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)
Take It Slow
Machine Gun Fellatio Lyrics
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Take it slow and you'll find your way back to me
Take it slow
Get out your music and dance with me
Get out your music and dance with me
Take it slow on a fragment of melody
Take it slow
I don't want to do it if you don't with me
I don't want to do it if you don't with me
I don't want to do it if you don't with me
Don't want to see it if you won't see
I don't want to see you if you won't see me
Take it slow
I'm waiting for you
Take it slow on a fragment of melody
Take it slow and you'll find your way back to me
Take it slow
On and on around the world
On and on around Madonna's trousers
On and on around the world you come back to me
Take it slow
On and on around the world
On and on around Madonna's trousers
On and on around the world you come back to me
Take it slow
On and on around the world
On and on around Madonna's trousers
On and on around the world you come back to me
Go home and have a hot meal
Because tomorrow you will die
The lyrics of Machine Gun Fellatio's song Take It Slow appear to be about a relationship that has come to an end, with one person calling for the other to slow down and take their time before making any decisions. The phrase "take it slow" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the need for patience and careful consideration. The mention of a "fragment of melody" could refer to a memory or a piece of music that reminds the singer of their lost love. The line "Get out your music and dance with me" suggests a desire to reconnect and find joy in music and dancing.
The repetition of the phrase "I don't want to do it if you don't with me" could indicate a sense of co-dependency or a need for mutual agreement before moving forward in the relationship. The lines "Don't want to see it if you won't see / I don't want to see you if you won't see me" suggest a fear of rejection and a desire for reciprocity in the relationship. The final stanza, "On and on around the world / On and on around Madonna's trousers / On and on around the world you come back to me / Take it slow", seems to indicate a longing for the return of the lost lover, regardless of how far they may have travelled.
Overall, the song Take It Slow speaks to the complexities of relationships and the need for patience and mutual understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Take it slow on a fragment of melody
Move through life at a leisurely pace, following a small part of the musical arrangement
Take it slow and you'll find your way back to me
If you allow yourself to proceed slowly, you will eventually end up coming back to me
Take it slow
Don't rush, proceed at a comfortable pace
I don't want to do it if you don't with me
I don't want to engage in certain activities unless you do them with me
Don't want to see it if you won't see
I'm not interested in observing something if you won't take the time to observe it with me
I don't want to see you if you won't see me
I'm not interested in being around you if you refuse to acknowledge my presence
I'm waiting for you
I am patiently anticipating your arrival or acknowledgement
On and on around the world
Continuously traveling throughout the earth
On and on around Madonna's trousers
Continuously observing Madonna's choice of clothing
On and on around the world you come back to me
Even if you travel extensively, eventually you will return to me
Go home and have a hot meal
Spend some time relaxing and nourishing yourself
Because tomorrow you will die
For the reason that you aren't immortal and must enjoy every moment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GLENN EASTON DORMAND, MATT FORD
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