The Magnets music is founded on the sounds they can make from their mouths alone. Genius vocal percussionist Andy provides the groove. From bass drum to high hat, he produces entire drum tracks with his mouth. Fraser adds the bass, while James, Michael, Nic and Steve provide the layers of harmony and lead vocals on top.
Born in London out of an amalgamation of friendships, college shows and luck, the band released their debut album Giving It All That' on EMI in 2001, an independent second album Another Place followed, and the group are currently negotiating a major German distribution deal for their forthcoming third album. Both albums were recognised at the a cappella 'Grammies', the CARAs (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards), winning the awards for best song in 2001 and 2003, alongside several other nominations.
In their element live, a Magnets concert presents a unique combination of musical sophistication, showmanship and soul. Performing for up to two hours, the show is a synthesis of the bands award winning original material, and their a cappella take on classic songs by artists such as Elvis, The Turtles, and the Jackson 5. However, The Magnets are not too cool to party, and the songs are spiced with humour, dancing, audience participation, and of course Andy Lips Frosts house destroying vocal drum solo.
Performing 160 shows a year in 2003 and 2004, the group have enjoyed support tours with Tom Jones, West End star Michael Ball, Lisa Stansfield and Geri Halliwell. They receive frequent invitations to play prestigious events in the UK and Europe, including the Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace and the BBC Proms in Hyde Park.
Other career highlights include a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004, and official functions for Prime Minister Tony Blair, and German Chancellor Gerhardt Schroeder. The group have also become a favourite party band for the rich and famous, such as super model Elle Macpherson, Liz Hurley, Billionaire Phillip Green, media mogul Richard Desmond, and Hugh Grant.
The Magnets make regular TV and radio appearances in the UK, including peak time shows such as Parkinson, GMTV, Blue Peter, the Generation Game, Songs of Praise, MTV, Star For A Night, The Kelly Show, and Open House, as well as Loose Ends on Radio 4, and sessions on Radio 2. The band also play several charity and schools concerts every year, supporting causes such as the Teenage Cancer Trust and Children In Need, and promoting live music in education.
In Europe, and particularly Germany, The Magnets are well known as accomplished headliners at arts festivals and theatres, and made a breakthrough into the mainstream with several national TV appearances in the second half of 2003. In recent months the group have also broadened their horizons to Moscow, Israel, Singapore and China.
There was also a short lived Japanese punk rock band called the Magnets who only released one CD in 1989, entitled "Searching for Truth"
A Little Bit Of Something
The Magnets Lyrics
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I can make it right
I'm always thinking of you
When its late at night
If you want me
I'll be there for you to call
To let me show you
I can give you it all
If you need a little bit of something
Call me up and I'll give you my lovin'
Oh you know I'll give you the one thing'love
If you think its real late at night, yeah
Babe I'm always here to satisfy
I'll be waiting for you with all my love
I will come to you'and I'll bring
A little bit of something
When you're sleeping
You can dream of me
Just imagine baby
All you want me to be
When you want me
I'll be waiting just for you
So come and see me
Make my dreams come true
Chorus
You see I'm talking about a relationship that's hard to find
And I'm thinking about your body and its blowing my mind
Alone in my room, me and you in a dream
If we could only get it together we'd be the perfect team
Can't you see that all I want is just one chance
And I guarantee that I can show you true romance
Picture it, you could be the queen and I could be the king
If you'd only let me give you just a little bit of something
Chorus
The Magnets' song "A Little Bit Of Something" is a love song that expresses the singer's willingness to provide for their loved one. The song presents the idea of being always available for their partner, even when they're feeling lonely. The singer is offering their love and attention to fill the void and make their loved one feel wanted. They express their commitment to be there whenever called and to give their all to the relationship. With lines "When you're sleeping, you can dream of me, just imagine baby, all you want me to be," the song creates a sense of closeness and intimacy.
The song also talks about a romantic relationship being hard to find, and how the singer wishes to find that perfect bond with their loved one. They express their deepest desires, and how they feel that their partner could be the king or queen, and the perfect partner that they've been looking for. The song closes with the singer offering just a little bit of something to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're lonely
I understand that you are lonely
I can make it right
I can fix your loneliness
I'm always thinking of you
You are always on my mind
When its late at night
Especially when it's late at night
If you want me
If you need me
I'll be there for you to call
I am there for you, just call me
To let me show you
So I can show you
I can give you it all
I can give you everything you need
If you need a little bit of something
If you need a small amount of love
Call me up and I'll give you my lovin'
Just call me and I'll give you all my love
Oh you know I'll give you the one thing'love
I will give you the one thing you need, which is love
If you think its real late at night, yeah
Even if you think it's too late at night
Babe I'm always here to satisfy
I am always here to make you happy
I'll be waiting for you with all my love
I'll wait for you with all my heart
I will come to you'and I'll bring
I will be there for you, and I'll bring
A little bit of something
A little bit of the love you need
When you're sleeping
When you're resting
You can dream of me
You can dream about us being together
Just imagine baby
Just think about it
All you want me to be
I'll be anything you want me to be
When you want me
Whenever you need me
I'll be waiting just for you
I'll wait for you patiently
So come and see me
So come and visit me
Make my dreams come true
Make our dreams come true
You see I'm talking about a relationship that's hard to find
I am talking about a special relationship
And I'm thinking about your body and its blowing my mind
I am thinking about you and how amazing you are
Alone in my room, me and you in a dream
I imagine us together, alone in my room
If we could only get it together we'd be the perfect team
If we were together, we would be unstoppable
Can't you see that all I want is just one chance
I just want one opportunity to show you what I can offer
And I guarantee that I can show you true romance
And I promise to show you what true romance really means
Picture it, you could be the queen and I could be the king
Imagine us together, as royalty
If you'd only let me give you just a little bit of something
If you let me show you the smallest amount of love
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.