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.
No Way
Burning Heads Lyrics
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No ass, no head, rather go home jack off instead
No mind, no kind, my brain is jelly and my memory is blind
No way, no way, cannot live in this world these day
No class, no job, i'm just a victim and society's a slob
No ass, no head, rather go home jack off instead
No mind, no kind, my brain is jelly and my memory is blind
The lyrics to Burning Heads' song "No Way" express a sense of hopelessness and despair as the singer describes their lack of direction in life and their inability to fit into society. The repetition of phrases like "no class, no job" and "no mind, no kind" emphasizes the singer's self-perception as a failure who has been left behind by the fast-paced, competitive world around them. The choice to "go home jack off instead" is an act of giving up on responsibility and productivity, instead opting for a temporary escape from reality.
The repetition of "no way" throughout the song serves as a kind of refrain, punctuating the singer's feelings of powerlessness and despair. However, it can also be interpreted as a statement of defiance; the singer may be saying that they refuse to accept the oppressive systems that have left them feeling hopeless, and that they will find a way to survive and resist.
Overall, "No Way" is a song that speaks to the struggles of many young people who feel disillusioned with society and question their place in the world. The lyrics capture a sense of frustration and anger, but they also convey a message of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
No class, no job, i'm just a victim and society's a slob
I lack education and employment, making me a powerless pawn who society does not value
No ass, no head, rather go home jack off instead
I lack motivation and intelligence, preferring to retreat to my own private world rather than engage with the difficulties of reality
No mind, no kind, my brain is jelly and my memory is blind
I have little mental clarity or compassion, plagued by cognitive confusion and difficulty retaining important information
No way, no way, cannot live in this world these day
Given my current state of being, I feel unable to survive or thrive in the tumultuous modern world
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jean Benoit Thauvin, Mikis Leuzeux, Thomas Viallefond
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