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.
Forever Together
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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Wish he had a normal dad
Just like all the other 9 to 5's he don't
Understand what it is to be in a band in
Rock n' roll land
They don't understand
Before I go on tour he always looks me in
The eye, makes me feel real bad, he says
Don't bid me farewell
Don't tell me good-bye
Please be here tomorrow when I wake up
Forever together, that's what we'll be
Forever together, just you and me
Stay up late, drinking wine with my
Friends and spill purple all over my shirt
We down to the funny show, sit in
Front row, and try to laugh away the hurt
But they don't understand
At the end of the day it's not funny, I miss
My family far away
Don't bid me farewell
Don't tell me good-bye
Please be here tomorrow when I wake up
Forever together, that's what we'll be
Forever together, just you and me
You wouldn't know it to look at me but
There's a constant battle raging inside
It's so hard to live these two lives
Hello Dr. Jekyll
Hello Mr. Hyde
We don't understand
Travel's said to broaden the mind, I'm
Just losing mine
The lyrics to Foxy Shazam's song Forever Together deal with the struggles of being in a touring rock band while having a family back home. The singer's son expresses his desire for a "normal dad" with a 9-to-5 job, not realizing the complexities of life in the fast-paced world of rock and roll. The singer is torn between living out his passion for music and being present in his family's life.
The second verse highlights the struggles of balancing the highs and lows of a rock star's life. The singer finds solace in spending time with friends, but ultimately misses his family and wishes to be "forever together" with them. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the singer pleading not to say goodbye and asking to be together always.
The bridge of the song introduces the metaphor of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, implying the internal struggle of the dual life the singer leads. He acknowledges that traveling may broaden his mind, but it feels like he's losing himself in the process.
Overall, the song paints a poignant picture of the challenges that come with the rock and roll lifestyle and the sacrifices made by those who pursue it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go on tour my son always tells me
My son always expresses his desire for me to be a normal dad before I go on tour.
Wish he had a normal dad
My son wishes I had a regular 9 to 5 job instead of being in a rock n’ roll band.
Just like all the other 9 to 5's he don't
My son wants me to have a job like all other dads with normal working hours.
Understand what it is to be in a band in
He cannot comprehend the lifestyle of rock n’ roll band.
Rock n' roll land
The environment of rock n’ roll band is unfamiliar to him.
They don't understand
My family does not understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with being a rock n’ roll musician.
Before I go on tour he always looks me in
Before going on tour, my son always confronts me with an emotional plea.
The eye, makes me feel real bad, he says
Don't bid me farewell
Don't tell me good-bye
He doesn't want me to leave him; he doesn't want to say goodbye.
Please be here tomorrow when I wake up
He wants me to be around when he wakes up the next day.
Forever together, that's what we'll be
Forever together, just you and me
We will always be together as one family.
Stay up late, drinking wine with my
To cope with the stress and pain of separation from my family, I sometimes spend time partying with my friends.
Friends and spill purple all over my shirt
We down to the funny show, sit in
I have fun with my friends and indulge in some wine, which sometimes makes me a bit clumsy and I end up staining my shirt. We usually go for comedy shows to lighten our mood.
Front row, and try to laugh away the hurt
Despite the entertainment, I still carry the pain of missing my family with me.
But they don't understand
At the end of the day it's not funny, I miss
My family far away
My friends, though they try to cheer me up, cannot understand how much I miss my family being away from them.
You wouldn't know it to look at me but
Despite appearances, there is an ongoing inner conflict.
There's a constant battle raging inside
There is an incessant struggle in my mind.
It's so hard to live these two lives
It's difficult to balance the life of a rock n’ roll musician with the life of a family man.
Hello Dr. Jekyll
Hello Mr. Hyde
The two opposing lives that I lead - as a family man and a rock n’ roll musician - are like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde from the famous novel.
We don't understand
Travel's said to broaden the mind, I'm
Just losing mine
My family and I are not on the same page, and as I travel to perform, I feel like my mind is losing its broad perspective.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ; DAISY CAPLAN, AARON MCVEIGH, ALEX NAUTH, ERIC NALLY, JUSTIN HAWKINS, LOREN TURNER, SCHUYLER WHITE
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meme c
This band makes me shed tears of joy.
Jack Jackson
meme me too
Pumpkineck Bort
That guitar riff is so dope.
Kaylee Gilliam
Seriously, my favorite band.
Shiloh Devalois
Don't bid me farewell Don't tell me good-bye Please be here tomorrow when I wake up Forever together, that's what we'll be Forever together, just you and me
jdmusic07
:48 - :59 some of the best guitar work I have heard on an album in a long time
Isabella Sara
Little wing from Jimi Hendrix is perfect too
Emily Hansen
this song is so touching! aww!
Brian Waitzman
Foxy Shazam is the truth!
Sean Martin
Foxy Shazam Challenge: Try to find a bad song.