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
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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.
Search And Destroy
Peaches Lyrics
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With a heart full of napalm
I'm a runaway son
Of the nuclear A-bomb
The one who searches and destroys
Honey, you gotta help me, please
Somebody better save my soul
Baby, detonate for me, ohh
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apologies
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey, gotta strike me blind
Somebody better save my soul
Baby, penetrate my mind, ohh
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searches, searches to destroy
I'm, I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searches, searches to destroy
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apologies
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey, gotta strike me blind
Somebody better save my soul
Baby, penetrate my mind
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searches, searches to destroy
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searches, searches to destroy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
The song "Search and Destroy" by Peaches is filled with raw energy and angst, with lyrics that embody a rebellious and destructive attitude. The opening lines, "I'm a street walking cheetah / With a heart full of napalm / I'm a runaway son / Of the nuclear A-bomb," convey a sense of danger and unpredictability. The singer describes himself as a forgotten boy, someone who has been cast aside by society and is now searching for something to destroy. He begs for help and salvation, but at the same time, he revels in his own destruction, urging a partner to "detonate" for him and describing a love that occurs "in the middle of a fire fight."
Throughout the song, the singer asserts his own power and dominance. He "uses technology" and has "no time to make apologies," believing himself to be above normal rules and constraints. He seeks to be blinded and penetrated, to be consumed by the fire he himself is creating. He is the embodiment of the punk ethos, loud, aggressive, and unapologetic, fueled by an intense desire for destruction and self-destruction.
Overall, the song presents a picture of a person who has been pushed to the edge of society and is now striking back. The lyrics have a kind of nihilistic energy that can be both frightening and compelling, a testament to the power of punk rock and its ability to express the frustrations and desires of those on the margins.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a street walking cheetah
I am a fierce and free spirit, unchained by society's boundaries
With a heart full of napalm
My emotions are explosive and unpredictable, like a destructive bomb
I'm a runaway son
I have left behind the expectations and rules of my family and upbringing
Of the nuclear A-bomb
I embody the destructive power and energy of a nuclear weapon
I am the world's forgotten boy
I am a marginalized figure, ignored and disregarded by society at large
The one who searches and destroys
I exist to seek out and obliterate any obstacles or barriers in my way
Honey, you gotta help me, please
I am seeking assistance and guidance from a lover or ally
Somebody better save my soul
I fear for my spiritual and emotional wellbeing, and need saving from my current trajectory
Baby, detonate for me, ohh
I require passion and explosive energy from my partner to match my own intensity
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
I am utilizing modern advancements and tools to aid in achieving my destructive goals
Ain't got time to make no apologies
I refuse to apologize for my actions or desires, and prioritize action over remorse
Soul radiation in the dead of night
My energy and vibe are palpable and tangible, even under the cover of darkness
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Passionate love can exist even in the midst of conflict and chaos
Honey, gotta strike me blind
I need my partner to completely overwhelm and consume my senses and thoughts
Somebody better save my soul
I continue to feel a deep sense of spiritual unease and uncertainty
Baby, penetrate my mind, ohh
I crave a deep and intimate connection with my partner, including in the realm of thought and intellect
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
I continue to feel invisible and overlooked, even as I strive for power and influence
The one who's searches, searches to destroy
My journey is one of seeking out and obliterating anything that stands in the way of my goals
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I am a forgotten and overlooked figure, whose true potential and power are being ignored
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I am a forgotten and overlooked figure, whose true potential and power are being ignored
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I am a forgotten and overlooked figure, whose true potential and power are being ignored
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I am a forgotten and overlooked figure, whose true potential and power are being ignored
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Charles Mackenzie
I like it. Curiously, it makes me think of "Gimme Danger ". The mark of a good cover version is a respect for the integrity of the original while bringing something new to it. And it works.
Waylon Reynolds
Freaking Awesome!!! She did a great job with this and Iggy's Happy Im sure...Cant wait to see her in concert!!
Josue Figueroa
this version is still good, has an 80's goth meets nu wave feel to it
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One of my all time favourite tracks to put on when I’m about to chew bubble gum and kick ass but I’m all out of bubblegum
Leslie Martin
Thanks for uploading. I love this song
Donald Johanson
Great cover.... I love it!
Rino Luciani
Love this version!
Carlos Antonio Díaz González
Wuau.... this is a cover; proof that the real rock instrument is the bass
Travis Houston
I thought that this was the right song for my drinking 🎉.... Some body better save my soul.
Major Tom
better than the original, one of the greatest performances of all time, Peaches !!!!!!!!!