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
Im The Bomb
Electric Six Lyrics
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In the body of a beautiful girl?
And I suspect heavy gerrymandering
At the single's bar
And now
I'm a man with conversation skills
And I'm a man with hundred dollar bills
Is all it's gonna take now
Come on
I know you think I'm just another sucker perpetrator
Livin' in the two-one-three.
And I don't care what you say about any of that, no
It don't matter to me, and
I see you drivin' the wheel in your fancy car
You're a superstar livin' in the three-one-oh
And I will freak you like you've never been freaked before, now
And I'm ready to go, yeah
Come on now
Three two one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off on your ship
Three two one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off on your ship
Three two one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off
Ready to go off, now
Hey girl, when I'm fuckin' you
It's like nothin' else matters.
Maybe we'll reach down between my legs
And ease the seat back.
Three-two-one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off on your ship
Three-two-one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off on your ship
Three-two-one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off on your ship
Three-two-one I'm the bomb
And I'm ready to go off
Ready to go off, now
The lyrics to Electric 6's "I'm The Bomb" seem to be centered around feeling underestimated and disrespected by others in social situations. The singer is frustrated by whoever has taken on the role of "judge and jury" in the "body of a beautiful girl", implying that they don't deserve to hold this power over others. The singer also references "heavy gerrymandering" at the single's bar, which could suggest that they feel like the social landscape is rigged against them in some way, making it harder to connect with others.
Despite this, the singer seems confident in their own abilities - they describe themselves as a "man with conversation skills" and "a man with hundred dollar bills". They're convinced that all it will take is "just a look [their] direction one time" for them to make an impact on this judgmental girl. The singer also seems to have little regard for what other people think of them, stating that they "don't care what you say about any of that". Instead, they seem more focused on the physical connection they can make with this girl, promising to "freak [her] like [she's] never been freaked before".
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm The Bomb" suggest a complicated mix of emotions - frustration with feeling judged by others, confidence in one's own abilities, and a desire for physical intimacy. The singer seems to be using their bravado and swagger to try and overcome any obstacles in their path and get what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Now who elected you judge and jury, in the body of a beautiful girl?
Who gave you the power to judge and decide things, while looking mesmerising?
And I suspect heavy gerrymandering at the single's bar
I think the bar management is manipulating the customer turnout to maximise their profit.
I'm a man with conversation skills
I'm an excellent communicator and can talk nicely.
And I'm a man with hundred dollar bills
I possess a lot of money, and I can spend generously.
Is all it's gonna take now
A single glance from me is enough for someone to be interested in me.
I know you think I'm just another sucker perpetrator living in the two-one-three
You may believe that I'm a typical low-life person from my area code.
And I don't care what you say about any of that, no
I don't care if you talk negatively about me and my neighbourhood.
It don't matter to me
I'm not affected by your views on me or my lifestyle.
I see you driving the wheel in your fancy car
I notice that you own an expensive car, and you're driving it.
You're a superstar livin' in the three-one-oh
You're living in Hollywood, where most celebrities reside.
And I will freak you like you've never been freaked before, now
I'm going to give you an unprecedented sexual experience that you've never encountered before.
And I'm ready to go, yeah
I'm ready to have sex right now.
When I'm fucking you, it's like nothing else matters
During sex, we both are fully focused and not thinking about anything else.
Maybe we'll reach down between my legs and ease the seat back
During sexual intercourse, we may adjust the car seat to get more comfortable.
Three-two-one I'm the bomb, and I'm ready to go off on your ship
I'm about to explode like a bomb, and I'm prepared to give you an unforgettable sexual encounter.
Ready to go off, now
I'm ready to have sex with you right away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY SELPH, CORY MARTIN, JOSEPH FREZZA, STEPHEN NAWARA, TYLER SPENCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Hurribrain
Hello! Director here. I have no idea why or how this video still remains relevant over a decade later, but believe me when I say it sincerely warms my heart to know it's had such an insanely positive effect on so many of you. You are all the best!
@redcoltken
as long as lectures have empty rooms - this vid will always be relevant
@camillosteuss
Seen this vid a long time ago, before i even knew anything about e6, then i forgot about this video for over a decade, and now i see it again, remembering the thing just by seeing the first few seconds... Wow... Been a while... And now i actually know of e6 and like their stuff, so it makes the whole thing even more interesting as a tangent from the past...
@keithcromwell8872
It's honestly so well done that it just stuck with so many of us. Hell it's so well done that at one point I assumed it was the official music video for the song lol
@ww1980kolo
I come back to this regularly over the years. Brilliant stuff. Great job.
@jenniferwininger4970
Thanks.
@funkydanieluk
I only just realised that this wasn't the official video.
I don't care what anyone says, this guy in this video right here is officially The Bomb and always will be.
@waffleMccoy
what do you mean this isn't the official video?
@dusandragovic09srb
Ron Swanson: it's Art, anything is anything or everything is everything. =) Art! <3
@otherpatrickgill
yeah, "official" or not, this is the legitimate music video as it adds to the song.