Following 3 albums on French indie record labels, Burning Heads (1992), Dive (1994), Super Modern World (1996) and two back-to-back albums on Epitaph Europe with some of the most memorable melodic punk hits, 1998's Be One With the Flames and 1999's Escape, les Burning – as they are referred to by their native fans – released their first dub album, Opposite (2001), finally putting to disc the musical bridge between two styles too many considered opposites, a bridge they'd been building live for 15 years.
2004 saw the release of the more introspective and excellent Taranto (Sony France / Yelen Musiques), followed by an electro-punk side project called Never Trust a Punk…, released in common with Alif Sound System under a shared name: BHASS Project, further proof if anyone needed it of their musical diversity.
Punk rock is never far with the Burning Heads, and Bad Time For Human Kind, and the band self-recorded and self-released their 2006 in a traditional DIY way, returning to full-throttle melodic punk rock with a firm hardcore backbone.
In 2007, they kept the dub fire going with Opposite 2, and in 2009 released Spread the Fire.
In 2009 the band dropped Hear This and in 2014 Choose Your Trap, all still self-released on their own label, Opposite Prod.
Absolute legends in the French punk scene, they have also toured with bands like NOFX, Propagandhi, Down By Law, Bad Religion and Ten Foot Pole all over the world, from Europe to North America.
The Burning Heads have an ability to get their melodic choruses stuck in your head while they pummel you with aggressive punk rock at the same time.
Brave New World
Burning Heads Lyrics
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There comes a day when your life is burnt.
It's too late you see.
High technology, high brutality arise
Don't let them take control of your mind
Is that you're future, well, it's not mine....
The lyrics to Burning Heads's song Brave New World speaks about the dangers of blindly accepting the advancements of technology without questioning its impact on society. The first two lines illustrate the finality and inevitability of the destruction that comes with the unchecked progression of industrialization. The third line, "It's too late you see," implies that the damage has already been done and it is too late to undo it. The next line, "High technology, high brutality arise," describes the rise in violence and harshness that comes with the development of new technologies, possibly referencing the use of military technology to enforce control over citizens.
The final two lines of "Don't let them take control of your mind, Is that your future, well, it's not mine," are a call for individuals to resist the manipulation and brainwashing tactics that may accompany the widespread use of such technology. The singer rejects the notion that this is the inevitable path for society, indicating their belief in the possibility of an alternative future, free from the dystopian implications of technological advancements.
Line by Line Meaning
There comes the day wher everything is wasted
There will be a day when all that is valuable is gone.
There comes a day when your life is burnt.
There will be a day when your life is destroyed.
It's too late you see.
The situation is hopeless and cannot be fixed.
High technology, high brutality arise
The rise of advanced technology brings increased violence and cruelty.
Don't let them take control of your mind
Don't let others influence or manipulate your thoughts.
Is that you're future, well, it's not mine....
The future that is being presented is not desirable or acceptable to the singer.
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Written by: DON BLACK, JOHN CAMERON
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