The band released three albums, 'Uncomfortable But Free' (Amarillo 1995), 'Exhumed At Birth' (Amarillo 1997) and 'Chiropractic' (Web of Mimicry, 2001), but is currently not active and no plans for recording have been made public as of June, 2008.
The best known lineup consists of Trey Spruance (as Neck Head) - guitar, Gregg Turkington (AKA Neil Hamburger, as McPatrick Head) - vocals, Brandan Kearney (as Jigsaw Puzzle Head) - bass, Phil Franklin (as LaBrea Tar Pits Head) - drums, and James Goode (as Fifth Head) - electronics.
Bring the Dead Boy Peace
Faxed Head Lyrics
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People are always talking in this little town
We are its pride and its shame
So we come up in conversation now and again.
I knew something was wrong
When I overheard a Mormon elder at the Burger King
Talking about how to bring the dead boy peace
An accidental death, the boy died
Now when this kind of thing happens
They all start talking about us even more
They say the dead boy′s life was stolen
But we were willing to throw ours away
I have said time and time again
That our failed suicide pact was a mistake
But because we have not cut our hair
And joined up with the Mormon Church
There's always been this lingering feeling
That we think what we did was right
You can′t bring the dead boy peace
By scowling at those of us who are alive
We didn't kill your son sorry please
You'll never bring the dead boy peace.
I didn′t know the dead boy
But I placed a bouquet of spirulina on his grave
There′s no hidden messages in our music
It's all printed there on the lyric sleeve
Pied pipers of death? I can barely breathe!
Now get off our cases please
The song "Bring The Dead Boy Peace" by Faxed Head reflects on the experience of the band being stigmatized and blamed for various unfortunate events that occur in their small town. The lyrics depict the band members as outcasts, constantly being talked about in the community. The song takes a specific incident as its focus, namely the accidental drowning and subsequent death of a boy in Coalinga.
The lyrics highlight the unfairness of the situation, as the band feels unjustly accused of stealing the boy's life and responsible for his death. The mention of a Mormon elder discussing how to bring the dead boy peace at a Burger King is a satirical portrayal of the gossip and speculation surrounding the incident. The band members express their frustration, stating that scowling or blaming them will not bring peace to the dead boy. They emphasize that they had nothing to do with the tragedy and are sorry for the loss, but they refuse to be condemned for something they didn't cause.
Throughout the song, Faxed Head addresses the perception that their music may contain hidden messages or be somehow responsible for their town's misfortunes. They deny this and express exasperation at people who continuously criticize them. The lyrics conclude with a plea to be left alone, highlighting the band's desire to move on from the stigma and avoid being unfairly targeted.
Overall, "Bring The Dead Boy Peace" showcases Faxed Head's frustration with being scapegoats for tragic events in their small town and their determination to be judged based on facts rather than unfounded accusations.
Line by Line Meaning
People are always talking in this little town
There is a continuous conversation happening in this small community
We are its pride and its shame
We are both celebrated and criticized by the people in this town
So we come up in conversation now and again.
Our names are brought up in discussions from time to time
I knew something was wrong
I sensed that there was a problem or an issue
When I overheard a Mormon elder at the Burger King
I unexpectedly heard a member of the Mormon Church speaking while at a Burger King fast food restaurant
Talking about how to bring the dead boy peace
Engaged in a discussion about finding a way to provide peace for the deceased boy
There was a drowning in Coalinga
A person drowned in the town of Coalinga
An accidental death, the boy died
The boy's passing was unintentional; it was an accident
Now when this kind of thing happens
Whenever such incidents occur
They all start talking about us even more
People begin discussing us in even greater detail
They say the dead boy's life was stolen
Some claim that the boy's life was unlawfully taken from him
But we were willing to throw ours away
However, we were ready to sacrifice our own lives
I have said time and time again
I've repeatedly expressed
That our failed suicide pact was a mistake
That our unsuccessful agreement to end our lives was an error
But because we have not cut our hair
Yet, because we haven't trimmed our hair
And joined up with the Mormon Church
And become members of the Mormon Church
There's always been this lingering feeling
There has always been a persistent sense
That we think what we did was right
That we believe our actions were justified
You can't bring the dead boy peace
It is impossible to provide peace for the deceased boy
By scowling at those of us who are alive
By expressing disapproval towards the living
We didn't kill your son sorry please
We did not cause the death of your son, please accept our apologies
You'll never bring the dead boy peace.
No matter what you do, the deceased boy will not find peace
I didn't know the dead boy
I had no personal connection to the deceased boy
But I placed a bouquet of spirulina on his grave
However, I respectfully left a floral arrangement of spirulina on his burial site
There's no hidden messages in our music
Our music does not contain any concealed meanings
It's all printed there on the lyric sleeve
Everything is explicitly stated on the sleeve of the album containing the lyrics
Pied pipers of death? I can barely breathe!
Being seen as leaders of mortality? I am struggling to cope!
Now get off our cases please
Now please stop scrutinizing us
Writer(s): Faxed Head
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.