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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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.
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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.
Serpentine
Peaches Lyrics
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I bat my lash and outlast the backlash
Fuck that past that passed so fast
I snatch that gas and rise from the ash
Some call me trash some call me nasty
Call me crass but you can't match me
I'm a smash on me like a parrot
Uh uh [x4]
Hair in a mullet you know you gotta love it
So sexual and so conceptual
Figure me out trying to catch a bout
Contagious outrageous courageous crank 'em
I'm on your big feet like airport security
Looking complete then I'm in obscurity
Fuck maturity got a big bad brain
And my champagne stain as I yank your chain
I don't give a fuck if you're calling me
I don't give a fuck if you're mauling me
I don't give a fuck if you fall for me
I don't give a fuck if you're following me
Serpentine serpentine
Never a straight line serpentine
Serpentine serpentine
Never a straight line serpentine
Uh uh oh [x8]
Coraz??n de Melocot??n
J'ai la P??che or call me Pfirsich
Perzik, Afarseqim
Mo' mo' with a side of cream
P??ssego 'cuz I say so
Touch me and I'll give you impetigo
Pesca, Breskva, Peachy's so worldwide
Pesca fresca, Peachy's so worldwide
I don't give a fuck if you're calling me
I don't give a fuck if you're mauling me
I don't give a fuck if you fall for me
I don't give a fuck if you're following me
Serpentine serpentine
Never a straight line serpentine
Serpentine serpentine
Never a straight line serpentine
Uh uh oh [x8]
I don't give a fuck if you're calling me
I don't give a fuck if you're mauling me
I don't give a fuck if you fall for me
I don't give a fuck if you're following me
I don't give a fuck if you're calling me
I don't give a fuck if you're mauling me
I don't give a fuck if you fall for me
I don't give a fuck if you're calling me
I don't give a fuck if you're calling me
I don't give a fuck if you're mauling me
I don't give a fuck if you fall for me
I don't give a fuck if you're following me
Serpentine serpentine
Never a straight line serpentine
Serpentine serpentine
Never a straight line serpentine
The lyrics to Peaches's song Serpentine showcase the artist's unapologetic attitude and confidence as she sings about embracing her unique style and not caring about how others perceive her. The lines "Some call me trash some call me nasty / Call me crass but you can't match me" demonstrate how Peaches takes the negative labels and turns them into a source of power, showing that she is not afraid to be herself despite what others may think.
The chorus of "Serpentine serpentine / Never a straight line serpentine" emphasizes the idea of not conforming to societal norms and expectations, and instead embracing the twists and turns of one's individual path. The use of various languages and references to different fruits also adds to the eclectic and unconventional nature of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to "Serpentine" celebrate individuality and encourage listeners to embrace their true selves without worrying about fitting into a box or pleasing others.
Line by Line Meaning
I turned the task done electroclash
I successfully completed the task in an electronic dance music style
I bat my lash and outlast the backlash
I stand strong and persevere through negative criticism and opposition
Fuck that past that passed so fast
I don't dwell on the past because it's already gone
I snatch that gas and rise from the ash
I take the fuel that propels me forward and overcome any setbacks
Some call me trash some call me nasty
Some people insult me by calling me derogatory names
Call me crass but you can't match me
They may think I'm vulgar, but they cannot compete with my talent
I'm a smash on me like a parrot
I am confident and enjoy the attention I receive
Staring at my ass and my beard and my mustache
People are attracted to my appearance and find me intriguing
Hair in a mullet you know you gotta love it
I embrace my unique hairstyle and believe others should appreciate it too
So sexual and so conceptual
My music is both provocative and innovative
Figure me out trying to catch a bout
People try to analyze and understand me, but they can never truly know me
Contagious outrageous courageous crank 'em
My energy and attitude is infectious, bold, and fearless
I'm on your big feet like airport security
I am always watching and observing, like airport security
Looking complete then I'm in obscurity
I may appear to be in control and successful, but my true self is hidden from others
Fuck maturity got a big bad brain
I reject the idea of being mature and embrace my wild and intelligent side
And my champagne stain as I yank your chain
I revel in being the cause of your drama and manipulating your emotions
Serpentine serpentine, Never a straight line serpentine
Life is full of twists and turns, and I choose to embrace the unpredictability of it all
Coraz??n de Melocot??n J'ai la P??che or call me Pfirsich Perzik, Afarseqim
I go by many names in different languages, all of which mean peach
Mo' mo' with a side of cream P??ssego 'cuz I say so
I have high standards and expect nothing but the best, and I always get what I want
Touch me and I'll give you impetigo
I am not to be messed with, and will hurt you if you try to cross me
Pesca, Breskva, Peachy's so worldwide Pesca fresca, Peachy's so worldwide
I am known and respected all around the world, and everyone loves me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON BECK, MERRILL NISKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Circolombisque
I love everything Peaches has made but I think I Feel Cream is her masterpiece. So diverse and covers so many genres and conveys so many different feelings and thoughts only in 40 minutes. Each song and album Peaches makes is amazing, but I think IFC and Serpentine are where she shines brightest.
David Adams
I second your summation of IFC's merits as a masterpiece. There's not a single misstep.
Sig Sazonal
agreed!
Aaron Steinhoff
Pure charisma. Love her outfits, too.
Martin Lamas
Sic beats, great lyrics, awesome/unique style. Loving the idea for this music vid.
Price James
thanks! originally was meant to be shedding all these layers of snake skin but it simplified as Peaches is such a badass performer.
✨𝓃𝒾𝒸𝑜𝓁𝑒✨
no one told me there was a video for this song .... its my fave song off of the CD. love peaches to death!
mtvvj1515
I saw her live a few years ago here in NYC... Man!!! Had everyone up the whole time and it was just her and the music. She stripped of layers and layers on stage, but what I loved was that she was not a size zero. She was probably an 8, or 10 in waist. But she rocked it! No one gave a sh*t and clearly, neither did she!
Geoffrey Meyers
Peaches is AMAZING live! Try to see her if you can.
_getfree
I can only imagine how amazing she would be live.