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
Lovers Beware
Electric Six Lyrics
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Everyday she's there
She's doing something
Different with her hair.
He seems like a jerk
But he tells her what
She wants to hear and
That's more than anyone else there
lovers beware
They clearly don't appreciate you
They want to separate you
Nobody cares
Life's clearly not fair
The rancid stench is every time
That love's in need
It's all around you
Feel it surround you
And it will drown you
she wakes from a dream
And she starts to scream his name
But he is nowhere to be found
'cause he knows that they're fucked
As he hides inside the heating duct
Be careful not to make a sound
lovers beware
They're very good at what they do
And they will find you
And everyone says
Life's clearly not fair
The rancid stench is every time
That love's in need
It's all around you
Feel it surround you
And it will drown you
Yeah
someone somewhere
Is keeping track of
Whatever pencil cause
But he cares not
For the human resources
That he exhausts
she's receiving a raise
And the corporation
Praises her for her
Steadfast dedication
His conscience is clean
And he's kept his life of a she-man(?)
His heart is under sedation
lovers beware
They were setting up to separate you
And they will devastate you
Nobody cares
Life's clearly not fair
The rancid stench is every time
That love's in need
It's all around you
And it will drown you
Feel it surround you
It's all around you
And it will drown you
Feel it surround you
The song "Lovers Beware" by Electric Six tells the story of two lovers who work in the same company. The woman goes to work every day, looking different each time she changes her hairstyle. She falls for a man who seems like a jerk, but he tells her what she wants to hear. They both realize that their company does not appreciate them, and they want to separate them. The man hides in the heating duct, and the woman wakes up screaming his name. The song warns lovers to be careful as the people around them do not care about their relationship and will do anything to break them up. The song's lyrics reflect the inner turmoil of people in love and the conflict they face from outside forces.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it can also be seen as a commentary on corporate politics and the manipulative nature of organizations. The song seems to suggest that corporations are ruthless and use people for their gain without regard for their loyalty and hard work. The woman in the song receives a raise from the company, but the man's heart is under sedation as he has given up his life's work to become a "she-man."
Line by Line Meaning
She goes to work
Everyday she attends her job and performs her duties.
Everyday she's there
Consistently attending work every day without fail.
She's doing something
She's altering her appearance in a noticeable way.
Different with her hair.
Changing the style or color of her hair frequently.
He seems like a jerk
He displays unappealing behavior, and she may not be interested in him.
But he tells her what
He speaks to her about what she enjoys hearing.
She wants to hear and
The things he speaks of are what she wishes to listen to.
That's more than anyone else there
His conversations are more engaging than any other person in her work environment.
lovers beware
People courting one another should be careful in their pursuit of love.
They clearly don't appreciate you
The people in the song may not value or care about those in romantic relationships.
They want to separate you
The people in the song may want to ruin or end romantic relationships.
Nobody cares
No one seems to care about the love between people.
Life's clearly not fair
Life is not always fair or just, and that includes love.
The rancid stench is every time
The negative feelings associated with love are often prevalent.
That love's in need
Romantic relationships are fragile and in need of care and attention.
It's all around you
The concept or feeling of love is omnipresent, and people are liable to be affected by it.
Feel it surround you
People become immersed in love's powerful emotions.
And it will drown you
The power of love may consume and overwhelm individuality.
she wakes from a dream
A dream awakens her from sleeping.
And she starts to scream his name
She frantically shouts his name upon realizing she is alone.
But he is nowhere to be found
He cannot be found by her after she searches.
'cause he knows that they're fucked
He understands that their romantic relationship may be in danger or ruined.
As he hides inside the heating duct
He is physically hiding from her in the ventilation system.
Be careful not to make a sound
She must remain silent to not reveal her whereabouts.
They're very good at what they do
The people working against love are adept and proficient at their actions.
And they will find you
Those working against love will eventually discover those in loving relationships.
And everyone says
Others have opinions on love and its effects on people.
The rancid stench is every time
The negative aspects of love are prevalent.
They were setting up to separate you
Those working against love are planning to end or ruin romantic relationships.
And they will devastate you
Those working against love will produce ruinous results for couples in love.
It's all around you
Love surrounds people, and they must contend with its unpredictable nature.
Feel it surround you
People feel adrift in love's emotional and chaotic waters.
And it will drown you
Individuality may become lost amid love's multitude of emotions.
someone somewhere
An anonymous person or group is aware and cognizant of a situation.
Is keeping track of
The anonymous person or group is documenting or monitoring some aspect of a situation.
Whatever pencil cause
This line's meaning is unclear and difficult to discern.
But he cares not
He doesn't value or care about something or someone.
For the human resources
He does not care about the people involved or affected by a situation.
That he exhausts
He depletes or diminishes people's resources without concern.
She's receiving a raise
She's receiving an increase in her salary or income.
And the corporation
The corporation that employs her is showing approval or endorsement of her work.
Praises her for her
The corporation compliments her abilities and contributions to their business.
Steadfast dedication
The corporation acknowledges her unwavering commitment to her job.
His conscience is clean
He is free of guilt about his actions.
And he's kept his life of a she-man(?)
This line's meaning is unclear and may be offensive or inappropriate.
His heart is under sedation
He has numbed or deadened his emotions and feelings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DUFFY, Stephen Duffy
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Toxic Jezza
That rancid stench is every time that love's in the air
Tri &n&
so intense i die
J B
cool!
GenMars
The messege is super real and fucked up