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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.
Take You On
Peaches Lyrics
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I've blurred the lines and then I combine
Come round up the garnish fine
I'll take your kind I'm feelin' the signs
And mom wanna be my valentine
Stop drop and roll 'cause u catch my fire
Lock you soul 'cause I take you higher
With fire higher not required
Just on desire, gotta call me siya
Can my fist fit down your deepthroat
Gotta tighten up that rain coat
Yes I dropped you on your head
But don't be sad come back to bed
You'll be singing back in black
Back to black, back to back
Black is black, blonde on blonde
Little miss song, gonna take you on
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The lyrics of Peaches's song "Take You On" are direct, confident, and provocative. The repetition of "I'll take you on" throughout the song is a clear anthem of the artist's power and willingness to take on any challenge. Peaches uses creative metaphors, such as "Come round up the garnish fine," to describe calling out potential partners, and "Lock you soul 'cause I take you higher," to portray her ability to raise a partner's spirits. Further, the artist teases her partner, saying "Can my fist fit down your deepthroat, gotta tighten up that rain coat," which implies that she is not interested in a conventional or gentle approach but instead wants to dominate.
Peaches seems to draw from personal experience when she says "Yes, I dropped you on your head, but don't be sad come back to bed," suggesting that her partner may have been hurt emotionally, but the artist is still interested in continuing the relationship. Finally, she says "You'll be singing back in black, back to black, back to back, black is black, blonde on blonde, little miss song, gonna take you on," which can be interpreted in two ways. She may be describing her partner's emotional state of being down or 'in the black.' Alternatively, she may be referencing AC/DC's song 'Back in Black,' telling her partner that after she finishes with them, they will feel alive and inspired.
Overall, "Take You On" is a provocative and bold song that highlights Peaches's challenge to all potential partners, showing her confidence in her abilities to dominate and come out on top.
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I'll take you on
I am going to challenge or compete with you
I've blurred the lines and then I combine
I have made things unclear and mixed them up
Come round up the garnish fine
Let's gather the finishing touches
I'll take your kind I'm feelin' the signs
I am going to take someone I like because I sense they are interested
And mom wanna be my valentine
Even someone's mom wants to be with me on Valentine's Day
Stop drop and roll 'cause u catch my fire
Be prepared for my passionate nature
Lock you soul 'cause I take you higher
I will elevate you and maybe even your soul
With fire higher not required
I can do this without needing to be overly passionate
Just on desire, gotta call me siya
I am all about the drive and passion
Can my fist fit down your deepthroat
I am suggesting something sexual
Gotta tighten up that rain coat
Get ready and protect yourself
Yes I dropped you on your head
I may have hurt you before but don't be discouraged
But don't be sad come back to bed
Let's make up and get intimate
You'll be singing back in black
You will experience being reborn or revived
Back to black, back to back
Everything will happen quickly and with a sense of repetition
Black is black, blonde on blonde
A play on the phrase 'opposites attract'
Little miss song, gonna take you on
I am going to challenge and beat someone who thinks they are better
You cant mess with me
I am too strong and formidable
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Merrill Nisker
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Natalie Zaccaria
The world is so much better with the Peaches in it.
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Word.
Tom Reynolds
I found the video to be gradually more and more psychedelic as it neared its finish.The more I explore Peaches art, the more I am fascinated....
Paul Boos
That electric lead sound is awesome! What a great beat!
mentalwrd
One of the best videos ever! Peaches is incredible!
Existantia
You know, at first, I didn't really "get" Peaches. It took time, but now I''m SO glad I finally did "get" her. She's fuckin' awesome!!!
tenaciousdee71
I like LOVE how she has all her other costumes and 'characters' from her previous videos and albums haha!! Love it!!
Jojo Smith
I love you too ๐
glitterdrip19
she definitely has a sense of humor! I fuckin love her
jannyripper
Wow you just made my day! :} I love it. Keep them coming!