Their critically acclaimed debut EP, Get Bleak, released on Bobo Integral in 2019 and re-released on Carpark in 2021 with three additional songs, reveals the key to Ducks Ltd.’s sound: simple charms, just like the music that inspired it, and a project best served when it’s just the two of them trusting the intensity of their creative relationship. It’s worked out: Ducks Ltd. have played gigs with The Goon Sax, Weyes Blood and Juan Waters; they’ve received glowing praise in publications like Pitchfork, The A.V. Club and NME. But it’s their debut LP, Modern Fiction and its masterful melodies and depressive fun that confirms it: great things are here, and sometimes, all you need is a good friend to realize it.
Head On
Ducks Ltd. Lyrics
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I come around catching sparks off you
I get an electric charge from you
That second-hand living, it just won't do
And the way I feel tonight
Oh, I could die and I wouldn't mind
Yeah, there's something going on inside
Makes you want to feel, it makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I can't stand up, I can't cool down
I can't get my head off the ground
As soon as I get my head 'round you
I come around catching sparks off you
And all I ever got from you
Was all I ever took from you
And the world could die in pain
And I wouldn't feel no shame
Yeah, there's nothing holding me to blame
It makes you want to feel, it makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
Where all my troubles can't be found (yeah, yeah)
Makes you want to feel, it makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
Where all my troubles can't be found
In "Head On" by Ducks Ltd. illuminati hotties, the lyrics express a sense of exhilaration and attraction towards someone that causes a powerful and electrifying effect. The singer describes how being around this person sparks a feeling of intensity and excitement, almost like a jolt of electricity. They find the conventional and mundane aspects of life unsatisfying and unfulfilling, highlighting the need for something more profound.
The song captures the raw emotions and energy that come with infatuation. The singer's feelings are so intense that they suggest they could die and not mind, indicating their willingness to fully immerse themselves in this overwhelming sensation. There is a sense of urgency, a desire to experience life to the fullest, as the singer alludes to blowing the stars from the sky. This line symbolizes a desire to achieve something extraordinary and defy limitations.
However, despite the passionate connection described, there is also a sense of longing and unrequited love. The line "And all I ever got from you was all I ever took from you" suggests a one-sided relationship, where the singer may feel they are not receiving enough in return. Despite this, the singer remains captivated by the pull this person has over them, suggesting that they are willing to venture into the unknown ("the dirty part of town") where they can escape their troubles.
Overall, "Head On" explores the exhilarating but complicated nature of intense attraction and the desire for something more meaningful in life.
Line by Line Meaning
As soon as I get my head 'round you
Once I fully understand you and your intentions
I come around catching sparks off you
I am drawn to your energy and charisma
I get an electric charge from you
You electrify me and bring excitement into my life
That second-hand living, it just won't do
Living a life influenced by others is unsatisfying
And the way I feel tonight
In this moment, my emotions are intense
Oh, I could die and I wouldn't mind
I am so consumed by my feelings that I am willing to let go of everything
Yeah, there's something going on inside
Internally, there is an undeniable force or connection
Makes you want to feel, it makes you want to try
This experience compels you to seek new sensations and take risks
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
It ignites a desire to achieve something extraordinary or impossible
And I can't stand up, I can't cool down
I am so overwhelmed that I cannot regain composure
I can't get my head off the ground
I am mentally fixated and unable to move forward
And all I ever got from you
Everything I received in our relationship
Was all I ever took from you
Was simply what I selfishly took without reciprocation
And the world could die in pain
Even if the world were to suffer, it wouldn't affect me emotionally
And I wouldn't feel no shame
I wouldn't experience any guilt or remorse
Yeah, there's nothing holding me to blame
There is no reason for me to be held accountable
And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
I am deliberately seeking out a chaotic or troublesome environment
Where all my troubles can't be found (yeah, yeah)
A place where I can escape from my problems or worries
Makes you want to feel, it makes you want to try
This experience compels you to seek new sensations and take risks
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
It ignites a desire to achieve something extraordinary or impossible
And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
I am deliberately seeking out a chaotic or troublesome environment
Where all my troubles can't be found
A place where I can escape from my problems or worries
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: James Reid, William Reid
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Eric Benjamin
Fantastic cover! Thanks, this is awesome!
soulapsyche
Love it!
Shane Peach
THIS is something that is ready to catch fire!! Your either global in 1 year or you need better representation. Massive!!!
DJ Andy Allnighter
Well done ⭐⭐⭐
The Tisburys
This rules!!!
Chrissy Smith
The ppl who don’t know this is a cover song
Elias Lowe
This is a bop
Kool Rock Radio
KOOL!
Mark Allen
Like non-alcoholic beer, or decaffeinated tea.
It sounds like The Archies covering JAMC.
Chris Enright
The Power of Negative Thinking? Lighten up you miseries.