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

Jessica Dresses Like a Dragon
Electric Six Lyrics

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Yeah!

She cuts through the fogs of the fashion dogs
And all of the sales are waggin'
Because Jessica dresses like a dragon
Stylized ?
She needs a big overhead
Compartment to put her bag in

Because Jessica dresses like a dragon
Everybody knows she lives for dragon clothes
She lives to be like one of those
Shiny, bloody diamond stones
The ones that shoot the stars into your mind
Into your mind

Bifurcated tongue
She even eats her young
She sits on you while saggin'
Because she's turning into a dragon
Lays tons of eggs
While Cosmopolitan begs for a new rag to put their rag in
Because Jessica dresses like a dragon
Everyone agrees she is just quite the tease
She has reptilian tendencies
She's taking the fashion police
And fried them to a crisp upon which she dines
On which she dies

We misbehaved in the bachelor cave
It was a loft on Mercer Street
And she found a suitable to eat
Everybody knows she lives for dragon clothes
She lives to be like one of those
Shiny, bloody diamond stones
The ones that shoot the stars into your mind

Into your mind
Into your mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Jessica Dresses Like a Dragon" by Electric Six is an eccentric and unique interpretation of fashion and style. The lyrics describe a woman named Jessica who dresses in a way that is beyond the norm and is compared to a dragon in regards to her fierce and bold fashion sense.

The opening lines suggest that Jessica stands out from the crowd with her fashion choices. The line "She cuts through the fogs of the fashion dogs" implies that she is unique and different from the average person who follows trends. The following line "all of the sales are waggin'" implies that her fashion choices are even influencing stores to change their inventory to cater to her unique taste. The repetition of the phrase "Jessica dresses like a dragon" emphasizes the importance of her style to the song's message.

The lyrics also suggest a transformation taking place within Jessica. The line "Bifurcated tongue, she even eats her young" implies that she may be turning into a dragon herself. The line "She sits on you while saggin'" suggests that she has become dominant and powerful, like a mythical beast. The line "lays tons of eggs" also further supports the idea of transformation and the bizarre nature of the song's lyrics.

This song portrays the message that individuality and uniqueness in fashion should be celebrated rather than shamed. It highlights the idea that fashion is not always about fitting in, but rather standing out and being true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

She cuts through the fogs of the fashion dogs
Jessica defies conventional fashion styles

And all of the sales are waggin'
Her unique style is popular and attracts attention

Because Jessica dresses like a dragon
Her attire is dragon-inspired and distinctive

She needs a big overhead Compartment to put her bag in
Her bag is abnormally large due to her dragon theme

Everybody knows she lives for dragon clothes
Her love and loyalty for her unique style is well-known

She lives to be like one of those Shiny, bloody diamond stones
She desires to be as alluring and captivating as precious stones

The ones that shoot the stars into your mind Into your mind
Her style aspirations are powerful and compelling

Bifurcated tongue She even eats her young
She has reptilian qualities and a savage appetite

She sits on you while saggin' Because she's turning into a dragon
Her transformation into a dragon is manifesting physically

Lays tons of eggs While Cosmopolitan begs for a new rag to put their rag in
Her dragon-like features persist and she is prolific

Everyone agrees she is just quite the tease She has reptilian tendencies
Her behavior and personality resemble those of a reptile

She's taking the fashion police And fried them to a crisp upon which she dines
She challenges and defies authority regarding fashion norms

We misbehaved in the bachelor cave It was a loft on Mercer Street And she found a suitable to eat
Jessica and the singer engaged in rebellious behavior and Jessica resorted to savagery

Into your mind Into your mind Into your mind
The allure and captivating effect of her dragon-inspired style is emphasized

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