The… Read Full Bio ↴Fucked Up is a hardcore punk band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The band formed and played their first shows in early 2001. The initial practicing lineup consisted of 10,000 Marbles (Guitar), Concentration Camp (Vocals), and Mustard Gas (Bass Guitar). Just prior to recording their demo tape, Concentration Camp moved to guitar and vocal duties were taken over by Pink Eyes (also known as Mr. Damian). Drums are played by Mr. Jo (also credited as G. Beat or J. Falco) and Young Governor was added as a third guitarist in 2007.
Following the release of the demo, the band embarked on a long series of 7" vinyl 45 rpms. Unlike many of their contemporaries, the band shunned full length LP or CD formats, preferring to output their music two songs at a time. While some record distributors refused to carry the singles, they were generally released to broad appeal, receiving glowing reviews in many punk fanzines. The artwork and feel of the records was a tribute to the Dangerhouse Records era of punk vinyl.
The band released the "No Pasaran" 7" in May of 2002. The records aesthetic and philosophy was greatly influenced by anarchism and the participation of anarchists in the Spanish Civil War in particular. The cover and insert featured anarchist propaganda posters and portraits of Spanish farmers and peasant soldiers.
The Police 7" was released on March of 2003, quickly followed by what is considered the bands most significant recording, the Baiting the Public 7" in May of 2003. This single was in tribute to the Viennese Actionism, a far left art movement during the 1960s, and the Situationist International. The record featured one song spread over two sides, and illegible liner notes, meant to shock and annoy the buyer.
Two more 7"'s followed in 2004, the Dance of Death single, and the Litany 4-song EP. The vinyl releases to this point were collected on 2004's Epics in Minutes CD.
The band's use of imagery and symbolism took a decided turn after the release of Epics in Minutes, as it was followed by two obscure and limited 12"s, the Looking for Gold 12", and the live Let Likes be Cured by Likes 12". Many felt at this point the band's message became esoteric to the point of confusion, while others felt the turn towards a more convoluted approach was ultimately more rewarding. The Looking for Gold 12" contained no liner notes or credits, no song titles, and a hidden track. It was self-released by the band in 2004 in a limited run of 600 copies and immediately became one of the most infamous and sought-after modern hardcore punk releases, selling for over $100 on internet auction sites like ebay. The title track was 17 minutes long, used 19 guitar tracks, had a three minute drum solo and contained 4 minutes of whistling, all unconventional by punk rock song-writing standards.
Following a lengthy and rumoured self-written interview in Maximum Rock and Roll, that discussed some of the band's politics and identity, many people became suspicious of the band's intentions, based on their allusions to mind control, fascism, early 20th centruy occultism, and Nazi mysticism. The release of a split 7" in 2004 with the band Haymaker did little to allay these concerns as it contained a picture of Hitler addressing a Hitler Youth Rally in 1938. A public clarification followed in late 2004 after the band was attacked onstage at a concert in Toronto.
In the summer of 2004 the band returned to form with the release of the Generation 7" and 12" EPs. The record contained the trademark sound the band had developed with their earlier releases. The record would go onto sell more than 6000 copies in that year and would represent the definitive Fucked Up release of the later period. The live performance of "Generation" had at this point become a focal point of most shows and saw hundreds of people dance and mosh in a mad frenzy of violence and aggression, and would result in many injuries.
After touring for most of 2005 the band took on David Eliade as a quasi-full time manager/promoter, and released a new UK-only 7", Triumph of Life, on VICE records. The band is currently signed to Jade Tree, on which they released the double album Hidden World in 2006. Hidden World was generally well received in the music community, although many traditional punk fans who once glorified Fucked Up for their "short and fast" older songs couldn't quite grasp Hidden World, which was 74 minutes long. Owen Pallett (commonly known as Final Fantasy) did the strings for the album, and Alexisonfire's vocalist George Pettit made an appearance as a guest vocalist on the final track. The album served as Fucked Up's "major label debut", receiving positive reviews from Pitchfork Media, SPIN magazine, and NOW magazine. The albums was also picked as "#1 punk album of the year" by the Canadian magazine Exclaim!.
After Hidden World, Fucked Up began their yearly record series based off of the Chinese calendar. They released the Year of the Dog 12" in late 2006. Fucked Up also appeared on MTV Live Canada in January 2007. Fans in attendance reportedly caused $2000 worth of damages during the recording. After a European tour in the spring and an early summer U.S Tour that took the band to the U.S Southeast for the first time ever, Fucked Up proceeded to play several major music festivals including South by Southwest, Tales of the Jackalope, Oshesga Fest, and POP Montreal. In July of 2007, the band released the second album in the Chinese calendar series "Year of the Pig". The 12" is technically a single, featuring the song Year of the Pig and it's b-side Black Hats. Year of the Pig is over 18 minutes long, and is about the treatment of sex workers in Canada.
Currently, the band has made comments about several different projects, including a follow up full length to Hidden World, and a musical based off the song 'David Comes to Life' from the Hidden World album.
Turn The Season
Fucked Up Lyrics
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He knows that his joy will stop, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
He's a ship on the sea, setting sail to perfidy.
He is cold, he is warm, he's the peace inside the storm.
Feel the swelling of a wave, hear the ringing of a bell,
He's been weak and he's been brave, he's been to heaven and he's been to hell.
See the old in the new, see the life stretch before you,
See a mother in the child, there was youth behind grey eyes.
A stone is taken by the tide, another season on the other side.
Like the spinning of a wheel, he'll be hurt but he will heal.
There's a flower in the weeds, there's a life inside the seed.
(And he said) "I have never been as happy as I am today",
(But then the seasons turned and the darkness came)
"So when it all falls apart I will have peace in my heart"
(Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain).
"Try to redeem myself for mistakes in advance",
(The sun will always shine after the rain)
"I know that when I fall down I'll get another chance"
(Just wipe away the tears and try again).
We couldn't see without the dark, thing's wouldn't end without a spark.
There is no truth without lies and no future without memories.
He's in the middle of the road, from where he's been and where he'll go.
He's the forest kissed by flames, the trees die so they can grow again.
He knows that death is part of life, he would have made that girl his wife.
Now there's only darkness, there is no dawn, now that she's gone.
(And he said) "I have never been as happy as I am today",
(but then the seasons turned and the darkness came)
"So when it all falls apart I will have peace in my heart"
(Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain).
"Try to redeem myself for mistakes in advance",
(The sun will always shine after the rain)
"I know that when I fall down I'll get another chance"
(Just wipe away the tears and try again).
The lyrics of Fucked Up's song "Turn The Season" delve into the theme of change and the fleeting nature of happiness. The opening lines capture the cyclical nature of life, with the ups and downs that come with it. The singer is aware that his happiness will not last forever, as he waits for the "other shoe to drop". The ship metaphor is used to describe the idea of betrayal and deceit, and how the singer can be a victim of it. He is also shown to have conflicting emotions, being both cold and warm, and being able to find peace amidst a storm.
The lyrics go on to showcase the idea of finding beauty in unexpected places, with the imagery of a flower in the weeds and life in a seed. The singer seems to have found happiness at one point, telling someone that he has never been as happy as he is today. However, as the seasons turn, darkness comes, and he knows that he should be prepared for the worst. The lyrics encourage the idea of redemption and learning from past mistakes, in order to move forward and find healing.
The song ultimately ends on a somber note, with the singer mourning a lost love. The lyrics express the sentiment that there can be no light without darkness and no future without memories. Despite the sadness, the singer seems to have learned valuable lessons and is determined to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Things go up and then go down, chase a smile with a frown.
Life is full of ups and downs, and we often find ourselves chasing happiness one moment and feeling sorrow the next.
He knows that his joy will stop, waiting for the other shoe to drop.
The singer is aware that their happiness will not last forever, and they are anticipating something bad happening in the future.
He's a ship on the sea, setting sail to perfidy.
The singer sees themselves as a ship on the sea, navigating the treacherous waters of life and heading towards betrayal and deception.
He is cold, he is warm, he's the peace inside the storm.
The artist is a complex mix of different emotions and reactions, but ultimately they are able to find a sense of calm in the midst of chaos.
Feel the swelling of a wave, hear the ringing of a bell,
The artist is trying to evoke sensory experiences, asking the listener to imagine the feeling of a rising wave and the sound of a ringing bell.
He's been weak and he's been brave, he's been to heaven and he's been to hell.
The singer has experienced a wide range of emotions and situations, including moments of weakness and bravery, as well as good and bad times.
See the old in the new, see the life stretch before you,
The singer is urging the listener to look beyond the surface of things and see the connections between the past, present, and future.
See a mother in the child, there was youth behind grey eyes.
The artist is suggesting that even in the youngest and seemingly most innocent individuals, there is a connection to the past and the aging process.
I don't know him anymore, he isn't like he was before.
The artist is expressing a sense of loss and confusion, feeling like they no longer recognize someone they once knew well.
A stone is taken by the tide, another season on the other side.
The artist is acknowledging the impermanence and cyclical nature of life, where things that were once certain can be washed away and replaced.
Like the spinning of a wheel, he'll be hurt but he will heal.
The singer is describing the process of healing as cyclical, with new hurts always waiting around the corner but the possibility of recovery always present as well.
There's a flower in the weeds, there's a life inside the seed.
The artist is asserting that beauty and growth can emerge from seemingly difficult or unlikely circumstances.
(And he said) "I have never been as happy as I am today",
The singer is quoting someone else who expressed a sense of happiness at a particular moment in time.
(But then the seasons turned and the darkness came)
The singer is highlighting the inevitability of change, and how happiness is often fleeting in the face of new challenges.
"So when it all falls apart I will have peace in my heart"
The singer is expressing a sense of inner strength and resilience, able to maintain a sense of peace even in difficult circumstances.
(Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain).
The artist is encouraging the listener to focus on the positive aspects of pain and hardship, and how these experiences can help facilitate growth and healing.
"Try to redeem myself for mistakes in advance",
The artist is suggesting the importance of preemptively acknowledging mistakes and working to make amends before problems arise.
(The sun will always shine after the rain)
The singer is expressing a sense of hope and optimism, recognizing that even in the darkest of times there is always the potential for light and renewal.
"I know that when I fall down I'll get another chance"
The singer is expressing confidence in their ability to persevere and overcome obstacles, even when things seem impossible.
(Just wipe away the tears and try again).
The artist is urging the listener to push through difficult moments and keep trying, even when it feels like all is lost.
We couldn't see without the dark, thing's wouldn't end without a spark.
The artist is suggesting that darkness, difficulty, and uncertainty are necessary to appreciate the good things in life and for change to occur.
There is no truth without lies and no future without memories.
The artist is suggesting that the concept of truth is only meaningful in the context of falsehood, and that memories are an important part of shaping who we are and where we are going.
He's in the middle of the road, from where he's been and where he'll go.
The singer is describing themselves as being at a point of transition or uncertainty, reflecting on their past as they work towards the future.
He's the forest kissed by flames, the trees die so they can grow again.
The artist is using a metaphor of a forest fire to suggest that destruction and growth can go hand in hand, with new life emerging from the ashes in unexpected ways.
He knows that death is part of life, he would have made that girl his wife.
The singer is acknowledging the inevitability of death, while also expressing regret over something that they wished could have been different.
Now there's only darkness, there is no dawn, now that she's gone.
The singer is expressing a sense of finality and despair, suggesting that the absence of a particular person or thing has plunged them into darkness and hopelessness.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Joshua Elliot Zucker, Sandy Miranda, Michael Ian Haliechuk, Paul Jonah Falco, Benjamin Peter Warden Cook, Damian Abraham
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Things go up and then they go down
Chase a smile with a frown
He knows that his joy will stop
Waiting for the other shoe to drop
He's a ship on the sea
Setting sail to perfidy
He is cold, he is warm
He's the peace inside the storm
Feel the swelling of a wave
Hear the ringing of a bell
He's been weak and he's been brave
He's been to heaven and he's been to hell
See the old in the new
See the life stretched before you
See a mother in the child
There was youth behind grey eyes
I don't know him anymore
He isn't like he was before
The stone is taken by the tide
Another season on the other side
Like the spinning of a wheel
He'll be hurt, but he will heal
There's a flower in the weeds
There's a life inside the seed
And he said
"Never been as happy as I am today"
But then the seasons turned and the darkness came
"So when it all falls apart, I'll have peace in my heart"
Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain
"Try to redeem myself for my mistakes in advance"
The sun will shine after the rain
"Well, when I fall down, I'll get another chance"
Just wipe away the tears and try again
We couldn't see without the dark
Things wouldn't end without a spark
There is no truth without lies
And no future without memories
He's in the middle of the road
From where he's been and where he'll go
He's the forest kissed by flames
The trees die so they can grow again
He knows that death is part of life
He would've made that girl his wife
This time there's only darkness
There is no dawn, now that she's gone
And he said
"I have never been as happy as I am today"
But then the seasons turned and the darkness came
"So when it all falls apart, I'll have peace in my heart"
Try to think of the healing that comes out of the pain
"Try to redeem myself for my mistakes in advance"
The sun will always shine after the rain
"Well, when I fall down, I'll get another chance"
Just wipe away the tears and try again
@Shwvvn
This song got me through some really hard times. Times best described as 'fucked up'.
@aderyn7379
I feel it.
@Lesula
Thumbs up for Billions! 🙌
@TimMosleycar3hur
Where was it played, because they say it's when Wags leaves for St Venus, but that's a different song!
@TimMosleycar3hur
https://youtu.be/BjGB9hc5huk?t=81
@Lesula
@@TimMosleycar3hur I forget the ep but it was when axe took Molly at a party before credits rolled, is was season finale
@thyronster
@@TimMosleycar3hur S2E8 The Kingmaker - It was played at the end of the episode
@joncoish
I'm not usually a fan of "screaming" in music, but these guys are great from what I've heard. Their songs seem to have great melody, and the screaming on top of that, along with the more melodic singing they often use, is a nice contrast. I'm really liking them!
@diegorsbenedito
Obs Things to write!!
BILLIONS 🎸❤
@patras458
I had intense goosebumps when the explosion came. This is one of the few albums i can really relate to. It kept me going when i had really sad times i my life. Thank you Fucked Up!