The band self-released their debut album Unicorns Are People Too in March 2003 through their own record label Caterpillars of the Community, with a limited press run of 500 copies.
In October of the same year they went back into the studio, recording several new songs as well as reworking a number of songs from their debut. The resulting second album, Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?, was released in November 2003 on the label Alien8 Recordings, and was a notable departure for a label that has traditionally released albums by avantgarde and highly experimental artists such as Acid Mothers Temple and noise pioneer Merzbow.
The album received glowing reviews from The Village Voice, NME, online magazine Pitchfork and numerous other publications around the world, and it quickly earned the band a fanatical following on the indie-rock circuit. The band toured constantly for 13 months following its release, initially supporting fellow Canadian band Hot Hot Heat across North America before proceeding to play to sell-out crowds in Australia, Europe and the UK, as well as touring several more times across the US and Canada.
The band's hectic touring schedule took its toll, however, and by the time of their Australian tour in December 2004 they were showing signs of exhaustion, playing reportedly lukewarm shows and verbally clashing with audience members. On December 28, 2004, a short message appeared on the Unicorns' website reading "THE UNICORNS ARE DEAD, (R.I.P.)," leading fans to speculate as to whether they had broken up. In early February of 2005 pitchforkmedia.com reported that The Unicorns had split. Also the website solidpr.com issued a press statement on the band's behalf confirming the claims of break-up.
Thorburn and Thompson continue to collaborate together as Th' Corn Gangg (a pop/hip-hop project) and Islands (a pop project).
Penner released a 7" on the Melbourne-based Art School Dropout label. The a-side, "The Ghost Of Creaky Crater", was recorded in Melbourne on December 19, 2004 while The Unicorns were touring the country. The release was limited to 100 copies. Penner now performs under the name Dub Intefadah.
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I Do
The Unicorns Lyrics
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i do it
i do it to you
(Let's do it)
all you christians
all you krishnas
we'll float with your parade
(so long as we're getting paid)
no principles just vice principles!
we wouldn't lie
"you've got it made"
we'll tell you what you want as long as we get paid
satisfy the bride
fellate the groom
to inflate your party balloons /
we're gonna need a little bit more room
sure i'm qualified
i'll do anything you say
as long as i'm getting paid
no principles, just vice principles
we wouldn't lie
you've got it made
we'll tell you what you want as long as we get paid
WE'LL PROSELYTIZE AROUND YOUR THIGHS
THIS CONCERT IS SPONSERED BY THOSE FRENCH FRIES!
The song "I Do" by The Unicorns is a satirical take on the wedding and event industry. The lyrics mock the idea of catering to the desires of the clients, regardless of what they want. The opening lines "I do it, I do it to you" are a play on the traditional wedding vows where the couple vows to love and cherish each other. The band takes this idea and makes it more transactional, implying that they will do what the client wants as long as they are paid for it.
The next line, "all you christians, all you krishnas, we do weddings & bar mitzvahs!" highlights the fact that the band is willing to cater to any religion or belief system, as long as they are getting paid. The line "no principles just vice principles" emphasizes the band's lack of ethical standards when it comes to their work.
The chorus repeats the idea that the band will tell the client what they want to hear as long as they are paid. The final lines of the song, "WE'LL PROSELYTIZE AROUND YOUR THIGHS, THIS CONCERT IS SPONSERED BY THOSE FRENCH FRIES!" are a nonsensical play on words that further emphasize the band's willingness to do whatever it takes to get paid.
Overall, "I Do" is a commentary on the commercialization and commodification of important life events, such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. The band is satirizing the industry and those who are willing to sacrifice their principles for a paycheck.
Line by Line Meaning
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An expression of hesitation or uncertainty
i do it
Let's do it
i do it to you
Let's do it together
all you christians
all you krishnas
we do weddings & bar mitzvahs!
We don't discriminate based on religion and are willing to provide our services for any type of event
we'll float with your parade
(so long as we're getting paid)
We'll participate in your event as long as we're compensated for our services
no principles just vice principles!
We prioritize pleasure over morality
we wouldn't lie
"you've got it made"
we'll tell you what you want as long as we get paid
We will say whatever it takes to make the customer happy and earn our payment
satisfy the bride
fellate the groom
to inflate your party balloons /
we're gonna need a little bit more room
sure i'm qualified
i'll do anything you say
as long as i'm getting paid
We are willing to do whatever it takes to please the customer and make their event a success, as long as we are compensated for our services
WE'LL PROSELYTIZE AROUND YOUR THIGHS
THIS CONCERT IS SPONSERED BY THOSE FRENCH FRIES!
We will promote ourselves in any way possible, even if it means using crude or inappropriate language, and we will take any opportunity for sponsorship and promotion
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joss Avila
Going through memory lane with this song...man, 2009 was a weird year in high school
Maggie Dobroth
this is one of the best songs ive ever herd.
Alice Yobby
Please make like 500 more copies of this and sell them. Please.
Mattee Campbell
So experimental. Reminds me of Throbbing Gristle and the bold sonic experimenters of the 70s.
tbmcnation
omg it has been yearssss since i listened to this song lmao i forgot how CUTE AND FUNNY IT IS
Steven Greene
reminds me of when I used to listen to it non-stop sophmore year. great memory song
xnox
best song ever
Three One
This song is so bad that it's good. But then it's sorta bad again. But a little while later it returns to good.
Oscid Films
Three One nah it’s just good the whole time
Stephen3132
Kind of got a Nightmare before Christmas-esque synth line.