About Me
Foxes That Fight, a sort of experimental rock band, formed in May 2006, and is based in Columbia, SC. We had all been playing music in various bands for a few years, but hadn't really found a group that just felt right. It seems like we've finally done that. Now, with more experience as musicians and as band mates, we've really been able to begin to push our boundaries a little bit more. The music is a blend of all the genres we hold dear, funk, latin, rock, jazz, psychedelic, dance, ska, and of course some 70's prog. Our sound is definitely evolving, so please: come out, lend us your ears, and enjoy our next show.
"I'm in a particularly forgiving mood for some reason, so I won't lambaste Foxes that Fight for describing themselves as "purveyors of the finest aural sex" on their MySpace site. Come on, dudes — leave the second-rate sex puns for third-rate frat-rock and cover bands. Besides, Foxes that Fight is neither, fleshing out their dark two-tone ska with some nifty progressive flashes, mixing in funk, classic rock, Latin jazz and, yes, even a little emo for some added kick. Think a more rocking Tom Ze or a decidedly less masturbatory Mars Volta and you're halfway there."
P. Wall [Free Times]
"So...System of a Down meets mariachi meets Depeche Mode meets
Hooverphonic on Red Bull w/ a slight nod to the Dream Theater boys
and PFunk... String theory rocks - well done."
Gary Beckman, Ph.D. [Professor of Musicology]
~LYRICS~
SHOT DOWN
It's been a long time since you came around
Talking fast, acting like things never slowed down
Honey, oh have I got news for you
Don't play that bullshit game with me
Saying you were foolish, we were meant to be
There couldn't be a more perfect time
For my stormEvery whore, she's got her story
Pushing until out that door he
Threw her like the piece of meat she was
So now little girl won't you dry those tears now
No they won't do you no good anyhow
I won't notice when you're crying
In the rainShot down, no signs of stopping
How long will you be dropping?
Take another drag from your pack of lies
Look up, you'll see me waving
Goodnight, this day's amazing
Please don't reach your hand to mineQuietly I sit and listen
Soaking wet your body glistens
Thinking that your safe from outside
Conveniently your top cut low its
Begging strong for me to notice
All I need to see on you is,
In your eyesOnly for a thousand years I've tried to comfort you
What a fond, fond farewell. Cheers. To the truth.This night is mineDANCE OF THE DEAD
Now I've finally hit the floor
But me, with no one to dance with
I don't know what's in storeNow we're moving right along at a heinous pace
All that once defined me is becoming erased
Oh, this serpent squeeze with a shock-tongue grip
But an army waits behind my eyelidsAll eyes on me 'til they start to bleed
Seems on failure they like to feed
But still a bass kick brings that knee-jerk back
Songs change to fast for me to reactAround, aren't we having fun
These steps under loaded shotgun
All through the motions with feet of lead
Hopelessly stomping the dance of the deadNo one ever asked me if I'd
Like to be part of this crippled choreographyPlease get the fuck out of my way
Oh, God knows I've got advisers in spades
Searching desperately inside my sleeves
But all I can do is pray for reliefARTIFICIALLY FREE
Elevated, nasty sea of wide-eyed grins
But burning stares won't reveal what her secret is
Spinning 'round like her top coming off againPrey on pretty pockets pick a portal to a perfect life
But silk ties and suits are most in need of a dash of spice
Peeling bills from a fold like her clothes from she
He comes with coffee looking for a little creamWe all need to dream of getting out
This godforsakin money's got a hold on me
We cater to vices to support our own
In another ear she moansC'mon, c'mon stick a fork in her she's done
Before you know she's got your wallet on the run
It's hard to judge when we got the lights down low
But easy, easy, just drink up your mind up slowPour two, pour three, pour more for me
I'll slide you down
Dressed to the T, I'm feeling free
Spin around, fake a soundFloat in the sea, of green
You'll be, artificially free
Come with me, create
HarmonyRENAISSANCE
I light up a cigarette before a long walk home
It's that same old story, when I'm so in love
She leaves me all alone
But I thought I had it right this time
Gave my body, my heart, and my mind
Well maybe it wasn't meant to be
But is there anybody left out there for meThe moonlight casts a calming glow all along this city street
A broken track of what went wrong, in my head stuck on repeat
Well, darling won't you stay awhile and sit with me
But no, your words still echo true, they tell me:
This is how it has to beDarling, don't you know I'd go to the stars with you
Feelings, of passion now confined to solitude
But you just shrug me off without a second glance or tear
And, what I heard from you tonight has brought to life my greatest fearSeems time for a renaissance
To change my pace at any cost
Cause I've been playing the fool for far too long
Thinking I needed someone to make me strongFeeling as I've wasted so much time longing for you
But oh, my eyes are open now, I
Never needed her to get me throughBRIGHT SUMMER NIGHT
Red light in the city, and a green light in her mind
If we wait another hour, it'll be just the right time
There's a smile on her face now, and a fire in her eye
Oh, she hungers with such and appetite
I know that soon she'll be mineWhat's the status now, she's on the prowl
A want becomes a need
Oh, she rips into me with the claws of her mind
And upon my lips she feedShake, shake grow strong, breathe in
Hands to my back now
Chest pressed to mine, give in
I'll make it rightI don't know how
I can survive, you with that look in your eye
Thoughts and dreams now
Spread their wings and begin to take flight
You'll amaze me somehow
Things, I swear, straight out of a dream
The time is right now
Lay back, cause it's a bright summer nightMy hands are in her hair now
Her breath it feels so sweet
Just close your eyes, let tension rise
There's no need to speakEl Toro
I'm waking up as the matador steps out
It's another day, another dollar for us both
But now the 'dor is never knowing if he'll come out alive
...I guess I've felt that way too sometimesBeast is out, palms all asweat
Rush 3, and 4, haven't fallen yet
Come hold me fast, I'm stumbling around
I'm losing myself, help fight the crowdWhen the bull has got you by the horns
You can't fight it, there's nothing to do
The only thing that can loosen it's grip
Is if I could feel the nearness of youThe bull has got me
