Their motto “Release Your Inner Pirate” gives a hint of their ironic and challenging mindset. This take on life is bound to appeal to young and old alike, with the prerequisite being your own punkrock like attitude and undying nonconformist view of life itself with dead aim at the modern day corporate establishment. If you feel this way join the club and give the music a good listen.
In 2007 Dead Smiling Pirates released their debut album ”Dead Smiling Pirates” in Denmark (Gateway Music Aps.) and in USA (CD baby inc.) and played a release tour in Denmark.
In 2008 the first single ”Strictly Ballroom” had airplay in numerous countries and was the winner of Broardjam's college radio contest. ”Strictly Ballroom” was also selected to be on three different CD collections in the US together with other selected bands and artists from different parts of the world. The band made a press release about the debate on the subject illegal copying and streaming of music. They said that their single was now free to download. “The music industry has lost anyway so we might as well go the opposite way and give out our single for no cost what so ever!” After the free downloads the band got a lot of positive feedback and their 2nd single “I 18” went on rotations in Germany.
In 2009 the bass player of Dead Smiling Pirates Lasse Hansen left the band going in other directions on his musical path. The band started looking for a new member, but Kim the lead singer, got a heavy back injury and they had to put the band on hold for 6 months. Erik the drummer of Dead Smiling Pirates had to arrange all the outside band related connections, while Kim was at home waiting for an operation. In the fall when Kim was back on his feet, regaining his strength the band went back on the scene playing several gigs with the guest star bass player (and technician on their debut album) Frans Lindell.
In 2010 Dead Smiling Pirates were promoted by Bad Beat Booking and they played many gigs with their newly discovered bass player Barnardo Fesh. Finally the band was ready to record their 2nd album and they began with all the preparations. When the tracking of drums and guitars were done the new bass player was in Holland. Then the bad news came around. Bernardo had to move back to his home country Portugal. With guidance from Mattis (Bad Coffee Studio) Kim recorded the bass on all of the 13 album tracks.
But when all recordings were finished the band got very sad news. The Producer Lars Overgaard Christensen (Medley Studio) who was going to produce the album had suddenly died, only 52 years old. After a break from the studio the guys started working with Mattis and together they mixed and produced the album in Bad Coffee Studio.
In 2011 Dead Smiling Pirates finished their 2. album and the master was done by Flemming Hansson Jr. (Sweep Studios & Mastering). The band started looking for a new baseplayer and soon they hooked up with Rasmus Christensen who besides rocking the bass also rocks as the 2nd vocalist.
Grounded
Dead Smiling Pirates Lyrics
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Better ask youre parrents cause you want romance
Daddy is fustrated cause youre all grown up
Mommy cant take it cause you wanna rock
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
You know you are grounded Cause you made a fart
Oh so alone now in youre room
All youre friends are outside and you wanna rock
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
The lyrics to Dead Smiling Pirates's song "Grounded" are about teenage rebellion and the desire to break free from strict parental rules. The singer of the song is "grounded" and unable to go out and have fun with their friends because they made a mistake - in this case, passing gas. The frustration of being cooped up in their room while their friends are out dancing and having a good time is palpable. They express the desire to run away from their current situation and escape the boredom and restrictions placed upon them. The sense of restlessness and longing for adventure is conveyed through the repeated phrase "So you want it, so you want it, so you want it, wanna run away."
The lyrics can be seen as a metaphor for broader themes of adolescent rebellion and the struggle for independence. The parents in the song represent authority figures who attempt to control the singer's life and limit their freedom. The desire for romance and rock music is an expression of the desire to break free from these constraints and experience the world on their own terms. The frustration of being locked up in their room can be seen as a metaphor for feeling trapped or stifled in one's life.
Overall, the song is a representation of the classic themes of teenage rebellion and the search for self-expression and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another weekend and you want to dance
You are looking for a fun time on the weekend and feel like dancing.
Better ask youre parrents cause you want romance
You need your parents' permission to pursue a romantic interest.
Daddy is fustrated cause youre all grown up
Your father is struggling to accept that you are growing up and becoming more independent.
Mommy cant take it cause you wanna rock
Your mother is having difficulty accepting your desire to engage in rock music.
It is so boring its so hard
Being grounded is dull and difficult.
You know you are grounded Cause you made a fart
You got in trouble and were grounded because you farted.
Oh so alone now in youre room
You feel lonely and isolated in your room.
All youre friends are outside and you wanna rock
Your friends are outside having fun and you want to join them by playing rock music.
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
You feel a strong desire to run away from your current situation.
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
Your desire to run away intensifies.
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
You feel very strongly that running away is the best option.
So you want it so you want it so you want it wanna run away
Your desire to escape your current circumstances is overwhelming.
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.