Their debut EP - Who Would Ever Want Anything So Broken was released on Dead Broke Rekerds.
Their second EP - Cheap Thrills on a Dead End Street was released in September 2014 on Tiny Engines.
Atom Bomb
Beach Slang Lyrics
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Wild nights and porno mouths
Won't die so I don't need heaven
I'm too fucked up to burn out
I'm an atom bomb ticking
I'm a dead-end kid in the city
I was born with trouble in me
I don't care why or how
I'm an atom bomb ticking
I'm an atom bomb
Come smear your lips on my bruises
Wake me up wear me out
Let's get free, numb and loose
And kiss me with holy sound
I'm an atom bomb ticking
In Beach Slang's song "Atom Bomb," the lyrics paint a picture of a protagonist who is a self-destructive force, unable to conform to society's expectations. The first stanza sets the scene as the singer expresses their yearning for the raw, unbridled energy of the late 1970s, a time marked by hedonistic excesses and a general sense of anarchy. The use of "porno mouths" suggests a popular culture saturated with risqué themes, and the desire to not "need heaven" implies a rebellion against conventional morality. Instead, the singer embraces their inherent recklessness, apparently feeling that they're "too fucked up to burn out."
The second stanza reinforces this image of an outsider, a "dead-end kid in the city" with "trouble in [them]." Again, the lyrics suggest a rejection of societal norms as "dirty thoughts" pervade the singer's mind in a "dirty town." The repetition of "I'm an atom bomb ticking" serves as an ominous refrain, an allusion to impending destruction. The final stanza adds a touch of vulnerability to the singer's image, as they invite someone to share in their pain and to "smear [their] lips on [their] bruises." However, even this invitation is accompanied by the desire to "get free, numb and loose," an indication that the singer is committed to their self-destructive tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is set on '77
I'm drawn to the wild and reckless spirit of the punk era, particularly the year 1977.
Wild nights and porno mouths
I crave the thrill of hedonistic pleasures and sexual freedom.
Won't die so I don't need heaven
I live for the moment and refuse to dwell on the afterlife or consequences of my actions.
I'm too fucked up to burn out
Despite my self-destructive tendencies and reckless behavior, I am resilient and refuse to let myself fade away.
I'm an atom bomb ticking
My volatility and unpredictability reflect that of a ticking time bomb waiting to detonate.
I'm a dead-end kid in the city
I am trapped in a cycle of hopelessness and despair, entrenched in the gritty reality of urban life.
Dirty thoughts in a dirty town
My mind is consumed with impure desires and fantasies, born out of the unclean environment I inhabit.
I was born with trouble in me
My rebellious and destructive nature is not a product of my environment, but instead innate within me.
I don't care why or how
I have a lack of concern for the reasons behind my actions or the consequences they may have on myself or others.
Come smear your lips on my bruises
I crave intimacy and connection with others, even if it's borne out of pain and hurt.
Wake me up wear me out
I need stimulation and excitement to keep me going, even if it comes at the cost of my own well-being.
Let's get free, numb and loose
I desire to escape the confines of societal norms and pressures by numbing myself with substances and losing control.
And kiss me with holy sound
I seek a transcendent experience that is both spiritual and sensual, hoping to find redemption in the midst of chaos.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Alex Snyder
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