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

Lucifer Airlines
Electric Six Lyrics

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This is your captain speaking.

We've gone insane and we're slashing fares on Lucifer Airlines
You'll drink champagne and nobody cares about arriving on time
We know your name and your cross to bear, you'll answer for your crime
And we'll save an extra seat for you on the day you die
Sit back, relax, and take in the view and enjoy your flight

Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Sit back, relax
Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Sit back, relax
Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Sit back, relax
Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Sit back, relax

Crash positions, 'cause we're going down on Lucifer Airlines
Taking submissions; turning no one down - we're hiring all kinds

Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Sit back, relax

What have i, what have i gotten myself into?
This ain't no sexy vacation for two
And I just don't know what to do now
Hey!

We love to fly
We love to fly
We love to fly

We love to fly
(This is your captain speaking)

Overall Meaning

The song "Lucifer Airlines" by Electric Six is a satirical take on the airline industry. The lyrics critique the obsession with profit at the expense of customer satisfaction, safety, and morality. The opening line of the song, "We've gone insane and we're slashing fares," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The airline is more concerned with cutting costs and offering cheap tickets than providing a safe and enjoyable experience for its passengers.

The lyrics become increasingly ominous as the song progresses, with references to answering for one's crimes and saving an extra seat for passengers on the day they die. The chorus of "Sit back, relax, and take in the view and enjoy your flight" becomes more sinister as listeners realize that the airline is prioritizing profit over safety.

The second half of the song includes references to the airline accepting all kinds of employees and taking submissions for positions, indicating a lack of concern for qualifications or potential dangers. The bridge of the song expresses the singer's confusion and discomfort with their experience on the airline.

Overall, "Lucifer Airlines" is a commentary on the capitalist mentality of the airline industry, where cutting costs, maximizing profits, and reducing personal responsibility take precedence over everything else.

Line by Line Meaning

This is your captain speaking.
The beginning of the song, where the captain introduces that the passengers are going on a wild ride with Lucifer Airlines.

We've gone insane and we're slashing fares on Lucifer Airlines
Lucifer Airlines has gone crazy and is now offering cheap flights, despite the dangers that may lie ahead.

You'll drink champagne and nobody cares about arriving on time
Even though the passengers may be late, they will still be treated to luxurious amenities like champagne, and nobody will care about being punctual.

We know your name and your cross to bear, you'll answer for your crime
Lucifer Airlines already knows the passengers' troubles and is offering them a flight that may or may not allow them to escape their past.

And we'll save an extra seat for you on the day you die
Lucifer Airlines knows that once you board, you're in it for the long haul, and you'll be saved a seat even after death.

Crash positions, 'cause we're going down on Lucifer Airlines
This line warns passengers to brace themselves, as Lucifer Airlines is preparing to go down in a crash.

Taking submissions; turning no one down - we're hiring all kinds
Lucifer Airlines is hiring anyone and everyone, regardless of qualification or experience.

What have I, what have I gotten myself into? This ain't no sexy vacation for two. And I just don't know what to do now. Hey!
The perspective of a passenger on Lucifer Airlines who is starting to regret their decision to board and reminiscing about how they got here.

Sit back, relax, and take in the view and enjoy your flight
A final reminder for passengers to accept the insanity that is Lucifer Airlines and enjoy the ride.

Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
A repetitive reminder to passengers to sit back and relax, as Lucifer Airlines loves to fly, no matter the circumstances.

Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Same as the previous line, a playful reminder to relax, and enjoy the journey because Lucifer Airlines loves to fly.

Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
Reiteration of the reminder that all passengers should relax, and let Lucifer Airlines do what they do best.

Sit back, relax (we love to fly)
The final reminder for passengers to take it easy, and enjoy the ride as the demon airline company takes them to their final destination.

(This is your captain speaking)
The captain speaks again, signaling the end of the ride on Lucifer Airlines.

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scottyboybrax

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This band continues to hit home runs - I feal cheated by mainstream radio and corporate America - this is the best sound I have heard in years - all I can say is, Thanks