Front-man Felix Hagan and guitarist Tom Webber met at the University of Liverpool where they both studied music. At university, they started recruiting fellow students and acquaintances for the band, and by 2012, the full seven-member band had formed.
The band's first EP, "String Up the Entertainer," was released in 2013, and after sharing their music with singer Frank Turner, the band gained his public support. This transitioned into the band's role as a supporting act for Turner during his 2016 tour. There they played music from their first EP, as well as their latest 2015 release, "Kiss the Misfits."
On 24 November 2017 they released their debut album, "Attention Seeker," with glam, pop, rock, and punk influences. "Attention Seeker" topped out at number 6 on the iTunes rock chart, and soon after, the band went on tour to support the Arkells in 2018.
Sing Your Last Lullaby
Felix Hagan & The Family Lyrics
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But there's really no way to find the time
To do this purely for money
Unless you want to get bored and toe the line
So take a seat at our table
And drink so deeply from the cup that I provide
For thought the liquid′s unstable
With every sip you will know that you're alive
And through the cities and the wild
We're taking over
So come and sing your last lullaby
This house is my house
So bring me fire, I′ll burn it all to ashes
It′s my life and it's fine
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
And so perhaps I′ll grow out of it one of these days
I don't know
But now I′m clutching at shadows
Draped in ridiculous clothing every night
So monumentally shallow
And yet this shade of discomfort feels so right
For there are things that are worthless
But they are nothing in the eyes of history
That old celestial circus
With teeth and fingernails I'll carve a place, you′ll see.
And through the cities and the wild
We're taking over
So come and sing your last lullaby
This house is my house
So bring me fire I'll burn it all to ashes
It′s my life and it′s fine
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
And so perhaps I'll grow out of it one of these days
I don′t know.
But at the dawning of this fight we kissed a sweet goodbye and off I sauntered for the cure
And even if the sky turns dark and hurls down bolts of lightning I will laugh and scream for more.
This house is my house
So bring me fire I'll burn it all to ashes
It′s my life and it's fine
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
And so perhaps I′ll grow out of it one of these days
But for the moment I'm alright
The lyrics of Felix Hagan & The Family's song "Sing Your Last Lullaby" call for the listener to join the band's wild and rebellious lifestyle. The song opens by acknowledging that pursuing music purely for money is not satisfying, and that it's important to live life to the fullest. The band then invites the listener to "take a seat at our table" and drink deeply from the cup of life they provide. This liquid may be unstable, but every sip will make the listener feel alive.
The rest of the song celebrates the band's wild and rebellious spirit. They challenge authority and traditional values, rejecting societal norms and expectations. The lyrics suggest that this lifestyle may not last forever, and that the band members may one day outgrow it. However, for the moment they are living life to the fullest and having a great time doing it.
Overall, the song is a call to break free from the rules and expectations that society imposes and to live life to the fullest. It celebrates rebellion and encourages listeners to embrace their wild side.
Line by Line Meaning
You might think that it's funny
You may find the situation amusing
But there's really no way to find the time
It is difficult to allocate time for something
To do this purely for money
To solely pursue an endeavor for financial gain
Unless you want to get bored and toe the line
Unless you want to become uninterested and conform to expectations
So take a seat at our table
Join in and be a part of our group
And drink so deeply from the cup that I provide
Partake in what I offer to fully experience it
For thought the liquid's unstable
Although the substance may be unpredictable
With every sip you will know that you're alive
Each taste will make you feel more alive
And through the cities and the wild
Across various environments and landscapes
We're taking over
We are asserting our presence and influence
So come and sing your last lullaby
Join us in our cause and relinquish your old, sleepy ways
This house is my house
This place is under my control
So bring me fire, I'll burn it all to ashes
Bring me destruction, I will obliterate everything
It's my life and it's fine
This is my life, and it's satisfactory to me
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
I will joyously destroy what I have created
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
Is it the upbringing or a temporary stage?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
This repetitive aspiration to surprise and stun
And so perhaps I'll grow out of it one of these days
Maybe I will no longer have this disposition in the future
I don't know
I am unsure
But now I'm clutching at shadows
Currently, I am holding onto something intangible
Draped in ridiculous clothing every night
Wearing absurd attire frequently
So monumentally shallow
Remarkably superficial
And yet this shade of discomfort feels so right
Despite feeling uneasy, it feels appropriate
For there are things that are worthless
Certain things have no value
But they are nothing in the eyes of history
In history, they hold no significance
That old celestial circus
The antique, grand spectacle
With teeth and fingernails I'll carve a place, you'll see.
I will aggressively pursue my place and stand out
But at the dawning of this fight we kissed a sweet goodbye and off I sauntered for the cure
At the beginning of this struggle, we parted ways optimistically for the solution
And even if the sky turns dark and hurls down bolts of lightning I will laugh and scream for more.
Despite the potential dangers, I will still want more and be entertained
Contributed by Bella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
You might think that it’s funny
But there’s really no way to find the time
To do this purely for money
Unless you want to get bored and toe the line
So take a seat at our table
And drink so deeply from the cup that I provide
For thought the liquid’s unstable
With every sip you will know that you’re alive
And through the cities and the wild
We’re taking over
So come and sing your last lullaby
This house is my house
So bring me fire, I’ll burn it all to ashes
It’s my life and it’s fine
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
And so perhaps I’ll grow out of it one of these days
I don’t know
But now I’m clutching at shadows
Draped in ridiculous clothing every night
So monumentally shallow
And yet this shade of discomfort feels so right
Cause there are things that are worthless
But they are nothing in the eyes of history
That old celestial circus
With teeth and fingernails I’ll carve a place, you’ll see
And through the cities and the wild
We’re taking over
So come and sing your last lullaby
This house is my house
So bring me fire I’ll burn it all to ashes
It’s my life and it’s fine
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
And so perhaps I’ll grow out of it one of these days
I don’t know
But at the dawning of this fight we kissed a sweet goodbye and off I sauntered for the cure
And even if the sky turns dark and hurls down bolts of lightning I will laugh and scream for more
This house is my house
So bring me fire I’ll burn it all to ashes
It’s my life and it’s fine
And I will cry with laughter as I trash it
Well is it the parents or is it a phase?
This tiresome desire to shock and amaze
And so perhaps I’ll grow out of it one of these days
But for the moment I’m alright
@mefirstyoulater
I'm not going to lie, when I first started listening to this song, I thought I wasn't going to be a song I really warmed up to. I've now listened to it three times in a row, quoted lyrics and shared it on facebook. Well played.
@DeanRadcliffe
Never mind the theatrics, the song itself is every bit as epic as any Journey song ever was- and with the girls vocals and the key changes, and then the video that could be called “Last Suppper Food Fight”- you really beak the mold, y’all
@kayleasgdunn8892
you are just so amazing I haven't stopped listening to you since frank turner in doncaster your so talented. I love you ☺😚
@soulcityrocker3799
This is god damn brilliant. Felix Hagan for Prime Minister.
@louisepeters3460
You have n right to look so good in those trousers
@felixhaganmusic
Thanks, Tinee! No, they were donated by the magnificent Dunns Bakery, Crouch End.
@anthonycookie1308
amazing felix keep it up
@davypinnuck20
hi, was at the forum ,hatfield. great gig .
@ChakraJelly
They're great trousers!
@tinee7liverpool
love it! I want some of those baked goods now LOL. Did Ellie bake all those goodies?