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.
The Science Of Love
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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Closing top and to the boiling point
You're the one, you'll be the one in due time
Gotta make my money, see
Gotta make my money money
You got your eyes on the red hot woman tonight
You gotta let it go, you gotta lend me some love
You break it off, babe
You cast it out and then you reel it in
You hear me knocking, babe let me on into your heart
My mom is white and my dad is black
My rusty heart is set to attack on you
You're the one, you're the one in due time
You really got me, you really do
You really, need me, like I need you
You really move me, you move me move me
You move me move me move me move me move me yea
You ever love so much your body it aches?
You ever call just to hear me and then just hang up?
You ever catch a glimpse from time to time?
You gotta understand the science of L O V E
The song "The Science of Love" by Foxy Shazam begins with the singer feeling the pressure building up, like they're boiling over. They seem to be focused on making money, but also have their eyes on someone they desire, referred to as the "red hot woman." They ask for some love from this person, and promise to reciprocate, suggesting a mutual interest. The singer also mentions their mixed racial heritage ("my mom is white and my dad is black"), which could add further nuance to the themes of love and identity explored in the song. Overall, the lyrics seem to depict a passionate desire for connection and understanding, as evidenced by the closing line urging the listener to "understand the science of L O V E."
There are a few possible interpretations of these lyrics. One could see the pressure building as a metaphor for the singer's emotions, which they hope to release through a connection with the red hot woman. The emphasis on making money could suggest a desire to provide for oneself or for a partner, while the mixed racial heritage could be read as an additional layer of identity and acceptance to explore. The repeated questions about loving "so much your body aches" and calling "just to hear me" suggest a deep longing for intimacy and communication, which the singer believes can be explained by the "science" of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the pressure and it's building up
I am overwhelmed by stress, and it is getting worse
Closing top and to the boiling point
It's like a pot of water that is boiling over and about to spill
You're the one, you'll be the one in due time
I know that you are the one for me, but I need to be patient
Gotta make my money, see
I have to focus on making money to provide for us
Gotta make my money money
I have to work hard and make a lot of money
You got your eyes on the red hot woman tonight
You are attracted to someone else, but you need to let it go and focus on me
You gotta let it go, you gotta lend me some love
You need to let go of your distractions and give me the love I need
You break it off, babe
If you end our relationship, I will understand
I'll let you know
But I need you to know how much I love you
You cast it out and then you reel it in
Sometimes in love, you have to take risks and then bring it back if it doesn't work out
You hear me knocking, babe let me on into your heart
I am trying to get into your heart, but you need to let me in
My mom is white and my dad is black
I come from a mixed race background
My rusty heart is set to attack on you
My heart may be damaged, but it is ready to love you with all its might
You're the one, you're the one in due time
I know that you are the one for me, but I need to be patient
You really got me, you really do
You have captured my heart and soul
You really, need me, like I need you
We both need each other equally
You really move me, you move me move me
You have a huge impact on my emotions and actions
You move me move me move me move me move me yea
You have the power to move me in every possible way
You ever love so much your body it aches?
Have you ever loved someone so deeply that it physically hurts?
You ever call just to hear me and then just hang up?
Do you ever call me just to listen to my voice and then hang up without saying anything?
You ever catch a glimpse from time to time?
Do you ever think of me and remember the happy times we shared together?
You gotta understand the science of L O V E
We need to understand the complexities and mysteries of love to make it work
Contributed by Josiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.