Funeral Dress- Sing along Pogo Punk!
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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.

Way Of Life
Funeral Dress Lyrics

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This is a song I made for you
This is a song I sing for you
This is a song for punx and Skins
This is a song to make you sing

A WAY OF LIFE x4

This is a song for the Funeral crew

This is a song for the Hardcore Youth
This is a song to stand proud and strong
This is a song to singalong

A WAY OF LIFE x4

This is a song for the drinking boys
This is a song oi oi oi
This is a song you sing in the pub
This is a song drink pogo and fuck

A WAY OF LIFE x4

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Funeral Dress's "Way of Life" are a tribute to the punk and skinhead subcultures, celebrating their way of living and the community they have built. The song is divided into three verses, each highlighting a different group within the larger subculture. In the first verse, the singer dedicates the song to punks and skins, promising to make them sing. The second verse is for the "Funeral crew" and "Hardcore Youth," encouraging them to stand proud and strong and sing along with the chorus. Finally, the third verse acknowledges the "drinking boys," and describes the typical scene of singing and pogo dancing in a pub.

The chorus repeats the phrase "a way of life" four times each time, emphasizing that this subculture is more than just a fashion trend or a passing phase. It's a way of life that unites people from all walks of life, creating a sense of community and belonging. The lyrics celebrate the freedom and rebellion of punk and skinhead subcultures, where individual expression and non-conformity reign supreme.

Funeral Dress is a Belgian punk band that formed in 1985. They have released numerous albums and gained a following in Europe and South America. Their music is characterized by fast-paced guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and catchy choruses. "Way of Life" is one of their most popular songs and has become an anthem for the punk and skinhead community.

Line by Line Meaning

This is a song I made for you
I wrote this song specifically for you to enjoy

This is a song for punx and Skins
This song is dedicated to the punk rock and skinhead subcultures

This is a song to make you sing
The purpose of this song is to inspire you to sing and be a part of the experience

This is a song for the Funeral crew
This song is meant for the group of people who follow Funeral Dress

This is a song for the Hardcore Youth
This song is intended for the young people who listen to hardcore music

This is a song to stand proud and strong
The message of this song is to encourage you to be confident and unyielding

This is a song to singalong
The purpose of this song is to get you to participate in singing along

This is a song for the drinking boys
This song is dedicated to the boys who enjoy drinking and partying

This is a song you sing in the pub
The ideal environment to sing this song is in a pub or bar

This is a song drink pogo and fuck
The lyrics of this song are about enjoying alcohol, dancing (pogo-ing), and sexual activity

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