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.
Promises
Burning Heads Lyrics
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When we said "we're just as one"
We were heading for the promised land
Keep the faith, I'm still close to you.
Nothing can separate us now
in the hardtimes
I'll be by your side
I won't change the way I look at you
You're not a alien
there's something now in your blood
I know it hurts, it hurts you deep inside
Don't let despair invade your heart
I'll be there, I won't let you down
I promise nothing can separate us now
in the hardimes, I'll be by your side
Let's find a way out
Together
The lyrics to "Promises" by Burning Heads are a powerful testament to the unbreakable bond between two individuals who have made a promise to each other. The song speaks to the idea that in difficult times, it is important to rely on the strength of that bond to get through any challenges that may arise. The opening lines of the song set the tone for this theme, as the singer remembers the promises that they and their partner made to one another when they declared they were "just as one" and were "heading for the promised land". The chorus of the song reinforces this idea by declaring that "nothing can separate us now", and the singer reiterates this point by stating that they will always be there to support their partner, even in the hardest of times.
The second verse of the song speaks more directly to the struggles that the other person may be facing, noting that there is "something now in your blood" and that it "hurts you deep inside". Despite these challenges, the singer once again promises to be there for their partner and "won't let you down". There is a sense of unwavering loyalty and commitment in these lyrics, creating a sense of reassurance and comfort for anyone who may be going through hardship in their own lives.
Overall, "Promises" is a touching tribute to the power of love, support, and the importance of making and keeping promises. It celebrates the strength of that bond, even in the most trying of circumstances, and reminds us all of the importance of being there for those we care about when they need us the most.
Line by Line Meaning
I still remember what we used to say
I have not forgotten the promises we made to each other
When we said 'we're just as one'
When we declared our unity
We were heading for the promised land
We had a goal in mind, a better future
Keep the faith, I'm still close to you.
Keep believing, I am still here to support you
Nothing can separate us now
No obstacle is too great for us to overcome
in the hardtimes
During difficult moments
I'll be by your side
I will stand beside you
Let's find a way out
We will search for a solution together
I won't change the way I look at you
My view of you will remain the same
You're not a alien
You are not alone or isolated
there's something now in your blood
You are struggling with something internal now
I know it hurts, it hurts you deep inside
I am aware of the pain you are experiencing
Don't let despair invade your heart
Do not allow hopelessness to take hold of you
I'll be there, I won't let you down
I will be there for you and not disappoint you
I promise nothing can separate us now
I am committed and nothing can break our bond
in the hardimes, I'll be by your side
During tough moments, I will remain beside you
Let's find a way out
Together we will overcome this difficulty
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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