They released their first album, Night and Day, in 1976. The 12" single, "I Can't Stop", was one of its original tunes. The album enjoyed minor success and their second release was 1977's Up Jumped The Devil. By 1978 the band's third album, Ain't That Enough For You, was released. The album was their most commercially successful release, featuring the self-titled hit "Ain't That Enough For You." It gave the outfit their only UK hit when it reached #70 in the UK Singles Chart.[1]
1979's The Monster Orchestra Strikes Again! would be their final album release. The album spawned two 12" singles; "Love Magic" would rival their previous success, whilst "Bourgie Bourgie" was a cover version of the Ashford & Simpson penned song.
John Davis and the Monster Orchestra released a last gramophone record in 1981. Available only on a 12" single, "Hangin' Out" charted on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in August 1981 and topped at number 46. In 1990, a remix of "(Feel The) Love Magic" was released and it became a club hit again. In 1992 Davis wrote, produced and performed the "Theme From Beverly Hills, 90210."
Bourgie Bourgie
John Davis & The Monster Orchestra Lyrics
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Livin' the life
Livin' the life
You're a trendsetter
Livin' the life
Got it all together
Do some fancy struttin'
It's a fact you from across the track
You said you wasn't
Everybody wants to be
Bourgie, bourgie
Everybody wants to be
Bourgie, bourgie
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Bourgie, bourgie
Everybody, bourgie, bourgie
Bourgie, bourgie
Everybody, bourgie, bourgie
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
The song "Bourgie Bourgie" by John Davis & The Monster Orchestra is a commentary on the societal desire to live the high life, or the "bourgie" life. The lyrics suggest that everyone wants to be a trendsetter and have it all together. The phrase "bourgie" is derived from the French word "bourgeois," which refers to a social class that is affluent and sophisticated.
The song conveys the idea that many people are willing to do whatever it takes to appear wealthy and sophisticated, even if they are not actually living that lifestyle. The lyrics encourage people to "hold the pose" and "turn the nose" in order to give off the appearance of being "bourgie."
In essence, the song is a social commentary on the desire for wealth and status in society. It highlights the lengths that people are willing to go to in order to fit into a certain social class, even if it means masking their true identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody wants to be
Everyone desires to emulate the lifestyle of the elite
Livin' the life
Living luxuriously
Livin' the life
Enjoying the perks of wealth and status
You're a trendsetter
You set the standard for what is fashionable and desirable
Livin' the life
Indulging in extravagant living
Got it all together
You have everything under control
Hold the pose, turn the nose
Maintain a confident posture and a snobbish attitude
Do some fancy struttin'
Walk in a showy and impressive manner
It's a fact you from across the track
It's clear that you come from a different social class
You said you wasn't
You claimed to not be interested in bourgeois living
Everybody wants to be Bourgie, bourgie
Everyone desires to be elegant and refined
Everybody, bourgie, bourgie
Everyone who is sophisticated and discriminating
Everybody, bourgie, bourgie
Everyone who lives a luxurious and privileged life
Writer(s): Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.