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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.
Monkey Business
Barcode Lyrics
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Main attraction - I'm a superstar
Life sentenced to keep it cool
Monkey business is the world I rule
What's up
The reason why I fly so high
Is this hardcore
The reason why I fly so high
They'll blow me 'till I die
Is this hardcore
The reason why I fly so high
I bang away the whole damn night
The reason why I fly so high
They'll blow me 'till I die
This is my show
I'm pulling monkey tricks
I can't say no
To all the gorgeous hairy chicks
I pay my dues
It's dirty, mean and raw
By now you'll know
I'm Mr. Jungle Law
The lyrics of Barcode's song "Monkey Business" have a rebellious tone, expressing the idea that the singer is a superstar and rules over the world of monkey business. The opening lines suggest that the singer is locked up and behind bars, but this does not constrain their superstar status. Instead, they see themselves as the main attraction, with their life sentenced to keeping it cool. The theme of prison is continued through the rest of the lyrics, with references to paying dues and being dirty, mean, and raw.
The tone of the song is hardcore, with the singer proclaiming that they fly so high and bang away all night. They see themselves as unstoppable and unconquerable, blowing away all who oppose them. The idea of monkey business is central to the lyrics, with the singer pulling monkey tricks and unable to say no to the gorgeous hairy chicks who are part of their world. By the end of the song, the singer has established themselves as Mr. Jungle Law, showing that they are in control of this wild and dangerous world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Monkey Business" are full of bravado and a sense of being untouchable. The use of prison imagery suggests that the singer may have been subject to authority in the past, but they have now found a world where they can rule without constraint.
Line by Line Meaning
Locked up - doing time behind bars
I am currently confined and serving a sentence in jail
Main attraction - I'm a superstar
I am the center of attention and hold a celebrity status
Life sentenced to keep it cool
I have been called upon to remain calm and composed for the rest of my life
Monkey business is the world I rule
I am the undisputed ruler of mischief and chaos
What's up
An informal greeting, used to initiate conversation
The reason why I fly so high
The explanation for my elevated status and behavior
I bang away all night
I engage in a passionate and intense activity throughout the entire night
Is this hardcore
Inquiring if this is considered extreme or intense
They'll blow me 'till I die
They will continue to provide oral sex until my death
This is my show
I am in complete control of this situation
I'm pulling monkey tricks
I am performing clever and mischievous stunts
I can't say no
I am incapable of refusing or declining a request or offer
To all the gorgeous hairy chicks
Referring to attractive women who possess excess bodily hair
I pay my dues
I have earned what I have achieved through hard work and sacrifice
It's dirty, mean and raw
The process I went through was rough and unpleasant
By now you'll know
At this point, you should have gained an understanding or familiarity with my character
I'm Mr. Jungle Law
I am a powerful and authoritative figure who rules with an iron fist
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.