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 Wish This Song Was Louder
Electric Six Lyrics
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I just can't sit still anymore
I wanna break things with my hammer
I wanna start a little war
Isn't that what this little red button here is for?
Ooh!
I wish this song was louder!
Ooh!
I wish this song was louder!
Evil policeman patrol the city
They look for somebody to kill
They've done a little damage
They wanna do some more now
And they probably will
And they probably will
Ooh!
I wish this song was louder!
Ooh!
I wish this song was louder!
One night I had a vision
That the world was taken over
By a race of dirty filthy birds
I dropped to my knees
And I begged for mercy
But they never understand a word
No I was never heard
Hey now cheeky monkey!
Ooh!
Take a ride on the dirty donkey!
Ooh!
I wish this song was louder!
Ooh!
I wish this song was louder!
Ooh!
The lyrics to Electric Six's song "I Wish This Song Was Louder" express a deep-seated desire to break free from the monotony of everyday life and unleash one's inner desires. The song speaks to the rebellious nature within us that yearns to act out, break things, and start a "little war." The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling boxed in and frustrated with the world around them, and they need an outlet to let out their aggression. They desire for the song to be louder so they can fully immerse themselves in it and forget about the challenges of the world. They acknowledge that a little red button could be what they're looking for, to bring about the desired change.
The song also touches on the corrupt nature of law enforcement officials, who patrol the city looking for someone to kill. They've already caused significant damage and are seeking to cause more harm. The lyrics suggest that it's difficult to imagine the police doing the right thing and being trustworthy. However, the singer recognizes that they're powerless to stop them, and all they can do is wish the song was louder to drown out the world's noise.
The final part of the song is about a vision the singer had in which the world is taken over by dirty birds, and they beg for mercy, but their cries go unheard. It's a metaphor for the feeling of being powerless in the face of overwhelming odds.
Overall, the song expresses a deep-seated desire to break free from the mundanity of everyday life and unleash one's inner desires. The song's lyrics highlight the corrupt nature of the world and the struggles we face daily. The singer's desire for the song to be louder is symbolic of their desire to forget the world's problems and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
The need to turn it up is overwhelming
I have an uncontrollable urge to increase the volume
I just can't sit still anymore
This song is so good that I cannot remain motionless
I wanna break things with my hammer
I desire to release my pent-up energy by smashing objects with a tool
I wanna start a little war
I have a craving for the excitement of conflict and battle
Isn't that what this little red button here is for?
This button could initiate a destructive scenario, which may satisfy my urge for chaos
Ooh!
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
Evil policeman patrol the city
Corrupt law enforcement officers roam the urban landscape
They look for somebody to kill
Their motive is not to maintain law and order, but to take lives
They've done a little damage
They've already caused some harm
They wanna do some more now
Their thirst for destruction has not been quenched
And they probably will
Their violent intentions are likely to be fulfilled
Ooh!
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
One night I had a vision
I experienced a vivid dream or hallucination
That the world was taken over
The entire planet was conquered by an unknown force
By a race of dirty filthy birds
The conquerors were avian creatures considered unclean by society
I dropped to my knees
Overwhelmed with fear and desperation, I fell to the ground
And I begged for mercy
I pleaded for compassion and forgiveness
But they never understand a word
My appeals were disregarded by the alien beings
No I was never heard
My voice was ignored and unheard
Hey now cheeky monkey!
Greeting to a playful primate, possibly a reference to evolution or Darwinism
Ooh!
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
Take a ride on the dirty donkey!
Suggestion to engage in a wild and reckless activity, possibly a metaphor for sexual intercourse
Ooh!
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
I wish this song was louder!
Expression of desire for heightened auditory stimulation
Ooh!
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
I wish this song was louder!
Expression of desire for heightened auditory stimulation
Ooh!
Exclamation of excitement and anticipation
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DBD1665
"I wish this song was louder by electric six but every time he says he wishes the song was louder it gets louder"
@lh2738
Please
@trixxxi
Please
@StaleCrackerJackBox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaNRekkM73A&ab_channel=StaleCrackerJackBox I just made this into a video. Your fairy dank mother has fulfilled your wishes!
@kerrywebberFowler9820
I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve only just come across this album. Keep up the good work chaps!
@KuNGFoOCHaRLiE
i wish my dad was prouder
@madness5427
that one got me off guard XDD
@shodefektiv
I wish I could cook chowder
@quentinquarantino9004
These guys are the best live!!
@jontyson5407
I would encourage anyone to see Electric 6 live, don't want to sound like a dick but I am, seen some of the world's biggest bands and nobody commits like Dick, love em.