They independently recorded and produced their debut EP Rolling On The Floor, Laughing Ourselves To Sleep at university and gave it a "soft release" in April 2009. In late 2009, they released a single called "Sea Strangers (I Don't Really Know You)" through Mucho-Bravado and MGM Distribution. The single eventually appeared on the 2010 EP release Conquer The Town, Easy As Cake.
In September, 2011, the band released their debut album "Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs". Two singles off the debut album landed on Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2011, with "It's Nice To Be Alive" at #31 and "All I Want Is You" at #38.
In October, 2012, the band released their sophomore album "Museum".
Website: www.ballparkmusic.com
Bad Taste Blues
Ball Park Music Lyrics
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It's my own dumb sense of obedience
That leaves me to feel this way
And even though I know I'm a lucky boy
I get days where I want to die
Oh, I can't complain but I will
To be the bad man
With feeling in his fingers, oh yeah, alright
I'm pardoned in the fog and I'm over it
I'm all PC and feather-light
And even though the future looks miserable
I get paid just to be polite
Oh, I can't complain but I will
And from my convenient position I would kill
To be the bad man
With feeling in his fingers, oh yeah, woo
Oh, I can't complain but I will
'Cause from my convenient position I would kill
To be the bad man
With feeling in his fingers, oh yeah
I put a gun to my head
I pull the trigger, I'm dead
And that's the end
The song "Bad Taste Blues" by Ball Park Music talks about the internal conflict of the singer. They admit that they're fortunate and lucky but still have days where they feel like dying. They blame their sense of obedience for their feelings of dissatisfaction. Even though they have a convenient position in life, they long to experience life as a bad man who feels alive with every touch. They feel like they're just going through the motions of being polite and politically correct, even though the future looks bleak.
The singer admits that they can't complain, but they still do. They long to be the bad man who takes risks and feels things deeply. There's a feeling of emptiness and lack of passion in the singer's life that they want to restore. The line "I put a gun to my head, I pull the trigger, I'm dead, and that's the end" could be interpreted as a metaphorical act of desperation. The singer wants to feel alive and experience a range of emotions, even if it means taking risks that may have negative consequences.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the human experience of feeling stuck in a routine and wanting to break free. The singer craves something that they can't quite articulate, but they know they won't find it in their current circumstances. They're conflicted between feeling grateful for what they have and wanting something more, something that makes them feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my own dumb sense of obedience
I feel this way because I choose to follow rules and be obedient.
That leaves me to feel this way
My obedience is what causes my negative feelings.
And even though I know I'm a lucky boy
Despite being fortunate, I still have bad days.
I get days where I want to die
There are days where I feel like giving up completely.
Oh, I can't complain but I will
I shouldn't complain, but I'm going to anyway.
And from my convenient position I would kill
Despite having it easy, I still want more.
To be the bad man
I want to be the one in charge, even if it means being ruthless.
With feeling in his fingers, oh yeah, alright
I want to have power and control, but also feel passionate and alive.
I'm pardoned in the fog and I'm over it
I'm no longer weighed down by my past mistakes or confusion.
I'm all PC and feather-light
I'm politically correct and careful with my words and actions.
And even though the future looks miserable
Despite the bleak outlook for the future, I still have stability and success.
I get paid just to be polite
Even my basic actions and manners are rewarded.
To be the bad man
I want to be the one in control, even if it means being cruel or immoral.
With feeling in his fingers, oh yeah, woo
I want to have both power and passion in every action I take.
I put a gun to my head
I contemplate ending my life.
I pull the trigger, I'm dead
I give in to my dark thoughts and end my life.
And that's the end
It all comes to a tragic conclusion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAMUEL DAVID CROMACK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yardley Smeaton
Don't they just always never fail to impress?
Jackson Blacker
Probably my favourite song on the album.
eva busch verni
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE.
mr123fakestreet
A very awesome track, it's my favourite off "Museum", this band and the song alone is sooooo, underated!
James Vaarwerk
I love you, Ball Park Music. Never change.
Darrin Wood
Awesome. And very amusing. Well done!
Jackson Blacker
cannot stop listening.
Hannah Bishop
IM IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG
MiaAndMichelle
Hahaha I love this it's awesome!!
Shazeira Felix
I love it so much.