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

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Electric Six Lyrics

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I was born a prisoner in your dungeon of flesh, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Solitary confinement underneath your dress, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
But I broke those shackles
I bent those bars I got out the van and drove away in my car.

I got a new girl now

She don't understand me but she's getting hot now

And she's white (white)
She is so white, she's white like the light never like the night
She's white (white) she is so white
I was born to excite her, she could never be whiter tonight

I was born a hunter in your jungle of sin, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And our love was a sport, but she'd let me win, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I shot those arrows, I flung those balls
But she returned my fire and shot me in the heart

I got a new girl now, she don't understand me but she's getting hot now

And she's white (white) she is so white
She's white like the light but never like the night
She's white (white) she is so white
I was born to excite her, she could never be whiter tonight
(Tonight)
Go!

I was born a dancer in your disco of fire, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And your love was the rhythm, elevating me higher, oh yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
But I scratched that record, I stopped that show
I got on the mic, and I let you know

I got a new girl now she's 6 feet tall
I got her number on the wall

And she's white (white) she is so white
She's white like the light but never like the night
She's white (white) she is so white

I was born to excite her, she could never be whiter tonight
Tonight, tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "She's White" by Electric Six tell the story of a man who was in a relationship with a woman that he describes as a dungeon of flesh, solitary confinement, and a jungle of sin. However, he manages to break free from her and find a new woman who is white and brings him excitement. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who feels trapped in a toxic relationship but finds freedom in a new one. The song is a catchy, upbeat rock tune with humorous lyrics that play off racial stereotypes.

The first verse of the song describes the singer's feelings of being trapped in a toxic relationship, akin to being a prisoner in a dungeon. He escapes his old relationship and finds a new girl who doesn't understand him, but he finds her attractive. Throughout the song, the singer describes his previous lover as a jungle of sin and a disco of fire, portraying the intensity of their relationship, which he describes as a sport that he won. However, he eventually leaves her, finding a new woman who is tall and white.

The lyrics of "She's White" can be interpreted in different ways, but they are likely meant to be humorous and satirical. The song uses racial stereotypes to poke fun at the idea of finding a partner who is attractive and exciting. It is also worth noting that the band Electric Six is known for their tongue-in-cheek lyrics and humorous approach to rock music.

Line by Line Meaning

I was born a prisoner in your dungeon of flesh, oh yeah
I felt trapped in a relationship with you

Solitary confinement underneath your dress, oh yeah
I felt alone and isolated within our relationship

But I broke those shackles I bent those bars I got out the van and drove away in my car.
I finally escaped the relationship and moved on

I got a new girl now She don't understand me but she's getting hot now
I have a new partner who may not fully understand me but who is becoming more interested in me

And she's white (white) She is so white, she's white like the light never like the night She's white (white) she is so white I was born to excite her, she could never be whiter tonight
My new partner is white and I was meant to excite her. She is pure and perfect to me

I was born a hunter in your jungle of sin, oh yeah
I felt like a predator in our relationship

And our love was a sport, but she'd let me win, oh yeah
Our love felt like a game, and I always felt I was winning

And I shot those arrows, I flung those balls But she returned my fire and shot me in the heart
I played games with her, but she ended up hurting me emotionally

I got a new girl now, she don't understand me but she's getting hot now
I have a new partner who may not fully understand me but who is becoming more interested in me

And she's white (white) she is so white She's white like the light but never like the night She's white (white) she is so white I was born to excite her, she could never be whiter tonight (Tonight)
My new partner is white and I was meant to excite her. She is pure and perfect to me, and tonight is the night to make it happen

I was born a dancer in your disco of fire, oh yeah
I felt like I was dancing in the fire of our relationship

And your love was the rhythm, elevating me higher, oh yeah
Our love was like music, pushing me to new heights

But I scratched that record, I stopped that show I got on the mic, and I let you know
I stopped the relationship and made it clear that it was over

I got a new girl now she's 6 feet tall I got her number on the wall
My new partner is tall and I have her number written down

And she's white (white) she is so white She's white like the light but never like the night She's white (white) she is so white I was born to excite her, she could never be whiter tonight Tonight, tonight
My new partner is white and I was meant to excite her. She is pure and perfect to me, and tonight is the night to make it happen

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY SELPH, CORY MARTIN, JOSEPH FREZZA, STEPHEN NAWARA, TYLER SPENCER

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Comments from YouTube:

Vaganey Emmanuel

6y↑5

A great 80's classic revisited and revamped Dick Valentine's style, to me it's all thumbs up for such a tribute.

Blitzrules240

6y↑2

This is pretty damn good.

Max

Electric 6 fricken rock. Do not stop playing!!!!!

Richard Gonzales Gonzales

5y↑3

THE ULTIMATE REBUILDING OF A DANCE CLUB CLASSIC ; as it came out in a cooler alternative existence ; a parallel reality, where most mediocre songs are a GREAT PLEASURE , AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, to listen to .