The band name originated from a slang phrase used by students at Eric Sean Nally's high school where Foxy Shazam meant "cool shoes". On February 7, 2010, their single Unstoppable was featured in Super Bowl XLIV.
In 2008, the band were named one of the 100 bands you need to know by Alternative Press. They toured with bands such as The Strokes, Bad Rabbits, and The Young Veins. In 2010, the band were placed on Spin's list of ten bands you need to know. Since then, they've appeared on TV programs such as the Daily Haibt. Also in 2010, vocalist Eric Nally helped write songs for Meat Loaf's album, Hang Cool Teddy Bear.
Foxy Shazam have previously toured with Hole and played this year's Lollapalooza festival. They've been appearing in more magazines supporting their latest release like Alternative Press and Spin. They played a 3 song set for The Daily Habit Show on Fuel.tv. They recently performed a 5 song set for shockhound.com. They also recently performed 3 songs acoustic for Spin Magazine, one of which was a brand new song entitled "I'm in love with a boy." The band performed a full set and interview on Chicago's JBTV in July 2010. The band have also performed a live an exclusive version of "oh Lord" for music discovery app and namesake Shazam.
Foxy Shazam's first album, The Flamingo Trigger is seen as a post-hardcore album, with some slight classical influences. The band more resembled peers such as Chiodos and The Fall of Troy. With their second release, Introducing, the band incorporated more genres into their sound, and even making ballads, though still with some post-hardcore influence. Their latest release, Foxy Shazam, has influences ranging from Gospel, Soul, and Glam Metal. The band continues to surprise fans by keeping themselves original.
A quote from lead singer, Eric Sean Nally: "When I listen to a Foxy Shazam record I think of Evel Knievel, Bruce Springsteen, my childhood, Van Morrison, my old friends from high school I don't talk to anymore, Elton John, the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond, Iggy Pop and my first kiss. One of my favorite things to do when listening to my music is to close my eyes and picture a crowd of six million people all chanting "Foxy! Foxy! Foxy!" The lights go out and my band walks on stage. It gives me goose bumps. It all makes sense to me. When you listen to our record, think of your favorite things and it'll make sense to you as well. Foxy Shazam is not concerned with what category it falls into. We want to stand for our generation. We want to be the biggest band in the world. We want to be the Michael Jordan of Rock N' Roll."
Many media outlets compare the band to Queen and Meat Loaf because of their use of theatrics and over-the-tops lyrics. The band themselves have noted the similarities but believe that they are just all influenced by the same things. It's not always music that influences the band, it could even be a smell that triggers a memory.
Eric Sean Nally has said an album that influenced him was Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. The magazine Alternative Press has compared the band to bands like Queen, My Chemical Romance, and The Darkness while also believing that the band has a very unique sound that should best be seen live.
05. Bye bye symphony
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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It makes me wanna cry
It seems everything in life I try for
I'll never get before I die
But what's the point in moaning?
Oughtta leave that for the ghosts
It's better to think it through
Find the words that bring you hope
Oh hope, I need you
Life is a bitch but she's totally doable
She'll knock you around and she'll lend you a hand
Life is a bitch but she's totally doable
She may be a beauty but life is a bitch
So how do I stop the spinning?
I'm in need of more air
I'm dizzy from everyone around me winning
It just doesn't seem to be very fair
But I'll keep looking for the bright side
In the darkest hour of night
Keep an open eye to the sky
Try to find all my lost faith, yeah
Oh faith, I need you
Life is a bitch but she's totally doable
She'll knock you around and she'll lend you a hand
Life is a bitch but she's totally totally doable
She may be a beauty but life is a bitch
Bye bye symphony you were the soundtrack to my life
Bye bye symphony there are no sad songs left to write
Bye bye symphony the tears have run down gone and dried
Bye bye symphony because you waited I've finally died
Life is a bitch but she's totally doable
She'll knock you around and she'll lend you a hand
Life is a bitch but she's totally doable
She'll tell you a story but never believe
The song "Bye Bye Symphony" by Foxy Shazam deals with the difficult aspects of life and losing, and ultimately finding hope and faith in the face of adversity. The singer expresses their frustration with constantly losing and feeling like they will never achieve their goals in life. However, they recognize that there is no point in dwelling on these negative feelings and choose to instead focus on finding hope and positivity. They also acknowledge that life can be challenging and at times unfair, but it is still worth living and fighting for. The mention of "Bye Bye Symphony" as the soundtrack to the singer's life suggests that the song may be about moving on from a difficult period or relationship and looking towards a future with new hope and possibilities.
The repetition of the phrase "life is a bitch but she's totally doable" reinforces the idea that life can be difficult, but it is still possible to overcome its challenges. The mention of "symphony" in the title and the repeated mention of music throughout the song may also suggest that the singer finds solace in music and that it is an important part of their healing process. The final lines of the song, "She'll tell you a story but never believe," could be interpreted as a warning to not let life's challenges discourage one from pursuing their dreams and finding hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm kinda sick of losing
I'm tired of not succeeding
It makes me wanna cry
It's very discouraging
It seems everything in life I try for
No matter what I do
I'll never get before I die
I won't achieve my goals in time
But what's the point in moaning?
Complaining won't solve anything
Oughtta leave that for the ghosts
Let it go
It's better to think it through
Reflect on it
Find the words that bring you hope
Focus on what inspires you
Oh hope, I need you
Hope is what I seek
Life is a bitch but she's totally doable
Life is tough but manageable
She'll knock you around and she'll lend you a hand
Life may be hard, but she'll also help you sometimes
She may be a beauty but life is a bitch
Although life can be good, it also has bad times
So how do I stop the spinning?
How do I get control?
I'm in need of more air
I need a break
I'm dizzy from everyone around me winning
I'm disoriented from others' success
It just doesn't seem to be very fair
It's not equitable
But I'll keep looking for the bright side
I'll focus on the good
In the darkest hour of night
During the most difficult times
Keep an open eye to the sky
Stay optimistic
Try to find all my lost faith, yeah
Regain my faith in life
Oh faith, I need you
I need to trust life
Bye bye symphony you were the soundtrack to my life
Goodbye to the things that represented my life
Bye bye symphony there are no sad songs left to write
No more mourning
Bye bye symphony the tears have run down gone and dried
The sadness has gone away
Bye bye symphony because you waited I've finally died
It's time to move on
She'll tell you a story but never believe
Life can't be trusted completely
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX NAUTH, CHRISTOPHER SCHWARTZ, ERIC NALLY, SCHUYLER WHITE
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