In 1991 they released their debut, "I'm Too Sexy", which was released by the Gut Reaction firm on a specially created record label called Tug. The song, a tongue in cheek dance song sung from the point of view of a vain male fashion model, became a huge hit in Britain, spending six weeks at number two behind Bryan Adams' blockbuster (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. The song also went to number one on the charts in the United States and went on to become a hit around the world. The song's instrumental break is based on the chorus of the 1974 instrumental hit Dance With The Devil by Cozy Powell. In 2007, a remix of this song came from the Tastemakers!
Their second single, "Don't Talk Just Kiss", which featured soul diva Jocelyn Brown, was released for the Christmas market and made number three in the UK charts. In 1992 they released their third single, "Deeply Dippy". Although it was their lowest-selling single to date, it was also up against weaker opposition and therefore became their first, and to date only, UK number one single. The success of the singles resulted in their debut album Up. In 1993 they released their second album, Sex and Travel. Their third album was called Smashing.
After failing to attract substantial interest in the UK, Right Said Fred went to Germany in order to work with Alex Christensen U96 and released a single called "You're My Mate" and an album titled "Fredhead" in 2002, which both became successful in Germany at number five on German Top 100 and gold status), Switzerland and Austria. "You're My Mate" was also used as the official anthem of the South African National Rugby team in 2002, and remained in the German Top 100 for 23 weeks, while the album "Fredhead" reached number two. "You're My Mate" achieved gold status in South Africa and reached the Top 20 in the UK.
Rob Manzolini disappeared from the band prior to their latest album release, For Sale.
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Angel Dust
Right Said Fred Lyrics
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Ooh la la la la la
She's like a drug, she makes me crazy
makes me go quite haywire
I'm not an acrobat but here I am
I'm on the highwire
My intuition tells me
If my vertigo kicks in then down I go onto
the hard stuff
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
dooba dooba dooba dooba dooba dooba
She's like a holiday
she has a way to cheering me up
I need my daily dose
my hit my high my loving cup
Sense the urgency
it's shaking this dependency
I'm going down while shooting up
I can't explain this misdemeanour
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
dooba dooba dooba dooba dooba dooba
She's like a duel at dawn
she has a way of taking me on
I'm not averse to this
I like the way she shakes her fist
The kicks the blows this Alamo
Keeps me on tippy toes and if my hetero
kicks and then down I go
Onto the hard stuff
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Ooh la la la
The lyrics to "Angel Dust" by Right Said Fred explore the addiction and dependence on a person, rather than a substance. The song uses metaphors to compare this person to a drug or a holiday, with the singer finding themselves unable to resist or live without their company. The lyrics talk about the high, the dependency, and even the danger involved in being addicted to this person.
The first verse talks about the singer being like an acrobat on a highwire, unable to resist the temptation of this person. They realize that things have gone too far, but their intuition tells them that it's too late to turn back. They feel like they're on the "hard stuff," unable to control their emotions and actions around this person. The chorus then emphasizes the power this person holds over the singer, with repeated "ooh la la la la la" indicating the euphoria they experience in their presence.
The second verse compares this person to a substance that must be taken daily to function, with a sense of urgency arising from their dependency. The singer can't explain their attraction, but they feel unable to resist it. The final verse uses the metaphor of a duel to describe the relationship, with the singer enjoying the challenge and danger involved. However, they realize that this can lead to their downfall, as they fall once again onto the "hard stuff."
Overall, "Angel Dust" explores the theme of addiction and dependency in a unique way, using metaphors and comparisons to describe the all-consuming obsession with another person. It's a powerful exploration of the dangers and highs of being addicted to love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's like a drug, she makes me crazy
She has a powerful effect on me, driving me mad
makes me go quite haywire
Causes me to act erratically and unpredictably
I'm not an acrobat but here I am
Although I am not skilled in managing this situation, I still find myself in it
I'm on the highwire
In a precarious and risky position
My intuition tells me
My gut feeling indicates
this has gone quite far enough
This situation has gone beyond what is acceptable
If my vertigo kicks in then down I go onto
If I become dizzy and disoriented, I will fall onto
the hard stuff
Substances that are illicit or dangerous
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Expressing the alluring and seductive effect she has on him
she's my little bit of angel dust
She is his source of happiness and addiction
She's like a holiday
She provides a much-needed break from reality
she has a way to cheering me up
She has a knack for bringing happiness and joy to him
I need my daily dose
He is dependent upon a regular fix
my hit my high my loving cup
He craves the rush of emotions and sensations she provides
Sense the urgency
Feeling the immediate need and importance of the situation
it's shaking this dependency
His reliance on her is being challenged and tested
I'm going down while shooting up
He is spiraling downwards, even as he indulges in her
I can't explain this misdemeanour
He cannot justify or excuse this bad behavior
She's like a duel at dawn
She is a fierce and intense adversary
she has a way of taking me on
She challenges him and confronts him
I'm not averse to this
He does not shy away from the conflict or tension
I like the way she shakes her fist
He is attracted to her fierceness and defiance
The kicks the blows this Alamo
The blows and attacks are like a fierce battle
Keeps me on tippy toes and if my hetero
Keeps him on edge, even if his sexuality
kicks and then down I go
If he loses control or becomes overpowered, he will fall
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Continuing to express her irresistible allure
she's my little bit of angel dust
She is his addiction and salvation
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Reiterating the impact she has on him
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Echoing his dependence and attraction to her
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Stressing the addictive effect she has on him
Ooh la la la la la, she's my little bit of angel dust
Recalling how she provides him with happiness and satisfaction
Ooh la la la la la, that's what she does to me
Repeating the enchanting and hypnotic influence she has on him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ABBOTT FAIRBRASS, RICHARD PETER FAIRBRASS, MYKE GRAY
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