They sing in English and Spanish, often mixing both languages in a single song or even line. Human and animal rights are frequent subjects in their lyrics. The band mixes punk music with other genres such as reggae, pop, tango, thrash metal and others.
As the band became well known, skinheads who enjoyed the band's aggressive music in a violent way started to show up at concerts, prompting singer Nekro to call the band's genre Antifascist gay hardcore in an attempt to get rid of those fans. For this reason Fun People is sometimes confused as queercore.
Early on, the band was called Anesthesia (as a tribute to Cliff Burton). When the band was about to release their first album, planned to be self-titled, they found out someone else had already copyrighted Anesthesia as a band name. Fun People, the name of a fanzine Nekro made and sold at the band's concerts, was chosen as the band's new name and Anesthesia remained as the album's title.
Looking For
Fun People Lyrics
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Looking For!
What? Are? You?
Looking For!
You, and I!
Searching for a reason, searching for a reason
Searching for a reason, searching for a reason
You, and I!
Searching for a reason, searching for a reason
Right or wrong!
Searching for a reason,
We want to live my life!
The song "Looking For" by Fun People is an anthem for those who are lost and searching for purpose in their lives. Through the repetitive chorus of "What? Are? You? Looking For!" the song highlights the confusion and aimlessness that comes with not knowing what one wants. The lyrics suggest that both the singer and the listener are searching for a reason, whether it be right or wrong, and emphasize the importance of finding a reason to live one's life.
The song can be interpreted in many ways, but ultimately it speaks to the universal human desire to find meaning in our existence. The search for purpose is something that everyone can relate to and the song captures the frustration and uncertainty that comes with not knowing what one wants. The repetition of the chorus serves to emphasize the urgency and importance of finding a reason to live one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
What? Are? You?
What exactly is it that you're searching for?
Looking For!
You're on a quest to find something important.
You, and I!
Both of us are in this search together.
Searching for a reason, searching for a reason
We're desperately seeking a purpose in life.
Right or wrong!
We're willing to take risks, regardless of consequences.
We want to live my life!
Because we know deep down that life is worth living.
Contributed by Ava J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.