Besides the regular bass sound, the band's sound is topped by the modified basses, the Bass-o-rama, which sounds like a guitar, the Bass-o-la. The "Bass-o-la" is used to create a keyboard/viola-type sound for the third bass. The fourth bass sounds like a full drum set.
Switchblade Kittens came crashing onto the music scene with their punk rock cover of everyone’s favorite Titanic theme, “My Heart Will Go On”. This iceberg inspired hit hardly caused the Kittens to sink, instead the song began playing on over 300 college radio stations in the US, Canada, and Australia. The world famous KROQ in Los Angeles introduced the band over commercial airwaves with the cover but the Kittens main stayed in underground radio with their new tune, “Ode to Harry” a tribute to the character from the hit book series, Harry Potter. This helped pave the way to the UK, while playing on Steve Lamacq’s show on Radio 1 in the UK. Steve spread the cat scratch fever with an original Switchblade Kittens song, “All Cheerleaders Die” (the theme song from a B movie starring the quirky lead singer aptly named, Drama). Most notably, Switchblade Kittens is an all-bass, girl centric band. The band earned an international ad spot and sponsorship with ARIA basses for inventing two new bass sounds. The “Bassorama”, played by the band’s “token male”, is a bass that sounds like a guitar, the “Bassola” is engineered to play like a viola and keyboards and the "DrumBass" is engineered to sound like a full drumset. These basses, invented by the singer, give the Kittens an original sound to go along with their ultra-original look. The singer has rainbow hair and the Kittens come in rainbow colors. Their live shows have been described as a “small colourful punk rock amusement park contained on a stage”. The Kittens have been able to show their true colors live by playing shows from opening for the indie band, the Strokes at the South By Southwest music festival to performing on the Vans Warped Tour in 2003 and 2005.
The Kittens are promoting their second CD called "The Weird Sisters," released July 11, 2006. The CD is inspired by the Harry Potter books. Promoting this CD has led them to play sci-fi conventions and Nimbus, the first ever Harry Potter symposium. Because of this the Kittens do not take a stand on religion, but they do believe in clean living.
Their first CD is called Hey Punk! Try Heroine{s}. The name is an anti-drug statement encouraging people to try female heroes instead of the drug. Switchblade Kittens do not drink alcohol or participate in drug use.
Switchblade Kittens love Meg Cabot so much they decided to make their 3rd CD about Meg Cabot books. The CD will cover books from The Princess Diaries to The Mediator Series (and some of the adult books too). The CD will be called "Rebel Princess" and should be released April 2007. Switchblade Kittens is currently recording tracks for this CD.
Drama - vocalist/(bass)
Pep - bass ("bassorama")
Tabbie - bass ("drumbass")
Coffie - bass ("bassola")
Stand Alone
Switchblade Kittens Lyrics
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For what is right, I'll take a stand
There is no easy life, you understand
Not a chance in hell, I don't stand
But on my two feet I will stand
I hear my mother say united we stand
This world pushed me down I'll grandstand
The stand for the party of one
I will not stand down
I'll stand aside for no one
Even if I have to stand alone
Verse:
Standing out, from the crowd
Standing trial, to death I've bowed
Standing by, my friends I'm proud
Standing my ground, on a cloud
Standing to lose a fortune, like a shroud
Standing to reason, I will shout out loud
The Switchblade Kittens' song "Stand Alone" is an anthem for individuality and self-assertion. The first verse of the song emphasizes the willingness to take a stand for what is right, no matter how difficult the task may be. The lyrics depict a person who understands that there is no easy way out in life, but still refuses to back down when confronted with challenges. They are ready to face the world on two feet and will not be pushed around or intimidated.
The second verse further emphasizes the theme of standing out from the crowd. The lyrics speak of standing trial and still being proud of oneself, prioritizing loyalty to friends, standing one's ground even when the outcome seems uncertain or unfavorable, and standing up for what is reasonable and fair.
The chorus of the song is the most assertive, declaring that the singer refuses to back down or stand aside for anyone. The words "the stand for the party of one" underscore the idea that it's better to stand alone than to compromise one's beliefs for the sake of fitting in or appeasing others.
Overall, the song is an empowering message that emphasizes the value of individuality and standing up for oneself, even if it means standing alone.
Line by Line Meaning
For what is right, I'll take a stand
I will not back down when it comes to doing what is right.
There is no easy life, you understand
Living a life of integrity and standing up for what you believe in is not easy.
Not a chance in hell, I don't stand
I will never back down, no matter how difficult the situation.
But on my two feet I will stand
I will stand tall and strong on my own two feet.
I hear my mother say united we stand
My mother taught me the importance of standing together with others.
This world pushed me down I'll grandstand
Even when the world tries to knock me down, I will stand up and make a grand gesture.
The stand for the party of one
I am willing to stand up for what I believe in, even if I am the only one.
I will not stand down
I will not back down or give in.
I'll stand aside for no one
I will not yield or step aside for anyone.
Even if I have to stand alone
I am willing to stand up for myself and what is right, even if I am alone.
Standing out, from the crowd
I am not afraid to be different and stand out from others.
Standing trial, to death I've bowed
I am willing to face the consequences and even death for standing up for what I believe in.
Standing by, my friends I'm proud
I am proud to stand by my friends and support them.
Standing my ground, on a cloud
I will remain firm and resolute, even if I am in a difficult situation.
Standing to lose a fortune, like a shroud
I am willing to risk everything, even my material possessions.
Standing to reason, I will shout out loud
I will use logic and reason to support my beliefs, and I will not be afraid to voice them loudly.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.