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.
Stockholm
Peaches Lyrics
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Och ser hur Stockholm vaknar till
Vi ser hur människor förbereder sig för dagen
Här kan man göra allt man vill
I Stockholm vill jag leva i Stockholm vill jag bo
Jag älskar alla husen varje gata varje bro
I Stockholm vill jag vara där känner jag mig fri
Vi kommer fram till slussen sen till gamla stan
I Stockholm City stannar vi
Där ska vi gå omkring och softa hela dagen
Åh vad härligt det ska bli
I Stockholm vill jag leva i Stockholm vill jag bo
Jag älskar alla husen varje gata varje bro
I Stockholm vill jag vara där känner jag mig fri
För Stockholm är den staden som är bäst att leva i
Jag ser mig omkring och jag känner mig så glad
För att jag vet jag bort i världens bästa stad
I Stockholm vill jag leva i Stockholm vill jag bo
Jag älskar alla husen varje gata varje bro
I Stockholm vill jag vara där känner jag mig fri
För Stockholm är den staden som är bäst att leva i
The lyrics to Peaches's song "Stockholm" celebrate the city of Stockholm and the singer's love for it. The song begins with a description of the subway ride towards the city center, observing how Stockholm comes alive in the morning. The singer remarks on how people are getting ready for the day, emphasizing the sense of possibility and freedom that one can experience in the city.
The first paragraph expresses the singer's desire to live and reside in Stockholm, highlighting their love for the houses, streets, and bridges that make up the city. It conveys a deep appreciation for the architecture and charm of Stockholm. The lyrics imply that living in Stockholm offers a sense of fulfillment and contentment, where one can find everything they desire.
In the second paragraph, the singer arrives at two iconic locations in Stockholm: Slussen and Gamla Stan (the Old Town). The reference to Stockholm City indicates the central business district or downtown area. The lyrics suggest that the singer intends to wander around and relax throughout the day, emphasizing the anticipation and excitement they feel about this experience.
The chorus repeats the declaration of the singer's desire to live and be in Stockholm. They express their love for the houses, streets, and bridges once again, reinforcing the sense of connection and belonging they feel towards the city. The lyrics emphasize that being in Stockholm makes the singer feel free, suggesting that the city provides a welcoming and liberating environment.
The final verse expresses the singer's happiness and gratitude for being in Stockholm, proclaiming it as the world's best city. Here, the lyrics convey a sense of joy and contentment that comes from being in a place that one considers to be the epitome of perfection. Overall, the lyrics of "Stockholm" celebrate the singer's love for the city, its surroundings, and the freedom and fulfillment it offers.
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Vi åker tunnelbana sakta in mot stan
We ride the subway slowly towards the city
Och ser hur Stockholm vaknar till
And see how Stockholm awakens
Vi ser hur människor förbereder sig för dagen
We see how people prepare for the day
Här kan man göra allt man vill
Here, one can do everything they want
I Stockholm vill jag leva i Stockholm vill jag bo
In Stockholm, I want to live, in Stockholm, I want to reside
Jag älskar alla husen varje gata varje bro
I love all the houses, every street, every bridge
I Stockholm vill jag vara där känner jag mig fri
In Stockholm, I want to be where I feel free
För Stockholm är den staden som är bäst att leva i
Because Stockholm is the best city to live in
Vi kommer fram till slussen sen till gamla stan
We arrive at Slussen and then to the old town
I Stockholm City stannar vi
In Stockholm City, we stay
Där ska vi gå omkring och softa hela dagen
There, we will walk around and relax all day
Åh vad härligt det ska bli
Oh, how wonderful it will be
Jag ser mig omkring och jag känner mig så glad
I look around and I feel so happy
För att jag vet jag bor i världens bästa stad
Because I know I live in the world's best city
I Stockholm vill jag leva i Stockholm vill jag bo
In Stockholm, I want to live, in Stockholm, I want to reside
Jag älskar alla husen varje gata varje bro
I love all the houses, every street, every bridge
I Stockholm vill jag vara där känner jag mig fri
In Stockholm, I want to be where I feel free
För Stockholm är den staden som är bäst att leva i
Because Stockholm is the best city to live in
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Written by: Anders Thorslund
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