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.
hey you
Burning Heads Lyrics
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Hey you, I'm losing my soul
Don't leave me alone now
Hey you, cause I'm in a hole
Hey you, how could you help me
Hey you, my life is getting down
Hey you, I need more control
The worst of my troubles could be gone away
And when I go shouting you should follow me
And if you wanna do it
Time has come today
No ticket to ride
Emotion is free
Hey you, and if you wanna do it
Hey you, time has come today
Hey you, no ticket to ride
Hey you, emotion is free
Hey you, and when you feel ithow could you help me
Hey you, yes you, can get it
Hey you, but now, it could be now yes now
It could be now
The worst of my troubles could be gone away
And when I go shouting you should follow me
And if you wanna do it
Time has come today
No ticket to ride
Emotion is free
Hey you, now my head is filled up
Hey you, with new crazy dreams
Hey you, can't you see the dark side
Hey you, hey you, hey you
The lyrics to Burning Heads's "Hey you" describe feelings of frustration and desperation, as the singer pleads with someone (presumably a lover or close friend) to help them out of their current emotional state. The repeated plea of "Hey you" echoes the urgency of the situation, and the line "I'm losing my soul" speaks to the existential crisis the singer is experiencing. The lyrics also suggest a desire for more control over their life, as well as a fear of failure ("one miss and I fall").
The second half of the song takes on a more hopeful tone, with the idea that the worst of the singer's troubles could be gone away. They urge the listener to follow them and take control of their emotions, and suggest that now is the time to do it. The lines "time has come today" and "emotion is free" emphasize the importance of taking action and not being held back by fear or doubt.
The final lines of the song ("now my head is filled up with new crazy dreams", "can't you see the dark side") suggest a possible shift in the singer's perspective or a newfound sense of optimism, despite the ongoing struggles they may be facing.
Overall, "Hey you" is a poignant and relatable tribute to the ups and downs of the human experience, and the importance of reaching out for help and support when we need it most.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, won't you hear my call,
I need your attention, please listen to me.
Hey you, I'm losing my soul
I'm struggling and need help before I completely lose myself.
Don't leave me alone now
I'm relying on you to support me, please don't abandon me in my time of need.
Hey you, cause I'm in a hole
I feel stuck and trapped in a difficult situation.
Hey you, how could you help me
I'm asking for your assistance and wondering how you can aid me.
Hey you, my life is getting down
My life is going downhill and I need a way to turn things around.
Hey you, I need more control
I'm feeling out of control and need to regain some power over my situation.
Hey you, one miss and I fall
I'm on the edge and one mistake could lead to complete failure.
The worst of my troubles could be gone away
If I had your help, the most difficult aspects of my problems could be resolved.
And when I go shouting you should follow me
If I speak out and ask for help, I hope that you will support and join me.
And if you wanna do it
If you're willing to help me, I'm ready to accept that assistance.
Time has come today
The right moment to act or make a change is now.
No ticket to ride
There's no easy way out or shortcut to success.
Emotion is free
I'm feeling a lot of intense emotions, but that's okay and natural.
Hey you, and when you feel ithow could you help me
If you're experiencing similar struggles, I'm wondering how you can aid me despite that.
Hey you, yes you, can get it
I believe that you have the ability and power to help me and make a positive change.
Hey you, but now, it could be now yes now
There's no better time than the present to take action and make a change.
Hey you, now my head is filled up
I have a lot of new ideas and goals that I'm excited about.
Hey you, with new crazy dreams
These goals may seem impossible or improbable, but I'm still passionate about pursuing them.
Hey you, can't you see the dark side
I acknowledge that there are risks and potential negative outcomes to my plans.
Hey you, hey you, hey you
I'm still addressing and appealing to you, the listener.
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.