Their name was devised by Justin Burford, because his opinion on the ideals of fashion itself but also because of its open interpretation. "I want to break down the walls - within that context, that image, we can do anything we want no matter whether it’s super cheesy or punk, I want to kill fashion, see the end of it."
Frontman Justin Burford and guitarist Rodney Aravena are both ex-members of the Australian group The Sleepy Jackson.
March 2004 saw them release the Rough Diamonds EP, and they followed it up with the Too Careful EP later on in the same year.
After performing at SXSW they were picked up by EMI/Capitol records for a worldwide distribution contract. On 25 August 2005, End of Fashion released their self titled debut album. Their debut single, O Yeah, won two ARIA Awards in 2005.
Their sophomore album Book of Lies was released in Australia in late 2008 and two singles, Fussy and Dying for You, have been released.
End of Fashion are currently working on new songs for their third album.
Down or Down
End of Fashion Lyrics
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Your form of currency is attention
Said your goodbyes and you're gone
To start a life in a different direction
Go, go and help yourself to them
I think that you're so insecure
You're either down or down, down or down
So place me back on the shelf
And take me down when you feel like crying
I'm not about to be your suicide
I see the part in you that you can't hide
Go, go and help yourself to them
I think that you're so insecure
You're either down or down, down or down
For years you were apple's eye, my only child, my little piece of heaven
So I hardly noticed how the focus turned to borderline obsession
I was never sure if we were all that we were thought to be
I guess we never really seemed as happy as we could have been
You left a hole in this home
Your form of currency is attention
Go, go and help yourself to them
Run, run away now see if I care
I think that you're so insecure
You're either down or down, down or down
You're so damn insecure
you're either down or down, down or down
The lyrics of "Down or Down" by End of Fashion talk about someone who has left a hole in their home and uses attention as their form of currency. This person has said goodbye and moved on to a different direction in life, leaving behind those they once loved. The singer questions the person's motives and whether they are truly happy, suggesting that their behavior stems from their own insecurities. The chorus of the song repeats the line "You're either down or down, down or down," emphasizing the idea that the person is never truly happy and always seeking validation.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of parental love and the complexities of relationships. The lines "For years you were apple's eye, my only child, my little piece of heaven" suggest a close parent-child relationship, but also hint at the parent's tendency to focus solely on their child and possibly neglect their own needs. The line "I see the part in you that you can't hide" could also be interpreted as the singer recognizing that the person has their own struggles and vulnerabilities.
Overall, the lyrics of "Down or Down" highlight the emotions of loss, betrayal, and insecurity, and paint a picture of a person who is never truly satisfied with what they have.
Line by Line Meaning
You left a hole in this home
You departed from this place and it has made a striking effect on it.
Your form of currency is attention
You seek attention as though it is a form of valuable currency.
Said your goodbyes and you're gone
You have uttered farewell and departed from the place.
To start a life in a different direction
You have moved on to begin a new journey towards a different path.
Go, go and help yourself to them
You are free to take what you want from the situation.
I think that you're so insecure
In my opinion, you lack confidence within yourself.
You're either down or down, down or down
You either feel sad or extremely sad with no middle ground.
So place me back on the shelf
I would like to be put away and not a part of this situation.
And take me down when you feel like crying
Only retrieve me when you need a shoulder to cry on.
I'm not about to be your suicide
I will not allow myself to be the cause of your self-destruction.
I see the part in you that you can't hide
I am aware of the aspect of you that you keep concealed from others.
For years you were apple's eye, my only child, my little piece of heaven
You were the beloved apple of my eye, my only child, and the greatest source of happiness for me.
So I hardly noticed how the focus turned to borderline obsession
I barely realized that my attention had diverted to almost obsessive behavior.
I was never sure if we were all that we were thought to be
I had my doubts about whether our relationship was genuinely what I had believed it to be.
I guess we never really seemed as happy as we could have been
I think we could have been happier, but we were never truly content.
Run, run away now see if I care
You can leave the situation right now if you wish and I won't be affected by it.
You're so damn insecure
You lack confidence to the point where it is frustrating.
you're either down or down, down or down
You are always feeling sad to some degree.
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@julius6495
I'm a raisin she's a cow
The way she's looking at me now...wow!
When conversation comes my way
I say I go to church to pray
You know almost every day
That's when she walks away
O Yeah?!
So you want to talk about it for a while
O Yeah?!
So you went school to relearn how to smile
O Yeah?!
She said la de da de dream, she said come on
O Yeah?
Well, O Yeah!
Smoke to mouth and nod your head
I can't remember what you said
And your name again?
Constipation verbally
Then I walk away
O Yeah?!
So you want to talk about it for a while
O Yeah?!
So you went school to relearn how to smile
O Yeah?!
She said la de da de dream, she said come on
O Yeah?
Well, O Yeah!
Sweet candy
Just give me some sweet candy
You make me feel ooh baby
You think you're all that!
O Yeah?!
I want to talk about it for a while
O Yeah?!
Went to school to relearn how to smile
O Yeah?!
She said la de da de dream, she said come on
O Yeah?
Well, O Yeah!
On and on
@jamlbb
O yeah
I'm raisin' she's a cow
The way she's looking at me now...wo-o!
When conversation comes my way
I say i go to church to pray
You know, almost every day
That's when she walks away
O yeah?!
So you want to talk about it for a while
O yeah?!
So you went to school to relearn how to smile
O yeah?!
She said i had a dirty dream, she said come on
O yeah?
Well, o yeah!
Smoke to mouth and nod your head
I can't remember what you said
And your name again?
Constipation verbally
Then i walk away
O yeah?!
So you want to talk about it for a while
O yeah?!
So you went to school to relearn how to smile
O yeah?!
She said i had a dirty dream, she said come on
O yeah?
Well, o yeah!
Sweet candy
Just give me some sweet candy
You make me feel ooh baby
You think you're all that!!
O yeah?!
So you want to talk about it for a while
O yeah?!
So you went to school to relearn how to smile
O yeah?!
She said i had a dirty dream, she said come on
O yeah?
Well, o yeah
@plasmo9891
Where Is My Mind is in the key of E.
It's chord progression is I - vi - iii - IV.
O Yeah is in the key of E.
It's chord progression is I - vi - iii - ii
For those of us who are less musically inclined let me summarise:
They different songs.
@stoss4259
This band should have been so much bigger. The vocalist has an awesome voice.
@davidataturk4357
Australia doesn't support talent, our government actually set this band broke, gave them full air play on JJJ Australian alternative radio that is government owned. Then fucked them over on their second album, didn't even play it. All musicians are government sell outs now, this has been their plan. Billie said take your death shot mate
@sum_rand0m
Exactly.
@matt79hz
Kingsmill didn't help much.
Too poppy to play them after the first album apparently.
@davolanaki
Rest easy, kingsmill did him a favour, he now spends his days doing phenomenal Nirvana cover shows
@ellidertienesida8830
Además de ser uno de los mejores temas del FIFA Street 2, la canción en si es muy buena
@Lennononly
One of the best debut albums of any Australian band.
@GamerzPro1231
+Michael Croaker Must be easy when you just rip off already well established bands.
@ThePimpMyArcade
agreed...amazing album!
@gorlarmisalami6167
@Optim Like who. You can't just say that without giving clear examples