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.

Rockshow
Peaches Lyrics

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Rock show
You came to see a rock show
A big gigantic cock show
You came to see it all
Rock show
You came to hear it
You came to sneer it
You came to do it all

Do you want to get it for credit?
Forget it
Don't bet it
Call in the medic
It's pathetic
You've gotta let it go

Let's go
Rock show
C'mon

Rock show
You came to see a rock show
This ain't a fucking talk show
You came to see it all
Rock show
You came to fear it
You came to sear it
You came to do it all

Do you want to get it for credit?
Forget it
Don't bet it
Call in the medic
It's pathetic
You've gotta let it go

Do you want to get it for credit?
Forget it
Don't bet it
Call in the medic
It's pathetic
You've gotta let it go

Let's go
Rock show
C'mon

Rock show
Let's go
Rock show
Let's go
Rock show
Let's go

Rock show
C'mon

Overall Meaning

In the song "Rockshow" by Peaches, the artist sings about the expectations and excitement that comes with attending a rock concert. The lyrics suggest that the audience is not just there to listen to the music but to experience the energy and theatrics of the show. The line “A big gigantic cock show” may be a reference to the phallic shape of electric guitars and their power as a symbol of rock music. The repetition of the phrase “You came to see it all” emphasizes the idea that the audience is looking for the full experience - the music, the spectacle, and the attitude.

The lyrics also include a warning of sorts, cautioning against getting too caught up in the scene. The line "Do you want to get it for credit? Forget it. Don't bet it. Call in the medic. It's pathetic. You've gotta let it go" suggests that some people may try to prove themselves by pushing too hard and possibly putting themselves at risk. The repeated refrain of “Let's go, rock show, come on” serves as both a call to action and a reassurance that it’s all for fun.

Overall, the lyrics to "Rockshow" are a celebration of the wildness and excitement that can come with a rock concert, while also recognizing the importance of maintaining a sense of control and safety in the midst of it all.

Line by Line Meaning

Rock show
This song and performance is a rock show.

You came to see a rock show
You came here specifically to watch a rock show.

A big gigantic cock show
This is a large and impressive performance, display of talent, and perhaps ego.

You came to see it all
You came here to experience everything the rock show has to offer.

You came to hear it
You came here to listen to the music being performed at the rock show.

You came to sneer it
You came here to criticize or mock the performance or musicians, potentially out of spite or jealousy.

You came to do it all
You came here to engage fully in the rock show experience, which includes listening, watching, and possibly participating in some way.

Do you want to get it for credit?
Are you here to witness the performance in order to brag or prove something to someone else?

Forget it
Don't bother trying to prove anything through watching this performance.

Don't bet it
Don't wager anything on the outcomes or success of this show.

Call in the medic
Something has gone wrong in this situation or with your attitude towards the rock show, and you might need help, assistance, or intervention.

It's pathetic
Your behavior or mindset towards the rock show is sad or unimpressive, either to yourself or others.

You've gotta let it go
You need to release your negative or distracting thoughts about the performance and fully engage in it, or you need to move on from this obsession with proving something to others.

C'mon
Encouragement to enjoy the rock show and not be so concerned with outside judgments or motivations.

This ain't a fucking talk show
This isn't a situation where words or opinions are the focus, but rather a musical and visual performance.

You came to fear it
You came here perhaps out of fear of missing an epic performance, or to feel fear in the face of powerful music or imagery.

You came to sear it
You came here to burn or imprint the experience of the rock show into your memory, as a way to remember or relive it in the future.

Let's go
Encouragement to begin or continue the rock show experience with enthusiasm and focus.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Merrill Nisker

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