and won't go back to how they once were.
Food dog you're just a major cure
You bring satisfaction and happiness.
She's a leaning tower without a lean
Her proportions are not quite right, almost unnatural.
Her home cookin' gonna turn you green
Her cooking is so good it will make you envious.
She got deep deep pockets
She has a lot of money and resources.
The deepest I've seen
More than most people have ever encountered.
And she's licking her bones clean
She's leaving nothing left, consuming everything.
And there's a million ways to get her wet
There are countless methods to satisfy her sexually.
She's was the wettest doll that I ever met
She was the most sexually attractive person I've ever encountered.
Was she a curse on or a penthouse pet
Was she a bad influence or a desirable companion?
Your best bet is hedging your bet
The safest option is to play it safe and not take any risks.
Cookin' in her own sauce
Fully immersed and involved in her own world.
Showin' all the other dogs whose boss
Showing dominance and control over others.
Suckin' on the most nutritious treat
Enjoying the most satisfying, fulfilling experience.
Running around comin' in the heat
Being active and full of energy.
Tryin' all the finest cuisines all over the world
Experiencing the best and most unique foods in every location.
Food dog you're such a good girl
You're an excellent and enjoyable companion.
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Phillip Bradley
Haha, "Everybody here gonna feel my boot stomp, my floppy floppy boot stomp, boot stomp floppy". Genius.
Shane Walsh
Just proves that Electric six have no bad songs, hated this one at first, a few months later just live the groove to it,
Sirrockaby1
I love the new album, especially this track. For me Electric Six is the best band around. Every year they put out a quality album and tour all over the world. What more could you ask for?