In 2000, Blockheads signed with Bones Brigade, a label which specialises in extreme music. Their first two albums were re-released together on Bones Brigade, under the title From Womb to Genocide. A third album was released in 2001 (Human Parade) and in the next few years, the band participated in numerous festivals, causing them to become known as an important grindcore band in the European extreme music scene.
In 2006, the band released the album Shapes of Misery, on Overcome Records, which made Blockheads the undisputed leaders of French grindcore.
During their career, the band has played concerts with such notable acts as Napalm Death, Nasum, Obituary, Entombed, Sick of it All, Carcass, Soulfly and Mumakil.
Blockheads can be a incorrect tag for Ian Dury & the Blockheads.
Band 2
The Blockheads are Ian Dury's Band. They continue to tour after the death of Ian Dury and have released band albums; "Where's The Party" in 2004, and "Staring Down The Barrel" in 2009. The band has also contributed to a tribute album "Brand New Boots And Panties" in 2001 with various lead singers for each track.
The Definitive "The" is not present on all album titles indicating the group are called "Blockheads" and the inclusion of "The" is a grammatical addition indicating the specific group as to other terms.
Band 3
Blockheads is the name of an independent group from Germany, Not much can be found from their social medias, but their first upload to Youtube would be a drum recording of their song "The Chance" in 2010, which would be fully completed later on in the year. Much of their popularity comes from Montage Rock, a Youtube channel that specializes in promoting copyright free rock music for people to use as they want, as long as they give credit to the original maker.
Since 2010, they have not released an actual album or EP, but they have released seven singles over the years in including "Rise" (2013) which has over 6 million plays on Spotify. Other singles include "Because of Me" (2013), "Stereo" (2013), "Fallen" (2014), "Can't Get Enough" (2016), "Stay The Night" (2017)
Ephemeral
Blockheads Lyrics
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You must have the will to live it as you want !
In this world, unreal like a dream
To live, suffering, only doing
Unpleasant things
Is pure madness.
You shall reinvent life.
The Blockheads' song "Ephemeral" is a deeply introspective track about the fleeting nature of human life, and the importance of taking control of your own existence. The opening lyric, "Human life only lasts a moment," serves as a stark reminder that our time on earth is limited, and that we must make the most of the opportunities presented to us. This sentiment is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency with which we must approach life.
The lyrics of "Ephemeral" also touch on the idea that our world is "unreal like a dream," and that living a life of constant suffering and unpleasantness is "pure madness." This suggests that the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment should be a central focus in our lives, even if it means rejecting societal norms and expectations.
Overall, the message of the song is one of empowerment and individualism. The notion of fighting conformism and reinventing life is a call to action, urging listeners to embrace their own unique identities and pursue their passions and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Human life only lats a moment (x4)
The duration of human life is incredibly brief, occurring only for a short period of time (repeated four times for emphasis).
You must have the will to live it as you want !
It is important to possess the desire and determination to live life on one's own terms.
In this world, unreal like a dream
The world we inhabit is surreal, akin to a dream that does not reflect reality.
To live, suffering, only doing
Merely existing and going through the motions of life while experiencing hardship and pain is not truly living.
Unpleasant things
These negative experiences include suffering, hardship, and emotional pain.
Is pure madness.
Choosing to only endure unpleasant experiences while eschewing joy and contentment defies rational thought and reason.
You shall fight conformism,
Defy societal norms and expectations in order to live an authentic life.
You shall reinvent life.
Transform your experiences and actively create a life that brings you joy and fulfillment.
Contributed by William L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.