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)
Rollercoaster
Machine Gun Fellatio Lyrics
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In a big four-poster bed
You're such a puddin' I shouldn't I couldn't
I'm a gorilla in a wooden keg
Cruise around town with the windows down
Shake it all round to the stereo sound
Cruise around town with the windows down
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
Hey ba da da da da da da
Say what
Hey ba da da da da da da
Say what
Ba ba da da da da da da
Say you're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
Baby, I can drive you crazy, baby
Maybe, later you can meet my old lady, baby
Baby, I can drive you crazy, baby
Maybe, later you can meet my old lady
She dig ya
You're vine-ripened, I'm now frightened
By the lightning in my legs
You're such a screamin' dream I'm leanin'
To the demons in my head
Cruise around town with the windows down
Shake it all round to the stereo sound
Cruise around town with the windows down
Shake it all up to the summertime sound
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
Baby, I can drive you crazy, baby
Maybe, later you can meet my old lady, baby
Baby, I can drive you crazy, baby
Maybe, later you can meet my old lady
She dig ya
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four-poster bed
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
In a big four poster bed
The lyrics of Machine Gun Fellatio's song Rollercoaster are metaphorical in nature and weave a sensual narrative of the singer's physical attraction towards their lover. The recurrent line "You're like a rollercoaster toast ya, in a big four-poster bed" depicts the dynamic and thrilling nature of the singer's relationship with their partner. The use of "rollercoaster" suggests that the relationship is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and unpredictable moments. The metaphorical reference to a "big four-poster bed" evokes a sense of passion, intimacy, and luxury. The singer seems to be in awe of their partner's ability to bring such excitement to their life and exclaims that they're "vine-ripened" and "screamin' dream."
The second verse follows the same pattern and emphasizes the singer's inability to resist their partner's charm. They further describe their feelings as a "gorilla in a wooden keg" and suggest that their desire is like lightning in their legs. In the chorus, the rhythm of the lyrics picks up to depict the singer enjoying their time with their partner while cruising around town and shaking it all up to the summertime sound.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
You are unpredictable and exciting like a rollercoaster ride, yet comforting and satisfying like a warm, toasted slice of bread
In a big four-poster bed
As if you are lying in a luxurious four-poster bed, with all the space and comfort you need to enjoy the moment
You're such a puddin' I shouldn't I couldn't
You are so sweet and tempting that I shouldn't be indulging in you, but I simply can't resist
I'm a gorilla in a wooden keg
I am out of my element, wild and unpredictable, like a gorilla trapped in a wooden barrel
Cruise around town with the windows down
Driving carefree, feeling the breeze and enjoying the moment, with nothing to hold you back
Shake it all round to the stereo sound
Letting loose and dancing to the beat of the music, feeling the rhythm and allowing it to move you
Shake it all up to the summertime sound
Getting into the spirit of summer and the carefree, fun energy it brings, embracing the joy and possibilities of the season
Hey ba da da da da da da
A playful, nonsensical expression of joy and excitement, perhaps meant to convey the feeling of riding a rollercoaster
Say what
An exclamation of surprise or disbelief, as if something unexpected or exciting has just happened
Ba ba da da da da da da
Another playful, nonsense sound, similar to the earlier 'Hey ba da da', meant to convey the energy of the music and the moment
Baby, I can drive you crazy, baby
I have the power to excite, thrill and satisfy you, perhaps in a sexual or romantic context
Maybe, later you can meet my old lady, baby
Perhaps a suggestion that the relationship could progress to a more serious level, introducing the singer's partner to the object of their desire
You're vine-ripened, I'm now frightened
You are ripe and juicy, representing temptation and desire, while I am scared of the strength of my own feelings
By the lightning in my legs
A metaphorical representation of the intensity of the emotions the singer is feeling, symbolized by a sensation similar to lightning coursing through their body
You're such a screamin' dream I'm leanin'
You are the embodiment of the singer's wildest and most passionate dreams, making them feel as though they are metaphorically leaning towards you
To the demons in my head
Perhaps a suggestion that the intensity of the emotions and desires the singer is feeling could be dangerous or troubling
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya
Repeating the earlier sentiment of the object of the artist's desire being unpredictable and exciting, like a rollercoaster ride or warm, toasted bread
In a big four-poster bed
Repeating the earlier image of comfort and luxury, as if the singer is indulging in their desires in a space that is both safe and exciting
You're like a rollercoaster toast ya in a big four-poster bed
A summary of the key themes of the song, intertwining imagery of excitement, indulgence and luxury in a playful, memorable way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GLENN EASTON DORMAND, MATT FORD, WARRICK JOHN LEGGO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Serialfoxity
I get the song "boom boom boom boom" stuck in my head then nostalgia brings me back to this classic.
...back in the days when TripleJ used to play good music (or I'm just getting old).
Joel Lutze
Fun and awesome! Go guys/girls!
Gavin Smith
Love it
vancey01
Chit Chat is a bloody legend 😃👍🇦🇺
ReMY GriFFin
Found them on iTunes after listening to Spiderbait.
♥️
Kingmick58
Absolute tops mate. From the old Aussie.
Gary Vision
These guys look like they would be fun roomates
Bill Mago
Best album when locked down
David Kenny
KK is awesome...omg..xx
Wilful!
They had a lot of fun shooting that clip, it's obvious.