We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (often shortened to Fuzzbox) wer… Read Full Bio ↴We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (often shortened to Fuzzbox) were an all-girl Birmingham, England based new wave quartet that was loud, gaudy, and mildly controversial. Their sound intermingled punk rock, pop, dance music, and other styles. Founded in 1985, they initially fostered a raw amateurishness to their playing style, but they later developed into a smoother, sexier look as they seemed to seek controversy. Their first release came in the spring of 1986, a double A sided single (with a blank B-side) of "XX Sex" and "Rules And Regulations". This led to the album release 'Bostin' Steve Austin' (some sources label it as self-titled).

In the summer of 1986, the band teamed up with The Nightingales and Ted Chippington to record a single called "Rocking With Rita (Head To Toe)". The single featured Fuzzbox tackling such dance classics as "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" on the B-side. Still, they failed to break into the U.K. mainstream.

For their next album, 1989's 'Big Bang!, they made an abrupt change and reinvented themselves as more of a slick pop vocal group, with vocalist Vickie Perks being cast centre stage as a budding sex symbol. The album had no musician credits, but the girls apparently did little or no playing, and this seemed a repudiation of their punk DIY ethos. The singles "Pink Sunshine", "Fast Forward Futurama" and "International Rescue" were all co-written by Liam Sternberg.

In 1990, they began work on the new album, but the project was halted after the release of the first single "Your Loss, My Gain" due to Perks' decision to begin a solo career under the name of Vix. Her self-titled album flopped, but Fuzzbox had already broken up.

XX Sex
Fuzzbox Lyrics

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XX sex gets exploited

XX sex sex gets ex-exploited
XX sex sex gets ex-exploited
XX sex sex gets ex-exploited

Eternity
For eternity

And trickery
And frippery
Photography
And pornography
See page three

XX sex sex gets ex-exploited
XX sex sex gets ex-exploited
XX sex sex gets ex-exploited

Emnities are an entity
Cookery and hookery
Exploit desolation and isolation

XX sex gets ex-exploited
XX sex gets ex-exploited
XX sex gets ex-exploited

Exploit...
Media position the ultimate ride
Exploit...
Beautiful woman in the short black dress
Exploit...
They know what she wants
They know what she wants

Rape, rape, rape...
Woooooo!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fuzzbox's song "XX Sex" talk about the exploitation of sex, particularly the exploitation of women's bodies. The repeated phrase "XX sex gets ex-exploited" suggests that sex, especially when associated with women, is often taken advantage of. The song goes on to mention several related themes like eternity, trickery, frippery, photography, pornography, and media positioning, all of which are related to sex and exploitation.

The line "cookery and hookery" is a play on words that suggests that the exploitation of women's bodies is a business or even an industry. The phrase "exploit desolation and isolation" suggests that those who exploit sex are taking advantage of vulnerable people who are isolated or lacking support. The song also calls out the media for positioning sex as the "ultimate ride" and perpetuating the exploitation of women's bodies.

Overall, the lyrics of "XX Sex" condemn the exploitation of human sexuality, especially in the context of women's bodies. The song suggests that this exploitation is deeply ingrained in society, with references to pornography, media, and business. The repeated phrase "XX sex gets ex-exploited" drives home the message that sex should not be taken advantage of or trivialized.

Line by Line Meaning

XX sex gets exploited
The act of engaging in sexual activity without love or emotional attachment is regularly taken advantage of and used for profit.

XX sex sex gets ex-exploited
Casual sex is continuously exploited and used for selfish gain even when it is not consensual.

Eternity
The concept of forever, with no end in sight.

For eternity
An action or state that continues for an unending amount of time.

And trickery
Deception and deceitfulness used to achieve a desired outcome.

And frippery
Something of little importance, value, or usefulness, often used for showiness or extravagance.

Photography
The art of taking and processing photographs.

And pornography
Explicit images or videos created for the purpose of sexual arousal or stimulation.

See page three
A reference to the tradition of newspapers featuring explicit images on page three.

Emnities are an entity
Feelings of hostility or ill will are a tangible, living thing that can have an impact on a person or group.

Cookery and hookery
Cooking and prostitution, industries that involve selling something for gain, whether it is food or sexual services.

Exploit desolation and isolation
Take advantage of individuals or groups who are alone, vulnerable, or isolated from others.

Media position, the ultimate ride
The media has the ultimate power to shape public perception and opinion.

Beautiful woman in the short black dress
A common stereotype of an attractive, seductive woman who is often objectified and exploited in the media.

They know what she wants
People in power often make assumptions and decisions about what other people want without considering their actual desires or agency.

Rape, rape, rape...
An exclamation that highlights the prevalence of sexual violence, particularly against women.

Woooooo!
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement, often used to heighten the intense emotions associated with the song's themes.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOANNE DUNNE, MARGARET DUNNE, TINA O'NEILL, VICTORIA PERKS

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