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.
Last Chance At Love
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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I'm too far for a touch
She says "I'm so lonely"
Girl, you say that too much
There's nothing I can do
This is my last chance baby and
I gotta see it through
This is my last chance at love
It's all I've ever dreamed of
This is my last chance at love
It's all I've ever wanted, all
We've ever needed
This won't be for nothing
I can promise you that
I've got to run now
The devil's calling me back
There's nothing I can do
This is my last chance baby and
I gotta see it through
This is my last chance at love
It's all I've ever dreamed of
This is my last chance at love
It's all I've ever wanted, all
We've ever needed
The lyrics to Foxy Shazam's song "Last Chance At Love" tell the story of a relationship that is strained by distance and loneliness. The woman in the relationship repeatedly expresses her feelings of loneliness, while the man feels powerless to help her. Despite this, he is determined to make this relationship work and sees this as his "last chance at love." He knows that he needs to see it through, despite the obstacles that lie ahead.
The man acknowledges that he has to leave and that there's nothing he can do about it as the "devil" is calling him back. It's clear that he's taking a risk and that there's no guarantee that things will work out between him and his partner, but he is willing to give it one last chance. He promises that it won't be for nothing and that he will do everything in his power to make this work.
The song is a passionate plea for love and connection, and speaks to the universal human experience of wanting love and companionship. It's a song about taking risks and being willing to put yourself out there, even when the odds are against you. Ultimately, it's a song about the power of love to overcome all obstacles and bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
She says "Can I hold you?"
She asks for affection and intimacy.
I'm too far for a touch
The singer is not physically close enough for the intimacy she desires.
She says "I'm so lonely"
The woman is chronically lonely and seeks companionship.
Girl, you say that too much
The artist is tired of hearing the woman complain about her loneliness but can't do much to help her.
There's nothing I can do
The artist is powerless to alleviate the woman's lonely situation.
This is my last chance baby and
This is the singer's final opportunity to pursue love with the woman.
I gotta see it through
The singer is determined to follow through with this chance at love regardless of the outcome.
This is my last chance at love
The artist has run out of future opportunities for love.
It's all I've ever dreamed of
Love is the ultimate dream and goal for the artist.
It's all I've ever wanted, all
Love is the only thing the artist desires or needs.
We've ever needed
Love is also necessary for the woman and the two of them together.
This won't be for nothing
The artist believes that her pursuit of love will not be a waste.
I can promise you that
The singer is confident and committed to the pursuit of love.
I've got to run now
The singer needs to move quickly to pursue love before it's too late.
The devil's calling me back
The singer is tempted to compromise her pursuit of love because of outside forces or personal flaws.
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