Formed by Duncan X and Lee Fraser in response to the so-called 'Second Summ… Read Full Bio ↴Formed by Duncan X and Lee Fraser in response to the so-called 'Second Summer Of Love' , Sheep On Drugs set out to simultaneously mock and revel in the excesses of pop culture. Blending a mixture of sleazy rock, hard techno and punk nihilism into their own peculiar cabaret act of a rock'n'roll band, they set out on tour with buckets of blood, syringes and a pulpit from which Duncan could rant at Punter (as they termed the audience), who lapped it up with a knowing postmodern acceptance of their own commodification.
SOD (as they are appropriately referred to) released their first single, 'Catch 22/Drug Music', in 1991. Two sides of sardonic observation of the world of work and the rave scene respectively established them as favourites on the electronic body music/industrial scene.

Keeping up an unhealthy live schedule, Sheep On Drugs perfected a live show which extended to Grand Guignol theatrics : bloody dummies suspended over the stage, blank rounds fired above the audience, and Duncan acting out the dark side of club culture. 'Motorbike/Mary Jane was released in 1992. The remixes and sloganeering of the 'TV USA' and 'TRACK X' EPs followed that year, leading to a deal with Island. 'TRACK X' was later covered by Grace Jones, retitled 'SEX DRIVE'. SOD went on to release the hit single, '15 Minutes Of Fame', in the spring of 1993, closely followed by 'GREATEST HITS'.

With major-label backing, the venues and stageshows became bigger and more sophisticated, with slides and neon slogans projecting Sheep On Drugs' message : Drugs are for Sheep, Buy the Product. The proliferation of product available included two new EPs, 'FROM A TO H AND BACK AGAIN' (1993) reaching no. 40 in the UK chart and 'LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL' (1994), also the tasteful Rubber Johnnies range of SOD condoms. One more flirtation with Island brought us 'ON DRUGS' (1994).
Following the return to independence with their own Drug Squad label, the duo released the jungle influenced 'SUCK' EP and 'STRAPPED FOR CASH' EP in 1995, before signing to Invisible in 1996. The first product of this alliance was the 'DOUBLE TROUBLE' (1996) CD, repackaging the Drug Squad singles for American release; followed in 1997 by the excellently titled 'ONE FOR THE MONEY' and (live) 'TWO FOR THE SHOW'. Updating Sheep On Drugs' populist trash aesthetics with booming drum'n'bass, the album capitalizes on their increasing popularity in America and Japan, mercilessly encouraging attempts to ban their live film shows and proudly upholding their boast of being 'the most decadent band of all time!'.

As Duncan X then moved onto his new person as tattooist, Lee remixed tracks for the likes of AC/DC and Bob Marley. Bagman became Lee Fraser's solo project, with an album,'Wrap' (1998).
After experimenting with various lineups, Lee is now "The cunt at the front" (his own words). The new album, entitled "F * * K", is now finished with a Spring 2005 release.

Mary Jane
Sheep On Drugs Lyrics

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Mary Jane, Mary Jane

I'm a superstar, baby, I been on the radio
Be my barbie doll, baby, be my barbie doll
Let's go
Oh Mary Jane, I dress you up in disco clothes
Be my barbie doll, baby, be my barbie doll
Let's go

Mary Jane, Mary Jane

I'm a superstar, baby, I been on the radio
Be my barbie doll, baby, be my barbie doll
Let's go
Oh Mary Jane, never leave me on my own
I'll feed you little white lies

Be my barbie doll
Let's go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sheep On Drugs' song, "Mary Jane," are dripping with innuendos about sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The title itself is a reference to marijuana, which is known as "Mary Jane" in urban slang. The song talks about the persona of a superstar, who has achieved fame through appearances on the radio. The persona invites someone to join him, offering to dress them up in shiny disco clothes, calling them their "Barbie doll."

The lyrics imply that the persona is looking for someone to play with, insinuating a sexual relationship between them. They offer to "feed them little white lies," suggesting that the whole relationship could just be a facade. The overall tone of the song is one of hedonism, pleasure-seeking, and self-gratification. The words "let's go" seem to be the persona's way of convincing the other person to join them in their wild lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary Jane, Mary Jane
Addressing the drug as a person, emphasizing its importance to the singer

I'm a superstar, baby, I been on the radio
The singer boasts about their success and celebrity status

Be my barbie doll, baby, be my barbie doll
The singer wants the drug to be subservient to them, to do whatever they want

Let's go
The artist is eager to start using the drug

Oh Mary Jane, I dress you up in disco clothes
The artist sees the drug as a source of pleasure and entertainment, and wants to enhance the experience

Never leave me on my own
The singer is afraid of being without the drug, and wants to always have it with them

I'll feed you little white lies
The singer acknowledges that they will deceive and manipulate others in order to maintain their relationship with the drug

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