Gwenno and Ani Saunders were singers in the group with Gwenno occasionally taking to the keyboard.
The Pipettes, at that time consisting of Julia Clark-Lowes, Rose Elinor Dougall, and Becki Stephens and their backing band, The Cassette, formed at a seaside party in Brighton in 2003 and entertained audiences with their trademark polka dot dresses, doowop anthems and choreographed hand movements.
Their first major single, Dirty Mind, reached #61 in the UK singles charts with the follow-up, Your Kisses Are Wasted on Me, reaching #35 in April 2006. Their album, We Are the Pipettes, was released on 17th July including the new single, Pull Shapes which reached #26 in the UK Top 40 Singles Chart, after being released on 3rd July. We Are the Pipettes reached #41 in the album charts after its first week of release. Judy was the 4th single to be released from We Are the Pipettes; it failed to reach the UK Top 40, coming in at #46. However, it did reach #1 on the Indie Chart.
In 2005, The Pipettes completed successful headline tours in the UK and Europe, as well as high-profile support slots with The Magic Numbers, Graham Coxon, British Sea Power and The Go! Team, that has won them fans in high places including Radio One DJ Huw Stephens, and Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe.
A very small tour of America took place in early 2007; every show played was sold-out, culminating in six successful showcases at SXSW 2007. A tour of the UK and Europe in April and May 2007 was followed by a tour across north america, coinciding with the release of the EP Your Kisses are Wasted on Me in the US which reached #5. Through summer 2007 they played a number of festivals in Europe and Japan. October saw a tour of North America, although delayed by visa difficulties, along with the US launch of We Are The Pipettes, including two new songs. A Japanese launch followed with a Japanese tour in December, and 2008 was seen in by the band with a mini-tour in Australia.
In February 2008, Gwenno and Becki appeared at several events without Rose, namely a DJ set in Glasgow and three gigs with Mark Ronson in Brighton and London, leading to speculation that he would be producing their second album.
On April 18th 2008, The Pipettes announced the departure of Rose and Becki, meaning that the group now featured none of the original singers. They were replaced with Ani (Gwenno's sister) and a BRIT School graduate, Anna McDonald. They also reported they were currently demoing twenty to twenty-five new songs with a view to recording their second album in the summer of 2008.
The new lineup made its debut at Corsa Presents Bandstand with Mark Ronson on May 3rd 2008. The band performed Because It's Not Love (But It's Still A Feeling).
On November 12th 2008, the band announced another departure; this time of Anna, who had only been in the band for seven months. Anna's unexpected decision to leave and concentrate on her songwriting meant the band had to cancel their appearance at Sŵn Festival.
On February 11th 2009, the band posted a video blog on their website to introduce the newest Pipette, Beth Mburu-Bowie. With Beth, they are currently finishing work on their second album.
Previous members of the band include Julia Clark-Lowes (now of The Indelicates), Rose Elinor Dougall, Becki Stephens, Joe van Moyland (now of Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong) and Anna McDonald.
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Sex
The Pipettes Lyrics
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We could talk about lies
He said we could talk about rumours
We could do whatever I like
Then he said 'lets stop with all the talking,
Why not try something new? Because there's no need for any talking in what we're about to do
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
You know I'm all for conversation, I'm really quite romantic you know,
Why not get right to the point, its not that often we are left alone
No offense, when you get going you really can be quite a bore, now don't take this the wrong
Way, but my heels are getting sore
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Oh rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
We spent a winter and a spring, just listening not talking, come weather, rain or shine,
No-one ever told you then, but conversations in my head helped me to pass the time
Oh rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Oh rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
[Thanks to Tessa for these lyrics]
The Pipettes' "Sex" is a song about a sexual encounter between two people. The lyrics delve into a conversation between the two people as they explore their sexual desires. The song begins with the man saying that they could talk about gossip, lies, or rumors, but he then suggests that they stop talking and do something new. He convinces the woman that talking is not necessary for what they are about to do.
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain of "rest your pretty head, don't trouble your pretty head." The woman seems uncertain about the encounter, and the man reassures her that everything will be okay. He tells her that he is all for conversation but that he wants to get to the point since they do not have much time alone.
The bridge of the song talks about how the two people spent a winter and spring listening but not talking. They did not confide in each other, but rather had conversations in their heads. The song concludes with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing that the woman should not worry and just relax.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sex" are about the excitement and uncertainty of a sexual encounter. The song touches on themes such as communication, intimacy, and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
He said we could talk about gossip
He suggested that we engage in idle talk about other people's private affairs
We could talk about lies
He proposed that we discuss falsehoods, untruths or deceptions
He said we could talk about rumours
He offered that we chat about hearsay or unverified stories
We could do whatever I like
He implied that he was in control and willing to indulge in whatever he desires
Then he said 'lets stop with all the talking,
He suggested that the conversation should come to an end
Why not try something new? Because there's no need for any talking in what we're about to do
He suggested engaging in sexual activity instead because it doesn't require conversation
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
He tells her to calm down and relax because nothing bad will happen.
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
He continues to advise her to let go and just let things happen
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
He urges her not to worry or overthink the situation.
You know I'm all for conversation, I'm really quite romantic you know,
He tries to make it seem like he enjoys deep conversations and that he's a romantic guy
Why not get right to the point, its not that often we are left alone
He subtly suggests they have sex because they rarely get the chance to be alone.
No offense, when you get going you really can be quite a bore, now don't take this the wrong way, but my heels are getting sore
He insults her by saying she can be tedious, and wants to thinly veil it as concern for his physical well-being.
We spent a winter and a spring, just listening not talking, come weather, rain or shine,
He nostalgically looks back on the time they spent together, passively listening to each other, possibly romanticizing the more functional aspects of their relationship
No-one ever told you then, but conversations in my head helped me to pass the time
He cryptically admits that he was probably thinking about something else or someone else entirely, using her as a means of temporary comfort.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHARLES ANDRE GLENN, TRACY MARROW
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