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.
Count Me Out
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
(you can count me out)
She was only seventeen a few months shy maybe
Boy looks in her eye such a lover
But then a few weeks after that it's over
If she's spending her life without him, she's calling it quits
If this what love is all about
You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
If this what love is all about
You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
(you can count me out yeah)
Boy come home from school to find his momma crying
He looks inside her eyes so blue (her eyes so blue)
They sit down side by side she tells him the truth
She say last night I caught your daddy having a (ugh ugh ah!)
She's trying to wrap her mind around it
She can't figure it out (she can't figure it out)
If this what love is all about
You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
If this what love is all about
You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
(you can count me out)
Loneliness won't leave me alone
It's mid July and I'm still cold (you're so far away)
Thinking of my saddest memory yeah, just so I can cry
(tell me more tell me more)
All I need is you, yeah
All I need is you, yeah
All I need is you, yeah
All I need is you
If this what love is all about
You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
If this what love is all about
You can count me out, baby count me out
Just count me out
(you can count me out)
The song "Count Me Out" by Foxy Shazam explores the theme of love and its numerous downsides. The first verse tells the story of a young couple who rushes into marriage only to find it end abruptly a few weeks later. This indicates the fleeting nature of love and how it can be over before anyone realizes. The chorus, "If this is what love is all about, you can count me out," indicates that the singer has had enough of love's ups and downs and is no longer interested in pursuing it.
The second verse tells the story of a son who finds out his father has cheated on his mother. This highlights the impact that love's downfall can have on family relationships and how it can leave a lasting impression on one's life. The final verse expresses the singer's loneliness and desire for someone they love to be with them. This shows the contradictions of love, where it can be both comforting and hurtful.
Line by Line Meaning
If this is what love is all about
If this is what love entails and involves
You can count me out, baby count me out
I choose not to partake in this type of love
Just count me out
I am not interested in being involved in this kind of situation
She was only seventeen a few months shy maybe
A young girl who was almost 17 years old
Boy looks in her eye such a lover
The boy looks at her with intense admiration and romantic interest
A few weeks down the line they're tying the knot
A few weeks later, they were getting married
But then a few weeks after that it's over
Soon after, the relationship ended
If she's spending her life without him, she's calling it quits
If she has to live without him, she is ending the relationship
Boy come home from school to find his momma crying
The boy comes home from school to find his mother in tears
He looks inside her eyes so blue (her eyes so blue)
He looks into his mother's blue eyes
They sit down side by side she tells him the truth
They sit next to each other and she reveals the truth to him
She say last night I caught your daddy having a (ugh ugh ah!)
She says that last night she caught his father doing something inappropriate
She's trying to wrap her mind around it
She is having trouble accepting and understanding what happened
She can't figure it out (she can't figure it out)
She is unable to comprehend the situation
Loneliness won't leave me alone
Feelings of isolation and emptiness persist for me
It's mid July and I'm still cold (you're so far away)
Even in the middle of summer, I feel emotionally cold and distant
Thinking of my saddest memory yeah, just so I can cry
I reflect on my most painful memory simply to evoke tears
All I need is you, yeah
I only require your presence
If this what love is all about
If this is what love entails and involves
You can count me out, baby count me out
I choose not to partake in this type of love
Just count me out
I am not interested in being involved in this kind of situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEX NAUTH, CHRISTOPHER SCHWARTZ, ERIC NALLY, JOHN FELDMANN, JUSTIN HAWKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mekafutoku!
i literally just found out about foxy shazam and ive been spamming their songs its so good
Joseph Greene
SO FUCKING GOOD RIGHT!?!?!
Rinay A.
I just realized after listening to this song for the millionth time that it changes key right after the solo. It starts out in D major and then becomes E major right at 2:53 .. fun lil discovery of the day
Andrew Stone
WHY IN ALL THE UNIVERSE IS THIS BAND SO FREAKING GOOD!!???!!!???
Gabriel Emme
Justin Hawkins from The Darkness play's the solo, that's awesome
OH_I _Will
Gabriel Emme no sheet Sherlock
James Maxwell
I tell ya, this band is just blowing my mind recently. :D Foxy Shazam has so much potential! I'm going to order this album tomorrow. Lmao
Curratum
Oh, man, those guys have choruses that are pure joy!
ShotgunBadger95
Went to see them a couple weeks ago at the Rialto. Eric took my friends cigarettes and did his cigarette eating trick. Pure awesomeness.
AJ Young
I see a lot of people who have seen these guys in concert make comments which is great!! I am curious to know if anybody enjoyed The Darkness as well? I remember seeing that they were on tour together. Personally I think Foxy should be headlining their own tour but if I could see both in 1 show that would be epic. I personally think between these two bands, Rock music might actually have a chance in this new awful world of music.