The band has released four records, Folk the World Tour; a self-titled album, Flight of the Conchords; an EP, The Distant Future, which won a 2007 Grammy for Best Comedy Album, and a sophomore effort for Sub Pop, I Told You I was Freaky released October 20, 2009.
In 2002 they performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time. Returning in 2003, with a new show, they were nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award. They also performed there in 2004.
In 2005, BBC Radio 2 broadcast their first radio series. Largely improvised, it features Rob Brydon as their narrator, Rhys Darby as their manager and Jimmy Carr as a devoted fan called Kipper. Also in 2005, HBO gave the group a special on their Friday night half-hour stand-up comedy series One Night Stand.
Jemaine Clement has appeared in 2006 television commercials for Outback Steakhouse in the U.S. This advertising campaign was launched during Superbowl XL. He also narrates the world famous in New Zealand television commercials for L&P.
The duo currently stars in their award winning television series, also entitled "Flight of the Conchords", which began on the American television channel HBO in June 2007. Its first season had 12 episodes and the second and final season - which began in January 2009 had ten episodes. The show features Rhys Darby as their manager Murray, Kristen Schaal as obsessive fan Mel, Arj Barker as their friend Dave and Eugene Mirman as their landlord.
Demon Woman
Flight of the Conchords Lyrics
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Your hair is like silk, but your curdling my milk
I know not of what ilk thou are
Demon woman, woman demon
Demon woman
You sit on a rock
Looking nice in your frock, but your scaring my life stock
Demon woman, woman demon
Demon woman
Your making me moan, turn my bone into stone
And your taking me home, to meet your familiars
Nice to meet you
You cast your spell
Very well
Demon woman
Demon woman, woman demon
Demon woman
You cut puppies toes off, pull an animal's nose off
How'd you magic my clothes off?
Demon woman
Take me back to your room, make me howl at the moon
Make me pray to the temple of wombs
Demon woman, woman demon
Your breasts are balls of flame
And I'm burning my hands, playing these ball games
Demon woman
Demon woman
Demon woman, woman demon
How woman, wow wow wow
Oh
How woman, wow wow wow
How woman, wow wow wow
Oh
Demon woman
The Flight of the Conchords' song "Demon Woman" tells the story of a man who has been seduced by a mysterious woman with supernatural powers, and is now struggling to break free from her spell. The opening lines suggest an attraction to the woman's physical appearance, with her hair described as "like silk" – but this is quickly undercut by a discomfort with her unsettling presence, as she "curdles" his milk and "scares [his] life stock". The repeated refrain of "Demon woman, woman demon" emphasizes the sense of confusion and uncertainty about her true nature.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly aware of the danger posed by this mysterious woman. She is described as "making [him] moan" and turning his "bone into stone", suggesting a loss of agency and control. The mention of "familiars" – magical helpers associated with witches – adds to the sense of unease and otherworldliness. Even as he becomes aware of her dark powers, however, the singer cannot resist her pull. He is willing to overlook her cruel treatment of animals and his own discomfort, in the hope of being taken to her inner sanctum.
Overall, "Demon Woman" presents a humorous yet unsettling portrait of desire and danger. The woman in question is both alluring and threatening, representing a temptation that the singer cannot resist – even as he recognizes the peril it poses.
Line by Line Meaning
Demon woman
Addressing the woman who holds demonic qualities
Your hair is like silk, but your curdling my milk
Although her hair is beautiful, something is wrong about her.
I know not of what ilk thou are
I don't understand what kind of creature you are
Demon woman, woman demon
Repetition of addressing the woman with demonic qualities
You sit on a rock
Looking nice in your frock, but your scaring my life stock
Despite her pleasant appearance, she is still frightening and intimidating.
Your making me moan, turn my bone into stone
And your taking me home, to meet your familiars
Nice to meet you
Her spell is so powerful that it is affecting his physical and emotional state.
You cast your spell
Very well
Demon woman
Acknowledging the woman's strength in casting spells
You cut puppies toes off, pull an animal's nose off
How'd you magic my clothes off?
The woman is cruel and manipulative, and he cannot understand how she has accomplished certain things.
Take me back to your room, make me howl at the moon
Make me pray to the temple of wombs
Demon woman, woman demon
He is completely entranced by her power and wants to explore it more.
Your breasts are balls of flame
And I'm burning my hands, playing these ball games
Demon woman
Her powerful nature is both alluring and dangerous.
Demon woman
Demon woman, woman demon
Final repetition of addressing the woman with demonic qualities.
How woman, wow wow wow
Oh
How woman, wow wow wow
How woman, wow wow wow
Oh
Demon woman
Expressing a mix of awe, fear, and attraction towards this demonic woman.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRET MCKENZIE, JEMAINE CLEMENT
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