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What began in 1985 as an effort to bring some life in the almost dead Belgian punkscene has evolved into one of the longest lasting bands in their genre. 7 studio albums, 1 dvd, 10 US Tours, tons of shows around Europe, and they 're still here.
Late 1986, early '87 Funeral dress recorded 5 songs for a demo and released their first single "army life". It was a very basic 4-track recording but it layed out the groundworks for numerous future releases. After this release the band got more and more gigs and started to build up a following. In 1990 they released their first full-length album 'Free Beer For The Punx '. This album contains some classics, such as Sex, Drugs and Rock'n Roll, The pogo never stops, I'm in love with OI and the sing-a-long title track.
During the nineties, they played more and bigger shows with bands like GBH, The Exploited, Sham 69, X Ray Spex and many more. They also released their 2nd album " Songs about sex, beer and punkrock" and did their first us tour in 1998.
In 2000 they launched their 3rd album 'party Political Bullshit' followed by another us tour with their good friends The Casualties, The Virus and Endless Struggle. In 2001 their 4th studio album ' A way of life' got released, Promoted by numerous gigs all over Europe and another US Tour in 2002.
By the end of 2002 some new members joined the band. This line up proved to be the most productive ever and is still together 11 years later. The first single off the new line up "Party On" became an instant hit on Belgium's national radio and stayed in the charts for 18 weeks. Ensuring them lots of gigs all over Belgium, Europe, Russia and the USA. (Shared the stage with Simple minds, Deep purple, and many more) From 2002 on the current line up released 3 studio Albums: 'Come On Follow' (2004), 'Hello From The Underground' (2006) and 'Global Warning' (2009). They Made an appearance in 2 movies: 'Ex Drummer' and 'Punk's not dead the movie' and reached the Belgian charts several times after 'Party on(. In 2013 they will release their 8th studio album.
Confusion
Funeral Dress Lyrics
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It fucking feels like the poison of the spider
Like the colours in the speed of sound
The sky is getting wider and wider
Brainwashed Youth - Me and you!
I can't take it, the visions in my head
Stupid words are exploding in my brain
Don't you see it, everyone's insane
Brainwashed Youth - Me and you!
Commercials on the radio and on the TV
They're stupid and obnoxious, they won't control me
Buy stuff, sell stuff, that's everything they want
You won't sell it to me, you stupid fucking cunts
Brainwashed Youth - Me and you!
The lyrics in Funeral Dress's Confusion paint a picture of someone who is feeling overwhelmed by the world around them. The opening lines, "Like a horse that doesn't touch the ground, it fucking feels like the poison of the spider", create a sense of disorientation and uncertainty. This is followed by "Like the colours in the speed of sound, the sky is getting wider and wider", which adds to this feeling of confusion and chaos. The overall effect is of being lost in a world that is moving too quickly to comprehend.
The chorus, "Brainwashed Youth - Me and you!", adds to the sense of alienation and disconnection. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes that this is a universal experience - we all feel trapped and manipulated by the world around us. The lines "I can't take it, the visions in my head, I can't stop it, the race for H goes straight to death" give the impression of someone who is struggling with addiction, and perhaps feeling out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a horse that doesn't touch the ground
The feeling of being disconnected from reality, and how it's similar to the sensation of floating in the air on horseback.
It fucking feels like the poison of the spider
This disconnected feeling is similar to the lethal venom of a spider that slowly paralyzes its victim.
Like the colours in the speed of sound
The experience of being lost in one's own mind is like the way colors blend together in a blur when moving at a rapid speed.
The sky is getting wider and wider
The sense of confusion is growing and becoming more expansive, like an endless sky.
I can't take it, the visions in my head
The overwhelming flood of thoughts and images in the artist's mind has become unbearable.
I can't stop it, the race for H goes straight to death
The quest for something to ease the pain and confusion, represented by the drug 'H', is ultimately a path towards self-destruction.
Stupid words are exploding in my brain
The confusing and nonsensical nature of the outside world is causing the singer's mind to feel like it is under attack.
Don't you see it, everyone's insane
The overwhelming confusion is not unique to the artist; everyone around them is also struggling with their own forms of madness.
Commercials on the radio and on the TV
The constant bombardment of advertisements through various media channels are a prime example of the outside world trying to control us.
They're stupid and obnoxious, they won't control me
The artist refuses to be controlled by the barrage of advertisements, recognizing their stupidity and annoyance.
Buy stuff, sell stuff, that's everything they want
Advertisements are solely focused on manipulating consumers to buy and sell products, with no regard for deeper meaning or purpose.
You won't sell it to me, you stupid fucking cunts
The artist's frustration with the manipulative tactics of advertisers reaches a boiling point, leading to an outburst at those responsible.
Brainwashed Youth - Me and you!
The final repeated line emphasizes the idea that society as a whole is being brainwashed and controlled, including the singer and their audience.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID JOHN BAYNTON-POWER, JAMES GLENNIE, MARK HUNTER, SAUL DAVIES, TIMOTHY BOOTH
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