The original band consisted of Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass), Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), Kate Schellenbach (drums) and Vivian Trimble (keyboards, vocals). Schellenbach was a founding member of the Beastie Boys and left shortly after the Beasties switched from being a hardcore punk band into being a hip-hop group
Between 1993 and 2000 they released one EP, three full length LPs and ten singles on the Beastie Boys' Grand Royal label. Their biggest hit —and only Billboard Top 40 entry— is "Naked Eye" (#36, March 22, 1997). Other notable singles include "Here", "CitySong (NY State Of The World)", "Under Your Skin" and "Ladyfingers".
Vivian Trimble left the group in 1998, and in 2000 (after releasing one album as a trio) the group officially announced the break up of Luscious Jackson.
February 2007 saw the release of Luscious Jackson's "greatest hits" compilation, and in the fall of 2006 the band announced that they had reunited and were to release a new children's album, a plan which never came to fruition and the band ceased activity in 2007.
In the January 2012 issue of "Rolling Stone" magazine, the band announced that they had reunited in late 2011. Subsequently, the band has released Magic Hour (2013) and Baby DJ (2013).
Alien Lover
Luscious Jackson Lyrics
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Interplanetary other
Sci-fi brother
If you are somewhere above us
Airwave raver
Cybercrazed savior
Pest resistant, optimistic, send me a sign
I'm a low-meg rapper
Regenerating cells and
Sending out spells
Hear me now, I'm an alien lover
I'm lovesick baby
For your saturnine behavior
Heard your flavor
Makes you come off even stranger
Hear my whisper
When I tell you I'm your sister
Fly me first class
Over to your pad
Chorus
We're all rockin' it you should be rockin' it
Bringin' it on til the break of dawn
If you're diggin' it/you should be singin' it
Keep, keep on/so we're bringin' you all the fine
Ladies/and we do like foolin' around/so bring
All your cats and your fanny packs/get up,
Get up, get down
The lyrics of Luscious Jackson's song "Alien Lover" speak about a love affair with an extraterrestrial being. The singer is searching for signs of the alien's existence and is excited about the possibility of meeting them. The singer enjoys the idea of loving an alien because it is something new and different, and they feel an unspoken connection with them. The singer refers to their love interest as a "lightship lover" and "interplanetary other," emphasizing their alien characteristics. They also describe the alien as a "sci-fi brother," alluding to the idea that the extraterrestrial being may not have a gender as we know it.
The singer portrays themselves as a "low-meg rapper," a phrase that suggests they are not a big deal in the music industry. They also describe themselves as a "fertile futuristic flapper," perhaps referencing the notion that they are a free spirit interested in futuristic concepts such as space travel and interstellar relationships. The singer believes that their love for the alien is genuine, as they refer to themselves as "lovesick baby" and yearn to be with them. The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging people to embrace their different interests and come together, including those who feel an affinity for aliens.
Line by Line Meaning
Lightship lover
I am in love with someone from outer space who travels on a spacecraft that I find beautiful and alluring.
Interplanetary other
My lover is from a different planet, and this makes me feel like I have a unique and special connection with them.
Sci-fi brother
My lover is like a character from science fiction, and I am drawn to their otherworldly qualities.
If you are somewhere above us
I know that my lover is not on Earth, and I am trying to reach out to them in the hopes that they will hear me and respond.
Airwave raver
I am imagining my lover as a DJ or partygoer who enjoys dancing to music transmitted through the airwaves of space.
Cybercrazed savior
I see my lover as someone who is highly skilled with computers and technology, perhaps even capable of saving the world with their knowledge.
Pest resistant, optimistic, send me a sign
I believe my lover is strong and resilient, and I am hoping they will reach out to me in some way that will indicate their interest and affection.
I'm a low-meg rapper
I am not rich or famous, but I have a talent for expressing myself through music and words.
Fertile futuristic flapper
I am a free-spirited person who embraces new ideas and technologies, and I am fascinated by the possibilities of what the future might hold.
Regenerating cells and
I am interested in the idea of life being able to regenerate and renew itself, and I see this as a metaphor for love and relationships.
Sending out spells
I believe that my words and actions have power, and that I can use them to influence the world around me and attract the things I desire.
Hear me now, I'm an alien lover
I am announcing to the world that I am in love with someone who is not from Earth, and I want others to understand and accept my feelings.
I'm lovesick baby
I am deeply and hopelessly in love with my interplanetary partner, and I feel like I am suffering without them.
For your saturnine behavior
I am drawn to my lover's dark and mysterious personality, and I feel like they have a hidden depth that I want to explore.
Heard your flavor
I have experienced my lover's unique and appealing characteristics, and they have left a lasting impression on me.
Makes you come off even stranger
I am aware that my lover's unusual qualities might make them seem weird or unconventional to others, but this only makes them more intriguing to me.
Hear my whisper
I am speaking softly and intimately to my lover, hoping that they will be able to hear my words despite the distance between us.
When I tell you I'm your sister
I feel like I have a familial bond with my lover that goes beyond the typical romantic relationship, and I want to express this closeness to them.
Fly me first class
I am willing to go to great lengths and invest a lot of time and money in order to be with my lover and experience their world firsthand.
Over to your pad
I am imagining going to my lover's home or base of operations, and spending time with them in their natural environment.
We're all rockin' it you should be rockin' it
I am encouraging others to embrace their unique qualities and celebrate the things that make them different and interesting.
Bringin' it on til the break of dawn
I am advocating for a lifestyle of enjoyment and self-expression, where people are free to pursue their passions and have fun without worrying about societal norms or expectations.
If you're diggin' it/you should be singin' it
I am suggesting that people should be open and honest about their interests and desires, and share them with others who might feel the same way.
Keep, keep on/so we're bringin' you all the fine
I am expressing my commitment to continuing to create and share music that celebrates diversity and individuality, and that brings joy and positivity to people's lives.
Ladies/and we do like foolin' around/so bring
I am acknowledging that love and relationships can be playful and fun, and that it's important to enjoy oneself and not take things too seriously.
All your cats and your fanny packs/get up, Get up, get down
I am referencing popular fads and trends of the time, and encouraging people to let loose and dance to the beat of their own drum, no matter what others might think.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JILL CUNNIFF
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