The band was formed somewhere in late 1991. Throughout the years they have released one album (Songs for Friends, 1993) and a mini-album (The Allure of Manure, 1999); along with a 7" single in 2000 and many tracks on many compilations all over the globe.
Musically, the band started out playing original melodic, sing-a-long street-punk but has since progressively getting faster, harder and darker with each new release, incorporating nuances of hardcore punk and recently. avant-garde jazz trimmings.
On the lyrical front, the band mixes localised political rants with personal ruminations. Recently the band started to sing in Bahasa instead of the usual English.
A new bunch of recordings was recorded in 2007, but it they were unreleased. They are currently being mixed and mastered to be released in late 2010.
website: http://carburetordung.kerbau.com
Liar
Carburetor Dung Lyrics
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Are you lonely?
Would you like to go out with me
And turn the heat up on those scums
Singing love songs
When the world gone wrong
They're dancing on till dawn
Cause they told me,
"Well, everything's alright"
And they want me,
"Stay deaf, dumb and blind"
But there,
Lives a man upon the streets,
With boxes and no meals
And there,
Sits a mom with can in hand,
She's singing at my feet
Should I,
Shut my eyes,
Blind out their cries,
And leave them 'pon their knees
As this world goes round
With dollars and pounds
The rich, the strong
The mighty
Are you happy?
Are you lonely?
Would you like to go out with me
And turn the heat up on those scums
Singing love songs
When the world gone wrong
They're dancing on till dawn
Lets screw their world!
Cause they told me,
"Well, everything's alright"
And they want me,
"Stay deaf, dumb and blind"
But there,
Lives a man upon the streets,
With boxes and no meals
And there,
Sits a mom with can in hand,
She's singing at my feet
Should I,
Shut my eyes,
Blind out their cries,
And leave them 'pon their knees
As this world goes round
With dollars and pounds
The rich, the strong
The mighty, mighty
Are you happy?
Are you lonely?
Would you like to go out with me
Are you happy?
Are you lonely?
Would you like to go out with me
The lyrics to Carburetor Dung's song "Liar" delve into social commentary about the state of the world and the individuals who live in it. The first verse poses a question to the listener about their current emotional state, asking if they are happy or lonely. This is followed by a somewhat jarring proposition to go out with the singer and "turn the heat up on those scums."
In the chorus, the lyrics take on a more rebellious tone, suggesting the idea of "screwing" the world of those who have done wrong. The singer takes issue with those who claim that "everything's alright" and try to keep them "deaf, dumb and blind" to the issues at hand. They highlight the stark contrast between those who are wealthy and powerful versus those who are struggling to survive, citing a homeless man on the streets and a mother with a can in hand as examples of the latter.
The final repetition of the questions about happiness and loneliness bring the song full circle, leaving the listener to wonder about the implications of the lyrics and the societal issues they address.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you happy?
Are you content with your life, your actions, and the world around you?
Are you lonely?
Do you feel isolated or disconnected from others in a way that makes you unhappy?
Would you like to go out with me
And turn the heat up on those scums
Do you want to join me in challenging those who perpetuate untruths and injustice, and exposing them for what they are?
Singing love songs
When the world gone wrong
They're dancing on till dawn
Lets screw their world!
Why bother singing about love when there is so much wrong with the world? We should take action and disrupt the status quo.
Cause they told me,
"Well, everything's alright"
And they want me,
"Stay deaf, dumb and blind"
Those in power or with influence often tell us that things are fine and attempt to discourage us from questioning the system.
But there,
Lives a man upon the streets,
With boxes and no meals
We should not forget about those who are suffering and living in poverty. They are the ones most impacted by the status quo.
And there,
Sits a mom with can in hand,
She's singing at my feet
Even those who are struggling may find ways to express themselves and find hope through creativity and expression.
Should I,
Shut my eyes,
Blind out their cries,
And leave them 'pon their knees
Is it ethical to ignore the suffering and struggle of others and turn a blind eye to their cries for help?
As this world goes round
With dollars and pounds
The rich, the strong
The mighty, mighty
The world often revolves around wealth, power, and influence, with those at the top gaining the most.
Are you happy?
Are you lonely?
Would you like to go out with me
And turn the heat up on those scums
We should come together and challenge those who perpetuate injustice and untruths, and work towards a better world.
Writer(s): Carburetor Dung
Contributed by Dominic M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@024muhamadfariszakwanmusta7
You"re lying through your teeth
Throwing promises to the wind
You want people to treat you right
Betraying all your friends
Pouring poison in our ears
You"ve locked yourself within...
Your pride
Liar!
What"s good in saying you"re sorry?
You"re twisting your words around again
The damage"s done
You can"t unwind
I"ve had enough of you my friend
@024muhamadfariszakwanmusta7
You"re lying through your teeth
Throwing promises to the wind
You want people to treat you right
Betraying all your friends
Pouring poison in our ears
You"ve locked yourself within...
Your pride
Liar!
What"s good in saying you"re sorry?
You"re twisting your words around again
The damage"s done
You can"t unwind
I"ve had enough of you my friend
@JustAFriend71
Guitar solo ada sepanjang lagu.. mmg masyuk
@TheLipans
lagu ni layan abis..dari lemau terus jadi semangat..wowo
@yusrihurairah6699
teringat zaman bujang2 jamming mesti bw lagu nie
@zulnaim7176
👍👍👍
@iqmalnor79
tqvm for this song
@lencinglah9766
Teringat akan teman2 ku,,
@artnote6
teringat masa jamm lagu ni..berterabur habis drummer aku..haha
@budakkedah77
album ni drum dia memang lyan..
@achunds
masa zaman belajar gitar...