Buck-O-Nine formed in a small warehouse in the early part of 1991. Based in… Read Full Bio ↴Buck-O-Nine formed in a small warehouse in the early part of 1991. Based in San Diego, the band was on the horizon of a change in the music industry. At the time the catch phrase was “Grunge.” The band was eager to take a different path. With their backgrounds in Punk/Metal bands, Reggae bands and 2nd wave Ska bands, Buck-O-Nine had the formula for what was to become a new mutation of sounds. Inspired by the early founders of this new sound, Buck-O-Nine admired the works of Fishbone, Operation Ivy, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the Voodoo Glow Skulls.

Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.

Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.

Headlines
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics

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Policeman smoking pot in the parking lot of a cocktail bar
Rockstar junkie dies of an overdose at 27
Watch it on the tube and listen to it on the radio
The thing that baffles me are the things we cannot see

Headlines, what we gonna read tomorrow?
Headlines, something that we see today
Headlines, guns and tears and sorrows

What will the headlines read today?

Man of 65 said he's gonna die by the hand of her
Points to a street woman who's had too much to drink
She chased him into a bank where he screamed, "Call 911"
The thing that baffles me are the things we cannot see

Headlines, what we gonna read tomorrow?
Headlines, something that we see today
Headlines, guns and tears and sorrows
What will the headlines read today?

Party winding down then a sudden frown
Over a bottle of wine, she said, "That's mine"
Then a sudden crack she smashed his face

I guess it can't be, I guess it can't be seen
I guess it can't be, I guess it can't be seen
I guess it can't be, I guess it can't be seen
What will the headlines be today?

Headlines, what we gonna read tomorrow?
Headlines, something that we see today

Headlines
Headlines
Headlines

Headlines
Headlines

Overall Meaning

The song "Headlines" by Buck-O-Nine is a commentary on the sensationalism of news culture and how it focuses on the negative aspects of society. The lyrics depict various incidents of violence, drug use, and other sensational events that are reported in the news. The first verse talks about a policeman smoking pot in the parking lot of a cocktail bar and a rockstar junkie dying of an overdose at 27. The chorus questions what the headlines will be tomorrow and today, and wonders what new tragedies and sorrows will be reported.

The second verse tells the story of a 65-year-old man who threatens to kill a drunken woman in the street before running into a bank and screaming for help. The final verse highlights a domestic dispute that turns violent over a bottle of wine. The singer acknowledges that there are things that cannot be seen but are nevertheless very real, and that the headlines only scratch the surface of what is going on in society.

Overall, "Headlines" is a commentary on how the news media can distort our perception of reality by only focusing on the most sensational and negative aspects of society. The song suggests that there is more to life than what we see in the headlines, and that we should be careful not to become too jaded by what we read in the news.

Line by Line Meaning

Policeman smoking pot in the parking lot of a cocktail bar
An officer who is meant to uphold the law is breaking it by using illicit drugs in public

Rockstar junkie dies of an overdose at 27
A famous musician who struggled with addiction sadly passed away from drug use at a young age

Watch it on the tube and listen to it on the radio
News of these events is widely broadcasted and accessible through various forms of media

The thing that baffles me are the things we cannot see
The hidden aspects and motives of these incidents are perplexing and hard to understand

Man of 65 said he's gonna die by the hand of her
An elderly man is convinced that a woman he encounters will be the cause of his demise

Points to a street woman who's had too much to drink
The man accuses a homeless woman of being a threat to him, likely due to her state of intoxication

She chased him into a bank where he screamed, "Call 911"
The situation escalates to the point where the man feels the need to get help from authorities

Party winding down then a sudden frown
A social gathering takes a sudden turn for the worse

Over a bottle of wine, she said, "That's mine"
One person claims ownership of something and another disagrees, leading to conflict

Then a sudden crack she smashed his face
The disagreement turns violent and one person physically hurts the other

I guess it can't be, I guess it can't be seen
Some of the worst events that happen in the world are invisible or hidden from view

What will the headlines be today?
The song is questioning what kind of tragedies will occur and make the news

Headlines, what we gonna read tomorrow?
The chorus repeats the question of what kind of news stories will be covered in the future

Headlines, something that we see today
The news stories of today are echoed in the chorus as a reflection of the reality of current events

Headlines, guns and tears and sorrows
The song points out the prevalence of tragic events that result in violence and sadness

Headlines
The repetition of the word 'Headlines' throughout the song emphasizes the importance of the news and its impact on society

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