The band was formed by Michael Feerick in 2004, who wrote and performed their self-titled debut album entirely by himself. The band has since expanded and now write and perform as a five-piece currently composed of Michael Feerick (guitar/vocals), Daniel Knowles (guitar/production), Peter Dale (drums), Gavin Poole (bass) and Joe Hardy (keyboard).
Feerick wrote and recorded ten songs on a minimal budget with close friend Daniel Knowles engineering the sessions. These efforts formed Amusement Parks on Fire's self-titled debut album released in the UK on INVADA Records, a label run by Geoff Barrow of Portishead in 2005.
The band signed to V2 Records in 2005 and went on to record their second studio album Out of the Angeles at Sigur Rós' Sundlaugin studio in Álafoss, Iceland.
The line-up altered to its current state in summer 2006 with the addition of Gavin Poole (Bass) and Joe Hardy (Keyboards). This was followed by a co-headline tour of the UK with US noise outfit Scarling. and a headline tour across mainland Europe and Scandinavia.
The band played in Japan for the first time at the Summer Sonic Festival 2006.
In addition to the second album "Out of the Angeles", the band recorded a series of limited edition 12" EPs — the first of which, "In Flight" was released early in September 2006. This was followed by "A Star Is Born" on the 2nd of April 2007 which was supported by a UK & Ireland headlining tour.
The band recently played a short UK tour and debuted some new material, and are currently in Nottingham recording new material for a possible release in 2008. In addition, they are currently playing some small live shows across the UK and Ireland, and mostly travelling by train.
The Ramones Book
Amusement Parks On Fire Lyrics
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Don't go back there
Don't go back there
Don't go back there
Not trying to say
That it's that way
That it's that way
That it's that way
Walk backwards through this
Without blinking
Without blinking
Without blinking
Without blinking
Without blinking
The song "The Ramones Book" by Amusement Parks On Fire is a poetic representation of the neuroticism and anxiety that plagues the human experience. The opening lines "Don't matter who's there, don't go back there" reflect the fear of the unknown that many people feel, especially in social situations. The repetition of "Don't go back there" creates a sense of unease, emphasizing the importance of avoiding potential dangers. The subsequent lines "Not trying to say, that it's that way" suggest an uncertainty about the reality of these dangers, yet the fear persists nonetheless.
The following stanza, "Walk backwards through this, without blinking" paints a vivid image of someone trying to navigate through a situation carefully and attentively, yet also blindly. The repetition of "without blinking" introduces a vulnerability that is exacerbated by the previous lines' focus on fear and danger. Overall, "The Ramones Book" is a thought-provoking piece that highlights the fragility of the human psyche, while also encouraging self-awareness and caution.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't matter who's there
It doesn't matter who is present
Don't go back there
Do not return to that location
Not trying to say
I am not attempting to convey
That it's that way
That it is exactly as it seems
Walk backwards through this
Navigate this situation backward in time
Without blinking
Without closing one's eyes
Writer(s): Michael Feerick Copyright: BMG Rights Management (Uk) Ltd.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.