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.
Kamikaze
End of Fashion Lyrics
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Man with a gun keep walking on lightly
This lazy student be a part of the act
Coming on strong
You said nothing
You said nothing at all
Patience will end, man I've been worried
And I've been letting lies dictate my acts
Finding the facts oh so disappointing
All you common fools
We are breaking every rule that ever stood
So much that I have lost all of my friends
Satisfy this man, satisfy him
He'll be coming to get ya
The kamikaze pilot causes the crash
Man he's got class
Loves these Japanese ladies
And I've been letting lies dictate my acts
Finding the facts oh so disappointing
All you common fools
We are breaking every rule that ever stood
So much that I have lost all of my friends
Satisfy this man, satisfy him
He'll be coming to get ya
The lyrics to End of Fashion's "Kamikaze" are introspective, and deal with feelings of disillusionment and anxiety in the face of uncertainty. The song seems to be about the struggle to stay true to oneself in a world that often expects us to conform to certain expectations. The opening line, "We shake our booties but we're better than that," suggests a desire to break free from societal norms and expectations. The song then delves into a series of verses that describe the singer's frustration with their own lack of clarity about their purpose, as well as their fear of being taken advantage of by others.
The lyrics "Man with a gun keep walking on lightly, this lazy student be a part of the act" implies that someone is threatening the singer with a gun, and they feel compelled to go along with whatever the aggressor wants them to do. The following lines show the singer's internal struggle as they consider taking action: "Instead of waiting I'll be counting to ten, patience will end, man I've been worried." The chorus then serves as a rallying cry for anyone who feels disillusioned with society: "All you common fools, we are breaking every rule that ever stood, so much that I have lost all of my friends."
The song climaxes with the titular reference to kamikaze pilots, who were known for their suicidal attacks during World War II. The lyrics "The kamikaze pilot causes the crash, man he's got class, loves these Japanese ladies" suggest a wry critique of the glorification of war heroes and the romanticization of violence. The song ends with a final plea to "satisfy this man," which could be interpreted as a call to action for anyone who feels helpless or powerless in the face of societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
We shake our booties but we're better than that
We may dance to popular music, but we have higher standards than that.
Man with a gun keep walking on lightly
The person with the gun is moving cautiously and quietly.
This lazy student be a part of the act
This unproductive student is part of the performance.
Coming on strong
We are making a powerful impression.
You said nothing
You did not express your thoughts or feelings.
You said nothing at all
You said absolutely nothing to contribute to the conversation or situation.
Instead of waiting I'll be counting to ten
I plan to be patient and count to ten instead of reacting impulsively.
Patience will end, man I've been worried
I have become increasingly anxious and my patience is wearing thin.
And I've been letting lies dictate my acts
I have been acting based on false information.
Finding the facts oh so disappointing
The truth is disappointing and disheartening.
All you common fools
Addressing those who act foolishly and don't think for themselves.
We are breaking every rule that ever stood
We are rebelling against conventional norms and traditions.
So much that I have lost all of my friends
My rebellion has caused me to lose all my friends.
Satisfy this man, satisfy him
Trying to please a particular person.
He'll be coming to get ya
He will come after you.
The kamikaze pilot causes the crash
The kamikaze pilot deliberately crashes the plane.
Man he's got class
He is an impressive and stylish individual.
Loves these Japanese ladies
He is particularly attracted to Japanese women.
All you common fools
Referencing those who act foolishly and don't think for themselves.
We are breaking every rule that ever stood
We are rebelling against conventional norms and traditions.
So much that I have lost all of my friends
My rebellion has caused me to lose all my friends.
Satisfy this man, satisfy him
Trying to please a particular person.
He'll be coming to get ya
He will come after you.
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hhelbys
This is the follow up to clip Fussy. Sick and twisted but love it!
Madeline Young
In that case, Welcome to youtube! It is unfortunate that Dexter turned up wheni it did for you, but thats always the way isnt it!? If you didnt get this idea from Dexter than you have the kind of Morbid Twistedness that I can appreciate, and it is amazingly directed. A triumph no matter how bad the timing is. Dexter is fairly commercial, really not worth watching if you can read the books...
Corey Iwasczyszyn
good song
Betty Stavrou
Theres this song from them .. it has "dying for you" in the lyrics. Can anyone tell me what the song is, please? Thankyouu.
Betty Stavrou
haha, thanks. I looked it up after that and realised that was the title, haha.
Madeline Young
I bet the director had at least read the book series of Dexter, nothing is that much of a coincidence. YES people, dexter is based on a series of books by Jeff Lindsay, Tinseltown doesn't get that original all on its little lonesome.
Cay Jutler
i like fussy better
nathans89
Dont give up your day job natasha
mikeyglennon
bit worried about u!!!