The band's first formation was comprised of Dick Valentine (vocals), Rock and Roll Indian (guitar), Surge Joebot (guitar), Disco (bass, ex member of Detroit Cobras), and M (drums). Dick Valentine (real name Tyler Spencer) is and has always been the primary songwriter (both music and lyrics) of Electric Six.[7] During the band's temporary split at the end of the 1990s, Tyler Spencer formed his own band called The Dirty Shame[8] and released one CD entitled Smog Cutter Love Story which featured, among other tracks, a first version of Fire track "Vengeance and Fashion." The band reformed by 2001 to record and release the first release of "Danger! High Voltage" and record the track "Dealin' in Death and Stealin' in the Name of the Lord" with Troy Gregory for his Sybil album.[9]
Take Me To Your Leader
The Wildbunch Lyrics
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Got spotty, and the eggs got runny
Then the neighbors started talkin'
All the doors start lockin'
Rumors circulation's gone all funny
And her warm sloppy kisses taste like chloroform
I'm ashamed to admit
That the way she performs in the sack
You should see the hazy look in her eyes when she asks me
"Is the back yard big enough for a mothership
rendezvous?"
She says insectizoid creatures from outer space control her mind
Well is it something I did?
Is it something I said?
Or are we living too close to the power lines?
Oh baby please
Do you really want to make me cry?
Now the kids are gonna live with their Uncle ray
for a couple of weeks until we get this straight
Now is the woman I love in there somewhere?
Are you gonna start acting like Linda Blair?
We can get the love back the way it used to be
We can make it fun again to be you and me
You know there's lots of nice people you can talk to
To make the love return
She says the human population makes the perfect supply of food
You know I tend to agree with you, baby
Won't you take me to your leader
we can work it out
Work it out
Work it out
I'm dying for you baby
Take me to your leader, take me
Take me to your leader, take me
Take me to your leader, take me
Take me to your leader, take me
The Wildbunch's song Take Me to Your Leader is a cleverly written and thought-provoking tune about a relationship that has gone awry. The opening lines suggest that something isn't quite right in the household, as the once-spotless dishware is now spotty and the eggs are runny. The neighbors are talking, and all the doors are locked, indicating that there are some serious rumors circulating about the couple. The woman in the relationship is acting strangely, with hazy eyes and a desire to know if the backyard is big enough for a mothership rendezvous. She claims that insectizoid creatures from outer space control her mind, leading to deeper questions about whether the singer is responsible or if they are living too close to power lines.
It becomes clear that the relationship has deteriorated to the point where the children are being sent to live with their Uncle Ray until everything can be sorted out. The singer wonders if the woman he loves is still in there somewhere or if he will be forced to deal with a Linda Blair situation.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the song has a catchy beat and fun lyrics that make for an entertaining listen. The chorus is especially infectious, as the singer pleads for the woman to take him to her leader so they can work things out.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess I first noticed when the spotless dishware
I first became aware that something was wrong when even the dishes weren't as clean as usual.
Got spotty, and the eggs got runny
Dishes that were once spotless now have food residue, and eggs are not cooked as well as they should be.
Then the neighbors started talkin'
Neighbors began to gossip about my partner.
All the doors start lockin'
People started locking their doors and avoiding me and my partner.
Rumors circulation's gone all funny
The rumors circulating about my partner have become strange and bizarre.
And her warm sloppy kisses taste like chloroform
My partner's kisses feel drugged and unpleasing.
I'm ashamed to admit
I feel embarrassed to share this about my partner.
That the way she performs in the sack
My partner's sexual performance has declined.
Performs in the sack has declined
The romantic intimacy between us has decreased.
You should see the hazy look in her eyes when she asks me
My partner appears disoriented and detached when they speak to me.
"Is the back yard big enough for a mothership rendezvous?"
My partner makes strange comments suggesting they believe in alien encounters.
She says insectizoid creatures from outer space control her mind
My partner claims to be controlled by extraterrestrial insect-like beings.
Well is it something I did?
I question if I am the reason behind my partner's strange behavior.
Is it something I said?
I question if something I said triggered my partner's strange beliefs and actions.
Or are we living too close to the power lines?
I am considering if the power lines are causing my partner's peculiar behavior.
Oh baby please
I plead my partner to help me understand what's happening.
Do you really want to make me cry?
I ask my partner if they want to continue hurting me with their behavior and claims.
Now the kids are gonna live with their Uncle ray
Our children will stay with a relative for some time until we can sort out our situation.
for a couple of weeks until we get this straight
We need some time apart to understand our problems and work on them.
Now is the woman I love in there somewhere?
I question if my partner is still the person I love deep down.
Are you gonna start acting like Linda Blair?
I ask if my partner will start acting like the possessed character in the movie 'The Exorcist.'
We can get the love back the way it used to be
We can rekindle our love and reestablish the connection we once had.
We can make it fun again to be you and me
We can have fun together again.
You know there's lots of nice people you can talk to
There is no shortage of kind and understanding people who can offer support.
To make the love return
These people can help us rekindle our love.
She says the human population makes the perfect supply of food
My partner suggests that humans would make a good source of food for alien beings.
You know I tend to agree with you, baby
I admit that the idea is somewhat plausible to me.
Won't you take me to your leader
I ask my partner to introduce me to these extraterrestrial creatures they believe in.
we can work it out
Work it out
Work it out
I'm dying for you baby
We can find a way to work through this together, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to save our relationship.
Take me to your leader, take me
I ask my partner again to introduce me to these creatures for better understanding.
Take me to your leader, take me
I repeat my request to understand my partner's strange beliefs.
Take me to your leader, take me
I request once more to know about the extraterrestrial beings my partner believes control them.
Take me to your leader, take me
I repeat my request to be taken to the leader of the alien beings in question.
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.