The Flys were an American post-grunge gro… Read Full Bio ↴1. The Flys (Us 1994-2002)
The Flys were an American post-grunge group, formed in Hollywood in 1994 and now on indefinite hiatus as of 2002. They had success with the 1998 top five hit, "Got You (Where I Want You)", the video for which featured Katie Holmes from the hit TV show Dawson's Creek. "Got You (Where I Want You)" was featured on their debut album "Holiday Man" in 1998 and also appeared on the soundtrack for the 1998 MGM film Disturbing Behavior, which starred Katie Holmes. Their music is also featured in The Crow Salvation soundtrack, with the track "I Know What You Want". "She's So Huge" was featured in the 2001 film Sugar And Spice.
With the single "Got You (Where I Want You)" reaching #5 on the Modern Rock Charts and being featured in Disturbing Behavior, The Flys 1998 album "Holiday Man" album reached # 109 on the Billboard charts. A second single "She's So Huge" peaked at #32 on Modern Rock Charts. In 2000 The Flys released their second album, Outta My Way. The album contained the single "Losin' It", as well as two samples from two songs by The Beach Boys from their Pet Sounds album, "Here Today" and "Caroline, No".
In 2002, The Flys went on indefinite hiatus. In 2008 The Flys announced on their MySpace page that, "The Flys Are Back.", and released an iTunes single (a cover of "Hey Jude") along with a remake of their biggest hit, entitled "Got You Where I Want You 2008."
2. The Flys (UK 1975-1980)
They had been around since the mid seventies in the guise of Midnight Circus but with the times a changing however, they wisely changed their name to the more punkish' The Flys'. Ironically they were signed by EMI who had rejected them as Midnight Circus!
As opposed to the more traditional 1234 buzzsaw style of punk The Flys come at it from a different angle while still retaining the sense of urgency. Sounding like the Cure or vice versa on the brilliantly entitled single Love & Molotov Cocktail / Can I Crash Here / Civilization (1978 EMI). Try also Waikiki Beach Refugees / We Don't Mind The Rave (1978 EMI). By then not a trace of punk as we know it Jim but catchy. In fact listen to it closely and hell, they could have flogged it to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers! For what its worth Neil O'Connor was Hazel O'Connor's brother. A steady release of singles and an album saw them veer towards a Mod-ish look & sound. But with increasingly diminishing returns 1980 saw them call it a day.
Band: Neil O'Connor - Vocals & Guitar.
David Freeman - Vocals & Guitar. Joe Hughes - Bass. Pete King - Drums.
What You Want
The Flys Lyrics
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I know what you need
I know what you feel
It ain't real and
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
When I forget where I come from
I know what you want
Freedom makes you strong
I may not be right
I ain't wrong and
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
When I forget where I come from
And I just lose my mind, oh yeah
But some things never change, oh yeah
I know what you want
C'mon, c'mon take a ride down the back street
Holdin' with the flys don't ya know we go relaxin'
And dancin', checkin' out the chickens while we passin'
Stay collapsin' speak 'cause why we go around blastin'
We go backin' to an' all my see's I'm the boy with the new shit
Fuck around with DJ Rhyme and breeze
You begin to seize the reality, I know what you want
And I'm manifest destiny
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
When I forget where I come from
And I just lose my mind, oh yeah
But some things never change, oh yeah
I know what you want
I know what you want
I know what you want
I know what you want
The lyrics of The Flys song "What You Want" reflect a deep understanding of what people desire and feel. The first verse suggests that the singer understands what someone wants, needs, and feels, but also realizes that it is not real. This might refer to unrealistic expectations or unattainable desires. The chorus repeats the line "I know what you want," perhaps emphasizing the singer's confidence in his ability to empathize with others.
The second verse speaks to the power of freedom and how it can make someone strong, but also acknowledges that the singer might not always be right, but he is not wrong either. The chorus repeats again, followed by a rap-style breakdown that mentions cruising down the back streets, checking out the scenery, and being with friends. The final chorus repeats the same line, bringing the song to a close.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about empathy and understanding, as well as acknowledging the complexities of human desire and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you want
I understand your desires
I know what you need
I comprehend your necessities
I know what you feel
I empathize with your emotions
It ain't real and
However, it is not authentic and genuine
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
This realization is disheartening and depressing
When I forget where I come from
When I lose sight of my roots and origins
And I just lose my mind, oh yeah
Resulting in me feeling mentally overwhelmed
Freedom makes you strong
The ability to be free strengthens one's character
I may not be right
I may be incorrect
I ain't wrong and
However, I am not mistaken or misguided
But some things never change, oh yeah
Despite the circumstances, certain things remain unchanged
C'mon, c'mon take a ride down the back street
Let's travel along less popular roads
Holdin' with the flys don't ya know we go relaxin'
Hanging out with the cool crowd, we go to chill
And dancin', checkin' out the chickens while we passin'
We dance, and notice attractive females as we go by
Stay collapsin' speak 'cause why we go around blastin'
We communicate effortlessly while we party
We go backin' to an' all my see's I'm the boy with the new shit
Going back to my past, I was the guy with the innovative ideas
Fuck around with DJ Rhyme and breeze
Messing around with DJ Rhyme and relaxing
You begin to seize the reality, I know what you want
You start to understand the truth, and I know what you desire
And I'm manifest destiny
I am the embodiment of fate and fortune
I know what you want
I am aware of your wants and needs
I know what you want
I am cognizant of your goals and aspirations
I know what you want
I understand your intentions and desires
I know what you want
I am familiar with your wishes and objectives
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM PASKOWITZ, JAMES BOOK, JOSHUA PASKOWITZ, PETER PERDICHIZZI
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Tyler Beamer
Shame the Fly's never had more hits; they are one of the late 90's most underrated if not the most underrated Rock band of that era. This song reminds me a mix of both Got you Where I want you but it has a twinge of My Hero in it. The rap section's meh but the song as a whole is killer.
Justin Truax
They are so good!
Rayzor Ray
They remind me a lot of Alice In Chains and I love it.
Susan Dufrin
Well said
Steph the Leo 1984
I love the flys. This music rocks my soul
Owen Whitehead
So much UNDERRATED amazing music like this in the world.
This band one of the music universes hidden gems.
Among with man and many others!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert S
God, I loved this band.
JesusMakeUpMyDyinBed
I wanna see these guys live so bad
Justin Truax
Would drive at night with this song blaring in 2001, put the whole town on notice.
rey monteiro
that's one my favorites songs. i heard for the first time in 2001, great song