Dee Dee formed Dum Dum Girls as a solo project—the name a nod to both The Vaselines’ album, Dum-Dum, and the Iggy Pop song Dum Dum Boys — and released a home-recorded CDR on her label Zoo Music followed by a 7" on HoZac and a 12" EP on Captured Tracks.
Dum Dum Girls released their full-length debut album "I Will Be" on March 30th, 2010 on Sub Pop. Produced by Dee Dee and Richard Gottehrer (Strangeloves, Voidoids, Blondie, The Go-Gos and, more recently, The Raveonettes), I Will Be is neither lo-fi nor too polished. Just under thirty minutes with eleven songs, it’s a short tribute to love, loss, fun, fear and the classic pop form of the ’60s girl groups and early punk rockers.
Dum Dum Girls released their second full-length album "Only In Dreams" on September 26, 2011. The Hold Your Hand Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Josh Homme’s Pink Duck studios and deals with the trauma of parental loss and emotional distance.
Sub Pop released the band's EP "He Gets Me High" in early 2011.
Sub pop released the band's EP " End of Daze November 25, 2012.
On January 28, 2016, Dee Dee announced the closure of the Dum Dum Girls and the creation of a new solo project, Kristin Kontrol.
Bhang Bhang I'm a Burnout
Dum Dum Girls Lyrics
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Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
The excuse of death keeps us a mess
They like us to believe
But really it just opens doors
I did not know could be
In your head
In your head
Are you dead?
The excuse of death keeps us a mess
They like us to believe
But really it just opens doors
I never knew could be
In your head
Are you dead?
In your head
Are you dead?
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
I'm a burnout
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
I'm a burnout
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
I'm a burnout
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
You're a burnout, too
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
In your head
Are you dead?
In your head
Are you dead?
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
I'm a burnout
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
I'm a burnout
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
I'm a burnout
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
Bhang, bhang
You're a burnout, too
In "Bhang Bhang I'm a Burnout," Dum Dum Girls express their thoughts about death and how it's just an excuse to keep people in a state of disarray. The lyrics suggest that people often use death as an excuse to feel helpless and powerless in situations, but in reality, it opens up new doors and opportunities for growth. The chorus "Bhang, bhang" is not referencing the drug bhang (which is derived from cannabis plants), but instead, it's a wordplay on the phrase "bang, bang." The singer proclaims she is a burnout, indicating that she is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, which is relatable for many people who are feeling lost or drained.
The repetitive chorus and overlapping lyrics emphasize the theme of the track, the unknown doors death opens. The lines "In your head, are you dead?" suggest that people don't need to physically die to feel dead inside. It can be challenging to navigate your way in life when you feel lifeless and numb on the inside, and sometimes, people want to give up. The song's chorus repeats, "Bhang, bhang, I'm a burnout," implying that the singer is tired of feeling dead and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
Bhang, bhang
Repeatedly chanting the word ‘Bhang’ to create a trance-like state of mind.
The excuse of death keeps us a mess
The fear of death is a tool used to keep people in a perpetual state of confusion and chaos.
They like us to believe
Those in power manipulate the people into believing certain things for their own benefit.
But really it just opens doors
The fear of death can lead to new experiences and opportunities that were previously unseen.
I did not know could be
The fear of death can lead to new experiences that were previously unknown or unimaginable.
In your head
Referring to the thoughts and emotions that are inside a person's mind.
Are you dead?
Are you so afraid of death that you are not truly living your life?
I'm a burnout
Feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or exhausted from the demands of life.
You're a burnout, too
Everyone experiences burnout at some point in their life.
Writer(s): KRISTIN GUNDRED, KRISTIN WELCHEZ
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AloneRacecar
This song definitely takes me back to the good old days of Test Drive Unlimited 2. In fact that’s how I discovered the band itself in the first place!
AloneRacecar
@Hollow Aang Right I remember that one too. Probably one of the most popular songs of the time too??
Hollow Aang
This and Metric for me.
Twentyfirstpilot
2021 and still as big a fan as I was 10 years ago.. Hope they come back someday!
Shawn Hardy
How can anyone who really likes music give this a thumbs down?
morose journeyman
I don't like many mainstream songs. Everyone's got their own choices. I like Dum Dum Girls though.
Shawn Hardy
@Murderous Intents Whatever you say
Murderous Intents
Because road rock radio from tdu 2 fucking sucks.
Bango
Because they are my fellow harbians, the radio rockers suck
Patrick Santos
2020 and i still love it