Audio Bullys are an electronic music group from the United Kingdom, consist… Read Full Bio ↴Audio Bullys are an electronic music group from the United Kingdom, consisting of Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale. The group were once managed by DJ and presenter George Lamb.
The duo released their debut album Ego War in 2003 to positive reviews which helped to establish them as one of the best new acts in dance music. The album fused elements of breaks, hip-hop, punk, garage and house with clever beats and samples.
In 2005 they released Generation, the follow-up to their debut album. Despite reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart with their 2005 hit, "Shot You Down", which samples the Nancy Sinatra version of the song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)", the album was poorly received. Generation was seen as a step away from what made Ego War appealing due to the pace being slower and a number of tracks being downbeat in mood. In a 2008 interview, Simon Franks suggested that they listened to their label, Virgin, too much: "We should never have listened to anyone else". "Virgin admitted they didn't know how to market house music, and it slowly turned into us making this slower album. The daft thing is, Shot You Down was the big hit, this old-school club track, but it was followed by a moody, dark record. It confused everyone."
In making Generation, the group worked with Suggs of Madness collaborating on the track "This Road".
Their new album, Sunday Night Fever, was supposed to be out September 2008, but has been delayed till 2009. It has been renamed to Higher Than The Eiffel and will be released in 2010. The first single promoting that album entitled Only Man, will be released on March 22nd 2010.

Snake
Audio Bullys Lyrics

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Got this feeling in my head
It won't go away, no

Got this feeling in my head
It won't go away, no
Got this feeling in my head
It won't go away, no

I keep on tryin'
To make it up to you and I would be lying
To play a game with you so I just keep walking
Not thinking it all through or even talking
To people about you

Got this feeling in my head
It won't go away, no
Got this feeling in my bed
When I start the thing up
Got this feeling in brain
I wish it would guh-o
Sometimes I just feel insane
I deal with the pain though

I keep on tryin'
To make it up to you, and I would be lyin'
To play a game with you so I just keep walkin'
Not thinkin' it all through or even talkin'
To people about you

From start to cold, new to old, brave to bold, paid to sold
Fresh to crust, still to rust, sure to must, Skin to dust
Gas to fire, phone to wire, played to hire, claim to flier
Head to hat, tape to that, tells a cat, snares a slack
Red to pink, plate to zinc smells a stink, edge to brink
Paid to waltz, shops the malls, tops the tails, pops the collars
Stomps it out, puff to pout, in to out, rain to drought
Shout to scream, sleep to dream, split to seam, unless you want me

Got this feeling in my head
It won't go away, no
Got this feeling in my bed
When I start the thing up
Got this feeling in my head
It won't go away, no

Got this feeling in my bed
When I start the thing up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Audio Bullys' song "Snake" seem to be about a person who is struggling with their emotions, specifically a feeling that won't go away from their head. The lyrics are repetitive, emphasizing the persistence of this feeling. The person seems to be trying to make amends with someone, but they acknowledge that they would be lying if they played games with them, so they keep walking and avoiding the situation. The lyrics also mention dealing with pain while feeling insane, but still pushing through.

The rest of the lyrics seem to be a string of unrelated phrases, possibly representing the chaos and confusion in the person's mind. They range from opposites like new to old, fresh to crust, and from random words like gas to fire, phone to wire, and head to hat. The phrases progress until they reach extremes like red to pink, shout to scream, and split to seam. The song closes again with the repetition of the opening lines about the persistent feeling in the person's head and bed.

Line by Line Meaning

Got this feeling in my head
The singer is describing a feeling of unease or distress that is centered in their head.

It won't go away, no
The feeling is persistent and doesn't seem to be getting any better.

I keep on tryin'
The singer is trying their best or making an effort to fix things.

To make it up to you, and I would be lyin'
The singer wants to make amends with someone, but acknowledging that they have done something wrong and apologizing might not be enough.

To play a game with you so I just keep walkin'
The singer doesn't want to pretend that everything is okay or play games. They would rather avoid confrontation and keep moving forward.

Not thinkin' it all through or even talkin'
The singer is not taking the time to reflect on their situation or seeking advice from others.

From start to cold, new to old, brave to bold, paid to sold
The singer is listing a variety of dichotomies, which could represent the ups and downs of life.

Gas to fire, phone to wire, played to hire, claim to flier
The singer is continuing to list opposing concepts, which could symbolize the complex and multifaceted nature of their emotions.

Head to hat, tape to that, tells a cat, snares a slack
The singer is using wordplay and rhymes to showcase their lyrical ability, but the meaning behind these phrases may not be entirely clear.

Red to pink, plate to zinc smells a stink, edge to brink
The singer is continuing to use rhymes and wordplay, but the meaning behind these phrases may be open to interpretation.

Paid to waltz, shops the malls, tops the tails, pops the collars
The singer is listing a variety of activities or experiences that could represent the different ways in which people cope with life's challenges.

Stomps it out, puff to pout, in to out, rain to drought
The singer is using rhymes and wordplay to describe different feelings or actions, which could represent the highs and lows of life.

Shout to scream, sleep to dream, split to seam, unless you want me
The singer is using more wordplay to describe different emotions or situations, which could represent the complexity of their feelings.

When I start the thing up
The singer is referring to a specific action or situation which triggers their feeling of distress.

I wish it would guh-o
The singer is expressing a desire for the feeling to go away or be resolved in some way.

Sometimes I just feel insane
The feeling of distress can be overwhelming and may lead the singer to feel like they are losing their grip on reality.

I deal with the pain though
Despite the difficult feelings, the singer is pushing through and trying to manage the situation as best they can.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MILAN PILAR

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