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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Do Ya Feel
Right Said Fred Lyrics
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Not a word is said
For those who set sail on her waterbed
It's a fetish cruise
Our pleasure to
Hmm, do business with you
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
After prayer, it's back to Alice's place
Peaches and cream, angel food
If you can't get up then just get rude
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
[Chorus]
Fight it all you want; it's a love machine
Fight it all you want; it's a love machine
Fight it all you want; it's a love machine
Fight it all you want; it's a love machine
Jean's well aware that time's no friend
Gravity's calling, the party will end
But until it does, love's for lunch
Half the world blows, and half the world sucks
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Right Said Fred's song "Do Ya Feel" are quite cryptic and can be open to various interpretations. The song is an upbeat and catchy tune with an underlying message that highlights the modern society’s obsession with pleasure and self-gratification. The opening lines of the song, "Joan speaks French, not a word is said, for those who set sail on her waterbed" can be interpreted as a metaphor for indulging in sensual pleasures without needing to communicate verbally as it can be understood through the body language.
The following line "It's a fetish cruise, our pleasure to, hmm, do business with you" suggests that the song is about a sexual cruise where people meet their fetishes and satisfy their carnal desires. The chorus, "Fight it all you want; it's a love machine" suggests that the singer is struggling with the temptation of indulging in pleasure despite knowing it's not right. The line "Half the world blows, and half the world sucks" suggests that society is divided into two halves, one who pursues and one who gets pursued.
The song can be seen as a satirical take on the society's obsession with pleasure, represented by the "love machine." The song highlights the dangers of giving in to pleasure and desire and the consequences of living a life solely devoted to the pursuit of pleasure. Despite the song's upbeat and catchy tune, the lyrics hold a dark and relevant message about the societal expectations of self-gratification and pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Joan speaks French
The woman named Joan is fluent in speaking the French language.
Not a word is said
There is complete silence as nothing is being communicated.
For those who set sail on her waterbed
For those who engage in sexual activities with Joan.
It's a fetish cruise
The activity is of a sexual nature that involves a fetish.
Our pleasure to
We are pleased to engage in this activity.
Hmm, do business with you
To engage in sexual activity with you.
Do ya feel like taking 'em down?
Are you interested in engaging in sexual activity?
Love and hope, trust and faith
These are positive and hopeful emotions and beliefs.
After prayer, it's back to Alice's place
Referring to a religious practice followed by returning to a place where sexual activities may occur.
Peaches and cream, angel food
Referring to sexual partners and their physical appearances.
If you can't get up then just get rude
If a man is not able to achieve an erection, he should speak or act in a rude manner to cover it up.
Fight it all you want; it's a love machine
Referring to the human body and how it functions biologically. Sexual activity cannot be avoided.
Jean's well aware that time's no friend
Jean knows that aging is not kind and is inevitable.
Gravity's calling, the party will end
The physical effects of aging will eventually put an end to the sexual activity.
But until it does, love's for lunch
Until that time comes, sexual activity is a priority.
Half the world blows, and half the world sucks
Referring to the various sexual actions being performed, some involving 'blowing' and others involving 'sucking.'
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: FRED FAIRBRASS, RICHARD FAIRBRASS, ROB MANZOLI
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