There are at least two artists with this name:

1) The band started o… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name:

1) The band started out in 1995. They released their debut cd, 'Hard Jet Super Flash', in 1997. The cd got really great coverage throughout the press. Most of '98 went on with what the do best: partying and supporting AGF (their local football team) + an occasional rehearsal session and a few shows.

However, by August '98 gravity of reality made them realize that if this band wanted to make it a bit further than just ok, some adjustments had to be carried out. A real hard decision was to be made. Thus, on their knees, it could turn either way: a total split or a swift recruitment of new blood.

A new guitarplayer, Dr. Jay, was found and a new leadsinger, Butch. Butch has added a lot of full throat lungs to the band's approach and obviously; tightness. Early '99: intense rehearsing prior to the recordings of 'Beerserk'. Recordings and mixing took place during February/March '99. In May '99 Barcode played their first big international tour, supporting Madball on their "Look My Way" European tour.

Summer 2000 Barcode Appeared at Germany's prestigious With Full Force Festival, alongside labelmates Disrespect.

2001: Originally, the new album 'Barcode Hardcore' was scheduled for a late 2000/early 2001 release, however, massive bass & drum difficulties forced them to drop touring and songwriting and instead focus on auditioning bass and drum candidates. BUT, the wait was worthwile, 'cuz with new bass player, Snik1, and new drummer, Snick2, the unit is now stronger than ever.

Barcode's new album "Hardcore" was released on the 15 th. of january 2002. Since then the band have recorded some covermaterial and toured.

DISCOGRAPHY:

Hard Jet Super Flash (97)
Beerserk (99)
Hardcore (02)
Showdown (05)

The band named Barcode that is on the split 7" with Ex Ignota is a different band than the band by the name of Barcode that has its presence here. The Barcode on the 7" with Ex Ignota was started in September (or was it earlier) 1994 and lasted until July 1995 in Ithaca, New York.

2) Metal / Hardcore / Rap band Barcode was formed in Belgrade, Serbia, sometime in the year 2000. When SubZero (guitars and vocals) and Dushko (drums) showed interest to join the band that Cike, Brancode and Vaz (vocals) and Mrdja (bass) were forming. With such talented musicians, a large amount of mutual understanding in their individual style diversity, lots of good songs were made in short periods of time.
Few months after the band was formed Mrdja had to quit the band due to his evolving obligations in the Belgrade philharmonic orchestra. Far steps in on the bass.2001, Vaz quits also the band because of his professional obligations. Short after, feeling that they have reached a certain level of maturity as a band, Barcode begins to play gigs in Serbia, and is very well accepted by the audience. They record the tune called Holding me down, released on Forces of anger, a Multimedia records (Universals label) CD.
Between 2001 and 2005, Barcode has played concerts with many bands, such as Good eye closed, Tea Break, Yobo, Eyesburn, Flip out, Impurita and many others.
In April 2005 Barcode is facing the final breakdown as Dushko leaves the band. Few months of agony are instead of them, because no drummer was satisfying their demanding needs, until young Johnny stepped up out of nowhere and completely amazed the entire crew with his energy and maturity on the drums.
November 2005, Barcode finally enters the studio (Akademija) to record a full 12 track album. With powerful lyrics and even more powerful and moving music they describe the reality surrounding them. A must listen to tracks are Confusion, Paranoia, Holding me down .
During its scene career Barcode played among all its gigs on some festivals such as RDzDz Festival, Out Of Melody Fest, NBG summer festival, opened up the 25th anniversary of Radio 202 and many others.

3) Trip hop/Acid jazz project by Dan Grigson and Stephen Cracknell.

Gimme Your Money
Barcode Lyrics

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You used to be ok
And you were never late
You used to pay on time
Used to be fine
You used to know the rules
You normally kept it cool
Now I want back what's mine
You've crossed the line

Gimme your money
Run for your life
Gimme all
Don't think twice
Gimme your money
Run for your life
Gimme all

So make a choice
If you do give a damn
D'you wanna pay or be a dying man
Don't fake it

No more talk - no more shit - no more lies
Gimme no phony alibis
Mark my words and keep them all in mind

Can't be worth the price that you pay
Settle score and get back in the game
Or lose it all

Now
Time's up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Barcode's song "Gimme Your Money" express the frustration of someone who had a previous relationship with someone else based on trust, but the other person has now crossed a line by not complying with the previously established norms. The singer of the song is now demanding payment from the other person, and they are willing to use force to get their way. The line “you used to know the rules” highlights the fact that the other person was aware of what was expected of them, and yet they still failed to deliver. The song’s catchy chorus “Gimme your money/Run for your life/Gimme all/Don’t think twice” emphasizes that the singer is not willing to back down until they get what’s rightfully theirs.

The song highlights the fact that this is no longer about talk or words, but the time for action has now come. It’s clear that the singer is not willing to entertain any excuses, and they want their payment in full. The line “Can’t be worth the price that you pay” implies that the other person is about to face the consequences of their actions. The song ends on a warning that time is up, which is probably referring to the fact that the other person shouldn’t waste any more time with excuses or trying to escape.

Line by Line Meaning

You used to be ok
Previously, you used to be satisfactory.

And you were never late
You were always on time in the past.

You used to pay on time
In the past, you used to make your payments within the specified deadline.

Used to be fine
You were good in the past.

You used to know the rules
In the past, you were aware of the guidelines and protocols.

You normally kept it cool
In normal situations, you kept a calm attitude.

Now I want back what's mine
Presently, I want to retrieve what belongs to me.

You've crossed the line
You have gone beyond what is acceptable or allowed.

Gimme your money
Provide the money to me.

Run for your life
Hurry and escape to save your life.

Gimme all
Give me everything.