Machine Gun Fellatio was an experimental/alternative rock band from Sydney,… Read Full Bio ↴Machine Gun Fellatio was an experimental/alternative rock band from Sydney, Australia that formed in 1997. They were well-known for their on-stage antics and humorous lyrics, as well as their outrage-provoking name (apparently coined after being spotted in some graffiti).

The first release was a collection of songs by themselves and two other bands - The Libertines (Australian band) and Limebunny. The three groups weren't completely separate - there was some overlap between members.

Machine Gun Fellatio's first well known track was Isaac or Fuzz, a song made of parts of a voice message left at a recording studio, put to a fast dance beat.

They remained quiet until 1999 when they released Mutha Fukka on a Motorcycle, and Unsent Letter. By this stage the band comprised seven members.

In 2002 they played the Big Day Out festivals, and have since played at many others, including Homebake, Livid and Gone South.

Their album Paging Mr. Strike was released in 2002 and was a big turning point for the band. By this time they were very popular on Triple J and also started to receive some airplay on other stations, with Rollercoaster being one of their more commercial friendly tracks. In 2003 the album was re-released with 2nd CD of remixes and rare tracks.

The group caused some controversy for their wild performances, which often involved both male and female nudity, light bondage gear and implied sexual intercourse with their instruments. After a Student Union organised performance at the University of Melbourne, fellow Victorian universities RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology cancelled their scheduled performances because of the band's lewd behaviour at Melbourne University. This didn't stop universities in New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania allowing the band to perform on their campuses, and didn't stop Melbourne University hiring the band again the following year.

2005 saw their break-up and band members moving onto other projects and other cities. In 2006, Pinky's new band The White Russians formed. Loveshark has created the 'Stoner Funk Orchestra', gigs around Sydney and has plans for world domination. Failing that, a tour of Australia, bringing his eclectic rock/groove/funk/pop mix to the masses. He also has a side project, The Space Cowboys with MGF bassist 3k Short. Drummer Bryan Ferrysexual has also formed a band of his own - Super Massive. Previously, he created and performed with The Bryan Ferrysexual Experience.

Members

* Bryan Ferrysexual (drums)
* Chit Chat Von Loopin Stab (keyboards, vocals)
* KK Juggy (vocals)
* Love Shark (guitar)
* Pinky Beecroft (vocals, bass, keyboards)
* Feyonce (vocals)
* 3k Short (bass, keyboards)
* Widow Jones (vocals, keyboards)

Discography

* Love Comes to an End (EP, 1997)
* Impossible Love (EP, 2000)
* Bring It On! (album, 2000)
* Unsound Sounds (compilation album, re-released 2000)
* Paging Mr. Strike (album, 2002)
* To Pussytown and Back (DVD, 2003)
* Paging Mr. Strike: Second Call for Mr. Strike (album, 2003)
* On Ice (album, 2004)

FULL MOON
Machine Gun Fellatio Lyrics

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I got washed up on an island in Memphis
I got wasted in a Longbeach bungalow
I took out your assassins on a plateau drunk with poison
I'm hell-bent on doing the things you love
I'm hell-bent on doing the things you love

You got lipstick, you got velvet, you got nitrous
You've got the symbol of the devil on your glove

I got one too many vices, you've got two too many charms
I'm hell-bent on doing the things you love
I'm hell-bent on doing the things you love

I'm full-time butane fire
(You got me leaping through the flames of madness)
I'm eight-lane
Road rage driver (I'm a wolf for you)
And every night's a full moon

We've stolen the plans for the future
We've destabilised the government of love
We're safer not together
We're lethal when apart
We're hell-bent on doing the things we love
We're hell-bent on doing the things we love
We're hell-bent on doing the things we love

I'm full-time butane fire
(You got me leaping through the flames of madness)
I'm eight-lane

Road rage driver (I'm a wolf for you)
And every night's a full moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Machine Gun Fellatio's "Full Moon" seem to revolve around a dangerous, chaotic relationship, fueled by reckless behavior and dark desires. The singer is describing their experiences with this person who they are "hell-bent" on pleasing and engaging in their shared interests with. They reference being washed up on an island in Memphis and wasted in a Longbeach bungalow, which could symbolize getting stranded in unfamiliar, dangerous places while under the influence. Additionally, they mention taking out assassins on a plateau, hinting at possibly dangerous activities, and being drunk with poison.

The second verse continues the theme of dangerous attraction, with the singer describing their partner as having too many vices and too many charms. They describe themselves as a "full-time butane fire," suggesting a dangerous, unstable personality, and an "eight-lane road rage driver," suggesting a reckless disregard for safety and regulations. The repeated phrase "we're hell-bent on doing the things we love" could be interpreted as a seemingly self-destructive urge to engage in activities that bring pleasure, no matter the consequences.

Overall, the lyrics of "Full Moon" explore the theme of a fiery, intense, and destructive relationship that is fueled by reckless behavior and dark desires.

Line by Line Meaning

I got washed up on an island in Memphis
I found myself stranded and helpless in a strange and unfamiliar place

I got wasted in a Longbeach bungalow
I spent a night of reckless abandon, drinking to excess in a beachfront house

I took out your assassins on a plateau drunk with poison
I fought off your enemies in a dangerous and intoxicating environment

I'm hell-bent on doing the things you love
I am determined to please you and fulfill your desires

You got lipstick, you got velvet, you got nitrous
You possess an alluring charm, seductive clothing, and a dangerous thrill

You've got the symbol of the devil on your glove
You display an association with evil or temptation through your fashion

I got one too many vices, you've got two too many charms
I have more flaws than virtues, but you possess even more desirable qualities

I'm full-time butane fire
I burn with an intense passion, always aflame

(You got me leaping through the flames of madness)
Your magnetic presence inspires and compels me, driving me to extremes

I'm eight-lane
I move with great speed and power, like a highway with many lanes

Road rage driver (I'm a wolf for you)
I possess a fierce and aggressive nature, fueled by my devotion to you

And every night's a full moon
Every moment is intense and passionate, filled with the primal energy of a full moon

We've stolen the plans for the future
We have taken control of our future and our destiny, through bold actions and schemes

We've destabilised the government of love
We have subverted the traditional and stable notions of love and relationships, embracing chaos and unpredictability

We're safer not together
Our connection is dangerous and volatile, and it may be best to avoid it

We're lethal when apart
Our separation is just as dangerous, as we are both powerful and capable of destruction

We're hell-bent on doing the things we love
We are both fully committed to the things that bring us joy and fulfillment, even if that means causing chaos

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GLENN EASTON DORMAND, MATT FORD, ROSS ANDREW JOHNSTON

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