She Wants Revenge's music is hard to emcompass into a single genre or sound. It draws inspiration from several alternative rock and new wave artists. The band blends their influences with ever-present electronics (eg. synths and drum machines) in a style most accurately labeled under the umbrella term, "darkwave", a style of music reminiscent of the New Wave and Gothic Rock sounds of the 1980s.
She Wants Revenge have stated that they make "dance music" on numerous occasions setting them aside from the contemporary rock bands often falsely linked with the band in the music press.
History
Their self-titled debut, was released in 2006. They contributed a cover of 'Kindnap the Sandy Claws' to the soundtrack of the "The Nightmare Before Christmas" re-release. Their next LP release, 'This Is Forever' was released in 2007. They also were featured on a track 'Time', with Timbaland.
On Feb. 27th, 2008, She Wants Revenge parted ways with Geffen/Interscope to run their own record label called Perfect Kiss Records, from which they released an EP titled 'Save Your Soul'. A second EP followed in 2009, titled "Up and Down", which was released on the 22nd of September.
On August 5th, 2020, Adam and Justin posted onto the official Instagram account of the band to announce their disbandment. They have confirmed that She Wants Revenge will not be returning, quote, "So, it's with a bit of sadness, yet crystal clear certainty that we say to you our friends, She Wants Revenge has run its course."
Alongside the post, Justin wrote a letter to fans thanking them. This can also be found on their Instagram page.
After She Wants Revenge, Adam has continued his own work inside "Love, Ecstasy and Terror", also known as lovexterror.
Out Of Control
She Wants Revenge Lyrics
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Kind of dancing, though not at all
She had stockings running up to her thigh
Snaps her finger to keep the time.
From the back of the room I saw her there
I said she wants to be alone and I shouldn't dare
But then she noticed me glance at her
I had no choice but to dance with her.
[Chorus]
The lights they move sideways and up and down
The beat takes you over and spins you 'round
Our hearts steady beating, our sweat turns to cold
We're slaves to the DJ and out of control
I watched her feet move
Her hips they sway
Does a hair flip
And starts to say
'oh my god it's my favourite song'
I pull her close and she sings along
We can't slow down even if we try
If the record keeps spinning then so will I
She likes disco and tastes like a tear
Tells me don't stop dancing and she's pulling me near
[repeat chorus]
The lights they move sideways and up and down
The beat takes you over and spins you round
Our hearts steady beating, our sweat turns to cold
We're slaves to the DJ and out of control
we've got no where to go
We've got nothing to prove
Instead dancing alone I should be dancing with you
This song turning me on
The beat is doing me in
Or maybe its only you
But either way let's begin
we've got no where to go
We've got nothing to prove
Instead dancing alone I should be dancing with you
This song turning me on
The beat is doing me in
Or maybe its only you
But either way let's begin
we've got no where to go
We've got nothing to prove
Instead dancing alone I should be dancing with you
This song turning me on
The beat is doing me in
Or maybe its only you
But either way let's begin
[repeat chorus]
The lights they move sideways and up and down
The beat takes you over and spins you round
Our hearts steady beating, our sweat turns to cold
We're slaves to the DJ and out of control
[repeat chorus]
The lights they move sideways and up and down
The beat takes you over and spins you round
Our hearts steady beating, our sweat turns to cold
We're slaves to the DJ and out of control
The lyrics to She Wants Revenge's "Out of Control" tell the story of a man who sees a woman dancing alone against a wall. Despite initially recognizing that she wants to be alone, she notices him glancing at her and he feels compelled to dance with her. As they dance, the lights move sideways and up and down, and the beat takes over their bodies so they are "slaves to the DJ and out of control."
The woman's movements are described in detail, including her high heels against the wall, stockings, and finger snaps. The man is drawn to her, and they sing along to their favorite songs, unable to slow down even if they try. The singer admits that he should be dancing with the woman instead of alone, and that he is turned on by the beat of the music and maybe even her. The repeated chorus emphasizes their loss of control and the fact that they are completely immersed in the experience of dancing.
Overall, the lyrics are filled with sensual energy and convey the experience of being lost in music and movement. They capture the feeling of being drawn to someone on the dance floor and the feeling of giving oneself over to the beat and the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
With her high heel against the wall
She leaned against the wall, tapping her feet to the music, while wearing high heels.
Kind of dancing, though not at all
She seemed to be dancing a little, but not quite in the traditional sense.
She had stockings running up to her thigh
She wore thigh-high stockings, which were visible due to the length of her skirt or dress.
Snaps her finger to keep the time.
She snapped her fingers in time with the music, as a way to keep the rhythm.
From the back of the room I saw her there
The artist saw her from the rear of the room, observing her mannerisms and appearance.
I said she wants to be alone and I shouldn't dare
The singer thought that she wanted to dance alone, without interruption, and didn't want to approach her.
But then she noticed me glance at her
She became aware that the singer was looking at her.
I had no choice but to dance with her.
After she noticed him, the artist felt compelled to dance with her.
The lights they move sideways and up and down
The lights in the club were moving, changing direction and position.
The beat takes you over and spins you 'round
The music had a strong beat that made people want to dance and feel as though they were spinning.
Our hearts steady beating, our sweat turns to cold
Their hearts were beating with the rhythm of the music, and their bodies were becoming cold as their sweat evaporated.
We're slaves to the DJ and out of control
They were entirely under the spell of the DJ and the music, unable to resist its pull or control their own movements.
I watched her feet move
The singer was watching her dancing, focusing on her feet as they moved.
Her hips they sway
He also noticed her hips swaying with the music.
Does a hair flip
She flipped her hair in a flirtatious gesture.
And starts to say
She began to say something, perhaps about the music or the scene.
'oh my god it's my favourite song'
She exclaimed that the song playing was her favorite.
I pull her close and she sings along
The singer pulled her close and she began to sing along with the music.
We can't slow down even if we try
Despite their best efforts, they couldn't seem to slow down their dancing or keep themselves from moving with the music.
If the record keeps spinning then so will I
The artist suggests that his dancing will only stop when the music does.
She likes disco and tastes like a tear
The artist describes her taste and taste in music, suggesting that she is emotional or sad in some way.
Tells me don't stop dancing and she's pulling me near
She urges him to keep dancing and pulls him even closer to her.
We've got nowhere to go
They feel as though they have nowhere else to be or go except on the dancefloor.
We've got nothing to prove
They don't feel the need to impress anyone or prove anything to anyone while they dance.
Instead dancing alone I should be dancing with you
The singer realizes that he would rather be dancing with her than alone.
This song turning me on
The music and the moment are making him feel aroused or excited in some way.
The beat is doing me in
The strong rhythm of the music is having a powerful effect on him emotionally and physically.
Or maybe it's only you
He wonders if it's just her that's causing him to feel this way, rather than the music itself.
But either way let's begin
He suggests that they should start dancing together, regardless of what's causing his emotions.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN WARFIELD, ADAM BRAVIN
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