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)
Girl of My Dreams
Machine Gun Fellatio Lyrics
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I found her on TV now i see her everywhere
Shes got style shes got violent ways about her.
She got me so that i can't dream without her.
She's giving me nightmares!
She's giving me nightmares!
She's giving me nightmares!
My bedside is loaded.
My bedside's exploded!
Hard to believe you cant get what you dream
But if you try sometimes you might find
You get what you steal
The girl of my dreams is giving me nightmares
I don't know what it means but she's got multi-colourd hair
When she stands in the sand I dream of peaches
And im not sure what that means either
She's giving me nightmares
She's giving me nightmares
She's giving me nightmares
She's giving me nightmares
People keep on staring
People keep on staring
And its one flat pick to get started
It's two flat pick to get started
My ceiling is on fire
My feelings are on fire
Hard to believe you cant get what you dream
But if you try sometimes you might find
You get what you steal
The girl of my dreams is giving me nightmares
And someone wrote a message on my bus:
My breakdown is coming running
Seeing's bleeding, bleeding's believing
My ceiling is on fire
My feelings are on fire
My feelings, my feelings
My feelings are on fire
Hard to believe you can't get what you dream
If you try sometimes you might find
You get what you steal
You get what you steal
The song "The Girl of My Dreams Is Giving Me Nightmares" by Machine Gun Fellatio can be interpreted in different ways, but primarily it's about how infatuation can lead to obsession and ultimately nightmares. The singer sees a girl on TV and becomes captivated by her style and violent ways. She becomes the girl of his dreams, but this obsession turns into nightmares that he can't seem to escape from. The line "Hard to believe you can't get what you dream, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you steal" suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with this girl, even if it means stealing her away from someone else.
The song mentions that the singer's bedside is loaded and has exploded, likely referring to his sexual frustration and fantasies about the girl. The line "People keep on staring" could mean that the singer's obsession with the girl is noticeable to others, and it's causing him to act strangely. The mention of multi-colored hair and dreaming of peaches could be interpreted as symbols of the girl's uniqueness and the singer's desire for her.
Overall, the song's lyrics suggest that infatuation can easily turn into an unhealthy obsession and lead to nightmares and destructive behavior. The line "you get what you steal" suggests that sometimes people go to great lengths to get what they want, even if it means causing harm to themselves or others.
Line by Line Meaning
The girl of my dreams is giving me nightmares
I'm having bad dreams because the girl I'm infatuated with is always on my mind
I found her on TV now I see her everywhere
I became obsessed with her after seeing her on TV and now I can't escape thoughts of her
Shes got style shes got violent ways about her.
She has a unique personality and can be tough or aggressive
She got me so that i can't dream without her.
I'm so infatuated with her that I can only dream of her and nothing else
She's giving me nightmares!
Reiteration of the fact that the girl is causing him bad dreams
My bedside is loaded.
I have weapons on my nightstand in case of danger
My bedside's exploded!
A metaphorical way of saying his thoughts and emotions have gone wild
Hard to believe you cant get what you dream
It's difficult to accept that dreams don't always come true
But if you try sometimes you might find
However, if you put in effort, you may be able to make your dreams a reality
You get what you steal
Sometimes, the only way to achieve what you want is by taking it by force
I don't know what it means but she's got multi-colourd hair
He's describing the girl and her unique traits, but doesn't fully understand what she means to him
When she stands in the sand I dream of peaches
He has vivid dreams about her, even in seemingly innocuous situations
People keep on staring
Others are noticing his obsession and behavior
And its one flat pick to get started
He's looking for an excuse or trigger to act on his emotions
It's two flat pick to get started
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize his urgency and impulsivity
My ceiling is on fire
A metaphorical way of saying his thoughts and emotions are overwhelming
My feelings are on fire
He's consumed by his emotions
And someone wrote a message on my bus:
An external event has added to his inner turmoil
My breakdown is coming running
He feels like he's losing control and is on the brink of a mental breakdown
Seeing's bleeding, bleeding's believing
He's seeing the consequences of his obsession and it's making him worry and panic
My feelings, my feelings
Reiteration of the fact that he's consumed by his emotions
My feelings are on fire
Final repetition of the idea that his emotions are overwhelming him
Hard to believe you can't get what you dream
Closing repetition of the earlier idea that dreams don't always come true
If you try sometimes you might find
Closing repetition of the earlier idea that effort can lead to success
You get what you steal
Closing repetition of the earlier idea that sometimes, you have to take what you want by force
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juanitaroxy5032
Such an underrated band of the 90s
@zytzef
always thought so! it was a pure joy when their songs would turn up on JJJ or Tripple M !
@joshuaholley2110
What a pleasure it is to finally have this on YouTube in decent quality.
@davemarriott985
Great song!
Brings back 2003 memories.
@pigsrings
Man I miss MGF. Best band in a long time.
@alhughes9176
She stillgives me nightmares 20 years later
@ArcaneAzmadi
This song still goes so incredibly hard, from the band with the greatest name ever.
@elliotshaw9453
This song and band are fantastic
@kimberlym.3007
Incrediblely awesome song!
@mvl3713
This and unsent letters summed up my life 20 years ago til now. Thank you