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.
You Say
Burning Heads Lyrics
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Here comes the sun & freedom
No more pain, no complain
You say, if I stick, if I grip, if I run the race
I will find the answers here, forget about your love
Forget about your friends, I must stick & grip & run the race,
I will find the answers in here
It's alright, I don't mind, I won't cry then if I don't like
How much to be free, tell me how it supposed to be
I don't know I can't comply, I don't want tears go by,
Life is a daily fight, & we're all in this together, life is a daily fight
I'm begin you, to tell me,
If your choice isn't like mine
Feel free, to tell me
But don't mind then if I don't see
Life is a daily fight
It's alright, I don't mind, I won't cry then if I don't like,
It's alright, It's alright,It's alright, I don't mind, I won't cry then if I don't like
It's alright, It's alright
The lyrics of Burning Heads's song "You Say" seem to be a commentary on societal pressure to conform to a specific way of living. The singer speaks to someone who has embraced this lifestyle, claiming that everything is "alright" and that they have found the freedom and answers they were searching for. The singer seems skeptical, questioning whether this path is truly the way to live and if it's necessary to leave behind loved ones in the pursuit of personal success. The repeated phrase "life is a daily fight" suggests that the singer believes living authentically requires active struggle against societal norms.
The lyric "I'm beggin' you to tell me, if your choice isn't like mine, feel free to tell me, but don't mind then if I don't see" offers a glimmer of hope for understanding and connection between individuals with differing opinions. However, the underlying message seems to be that the singer is resigned to living a difficult but authentic life, regardless of whether others see things the same way.
Overall, "You Say" is a thought-provoking exploration of individualism and societal pressure to conform. The lyrics suggest that the singer has chosen to live on their own terms and may receive criticism or isolation for doing so, but they believe it's ultimately worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
You say, things are going alright, Here comes the sun & freedom No more pain, no complain
You claim that everything is alright and that freedom is on its way. You say that there's no more pain and that there will be no more complaining.
You say, if I stick, if I grip, if I run the race I will find the answers here, forget about your love Forget about your friends, I must stick & grip & run the race, I will find the answers in here
You insist that if I stay focused, if I persevere and if I chase after success, I will find the answers I'm searching for right here. You urge me to forget about love and friendship and to prioritize my goals.
It's alright, I don't mind, I won't cry then if I don't like How much to be free, tell me how it supposed to be I don't know I can't comply, I don't want tears go by, Life is a daily fight, & we're all in this together, life is a daily fight
It's fine, I won't be bothered, I won't cry if things don't go my way. Tell me, how should I live to be truly free? I'm not sure I can follow the rules, I don't want to waste precious time crying. Life is a struggle that we all share, it's a daily fight.
I'm begin you, to tell me, If your choice isn't like mine Feel free, to tell me But don't mind then if I don't see
I'm asking you to be honest with me, even if your opinion differs from mine. You are free to share your thoughts with me, but don't be offended if I don't immediately understand.
Life is a daily fight It's alright, I don't mind, I won't cry then if I don't like, It's alright, It's alright,It's alright, I don't mind, I won't cry then if I don't like It's alright, It's alright
Life is filled with struggles, but it's okay, I won't be upset or cry if things don't go the way I want them to. It's alright, I won't mind, I won't cry if things don't go according to plan. It's alright.
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
B Ryan
Good stuff. Love it, big fan.
Oliver Ortiz Terrazas
Yeeeah