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
I Go Through Phases
Electric Six Lyrics
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Don't mind my demons when they speak to you
One million marching men ain't gonna stop em
I'm only doing everything you told me to
I just saw my life flash by my eyes and none of it was good
I stole some money and told some lies
And brought down most of Hollywood
What's he doing with a broken kid like you
It's just a phase I'm going through
I get a little crazy crazy in the sunshine
And I get violent when I hear the moon
'Cause people like you live to kill my good time
I hope you find what you're after and soon
'Cause this here ship is turning back around and coming back again
I'm gonna take a bite out of your town
And then we'll all pretend the burning bush of Israel still blazes
And you know me
I go through phases
I go through phases
I go through phases
I'm going through a phase
And this time it's not temporary
My many moods will vary
Until the end of days
Until the end of days
The next time you see me you will not see me
I'm gonna have some more tricks way up my sleeve
Children wishing they grow up to be me
Cause the children are the future I believe
You're in my bed, I slam the door
And I'll shut you out, I show you what my dirty mind is for
And leave you with no doubt
This life I live constantly amazing it's what I do
I go through phases
I go through phases
I go through phases
I'm going through a phase
And inside my little mystery box is another mystery box
And that's where my lover stays
Phases, phases, phases, phases
Phases, phases, phases, phases
Phases, phases, phases, phases
Phases, phases, phases, phases
Phases, phases, phases, phases
The lyrics to Electric Six's song "I Go Through Phases" are quite complex and may have different interpretations depending on the listener's perspective. At its core, the song seems to be about the singer's acceptance of their flaws and vices and how they navigate through life's challenges and phases. The line "Don't take away my good time drinking problem" suggests that the singer has a problem with alcohol, but they don't want anyone to take away the one thing that brings them joy despite its negative consequences. The following line "Don't mind my demons when they speak to you" implies that the singer also struggles with mental health issues and that they may act out in unpredictable ways that other people may find disturbing.
The following lines "One million marching men ain't gonna stop em, I'm only doing everything you told me to" could have different interpretations. On one hand, it could mean that the singer is determined to keep going despite obstacles and opposition. On the other hand, it could imply that the singer is manipulative and only follows orders or suggestions from someone else. The line "I just saw my life flash by my eyes, and none of it was good" suggests that the singer has had a difficult life filled with poor choices and hurts others in the process, as indicated by "I stole some money and told some lies, and brought down most of Hollywood." The repetition of "Phases, phases, phases" seems to imply that the singer is accepting and embracing the different phases they go through, even if they are self-destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't take away my good time drinking problem
Please don't stop me from enjoying my drinking addiction
Don't mind my demons when they speak to you
Don't worry about my innermost fears and struggles that I share with you
One million marching men ain't gonna stop em
Even a large number of people won't be able to stop my demons from getting to me
I'm only doing everything you told me to
I'm just doing what you have instructed me to do
I just saw my life flash by my eyes and none of it was good
I recently had a moment where I looked back on my life and was not happy with what I saw
I stole some money and told some lies
I committed theft and was dishonest
And brought down most of Hollywood
I caused a lot of damage, mainly in the entertainment industry
I thought I heard that rumor too
I may have heard about my own wrongdoings through rumors
What's he doing with a broken kid like you
Why is he involved with someone like you who is dealing with trauma
It's just a phase I'm going through
I am just going through a temporary period of emotional turmoil
I get a little crazy crazy in the sunshine
I become a bit wild when I'm happy and carefree
And I get violent when I hear the moon
I sometimes become aggressive when exposed to the moonlight
'Cause people like you live to kill my good time
Individuals like you aim to ruin my enjoyment
I hope you find what you're after and soon
I hope you find what you are looking for quickly
'Cause this here ship is turning back around and coming back again
I am making a comeback and returning with renewed energy
I'm gonna take a bite out of your town
I am going to cause some damage in your area
And then we'll all pretend the burning bush of Israel still blazes
We will all indulge in a false sense of glory and excitement
And you know me
As you are aware,
I go through phases
I experience different emotional and mental phases
I'm going through a phase
I am currently experiencing an emotional or mental phase
And this time it's not temporary
This time, my emotional or mental phase is not temporary
My many moods will vary
My emotional state and behavior will change frequently
Until the end of days
This will continue for the rest of my life
The next time you see me you will not see me
Next time you encounter me, I will have changed my appearance or persona
I'm gonna have some more tricks way up my sleeve
I am planning to have a few more surprises ready
Children wishing they grow up to be me
Kids aspire to be like me someday
Cause the children are the future I believe
I believe that the children of today are the future of tomorrow
You're in my bed, I slam the door
You are currently in my bed, and I abruptly shut the door
And I'll shut you out, I show you what my dirty mind is for
I am pushing you away and demonstrating my inappropriate sexual tendencies
And leave you with no doubt
I will make sure you are aware of my intentions
This life I live constantly amazing it's what I do
I consistently live an unbelievable and exciting life; that's just who I am
And inside my little mystery box is another mystery box
I have a mysterious box that is full of more mysteries
And that's where my lover stays
My significant other is residing in there
Phases, phases, phases, phases
I experience frequent emotional and mental phases
Phases, phases, phases, phases
I undergo different psychological phases repeatedly
Phases, phases, phases, phases
My emotional and mental evolution occurs regularly
Phases, phases, phases, phases
I have been going through countless different phases
Phases, phases, phases, phases
Numerous emotional and mental changes occur regularly in my life
Phases, phases, phases, phases
I have been experiencing many different emotional periods
Phases, phases, phases, phases
I have gone through a multitude of emotional and mental shifts
Phases, phases, phases, phases
My psychological states evolve continuously
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