Influences of the band cover a wide genre of music; however some of their main influences include Radiohead, Joy Division, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine, Galaxie 500, Movietone, Muse, The Cure and much more.
Formed in the summer of 2004, they found their current line-up early in 2005. Within Read Full BioDead Letter Office are an alternative/progressive rock group from Kidderminster near Birmingham in the UK.
Influences of the band cover a wide genre of music; however some of their main influences include Radiohead, Joy Division, Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine, Galaxie 500, Movietone, Muse, The Cure and much more.
Formed in the summer of 2004, they found their current line-up early in 2005. Within recent months they have been writing and performing increasingly better and more forward thinking music, and the band has been going from strength to strength.
Throughout 2006 the band spent time gigging relentlessly at venues all over the Midlands area, and during that time provided the band with the chance to support Howling Bells twice, the 1990s and the Tiny Dancers and play at ‘Oxjam Festival’ in London.
The band have also been featured three times on BBC Hereford and Worcester’s ‘The Friday Session’, several times on online radio stations in the ‘Monochrome Museum Global Network’, and on MTV ‘Ones to Watch’ (which was shown repeatedly throughout April and May on MTV2).
In recent months the band have been recording their debut album ‘Complications’) with their humble and very portable home studio equipment; the band finally released the album on Friday 13th April.
Dead Letter Office are currently working on writing and recording their second album. This is due to be finished Autumn 2009.
Dead Letter Office Are:
Benjamin Hiorns (Benj) - Lead vocals/ guitarist
Jevon Davies - Bass/ Backing vocals
James Atkins - Guitar
Harry Bourne - Drums/Backing vocals
Ben Allen (Beef) - Keyboards
Unfortunately, after many years loyal service, Ben Foxall left the band. James Atkins stepped in to guitar duties.
In the late part of 2009 Dead Letter Office decided to disband.
Chairkickers
Dead Letter Office Lyrics
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The future was folded right out in front of me
A broken down town in a dead man's dream
You can't fix your spirit with a life support machine
So come on and let it out
We're ready for the rapture
We're ready when you are
Chairkickers!
Cause we will never be part of the crowd
Come on and let it out
Come on and let it out
So stand up on your soapbox and give us your best
It may seem a little high up but maybe that's the test
I said the lights won't blind you they're too far away
So don't be afraid to stand up cause you might well be saved
Cause we're all going to hell but at least we'll all be there together
We're ready when you are
Chairkickers!
Cause we will never be part of the crowd
Come on and let it out
Come on and let it out
Hold me down cause I don't wanna see it
Kick my chair out; bury the hatchet
Cause we will never be part of the crowd
Come on and let it out
Come on and let it out
Chairkickers!
The lyrics of Dead Letter Office's song "Chairkickers" address the idea of feeling disconnected from society and refusing to conform to societal expectations. The song begins with the protagonist waking up in a city where "the sun don't sleep," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a city that is always awake and bustling. The future, as the protagonist sees it, is "folded right out in front of [them]," suggesting a predetermined path that many in society feel pressured to follow.
The town is described as "broken down" and belonging to a "dead man's dream," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a town that has lost its vibrancy and whose inhabitants are living unfulfilling lives. The line "you can't fix your spirit with a life support machine" suggests that material possessions cannot provide emotional fulfillment. The chorus then urges people to "let it out" and not to fear standing up and being heard, even if it means being ostracized for not conforming to societal expectations.
The bridge of the song acknowledges the imperfections and flaws of society, with the line "we're all going to hell but at least we'll all be there together." This can be interpreted as a recognition that no one is perfect and that society as a whole has its shortcomings. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, with the added line "hold me down cause I don't wanna see it, kick my chair out; bury the hatchet" suggesting a desire to break free from the constraints of society.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up in a city where the sun don't sleep
I woke up in a city that is always awake, where the people are always on the go and never stop, where the lights are always on, and the energy never dies down.
The future was folded right out in front of me
The future seemed guaranteed and already mapped out before me, there was no surprise or mystery left to experience, I knew what was coming and it didn't feel exciting or fulfilling.
A broken down town in a dead man's dream
The town I was in felt broken and decaying, losing its vibrancy and life, it was like a place no one wanted to be in. It was like it was stuck in a nightmare and couldn't escape.
You can't fix your spirit with a life support machine
No matter how much I tried to keep going, even if I used all means available to keep my body and mind alive, my soul would still suffer and deteriorate. I needed to find something that nourished my spirit and gave me purpose.
So come on and let it out
Don't hold back your emotions, let them out so you can express yourself fully and be authentic.
We're ready for the rapture
We are ready for the moment of liberation when we will finally break free from our fears and anxieties and experience something transcendent.
Cause we will never be part of the crowd
We won't conform to societal norms or what's expected of us; we want to be different and stand out.
So stand up on your soapbox and give us your best
Take a chance and speak your mind, even if it means going against the norm or being controversial. Express your truth and let your voice be heard.
It may seem a little high up but maybe that's the test
It may not be easy to speak out and take a stand, but it's worth the risk. It's a challenge that requires courage and conviction, and if we can rise to it, we'll succeed.
The lights won't blind you they're too far away
The glitter and glamour of the city may seem captivating and bright, but they won't distract or deceive me from my purpose and identity.
So don't be afraid to stand up cause you might well be saved
By standing up for what we believe in and expressing our authentic selves, we might find salvation or freedom from the constraints of conformity and fear.
Hold me down cause I don't wanna see it
I don't want to see or face the harsh realities of the world, I want to be sheltered from the brutal truths and stay in my bubble.
Kick my chair out; bury the hatchet
Sometimes it may take drastic measures to get us out of our comfort zone or the status quo. We need to let go of past grudges and resentments and start anew, even if it means breaking with tradition and rocking the boat.
Chairkickers!
This is a rallying cry for those who defy expectations and norms, who are not afraid to speak their minds and express their true selves, even if it makes them unpopular or uncomfortable. It's a call to action, a statement of defiance, and a celebration of self-expression.
Contributed by Nathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.