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)
My Ex-Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Machine Gun Fellatio Lyrics
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He writes love songs about her
& from what I understand
He's the expert now at takin' off her clothes
He's got two songs on the radio
I wish I'd written those
My ex-girlfriend's boyfriend's got a band
He writes love songs about her
Even I can understand
& he's got a certain something I suppose
His new song's on the radio
& this is how it goes:
(this is him singing)
I don't want to live in this world anymore
I don't want to live in this world anymore
(he doesn't want to live in this world anymore)
Where will I find true love?
(where will he find true love?)
My ex-girlfriend naked on the sand
A summer's day two years ago
When I was still her man
I was the expert then at takin' off her clothes
& that's all ancient history
& that's the way it goes
But I've been working on my keyboards
(yeah right)
Practising guitar
& takin' lots of bass lessons
To expand my repertoire
& my new girlfriend my new girlfriend
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend [etc]
My new girlfriend's boyfriend's got a band
The song My Ex-Girlfriend's Boyfriend by Machine Gun Fellatio is a commentary on the singer's failed relationship and the way in which his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend has surpassed him in various ways. The first verse establishes that the ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend has a band and that he writes love songs about her. He is also skilled at taking off her clothes, which indicates a sexual prowess that the singer lacks. The irony is that the singer wishes he had written the two songs that are on the radio, but is instead forced to watch from the sidelines.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings towards his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. He admits that the new boyfriend has a certain something that he doesn't possess, and that he has a new song on the radio that is garnering attention. The lyrics of the song are presented in parentheses and reveal a sense of despair and hopelessness in the new boyfriend. This can be interpreted as a commentary on the futility of trying to find true love, especially in a world where people are constantly seeking attention and validation.
The final verse offers a glimpse into the singer's attempts at self-improvement in order to move on from his past relationship. He has been practicing his keyboard, guitar, and bass skills, and has even found a new girlfriend of his own. However, the repetition of "my new girlfriend" suggests that he may still be grappling with feelings of inadequacy and jealousy towards his ex-girlfriend's new partner.
Line by Line Meaning
My ex-girlfriend's boyfriend's got a band
The person's ex-girlfriend has moved on and is now dating someone who is in a band
He writes love songs about her
The person's ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend writes songs about her
& from what I understand
The person is not entirely sure about the details of the new boyfriend's relationship with their ex-girlfriend
He's the expert now at takin' off her clothes
The new boyfriend is now more experienced with the person's ex-girlfriend's body than the person is
He's got two songs on the radio
The new boyfriend has achieved some level of success with his music
I wish I'd written those
The person is envious of the new boyfriend's success
Even I can understand
The person acknowledges that the new boyfriend's love songs are simple and easy to relate to
& he's got a certain something I suppose
The person acknowledges that the new boyfriend has something that makes his music appealing to others
His new song's on the radio
The new boyfriend has released a new song that is currently being played on the radio
& this is how it goes:
The person is about to recite the lyrics to the new boyfriend's song
(this is him singing)
The person is about to sing the lyrics to the new boyfriend's song
I don't want to live in this world anymore
The lyrics to the new boyfriend's song are about feeling hopeless and lost
(he doesn't want to live in this world anymore)
The person is interpreting the lyrics of the new boyfriend's song
Where will I find true love?
The lyrics of the new boyfriend's song express a search for true love
(where will he find true love?)
The person is interpreting the lyrics of the new boyfriend's song
My ex-girlfriend naked on the sand
The person is reminiscing about a past intimate moment with their ex-girlfriend
A summer's day two years ago
The intimate moment with the ex-girlfriend happened two years ago
When I was still her man
The person was in a relationship with the ex-girlfriend at the time of the intimate moment
I was the expert then at takin' off her clothes
The person was more experienced with the ex-girlfriend's body at the time of the intimate moment
& that's all ancient history
The intimate moment with the ex-girlfriend is in the past and has no bearing on the present situation
& that's the way it goes
The person has accepted that the past cannot be changed
But I've been working on my keyboards
The person has been practicing playing the keyboard
(yeah right)
The person is being sarcastic about their ability to play the keyboard
Practising guitar
The person has also been practicing playing the guitar
& takin' lots of bass lessons
The person has been taking lessons to improve their bass-playing skills
To expand my repertoire
The person wants to improve their musical abilities in order to have a wider range of songs to play
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend
The person is now in a new relationship
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend
The person is emphasizing the fact that they have moved on
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend
The person is affirming their commitment to their new relationship
My new girlfriend my new girlfriend [etc]
The person is repeating this phrase to emphasize that they are happy with their new relationship
My new girlfriend's boyfriend's got a band
The new girlfriend's boyfriend is also in a band
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Written by: MATT FORD
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