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Hailing from Finland, Bitch Alert are all about loud, fuzzy, angry rock music yet full of pop hooks. Combining elements of punk, grunge and raw garage they have pretty much the sound of the moment in their hands. The singer Heinie has unique voice which easily goes from silky tenderness to wild, scary, craspy scream. This combined to clock sharp beating of the rhythm section (drummer Maritta and bassist Kimmo) makes Bitch Alert live experience worth waiting for. Their combination of melodic interplay, aggression and dynamic pacing creates a potent and heartfelt whole.

The Finnish band Bitch Alert was originally founded in 1997 by Heinie, Maritta and Maria. When Maria left the band she was replaced by new member Kimmo. In 2000, they changed their band name to Bitch Alert and signed a recording contract with Poko Records. Their first single 'Monday' was released in January 2001. It was followed by the debut album 'Pay for orgasm'. In 2002, they followed this up with their second album '..rriot!', which featured the single 'Sandy. Their cover of Kids in America appeared as a non-album B-side on this single.

A few more albums and single followed, until the band broke up in 2008. :'(

City Lights
Bitch Alert Lyrics

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Bright yellow leaves
On the muddy ground
Everyone is dead
Everything is dead

Someday the city lights will fall
Nature takes back what is its own, its own

Endless Darkness
Shadow of the fall

Everyone is dead
Everything is dead

Overall Meaning

At first glance, these lyrics may seem bleak and depressing. However, they actually convey a message about the Earth's resilience and the fleeting nature of human existence. The bright yellow leaves on the muddy ground symbolize life and beauty in the midst of decay, while the repetition of "Everyone is dead, Everything is dead" emphasizes the transitory nature of human life.

The phrase "Someday the city lights will fall" suggests that even the most powerful symbols of human progress and civilization are not permanent, and that nature will one day reclaim its rightful place. The repetition of "its own" in the line "Nature takes back what is its own, its own" furthers this idea, emphasizing that humans are a mere blip in the grand scheme of things, and that nature will endure long after we are gone.

Overall, the lyrics to "City Lights" remind us of our place in the world and the impermanence of human existence. They serve as a poignant reminder that we should appreciate the beauty around us while we can and strive to live in harmony with nature, rather than trying to conquer and dominate it.

Line by Line Meaning

Bright yellow leaves
The leaves on the ground are yellow indicating autumn has come

On the muddy ground
The ground is wet and muddy due to the rain

Everyone is dead
It seems as if no one is alive or there is no sign of people

Everything is dead
There are no plants, no trees, and everything appears dead or dying

Someday the city lights will fall
One day, the city and it's glamour will fade away and cease to exist

Nature takes back what is its own, its own
The natural environment will eventually reclaim what was lost and become dominant once again

Endless Darkness
A feeling of hopelessness and despair that everything is doomed

Shadow of the fall
The dark shadow that is cast in the fall season, signaling the end of life

Everyone is dead
The absence of human life is evident and everything seems lifeless

Everything is dead
The landscape looks bleak and unforgiving with no sense of rejuvenation or growth

Contributed by Ryan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.