Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004.… Read Full Bio ↴Foxy Shazam is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Eric Nally, guitarist Loren Turner, pianist Sky White and bass player Daisy. After forming the band immediately recorded The Flamingo Trigger independently then committed to an extensive national touring regimen. Shortly there after Foxy signed with Ferret Records and recorded their second album Introducing Foxy Shazam which was produced by Casey Bates (Chiodos, Portugal. The Man) and released on January 22, 2008. The following year they recorded their first major label record with multi-platinum record produced John Feldmann. Foxy Shazam signed with Sire Records (a subsidiary Warner Brothers) and released their self titled major label debut in 2010.

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.

Don't Give In
Foxy Shazam Lyrics

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Don′t Give In - Foxy Shazam
Let me out in a haze
Frozen nickels and maze
'Let us work it on the way
I′m going to try within my best
I won't go to Minneapolis
There's no need to go so far if it′s right here
Give up, give up

Give up
Don′t give in
Cut your umbilical cord
And stand on your feet
Wild before the storm
The condition I was born
Held captive to an instinct I can't ignore
The good witch told Dorothy
The power is in you already
There′s no need to go so far if the slipper fits
Give up, give up
Give up
Don't give in
Cut your umbilical cord
And stand on your feet
Cut your umbilical cord
And give all the best
Be sure to be give it some more
And give all the best
Be sure to give it some more
And give all the best

Be sure to give it some more
And give all the best

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Give In" by Foxy Shazam is a motivational anthem that encourages the listener to push through difficult times and to not give up. The lyrics are presented in a metaphorical way, using phrases like "cut your umbilical cord and stand on your feet" to symbolize breaking free from reliance on others and achieving independence. The chorus repeats the phrase "give up, give up, give up, don't give in" as a reminder to keep fighting and not give in to defeat.

The verses of the song present a series of images that reinforce the theme of perseverance. The lines "let me out in a haze, frozen nickels and maze, let us work it on the way" could be interpreted as feeling lost or confused, but still working toward a goal. The reference to Minneapolis could be seen as a symbol for a distant goal, and the idea that "there's no need to go so far if it's right here" suggests that the solution may be closer than one thinks. The Good Witch's advice to Dorothy that "the power is in you already" reinforces the idea that the strength to succeed is within oneself and that there is no need to search for it elsewhere.

Line by Line Meaning

Let me out in a haze
Allow me to escape a confusing and disorienting situation

Frozen nickels and maze
Trapped and feeling stuck with little hope of finding a way out

'Let us work it on the way
Let's figure out a solution as we go along

I'm going to try within my best
I will do my utmost to succeed

I won't go to Minneapolis
I won't take unnecessary risks or make unnecessary sacrifices

There's no need to go so far if it's right here
The solution or answer may be right in front of you

Give up, give up
To abandon hope or effort

Don't give in
Don't let your obstacles defeat you

Cut your umbilical cord
Break free from dependence on others

And stand on your feet
Be independent and self-sufficient

Wild before the storm
To be daring and fearless when facing adversity

The condition I was born
To have a natural inclination or tendency

Held captive to an instinct I can't ignore
To be compelled by an internal drive or impulse that cannot be suppressed

The good witch told Dorothy
A wise person advised to embrace one's own strength and potential

The power is in you already
You already possess the qualities needed for success

There's no need to go so far if the slipper fits
The answer or solution may be closer than you think

Cut your umbilical cord
Break free from dependence on others

And give all the best
To exert maximum effort and commitment

Be sure to give it some more
To go above and beyond what is expected or required

And give all the best
To exert maximum effort and commitment

Be sure to give it some more
To go above and beyond what is expected or required

And give all the best
To exert maximum effort and commitment

Be sure to give it some more
To go above and beyond what is expected or required

Writer(s): Mcveigh Aaron Bryce, Nally Eric Sean, Nauth Alex Loren, Schwartz Christopher Baker, Turner Loren Daniel, White Schuyler Vaughn

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