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.

Henry
Barcode Lyrics

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Searching for a drop of liquor, feeling like a desert lake
Empty bottles fill the place, for God's sake
Stumbling down the stairs, got to get out in the open air
Seems as not alive, like already died DIED!
Present in the liquor-store; "gimme' booze forever more"
Let loose, search for the thrill
Sweet little flirting girl, say hello to daddy's world
Yet another portrait of a serial kill KILL!

It's not like he never tried
JUST TO FRONT AND TO UNDERSTAND
Tried to act NICE
Act like a decent man
JUST TO FRONT AND TO UNDERSTAND
It wouldn't work out right

He's back, he's in a bad mood
Henry's back, back but for no good
Take that, he came here to fuck you up
HE CAME HERE TO JUDGE!
He's back, he's in a bad mood
Henry's back, back but for no good
Take that, he came here to fuck you up
HE CAME HERE TO FUCK YOU UP!

Going cruising, in the mood, drink'n drive, search and find
Loaded gun, oh so cruel
Do you, Otis, dare to do it, hammer through, squeeze the trigger?
You are so fucking cool COOL!
There is nothing they can do, Henry pulls them all through
A nightmare'd come true

Becky is a different girl, she's the loving kind'a fool
Next move he chops her up too TOO!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barcode's song "Henry" describe the actions and mindset of a serial killer named Henry. The song details his descent into madness as he searches for liquor and becomes increasingly violent. The lyrics portray Henry's lack of remorse and his desire to continue his killing spree. The chorus, "He's back, he's in a bad mood. Henry's back, back but for no good. Take that, he came here to f*** you up. He came here to judge!" emphasizes Henry's destructive nature and his intention to harm others.

The lyrics are unsettling and disturbing, but they offer insight into the mind of a killer. The song explores the idea that some people are born with a desire to kill and that they cannot control their actions. The lyrics suggest that Henry has tried to be a decent person but has failed, indicating that his behavior is not a choice but rather an inevitable part of his personality. Overall, the song portrays Henry as a dangerous and deeply troubled individual who cannot be redeemed.

Line by Line Meaning

Searching for a drop of liquor, feeling like a desert lake
Henry is struggling with alcoholism and seeks alcohol as if he is stranded in a dry and barren place.

Empty bottles fill the place, for God's sake
Henry goes through a lot of alcohol bottles, a testament to how much he drinks.

Stumbling down the stairs, got to get out in the open air
Henry is drunk and falling down the stairs and needs fresh air to clear his head.

Seems as not alive, like already died DIED!
Henry's drunkenness causes him to feel almost like a dead man walking.

Present in the liquor-store; "gimme' booze forever more"
Henry continues to seek more alcohol to fuel his addiction.

Let loose, search for the thrill
Henry looks for excitement and probably engages in risky behavior to get an adrenaline rush.

Sweet little flirting girl, say hello to daddy's world
Henry preys on vulnerable women, using his charm to manipulate them and make them victims to his desires.

Yet another portrait of a serial kill KILL!
Henry's behavior mirrors that of a serial killer, as he has a pattern of manipulating, seducing and killing women.

It's not like he never tried JUST TO FRONT AND TO UNDERSTAND Tried to act NICE Act like a decent man JUST TO FRONT AND TO UNDERSTAND It wouldn't work out right
Henry may have tried to be a decent man, but his underlying issues, such as his alcoholism and urge to prey on and manipulate women proving difficult to overcome, which resulted in his behavior remaining violent and dangerous.

He's back, he's in a bad mood Henry's back, back but for no good Take that, he came here to fuck you up HE CAME HERE TO JUDGE! He's back, he's in a bad mood Henry's back, back but for no good Take that, he came here to fuck you up HE CAME HERE TO FUCK YOU UP!
Henry is a dangerous person, who seeks to harm others, whether through violence or through psychological manipulation.

Going cruising, in the mood, drink'n drive, search and find Loaded gun, oh so cruel Do you, Otis, dare to do it, hammer through, squeeze the trigger? You are so fucking cool COOL!
Henry probably enjoys dangerous and risky behavior, such as drinking and driving, but also keeps a gun on him at all times, effectively making him a ticking time bomb waiting to go off.

There is nothing they can do, Henry pulls them all through A nightmare'd come true Becky is a different girl, she's the loving kind'a fool Next move he chops her up too TOO!
Henry has no regards for others' lives or well-being, as he easily harms and manipulates them, such as he did to Becky, a girl who cared for him, and ultimately killing her like all the others.

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