Where the similarly hook-tastic Hockey Night was reminiscent of Pavement and Truman's Water, Free Energy shares more similarities with the heroes of old: Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, Boston, Fleetwood Mac,Bruce Springsteen, La Dusseldorf and pretty much every beloved rock band from the canon of classic rock radio. "The Energy," which they are not commonly referred as, draw their inspiration from the deep well of sweet a.m. radio water.
Via blog posts on both Hockey Night and Free Energy Myspace pages, they promised “more news, shows, a limited DFA 7” single, videos, a mockumentary, recipes, safety tips, sound legal advice, sure bets, and where to go for the best deals.”
Nicky STTX, the drummer, can currently be seen in the hit viral youtube clip "WoodTalk with Nick Shuminsky."
Free Energy was initially signed to DFA Records. James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem produced Free Energy's debut record Stuck On Nothing, which was released March 9th, 2010. Free Energy released their sophomore album, Love Sign, on January 15th 2013, under their own Free People Records after being dropped by DFA.
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Bang Pop
Free Energy Lyrics
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Like it would never end
Floatin' over the black top
Without a single friend
Down came a light beam
Right through my breaking heart
Message from the galaxy
That's how it's gotta start
Bang pop pop
When does this searchin' stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
Now she was walkin' downstairs
Completely crystallized
Cherry lips and long hair
With a pair of sunset eyes
She's from a weird world
A mistake in Earth descent
Neon lips like a rainbow kid
She's poppin' gum in the basement
We glance
I move around
And come into her sights
The power's on
And it's burnin through the night
Her lips don't move
And it's comin through her eyes
It's makin' me out of my mind
Bang pop pop
When does this searchin' stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
We glance
I move around
And get her in my sights
The heat comes on
And it's burnin' through the night
Her lips don't move
And it's comin' through her eyes
It's makin' me out of my mind
Bang pop pop
When does this searchin' stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
Bang pop pop
When does this searchin' stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
The lyrics of Free Energy's song "Bang Pop" describe the experience of being lost and alone, until a fateful encounter with an alien-like woman sets off a chain of events that lead to a deeper connection. The singer is initially in a state of disconnection, floating above the black top with no friends or purpose. However, when a light beam comes down and sends a message from the galaxy, the singer feels a spark of hope. This hope is further ignited when they meet the woman with neon lips, sunset eyes, and a weird worldliness about her. Although they don't speak, the connection between them is intense, and the music and the lyrics convey the intense energy and passion between the two.
The song's title, "Bang Pop," is a reference to the explosive energy that is created between the two characters. The lyrics use onomatopoeia to create a sense of rhythm and motion in the music, with the "bang pop pop" sound representing the explosive and energetic connection between the two characters. The lyrics also suggest a sense of urgency and a need for direction, asking "When does this searching stop?" and "Where does the moment stop?" The singer is searching for something meaningful, and the encounter with the woman is a turning point that sets them on a new path.
Overall, "Bang Pop" is a song about finding connection and meaning in a world that can be isolating and confusing. The lyrics describe the intense energy of a fateful encounter and the hope that it brings for something deeper and more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I was super messed up
I was inebriated and in a bad state of mind
Like it would never end
I felt like the experience would go on forever
Floatin' over the black top
I was drifting aimlessly
Without a single friend
I was alone
Down came a light beam
A sudden ray of hope shone down on me
Right through my breaking heart
It struck me emotionally
Message from the galaxy
It came from an otherworldly source
That's how it's gotta start
It was the beginning of something special
Now she was walkin' downstairs
A woman appeared
Completely crystallized
She was stunningly beautiful
Cherry lips and long hair
She had full lips and flowing hair
With a pair of sunset eyes
Her eyes were like the colors of a sunset
She's from a weird world
She seemed out of the ordinary
A mistake in Earth descent
She wasn't originally from Earth
Neon lips like a rainbow kid
Her lips were brightly colored like a child's toy
She's poppin' gum in the basement
She was chewing gum and in a casual setting
We glance
We made brief eye contact
I move around
I shifted my position
And come into her sights
She looked back at me
The power's on
There was a strong attraction
And it's burnin through the night
The passion was intense
Her lips don't move
She didn't say anything
And it's comin through her eyes
Her emotions were evident in her gaze
It's makin' me out of my mind
I couldn't think clearly because of the intensity of the moment
Bang pop pop
Describes the intensity of the moment
When does this searchin' stop?
Asking when the intense search for connections and love will end
Where does the moment stop?
Asking when the passionate moment will end
Oh-way-oh
Expresses emotional intensity and excitement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul Matthew Sprangers, Scott Charles Wells
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"Now I was supper messed up
Like it would never end
Floatin' over the black top
Without a single friend
Down came the light beam
Right through my breaking heart
Message from the galaxy
That's how it's gotta start
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin' stop
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
Now she was walkin' downstairs
Completely crystallized
Cherry lips and long hair
With a pair of sunset eyes
She's from from a weird world
A mistake in earth descent
Neon lips like a rainbow kid
She's popin' gum in the basement
We glance
I move around
And come into her sights
The power's on
And burnin through the night
Her lips don't move
And it's comin through her eyes
It's makin' me out of my mind
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin' stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang bang pop pop
oh-way-oh
(Guitar solo)
We glance
I move around
And get her in my sights
The beat comes on
And it's burnin through the night
Her lips don't move
And it's comin through her eyes
It's makin' me out of my mind
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Can I get a like?😁
Désirée Blizzard
isn't it awesome when you've heard a song once or twice and REAAAAALLY liked it but never got the chance to hear the name and then, a few years later, randomly find it on youtube ? answer : yes, it is pretty awesome ♥
justin perry
I absolutely love this album!! It’s so good all the way through over and over again I dance every time .someone needs to figure out how to give it some sort of new life...
Daniel Brennan
This band was pretty good. I remember when they moved to Philly and saw them live at a WXPN show. It's a shame they are no longer together.
holly pietrzak
this song needs to get more views
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"Now I was supper messed up
Like it would never end
Floatin' over the black top
Without a single friend
Down came the light beam
Right through my breaking heart
Message from the galaxy
That's how it's gotta start
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin' stop
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
Now she was walkin' downstairs
Completely crystallized
Cherry lips and long hair
With a pair of sunset eyes
She's from from a weird world
A mistake in earth descent
Neon lips like a rainbow kid
She's popin' gum in the basement
We glance
I move around
And come into her sights
The power's on
And burnin through the night
Her lips don't move
And it's comin through her eyes
It's makin' me out of my mind
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin' stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang bang pop pop
oh-way-oh
(Guitar solo)
We glance
I move around
And get her in my sights
The beat comes on
And it's burnin through the night
Her lips don't move
And it's comin through her eyes
It's makin' me out of my mind
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Oh-way-oh
Bang pop pop
When does the searchin stop?
Bang bang pop pop
When the mind goes
Bang bang pop pop
Where does the moment stop?
Bang pop pop
Can I get a like?😁
LocoCoco
sure
Jason Kane
Great song, well done! I bought your album today
NAreT
This song and band is gonna be big in a few months
CJ Miller
One of the best rock anthems of 2010
AGR
im waching this in 2018 just saying 2018 sucks : ) : ) : )