Early rumours about the song claimed it was about Pete Doherty, citing the lyrics; 'I gave you the midas touch, you turned round and scratched out my heart' as evidence. Carl Barat later denied this in NME magazine.
Bang Bang You're Dead
Dirty Pretty Things Lyrics
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That I was right at the start
About the seeds of the weeds
That grew in your heart
Self satisfaction for the factions
Who formed to tear us apart
Oh I gave you the Midas touch
Oh what did you expect?
Oh tell me what did you expect?
To lay it on my head?
So is it all upon my head?
Bang bang you're dead!
Oh I'm so easily lead
Bang, bang, you're de-e-ead!
Put all those rumours to bed
Bang, bang you're dead
I knew all along
But I was loathed to believe
There was nothing but spite
Fury and lies in the words that you weave
Bring our illusion to a conclusion
With all our unsold dreams
Put it to bed, kick it in the head
Oh won't they just let it be
Bang bang you're dead!
Oh I'm so easily lead
Bang, bang, you're de-e-ead!
Put all those rumours to bed
Bang, bang you're dead
Bang bang bang bang you're dead
The song "Bang Bang You're Dead" by Dirty Pretty Things is a poignant take on a broken relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer of the song knew all along that his partner wasn't really in love with him, but rather, harbored harmful emotions. The line "About the seeds of the weeds that grew in your heart" suggests that the relationship was bound to end badly because of the negative emotions that his partner harbored within herself. The next line "Self-satisfaction for the factions who formed to tear us apart" suggests that there were other people involved in their lives who may have played a role in the breakdown of their relationship.
The chorus of the song repeatedly uses the lines "Bang bang you're dead" and "Put all those rumors to rest" suggesting that the singer is willing to move on from the past and let go of the hurt that he had been feeling. The repeated use of the phrase "Oh I'm so easily led" suggests that the singer may have been naive or gullible, and may have allowed himself to be led astray by his former partner's false promises.
Overall, "Bang Bang You're Dead" is a poignant take on a failed relationship where the singer has been hurt by the words and actions of his partner. The lyrics suggest that despite his best efforts, the relationship was always destined to fail, and that the singer is willing to move on with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew all along
I had a nagging feeling that something was wrong
That I was right at the start
My intuition was correct from the beginning
About the seeds of the weeds
I sensed the negative qualities you possessed
That grew in your heart
That became more apparent in your personality
Self satisfaction for the factions
You found pleasure in stirring up conflict
Who formed to tear us apart
Those who wanted to harm our relationship
Oh I gave you the midas touch
I treated you like royalty and everything turned to gold
As you turned round to scratch out my heart
But you betrayed me and hurt me deeply
Oh what did you expect?
Did you truly believe you could betray me without consequences?
Oh tell me what did you expect?
What outcome did you anticipate from your actions?
To lay it on my head?
Did you think I would shoulder the blame?
So is it all upon my head?
Am I the only one accountable for our downfall?
Bang bang you're dead!
Your actions have led to a complete breakdown
Oh I'm so easily lead
I was vulnerable to your manipulation
Bang, bang, you're de-e-ead!
Your lies and deceit have caught up with you
Put all those rumours to bed
Stop spreading falsehoods about me and our relationship
Bang, bang you're dead
Your behavior has permanently damaged our connection
I knew all along
My intuition was correct all along
But I was loathed to believe
I didn't want to accept the truth
There was nothing but spite
Your actions were motivated by malice and hatred
Fury and lies in the words that you weave
You were deceptive and dishonest in everything you said
Bring our illusion to a conclusion
It's time to end this fake and unhealthy facade
With all our unsold dreams
Abandon all the things we hoped to achieve together
Put it to bed, kick it in the head
Do away with it completely and move on
Oh won't they just let it be
Why can't others allow us to find closure?
Bang bang you're dead!
Your negative influence is over
Oh I'm so easily lead
I should have seen the warning signs earlier
Bang, bang, you're de-e-ead!
Your toxic behavior has finally caught up with you
Put all those rumours to bed
Stop spreading falsehoods about me and our relationship
Bang, bang you're dead
Your actions have caused irreparable damage
Bang bang bang bang you're dead
Your actions have caused a complete and utter breakdown
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY ROSSOMANDO, GARY POWELL, DAVID HAMMOND, CARL BARAT
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Lyrics
I knew all along
That I was right at the start
About the seeds of the weeds
That grew in your heart
Self satisfaction for the factions
Who formed to tear us apart
Oh I gave you the Midas touch
As you turned round to scratch out my heart
Oh what did you expect?
Oh tell me what did you expect?
To lay it on my head?
So is it all upon my head?
Bang bang you're dead!
Oh I'm so easily lead
Bang, bang, you're de-e-ead!
Put all those rumours to bed
Bang, bang you're dead
I knew all along
But I was loathed to believe
There was nothing but spite
Fury and lies in the words that you weave
Bring our illusion to a conclusion
With all our unsold dreams
Put it to bed, kick it in the head
Oh won't they just let it be
Bang bang you're dead!
Oh I'm so easily lead
Bang, bang, you're de-e-ead!
Put all those rumours to bed
Bang, bang you're dead
Bang bang bang bang you're dead
@LucaDaSilva57642
This band was one of the most underrated bands ever. Too bad they broke up in 2008 and it's a pity that they only went on for three years.
@nutbrown607
So much nostalgia! Grew up in a little town in northern England and this just takes me right back to dossing about with my mates when we were 18. Great times.
@devikamisra275
Such a beautiful man Carl.
@muhamadmuslimbinmatjusoh8831
What is...like?
@cgarcia123d
Having grown up in mexico, I can honestly say this song brings nostalgic feelings. The sound and music are very similar to that of which I grew up listening to. I know live in the U.S and can honestly say music here does not have that same effect on me. I am glad to see that rock music is still alive, I love this band and it is sad to learn they are no longer together.
@Attoitm
album
❤
@Talisman09
Mexico?!
@omarcuellar7423
@@Talisman09Yes, the whole video is in Mexico City
@freddiehawes2940
2022 we need these tunes back soon all the music out now is dead
@OscarBalleza
Great song and great video in my México lindo y querido...