Several artists/groups:

1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), be… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists/groups:

1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality

2) A swedish kids band formed by Tåve and Isabelle in 2000. Their music is sing-a-long disco/pop tunes. The band is now on hiatus.

3) An all-female group from New Zealand, active in the late 1990s, containing several members from the group When The Cat's Been Spayed.

4) Peaches Lavon known from Peaches & Bobo

5) Instrumentalist Nick Brojous of Wilmington, Delaware.

6) Female rapper from Memphis, Tennessee.

Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality. She lives and works in Berlin, Germany. She plays almost all the instruments for her songs, programs her own electronic beats, and produces her records.

Peaches' music is preoccupied with gender identity. Her lyrics and live shows self-consciously blur the distinction between male and female: she appears on the cover of her second album Fatherfucker with a full beard; when asked if she had chosen the title for shock value, she commented:

"Why do we call our mothers motherfuckers? Why do we stub our toe and say "Aww motherfucker!"? What is motherfucker? ...We use it in our everyday language and it's such an insanely intense word. I'm not one to shy away from these obscene terms that we actually have in our mainstream. Motherfucker is a very mainstream word. But if we're going to use motherfucker, why don't we use fatherfucker? I'm just trying to be even."

She refutes accusations of 'penis envy', preferring the term 'hermaphrodite envy', since "there is so much male and female in us all". Nevertheless, she does not shy away from identifying herself as a sexual being, although she rejects the sanitised portrayal of women in popular music.

Although she does not hold a teaching degree, she taught at private schools before her career in music.

Fancypants Hoodlum released in 1995 was released under her birth name Merrill Nisker

Members of her band are known as The Herms - JD Samson, Radio Sloan, Samantha Maloney.

Her songs have been featured in movies such as Mean Girls, My Little Eye, Lost in Translation, Waiting, and Jackass: Number Two. Her music has also been featured on Showtime's The L Word television series. Peaches performed guest vocals on P!nk's album Try This, on the song "Oh My God". Her lyrics are discussed as part of the Queer Studies course curriculum at the University Of Toronto, and she has been invited to lecture at the Contemporary Music Academy in Berlin. Her most notorious song, "Fuck The Pain Away", is also the name of an Electro night in Brighton.

Dra till Magaluff
Peaches Lyrics

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Till Magaluf ja till Magaluf
Till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Men ingen vet det här

På en ö i vårat medelhav
Långt bort från Stockholm stad
Solen skiner nästan varje dag
Så vi flyger över idag

Tar en tripp in till Palma stad
Och ner till stranden och tar ett bad
Glider runt och gör allt och ingenting
Men det är precis vad vi vill

Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Ja till Magaluf bara du och jag
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Men ingen vet det här

Dyker ner i poolen som vi har
Dricker Cola och Fanta i en bar
Solen skiner nästan varje dag
Fan va vi har det bra
Kommer upp på rummet där vi bor
Med nya kläder solbränd nya skor
Byter om och allt är bara bäst
Ikväll ska vi gå på fest

Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Ja till Magaluf bara du och jag
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Men ingen vet det här
Så till Magaluf ja till Magaluf
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Men ingen vet det här
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Ja till Magaluf bara du och jag
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Men ingen vet det här
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag
Dra till Magaluf bara du och jag
Så till Magaluf flyger du och jag

Men ingen vet det här
Till Magaluf

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peaches's song "Dra till Magaluf" encapsulate a carefree and spontaneous journey to the popular vacation destination of Magaluf, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The repetition of the phrase "Till Magaluf ja till Magaluf" emphasizes the excitement and eagerness of the singer and their companion to embark on this adventure together. The secrecy surrounding their trip, as highlighted by the line "Men ingen vet det här" (But no one knows about this), adds a sense of mystery and intimacy to their escapade.

The verses paint a vivid picture of the idyllic setting of Magaluf, contrasting it with the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives in Stockholm. The mention of the sun shining almost every day and the casual activities like taking a trip to Palma city and lounging on the beach reflect a desire for relaxation and enjoyment away from the familiar surroundings. The simplicity of their plans to do everything and nothing at the same time embodies a sense of freedom and spontaneity in their escapade.

As the lyrics progress, the narrative shifts to their experiences in Magaluf, such as diving into the pool, enjoying drinks at a bar, and getting ready for a night out. The carefree attitude and contentment with their current circumstances are palpable in lines like "Fan va vi har det bra" (Damn, we have it good). The mention of attending a party later that evening further underscores their desire to make the most of their time in this paradise-like setting.

The chorus repeats the theme of secrecy and exclusivity in their trip to Magaluf, emphasizing the intimacy and connection between the singer and their companion. The repeated affirmations of "Ja till Magaluf bara du och jag" (Yes to Magaluf, just you and I) reinforce the idea of a shared adventure and bond that is unique to them. Overall, the lyrics of "Dra till Magaluf" evoke a sense of escapism, freedom, and joy in the simple pleasures of a spontaneous trip to a sun-soaked paradise with a loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Till Magaluf ja till Magaluf
Committing to a carefree and adventurous trip to Magaluf

Till Magaluf flyger du och jag
You and I fly away to Magaluf

Men ingen vet det här
But no one knows about this plan

På en ö i vårat medelhav
On an island in our Mediterranean Sea

Långt bort från Stockholm stad
Far away from the city of Stockholm

Solen skiner nästan varje dag
The sun shines nearly every day

Så vi flyger över idag
So we fly over today

Tar en tripp in till Palma stad
Taking a trip to the city of Palma

Och ner till stranden och tar ett bad
And down to the beach to take a swim

Glider runt och gör allt och ingenting
Drifting around and doing everything and nothing

Men det är precis vad vi vill
But that's exactly what we want