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.
I don't like your party
Burning Heads Lyrics
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With your painted smile
Fill my eyes
The things you say
The games you play
Things you say
Yes I've seen
All your heroes
They could be
Won't ever fit
In the world I see
They have no meaning
They seem fake to me
now you fill my eyes
With your painted smile
Fill my eyes
The hate inside of me
Grows up when I see
Your hypocrisy:
"I need each one of you
We gonna change this
We'll make it happen..."
You're preaching us
A new world order
Leave me, set me free
The Burning Heads' song "I Don't Like Your Party" is a powerful critique of conformity and hypocrisy. The lyrics suggest a confrontation between two opposing views of the world. The first view is represented by the person throwing the party, who is described as wearing a "painted smile" and playing games with their guests. This person is also associated with heroes who are trying to be the best they can be, but who ultimately seem fake and meaningless. The second view of the world is represented by the singer, who rejects the superficiality and conformism of the party and calls for freedom and individuality.
The song's message is particularly relevant in today's society, where social media and peer pressure often encourage us to conform to certain standards and expectations. The song suggests that true individuality and authenticity can only be achieved by breaking away from these pressures and forging our own path. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and rejecting false promises of change and improvement.
Overall, "I Don't Like Your Party" is a powerful song about the importance of staying true to oneself in a world dominated by conformity and superficiality.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you fill my eyes
The singer is forced to pay attention to the person they are addressing
With your painted smile
The person they are talking to is putting on a facade
Fill my eyes
The person is dominant and demanding attention
The things you say
The artist is referring to the false promises made by the person
The games you play
The artist is referring to the manipulative tactics used by the person
Things you say
The singer emphasizes the false nature of the person's promises
Yes I've seen
The singer has observed the behavior of the person they are speaking to
All your heroes
The artist is making a reference to the influential people the person is following
Be the best
The artist acknowledges the effort that was put in by the influential people
They could be
The artist recognizes the potential in those influential people
Won't ever fit
The singer believes that those influential people wouldn't fit in the world they see
In the world I see
The artist has different values and beliefs from the person they are addressing
They have no meaning
The singer believes that the influentail people being followed have no meaningful impact
They seem fake to me
The singer believes that the person they are addressing is being fooled by false idols
The hate inside of me
The singer despises the person they are addressing
Grows up when I see
The person's behavior causes the artist's hatred to grow
Your hypocrisy:
The artist is calling the person out on their dishonesty
"I need each one of you
The person is making false promises and manipulating people
We gonna change this
The person is implying that they have the power to change things
We'll make it happen..."
The person is promising change, without a clear plan or strategy
You're preaching us
The artist recognizes that the person is trying to convert them to their beliefs
A new world order
The person is promising radical change and disruption
Leave me, set me free
The singer wants to distance themselves from the person and their manipulations
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