1) Introducing… BARS, formed by indivi… Read Full Bio ↴There's 2 groups called Bars:
1) Introducing… BARS, formed by individuals steeped in hardcore/punk history, the band has offered up an album that is a stripped-down, sonic onslaught. The debut is laden with a pissed-off rock n’ roll swagger that is as pummeling as it is catchy. Regardless of perspective or expectations, Bars make rock n’ roll, and make it explode.
Formed in the summer of 2002 the Boston quintet pooled their influences and channeled them into a raw, focused outlet absent of gimmicks or facades. After a few rehearsals and in between touring schedules (of Give up the Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy and Suicide File), they began writing songs with only one goal in mind; start a band that is truly no frills punk rock. As things started to fall into place, the first handful of ideas quickly grew into 10 songs displaying the influence of such bands as The Dead Boys and Entombed.
After sending demos to Equal Vision Records, the label put BARS in the studio with producer Jim Siegel at the Outpost (Stoughton, MA). The result was Introducing…, an album brimming with razor sharp punk tunes that incorporates the musical influences of The Misfits and Queens Of The Stone Age. Vocally, Bars is about as straightforward as a fist in the face. Drawing comparisons to Tim Singer and Henry Rollins, Kevin Baker directs the sonic assault of Bars like a laser-guided weapon set to the tune of disenchantment, paranoia and defiance.
Starting off the album is “Bright Lights For Demise”, is an instant sing-a-long of pissed off aggression and guitar licks unheard in today’s current rock scene. On “Toecutter”, the listener is taken on a ride of riffs that is both punishing and memorable homage to start-stop riff masters Helmet. “Type Face Love Letter” shows that guitar hooks that were once on mainstream radio are now more than ever sorely missed and that’s the point. To take the past and making it relevant today.
No other band puts the rock n’ roll back in the scene better than the BARS. Introducing… is the revival of 80’s punk and hardcore. Fans will soon be searching out Black Flag and Discharge to see what they were missing and thanking the BARS.
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You Are My target Audience
Bars Lyrics
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Through dying lips
Just wanted to point out
That you're full of shit
Getting back all I've wasted
On such dishonest hearts
Save face on a smile
Unsteady drunk and crazy
From the life I live
Sick and dizzy
Can't crawl from bed
To do it all again
Just wanted to hear you
Through dying lips
Just wanted to point out
That you're full of shit
I'm cutting wrists 'cause it's all I got to give
I'm cutting throats 'cause it's all I got to live
I'm cutting out 'cause I'm angry at the sun
I'm going someplace I'm just trying to care
Through dying lips I'm angry at the sun
And its all come undone
Just wanted to hear you
Through dying lips
Just wanted to point out
That you're full of shit
Over and over
I'm trying to live
Again and again
Its all I got to give
Over and over
I'm trying to win
Again and again
I'm gonna cash it in
The lyrics to Bars's song "You Are My Target Audience" are haunting and introspective. The verses speak of wasted time and energy on people who are not honest, yet still seeking validation from them. The line "Just wanted to hear you through dying lips" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the singer is willing to hold on to life just to hear the truth from someone they care about.
The chorus returning with "Just wanted to point out that you're full of shit" underscores the feeling of betrayal and disappointment that the singer is experiencing. The repeated lines "Over and over I'm trying to live/Again and again, it's all I got to give" have a tired and resigned feel to them, as though the singer is running out of energy to keep giving to those who do not reciprocate.
The bridge shifts to more violent imagery, with mentions of cutting wrists and throats. This, paired with the line "I'm angry at the sun," hints at deeper struggles with mental illness and a sense of losing control. The final line, "I'm gonna cash it in," feels like a bleak acceptance of defeat or perhaps a willingness to give up on the relentless cycle of trying and failing.
Line by Line Meaning
Just wanted to hear you
Through dying lips
I wanted to hear your words, even if it was through your dying breath.
Just wanted to point out
That you're full of shit
I just wanted to make it clear that you are being deceitful and insincere.
Getting back all I've wasted
On such dishonest hearts
Save face on a smile
And let the rest fall apart
I'm taking back all the time and energy I've spent on people who have been fake; I'll pretend to be okay, but everything else can crumble.
Unsteady drunk and crazy
From the life I live
My lifestyle has left me unstable, intoxicated, and mentally challenged.
Sick and dizzy
Can't crawl from bed
To do it all again
I'm ill and disoriented, unable to muster the strength to face another day of the same hardships.
I'm cutting wrists 'cause it's all I got to give
I'm cutting throats 'cause it's all I got to live
I'm cutting out 'cause I'm angry at the sun
I'm resorting to self-harm because it's the only way I can express how terrible I feel; I'm angry at the universe for causing me so much pain and suffering.
I'm going someplace I'm just trying to care
Through dying lips I'm angry at the sun
And its all come undone
I'm looking for somewhere I can feel loved and cared for; even as I'm dying, I'm still furious at the sun for everything that's gone wrong.
Over and over
I'm trying to live
Again and again
Its all I got to give
I keep trying to survive life's many challenges, but it feels like that's all I have to offer to the world.
Over and over
I'm trying to win
Again and again
I'm gonna cash it in
Despite my repeated efforts, I can't seem to come out on top; eventually, I'm going to give up and accept my loss.
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