Nick Marsh (Vocals/Guitar) & James Mitchell (Drums) start Flesh For… Read Full Bio ↴1982
Nick Marsh (Vocals/Guitar) & James Mitchell (Drums) start Flesh For Lulu & are swiftly joined by Glen Bishop (Bass) and ex-Wasted Youth Guitarist Rocco Barker (Guitar/Vocals)
Flesh become part of the “Batcave scene” and are key amongst early glam-goth bands, touring with the likes of Specimen and Alien Sex Fiend
1983
The band record demo tracks which include an early version of “Restless” (then called “All That You Know”), “Spy In Your Mind”, “DNA” and “Dark & The Gun”
On the strength of the demos and the live reaction they are starting to generate Flesh are signed to Polydor
Their first release release for the label is “Roman Candle” on 7" & 12” – the 12” EP including the immortal words “24 Minutes Of Music Very Cheap!” on the cover
1984
The debut album is recorded and Polydor choose “Subteranneans” as the first single
The month of May is spent touring the UK in a support slot for The Sisters Of Mercy
The band release their self titled first album to a luke-warm response
“Restless” is released as a follow up single
Polydor “fail to promote” the first album well enough and sales are low – Flesh are dropped from the label
Glen Bishop leaves the band and is replaced by Kevin Mills (ex-Specimen)
The year finishes with “Subteraneans” reaching number 39 in "John Peels Festive Fifty" (a joint placing with Cocteau Twins “Pandora”)
1985
Flesh sign to Hybrid Records
“Blue Sisters Swing" released
The “nun’s kissing” cover is banned in Spain
More demos are recorded including the songs “Crime Of Passsion”, “Good For You”, and an early version of “I Go Crazy”
Flesh meet with Craig Leon to produce new material
“Baby Hurricane” released
“Big Fun City” released
1986
A live show is released on video under the title “Live Flesh” filmed at the Camden Palace in London on 19th May 1985
A live album “Fresh Flesh”, featuring all the non-Polydor tracks from the gig is planned but never released
Flesh are signed to Beggars Banquet Records
“I Go Crazy” is used in the John Hughes’ film "Some Kind Of Wonderful" and is released on MCA Records
US college radio play makes it a minor hit
1986/7
Flesh Spend more time in USA
Derek “Del Boy” Greening (ex-Peter & The Test Tube Babies, also known as Del “Strange Fish”) joins to play guitar
1987
Beggar’s Banquet release “Siamese Twist”
“Postcards from Paradise” released by Beggar’s Banquet as the second single from “Long Live The New Flesh”
“Long Live The New Flesh” released to some acclaim in the US, but limited interest in the UK
The US version of the album includes the track “I Go Crazy”, the UK version does not
Much touring in US ensues – including supporting Bush
1988
Beggar’s Banquet release “I Go Crazy”
1989
“Plastic Fantastic” released
Singles from “Plastic Fantastic” include “Time & Space”, and “Decline & Fall”
Final part of the year is spent touring the USA in a support slot for Public Image Limited
1991/2
Flesh For Lulu can be considered defunct at some point between the end of 91 and early 1992
1996
Nick & Rocco re-group and become Gigantic and release the album “Disenchanted” on Columbia Records after failing to strike a deal with Hollywood Records
They are joined by Dave Blair on bass and Al Fletcher on drums
The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tim Palmer, who had previously worked with the Mission, Tin Machine and The Mighty Lemon Drops
1996/7
Gigantic tour the US with Bush and The Goo Goo Dolls
1998
Gigantic are dropped by Columbia Records and the band splits up
2001
Flesh For Lulu re-claim their original name and do a short tour in California during May & June with Gene Loves Jezebel
2002/3
Nick spends time on various projects including "Naked Goat" and lounge-core influenced solo material
2002/3
Rocco forms The Space Police a band which features raga toaster General Levy and Doctor Cat
Some gigs and an album titled “Money Maker” result
2003
Nick records & seeks a deal for a solo album (recorded by Mediaeval Babe Katherine Blake)
Gets management in the US, but no album release
2004
A compilation CD of “Big Fun City” & “Blue Sisters Swing” is released by Cherry Red Records
Good liner notes written by Nick and Rocco, but no bonus tracks
“Long Live The New Flesh”, is re-released on Supafecta Records
It is a digitally re-mastered version of the US release and contains four bonus tracks
In December rumours start to circulate about a new album, a front page for a website goes up promising a release through Gig Records
Flesh perform two gigs at Bring Your Own Poison @ The Rhythm Factory (London) some 16 years since their last UK appearance
2005
Rocco and his partner Dawn are to feature in a Channel 4 programme called "A Place In Spain" following them as they buy property in Spain
As part of the filming for the show a gig is played at the Borderline in London on the 28th April
2006
Nicks solo album "A Universe Between Us" is released
2013
More recently since 2013, having reformed with a new lineup.
Stupid On The Street
Flesh For Lulu Lyrics
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Just gotta tell ya, I don't wanna have to tell you again
Informed sources said we've been doing this and that
Just gotta tell ya, they just don't know where it's at
You see we're only stupid people
Stupid in the first degree
Who could be more stupider than you or me
I couldn't learn to break dance or do the funky body pop
Talk about the sidewalk, don't you ever stop?
Long on attitude, yeah, we've been acting indiscreet
Gone got stupid on the street, dude
Your electric shoes and your groovy untouchable style
You either got it or you don't
Terminal delinquent, can tell by the way you never smile
Aw, what's all this?
I just can't seem to move I think I love ya, I got nothing to prove
Honey, life's a beach and we're so stupid on the street
Stupid on the street
Stupid on the street
Let's go, let's go, baby let's go, stupid on the street
Sometimes you get to saying stuff you really don't feel
Sometimes, baby, you're just totally unreal
It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it
It's not what you play, it's a game that you're playing, uh, huh
We've been acting indiscreet, gone got stupid on the street, dude
Because everybody's getting up while we're still getting down
Everybody's getting up while we're still getting down
What's that you're saying, life's a beach?
Stupid on the street, dig it, stupid on the street
Aw, lookitcha, let's go
The song "Stupid On The Street" by Flesh For Lulu is a commentary on the state of society and the human condition. The lyrics describe how people can be foolish and ignorant, and often do things that are pointless or harmful. The singer asserts that he and his peers are no exception, as they too have been caught up in this behavior. References to breakdancing and the "funky body pop" suggest a nostalgia for the 80s, a period of wild experimentation and self-expression.
The chorus, "You see we're only stupid people / Stupid in the first degree / Who could be more stupider than you or me / Stupid on the street, dude, dig it," is both playful and serious. It acknowledges the absurdity of the human condition while also critiquing it. The verses describe the singer's experiences of feeling stuck, unable to move or change things, and feeling like they have "nothing to prove." Overall, the song seems to be making a statement about the difficulties of modern life, and how feelings of pointlessness and futility are pervasive, but can also be overcome through laughter, self-reflection, and a willingness to be foolish.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta tell ya, I don't know what, where or when
I don't have a clue about what's going on.
Just gotta tell ya, I don't wanna have to tell you again
I don't want to repeat myself.
Informed sources said we've been doing this and that
People have been talking about us.
Just gotta tell ya, they just don't know where it's at
Their information is not accurate.
You see we're only stupid people
We're not very smart.
Stupid in the first degree
We're extremely dumb.
Who could be more stupider than you or me
No one is dumber than us.
Stupid on the street, dude, dig it
We're acting foolishly in public.
I couldn't learn to break dance or do the funky body pop
I'm not very coordinated.
Talk about the sidewalk, don't you ever stop?
Do you ever run out of things to say?
Long on attitude, yeah, we've been acting indiscreet
We're being inappropriate with our behavior.
Gone got stupid on the street, dude
We're behaving like idiots.
Your electric shoes and your groovy untouchable style
You're trying too hard to be cool.
You either got it or you don't
Either you're cool or you're not.
Terminal delinquent, can tell by the way you never smile
You seem like a criminal because you don't smile.
Aw, what's all this?
What's going on here?
I just can't seem to move I think I love ya, I got nothing to prove
I can't think straight and I like you.
Honey, life's a beach and we're so stupid on the street
We're not very smart and having fun.
Stupid on the street
We're acting foolish.
Let's go, let's go, baby let's go, stupid on the street
Let's have fun and be foolish in public.
Sometimes you get to saying stuff you really don't feel
Sometimes you say things you don't mean.
Sometimes, baby, you're just totally unreal
Sometimes you're not being true to yourself.
It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it
The tone of voice is more important than what you're saying.
It's not what you play, it's a game that you're playing, uh, huh
It's not about what you're doing, it's about the game you're playing.
We've been acting indiscreet, gone got stupid on the street, dude
We're being inappropriate with our behavior and acting foolishly in public.
Because everybody's getting up while we're still getting down
Everyone else is moving on while we're still having fun.
What's that you're saying, life's a beach?
Are you saying that life is good?
Stupid on the street, dig it, stupid on the street
We're acting foolishly in public.
Aw, lookitcha, let's go
Come on, let's go have fun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES WILLIAM MITCHELL, KEVIN SEAN MILLS, NICK MARSH, ROCCO MICHELE BARKER
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