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.
Aroma Of You
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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its hard to be with out some fun
its hard to be its hard to be
the only one
its hard to be its hard to be
the only one
its hard to be with out some fun
its hard to be its hard to be
how bout i piss in your butt hole
how bout a admire your eyes
how bout i desire the destruction
how bout I'm your guy
how bout i piss in your butt hole
how bout a admire your eyes
how bout i desire the destruction
how bout I'm your author
i know a place where we can dream
all day all the night away
i know a place a well kept dream
summers dream
mansions please
they ain't strong enough
they ain't strong as us
they ain't strong enough to leave
they ain't strong enough
they ain't strong as us
they ain't strong enough to leave
its hard to be the only one
its hard to be with out some fun
its hard to be its hard to be
the only one
its hard to be its hard to be
the only one
its hard to be with out some fun
its hard to be its hard to be
the only one
how bout i piss in your butt hole
how bout a admire your eyes
how bout i desire the destruction
how bout I'm your guy
how bout i piss in your butt hole
how bout a admire your eyes
how bout i desire the destruction
how bout I'm your author
i know a place where we can dream
all day all the night away
i know a place a well kept dream
summers dream
mansions please
they ain't strong enough
they ain't strong as us
they ain't strong enough to leave
they ain't strong enough
they ain't strong as us
they ain't strong enough to leave
The song "Aroma of You" by Foxy Shazam is a curious mix of catchy music and provocative lyrics. The first verse repeats the phrase "it's hard to be the only one" and "it's hard to be without some fun," conveying a sense of loneliness and isolation. It's possible that the singer is addressing themselves, speaking to a romantic partner or speaking to society at large. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the degree to which the sentiment of isolation is weighing heavily on the singer.
The second verse is where things get even more explicit and unconventional. The repeated line "how 'bout I piss in your butthole" is intentionally jarring and confrontational, while the line about admiring someone's eyes feels like a strange juxtaposition. Later in the verse, the line "how 'bout I desire the destruction" continues to play with these contrasts. The last line of the verse, "how 'bout I'm your author," could be read as a reference to the idea that the singer is in control or has power over the other person.
The chorus returns to the refrain from the first verse, though the last lines are interestingly different. Instead of "the only one," the line becomes "they ain't strong enough to leave." This could be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer is holding on to someone or something that others may not have the fortitude or capability to stick with.
Overall, the song seems to be playing with the ideas of control, power, loneliness, and unconventional desires. It's a provocative and challenging piece of music that doesn't shy away from making its audience uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
Its hard to be the only one
Being alone can be tough
its hard to be with out some fun
It's difficult to not have any enjoyment or entertainment
its hard to be its hard to be
Reiterating that it's challenging
the only one
Being the sole person can be isolating
how bout i piss in your butt hole
Suggesting a sexual and crude act
how bout a admire your eyes
Proposing romantic affection towards the other person's eyes
how bout i desire the destruction
Expressing a desire for chaos and damage
how bout I'm your guy
Asserting oneself as the desired partner for the other person
i know a place where we can dream
Knowing a location where the two can create and imagine
all day all the night away
They can spend endless hours in this place
i know a place a well kept dream
A place where they can keep their imagination private
summers dream
A dream that is fleeting and temporary
mansions please
A request for luxurious and extravagant accommodations
they ain't strong enough
Referring to others who are not as resilient
they ain't strong as us
Believing that the two are a stronger pair
they ain't strong enough to leave
Others are not strong enough to break away from their relationship
Contributed by Olivia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noah Spradlin
You guys are insane. Foxy has ruled from the start, and they still rule. Just because their style changed doesn't mean they suck. They still play a good amount of their songs from all of their albums, and every single one is still awesome. Their new music is awesome, and so is their old music. I saw them just a few days ago, they played No! Don't Shoot! and it was amazing, Introducing, Rocketeer, as well as a host of amazing songs form their last two albums. Fantastic band, even still.
Snelvinmeedly
I love Foxy Shazam! I haven’t heard this song in years! It feels great listening to my childhood music.
schazoo schazoo
I remember listening to this on my way to college one spring morning when I was 17, wondering if he really sings about pissing in buttholes or it's my poor English/perverted mind.
That was 6 years ago. Life was so easy back then. rest in rip me
Knowhere
I almost died laughing at the lyrics. I love this band.
Gingeeta_Creecha
Eric Nally
according to this song, he is apparently into some odd things. haha. I love foxy Shazam.
Snelvinmeedly
Eric Nally is sure into some “goofy” things..! I can relate!
Mariclare Michelle
I need a re-recording of this STAT.
PrairieDon1021
@JustCallMePsycho hahaha im with you on that one. i find myself cracking the fuck up at some point during every song either from the lyrics or from the sudden, drastic, amazingly ridiculous transitions
PrairieDon1021
@spungebobskuarepants I'd be crying with u if Id watched the downhill slide as it unfolded. I never even heard of them til a few weeks ago. My dad will periodically tell me a band to check out, I listened to "I like it"..I didnt really like it. then checked out a song that happened to be off Flamingo Trigger, then listened to every song on the album, fell in love with it. Its one of the most fun and original hardcore albums ive come across. Such a wide spectrum of sounds blended amazingly
HyperZ's CNC & Gaming
"They ain't strong enough to believe" not "leave"