Consisti… Read Full Bio ↴Funeral Suits are a 4-piece alternative rock band from Ireland.
Consisting of Brian James, Mik McKeogh, Dar Grant and Greg McCarthy, the band formed in 2008.
A shared love of epic, distorted guitars, blistering harmonius pop, art rock and electronica led to the band spending the best part of two years holed up in a disused office space in deepest North County Dublin, writing, rehearsing and at times venturing out to play as special guests for Franz Ferdinand, Passion Pit, The Maccabees, Local Natives amongst other.
More recently they have just recorded and finished their debut album with acclaimed producer Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths) which will be released on June 4th (Model Citizen via PIAS).
Current single ‘All Those Friendly People’ out now
These are Funeral Suits. Take them and break them. Let them into your world.
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All Those Friendly People
Funeral Suits Lyrics
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Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my way
Lost, lost, and never found
Hide your secrets, settle down
I am young and I am naïve
Take me, take me far away
From this city's soul decay
Hid away 'til I was eighteen
Only saw colours on a TV screen
Skinny jeans and sunglasses
A fashion statement for the masses
What you're doing makes me sick
Over hyped and generic
Shine, shine like the sun
Spread your warmth through everyone
I asked you why people die
You said we all had a design
Slide into the sea
Landslide comin' down on me
I said I was into you
You said you were into me
You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
You said you reap just what you sow
So tell me, where does your garden grow?
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at last
Burn, burn like a star
Burn a hole in every heart
Strung out on a trail of blood
Who knew the stars were not enough?
Smile, smile if you can
If you can't, I'll understand
See these stitches in my eyes
Smash computers, kill rockstars
Purge the past and waste my mind
Leave no scent or trace behind
One day when you bury me
When I wake up, what will I see?
Down, down underground
Dig for fire, dig for sound
What is on the radio?
'Cause I would like to say hello
Crawl, crawl through the dirt
Jesus, show me what you're worth
Can't you just send us a sign?
Tell us all that we're doing fine
Nights for sitting in the dark
Days for lying in the park
Wake me up from my sick dream
A requiem for this dead scene
You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
You said you reap just what you sow
Well tell me, where does your garden grow?
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at last
Count back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my way
Mother, can't you help me now?
'Cause I've been drowning in the sound
Lying on the motorway
Writing songs and wasting away
The song "All Those Friendly People" by Funeral Suits is a powerful mix of angsty lyrics and dark, synth-led instrumentation. The song is primarily about feeling lost and disconnected in a society that seems to promote shallow values and a lack of true connection between people. The opening lines of the song introduce the singer as someone who feels overwhelmed and in need of escape: "Count back, anaesthetise/Colours burnt into my eyes/Life for you is shades of grey/Help me, help me find my way." The use of anaesthesia as a metaphor for escape highlights the idea of feeling trapped and looking for a way out.
Throughout the song, Funeral Suits provide incisive commentary on the shallowness and emptiness of modern life. Lines like "Skinny jeans and sunglasses/A fashion statement for the masses/What you're doing makes me sick/Over hyped and generic" show how the band sees contemporary culture as lacking substance and authenticity. The singer of the song feels disconnected and alone in a world that values conformity over individuality.
Despite the bleak subject matter, "All Those Friendly People" also has a kind of fierce defiance at its core. The repeated emphasis on finding a way out ("Take me, take me far away/From this city's soul decay") and the sense of questioning ("I asked you why people die/You said we all had a design") show a refusal to simply accept the status quo. The song is ultimately a call to action, urging listeners to reject the emptiness of modernity and seek deeper connections with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Count back, anaesthetise
Going into a dissociative state
Colours burnt into my eyes
Distorted perception of reality
Life for you is shades of grey
A dull existence
Help me, help me find my way
Desperate need for guidance
Lost, lost, and never found
Feeling hopeless and directionless
Hide your secrets, settle down
Hiding true feelings and conforming to societal norms
I am young and I am naïve
Lack of life experience and knowledge
Tell me something I will believe
Desire for a sense of purpose and understanding
Take me, take me far away
Escape from a toxic environment
From this city's soul decay
Urban decay and lack of vitality
Hid away 'til I was eighteen
Protection from the harsh reality of the world
Only saw colours on a TV screen
Disconnected from the real world
Skinny jeans and sunglasses
Superficiality and trend-following
A fashion statement for the masses
Conformity and lack of individuality
What you're doing makes me sick
Rejection of shallow values
Over hyped and generic
Lack of originality and creativity
Shine, shine like the sun
Being a bright light in the world
Spread your warmth through everyone
Being kind and compassionate to others
I asked you why people die
Questioning the meaning of life and death
You said we all had a design
Belief in destiny or fate
Slide into the sea
Being overwhelmed by life's challenges
Landslide comin' down on me
Suffocating under the weight of problems
I said I was into you
Expressing romantic interest
You said you were into me
Mutual romantic interest
You never answer on the phone
Lack of communication in a relationship
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
A cold and unfeeling demeanor
I look for you by the underpass
Searching for love in unlikely places
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
Realizing a relationship is doomed
You said you reap just what you sow
Belief in karma or consequences for actions
So tell me, where does your garden grow?
Questioning someone's motives or actions
Looks like the end is here at last
Recognizing the end of a chapter in life
Burn, burn like a star
Having passion and intensity
Burn a hole in every heart
Making a lasting impact on others
Strung out on a trail of blood
Feeling exhausted and drained
Who knew the stars were not enough?
Feeling unfulfilled despite success
Smile, smile if you can
Trying to be positive in difficult times
If you can't, I'll understand
Supporting someone even if they can't be happy
See these stitches in my eyes
Physical and emotional trauma keeping someone from seeing clearly
Smash computers, kill rockstars
Rejecting technology and popular culture
Purge the past and waste my mind
Trying to forget and move on
Leave no scent or trace behind
Wanting to disappear without a trace
One day when you bury me
Contemplating mortality
When I wake up, what will I see?
Wondering what the afterlife will be like
Down, down underground
Feeling trapped and suffocated
Dig for fire, dig for sound
Searching for inspiration and creativity
What is on the radio?
Questioning the current state of music and society
'Cause I would like to say hello
Wanting to connect with others
Crawl, crawl through the dirt
Starting from the bottom and working hard
Jesus, show me what you're worth
Turning to religion for guidance and meaning
Can't you just send us a sign?
Questioning the existence of a higher power and looking for clarity
Tell us all that we're doing fine
Needing reassurance and validation
Nights for sitting in the dark
Being alone with one's thoughts and feelings
Days for lying in the park
Taking time to relax and appreciate nature
Wake me up from my sick dream
Wanting to escape a negative mindset or situation
A requiem for this dead scene
A farewell to a time or place that no longer exists
Mother, can't you help me now?
Seeking maternal support in a time of need
'Cause I've been drowning in the sound
Overwhelmed and consumed by music and emotions
Lying on the motorway
Feeling lost and without direction
Writing songs and wasting away
Feeling unproductive and unfulfilled in life
Contributed by Anna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Will Darlow
lyrics:
Count back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my way
Lost, lost, and never found
Hide your secrets, settle down
I am young and I am naive
Tell me something I will believe
Take me, take me far away
From this city's soul decay
Hid away 'til I was eighteen
Only saw colours on a TV screen
Skinny jeans and sunglasses
A fashion statement for the masses
What you're doing makes me sick
Over hyped and generic
Shine, shine, like the sun
Spread your warmth through everyone
I asked you why people die
You said we all had a design
Slide into the sea
Landslide comin' down on me
I said I was into you
You said you were into me
You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
You said you reap just what you sow
So tell me where does your garden grow
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at last
Burn, burn, like a star
Burn a hole in every heart
Strung out on a trail of blood
Who knew the stars were not enough?
Smile, smile if you can
If you can't, I'll understand
See these stitches in my eyes
Smash computers, kill rock stars
Purge the past and waste my mind
Leave no scent or trace behind
One day when you bury me
When I wake up, what will I see?
Down, down, underground
Dig for fire, dig for sound
What is on the radio?
'Cause I would like to say hello
Crawl, crawl through the dirt
Jesus, show me what you're worth
Can't you just send us a sign?
Tell us all that we're doing fine
Nights for sitting in the dark
Days for lying in the park
Wake me up from my sick dream
A requiem for this dead scene
You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
You said you reap just what you sow
Well tell me where does your garden grow
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at last
Count back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my way
Mother, can't you help me now?
'Cause I've been drowning in the sound
Lying on the motorway
Writing songs and wasting away
Oğuzhan Yazıcı
Count back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my way
Lost, lost, and never found
Hide your secrets, settle down
I am young and I am naïve
Tell me something I will believe
Take me, take me far away
From this city's soul decay
Hid away 'til I was eighteen
Only saw colours on a TV screen
Skinny jeans and sunglasses
A fashion statement for the masses
What you're doing makes me sick
Over hyped and generic
Shine, shine like the sun
Spread your warmth through everyone
I asked you why people die
You said we all had a design
Slide into the sea
Landslide comin' down on me
I said I was into you
You said you were into me
You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
You said you reap just what you sow
So tell me, where does your garden grow?
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at last
Burn, burn like a star
Burn a hole in every heart
Strung out on a trail of blood
Who knew the stars were not enough?
Smile, smile if you can
If you can't, I'll understand
See these stitches in my eyes
Smash computers, kill rockstars
Purge the past and waste my mind
Leave no scent or trace behind
One day when you bury me
When I wake up, what will I see?
Down, down underground
Dig for fire, dig for sound
What is on the radio?
'Cause I would like to say hello
Crawl, crawl through the dirt
Jesus, show me what you're worth
Can't you just send us a sign?
Tell us all that we're doing fine
Nights for sitting in the dark
Days for lying in the park
Wake me up from my sick dream
A requiem for this dead scene
You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last
You said you reap just what you sow
Well tell me, where does your garden grow?
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at last
Count back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my way
Mother, can't you help me now?
'Cause I've been drowning in the sound
Lying on the motorway
Writing songs and wasting away
Ro Esp
Hace exactamente un año, esta canción me ayudó a sobrellevar la depresión que me derribó por un largo periodo de mi vida al romper una relación de 3 años con la chica que pensé sería mi alma gemela.
Le tengo un especial afecto a esta canción, más cuando dice:
"You never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to last"
Ahora estoy mucho mejor y es por eso que agradezco escuchar está canción durante tanto tiempo.
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Lyrics: Count back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my wayLost, lost, and never found
Hide your secrets, settle down
I am young and I am naive
Tell me something I will believeTake me, take me far away
From this city's soul decay
Hid away 'til I was eighteen
Only saw colours on a TV screenSkinny jeans and sunglasses
A fashion statement for the masses
What you're doing makes me sick
Over hyped and genericShine, shine, like the sun
Spread your warmth through everyone
I asked you why people die
You said we all had a designSlide into the sea
Landslide comin' down on me
I said I was into you
You said you were into meYou never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to lastYou said you reap just what you sow
So tell me where does your garden grow
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at lastBurn, burn, like a star
Burn a hole in every heart
Strung out on a trail of blood
Who knew the stars were not enough?Smile, smile if you can
If you can't, I'll understand
See these stitches in my eyes
Smash computers, kill rock starsPurge the past and waste my mind
Leave no scent or trace behind
One day when you bury me
When I wake up, what will I see?Down, down, underground
Dig for fire, dig for sound
What is on the radio?
'Cause I would like to say helloCrawl, crawl through the dirt
Jesus, show me what you're worth
Can't you just send us a sign?
Tell us all that we're doing fineNights for sitting in the dark
Days for lying in the park
Wake me up from my sick dream
A requiem for this dead sceneYou never answer on the phone
With your nicotine lips and your heart of stone
I look for you by the underpass
Looks like this love wasn't meant to lastYou said you reap just what you sow
Well tell me where does your garden grow
You said in time the pain would pass
Looks like the end is here at lastCount back, anaesthetise
Colours burnt into my eyes
Life for you is shades of grey
Help me, help me find my wayMother, can't you help me now?
'Cause I've been drowning in the sound
Lying on the motorway
Writing songs and wasting away
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REPLY
Oc Airsoft
I was a junior in high school when this song came out and I was talking to college to get recruited for college. For some reason this song and mainly the video depiction really resonated with me. I felt like the world was my oyster and I could go anywhere. Years later I’d always think about this song but not remember how to find it… glad almost 10 years later it’s back in my life giving me the same optimism.
Nyacinth
Pretty much the same story as you, dude. Finally found it.
Cassie
Same!!!!
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you so beautiful
coleman walsh
and you probably did CRT as a course came out with no real trade and are now in debt and no way to pay it off😂
ilikemyself
@coleman walshdon't resonate your own failure against someone's gleaning positivity friend.
iLuvvpoisonn
I heard this song in a mental hospital in 2015 california when I was 16 after I tried taking my life. This song was one of the only songs they’d let me and the other kids listen. I hope the kids I met there are still alive and are listening to this song. I miss you guys
iLuvvpoisonn
other kids listen to*
Kaden Tiger
Keep the hopeful thought… music is life my friend 🙏🏽🤙🏽💙
alex
I wasn't at a mental hospital when I first heard this song; although iv'e been to plenty of them in San Diego and Modesto Ca. Too many to count. I first heard it after I moved to Spokane Washington, and I didn't have any friends or anybody to talk to, and then one day I heard this song walking to the store, and I just thought it was one of the saddest songs that I ever heard.