The label was formed in the flurry of new punk rock-inspired labels forming in the early 1980s. The intention was to record the original local music of Christchurch, but soon the label rose to national prominence by championing the emerging music of Dunedin.
The Pin Group' "Ambivalence" 7" was the first release from Flying Nun, although it is widely assumed that "Tally Ho" by The Clean was the first release, as it unexpectedly reached number nineteen in the New Zealand charts, bringing the label unexpected profile and income. This was followed by the seminal Dunedin Double EP, a release which cemented the place of the southern city in the forefront of New Zealand independent music.
The label has been home to various styles of music including the much-debated Dunedin Sound, "high-end pop with a twist", lo-fi experimentation, strongly The Velvet Underground influenced pop, minimalism, industrial, and rock-electronic crossover.
In 1990 Festival Records bought a fifty percent stake in Flying Nun, and then in 2000 merged with Mushroom Records bringing Flying Nun into the Festival Mushroom Records family of companies. Flying Nun was bought 100% as part of the purchase of FMR (Festival Mushroom Records) by Warner Music Group in 2006.
Pink Frost
The Chills Lyrics
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I want to stop my crying
But she's lying there dying
How can I live when you see what I've done?
How can I live when you see what I've done?
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she's lost?
Just the thought fills my heart with Pink Frost
I thought I was dreaming -
So I didn't heed her screaming
I'm so scared
I'm so scared
She won't move and I'm holding her head
She won't move and I'm holding her head
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
Pink frost...Bye Bye Bye
I'm really not lying
I'm so scared
I'll have to stop my crying
Now she's dead
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she dies?
What can I do if she's lost?
Just the thought fills my heart with Pink Frost
(Oh no!)
The Chills's song Pink Frost is a haunting lament about the aftermath of a deadly mistake, as the singer grapples with guilt and fear over the death of a loved one. The repeated question of "What can I do if she dies?" conveys a sense of helplessness and despair as the singer realizes that there is nothing he can do to save her. The use of the phrase "Pink Frost" as a metaphor for the emotional pain and coldness that he feels adds to the eerie and poignant atmosphere of the song.
The vivid and chilling lyrics paint a picture of the singer's remorse and shock at the tragic loss, as he recalls the moments leading up to her death. The line "I thought I was dreaming - so I didn't heed her screaming" illustrates how his subconscious denial and disbelief kept him from acting in time to prevent the tragedy. The repetition of "Bye Bye Bye" at the end of each verse further underscores the finality and devastation of the situation.
Overall, Pink Frost is a poignant and evocative track that captures the raw emotions of grief and guilt in a powerful and relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to stop my crying
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions and desires to stop crying.
But she's lying there dying
The singer is witnessing someone important to them dying.
How can I live when you see what I've done?
The singer feels guilty about something they have done and finds it hard to keep living.
What can I do if she dies?
The artist feels powerless and helpless if the person they care about dies.
What can I do if she's lost?
The artist is unsure of what to do if the person they care about is lost, either physically or emotionally.
Just the thought fills my heart with Pink Frost
The singer feels overwhelmed with sadness at the mere thought of the person being lost or gone.
I thought I was dreaming -
The singer is in disbelief and finds it hard to accept the situation as reality.
So I didn't heed her screaming
The artist did not pay attention to the person's cries or pleas for help.
I'm so scared
The artist is scared and anxious about the situation.
She won't move and I'm holding her head
The person the artist cares about is unresponsive and the artist is holding their head, possibly in an attempt to comfort them.
She's lost...Bye Bye Bye
The person the singer cares about is gone, possibly passed away.
Pink Frost...Bye Bye Bye
The sadness and pain of losing the person is overwhelming and consuming.
I'm really not lying
The singer wants to emphasize that they are telling the truth about their emotions and situation.
Now she's dead
The person the singer cares about has passed away and there is nothing they can do about it.
(Oh no!)
An exclamation of shock, possibly at the finality of the situation.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MARTIN JOHN JAMES PHILLIPPS
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@mainmaam
...a real shame that this band never got the attention that it deserved.
@davidoran123
my friend Joy loved the Chills, though she has been gone now 27 years I still love her so.
@canarylegs3
Kiwi all the way , K road pubs on Friday and Saturday nights 80s rocked
@cheesewave
This is amazing
@thruwesterneyes
never grows old
@newellgirl
Pure Kiwi Genius..had the good fortune of interviewing Martin in the 1990's..Pink Frost is one of the greatest songs to come from over the ditch..great clip as well..
@Sharken-ob9gu
I assume you're talking about Martin Phillips, but just to make sure, because there was another band member in the group called Martin Kean
@davidstockman2868
Thanks ❤
@mjscott65
Seeing them tonight in norwich, 31 years after i saw them in cambridge.
@aaronsunderland8838
Kiwis where are you ?
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