Neil Brogan departed the band in 2013 and was replaced by current drummer Gib Cassidy. The band has released three albums, 2011's Dead to Me, 2013's The New Life, on Tough Love Records in Europe and Slumberland Records in the US, and 2015's Arms Around a Vision on Tough Love Records, as well as several EPs, singles and split singles on labels such as Captured Tracks and CF Records.
There is another band with the same name:
2. Girls Names is 3 piece grindcore band from Ontario, Canada. Members include Shandra (vocals, lyrics), Emily (vocals, lyrics) and Adam (music, vocals, lyrics). They currently have 3 records downloadable for free on the Grindcore Karaoke label, which include an eponymous record, An Open Letter to Jay Randall and Dental Radiology.
Bury Me
Girls Names Lyrics
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When they lay me down in the ground
Bury me in shallow depth
Bury me upon last breath
With sincerity bury me
In naivety I will be
When they lay me down in the ground
Bury me in a wall of sound
Would you run away for me
I can't ask you anymore
Run away for me tonight
Run away be at my side
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I would love to take your call
I'm afraid that I might fall
And when they lay me down in the ground
Bury me in a wall of sound
Bury me in a wall of sound
For I can take it lying down
Bury me, oh bury me
Bury me in a wall of sound
Bury me in a wall of sound
For I can take it lying down
Bury me, oh bury me
Bury me in a wall of sound
The song "Bury Me" by Girls Names talks about the wish of the singer to be remembered through music. The opening lines "Bury me in a wall of sound, When they lay me down in the ground" express this desire to have their memory remain alive in the form of music, even after they die. The lyrics repeat this request to bury the singer in a "wall of sound," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for overwhelming noise, or it could mean to be surrounded by music so loud that it becomes a solid barrier.
The second verse, "Would you run away for me? I can't ask you anymore," expresses a sense of loneliness, and perhaps a fear of rejection or abandonment. The singer then asks for someone to "run away" with them, perhaps as a way to escape this loneliness or to make their final moments less lonely. The phrase "bury me in a wall of sound" is repeated again in the chorus, emphasizing the importance of music in the singer's life, even in death.
The last lines "Bury me in a wall of sound, For I can take it lying down, Bury me, oh bury me, Bury me in a wall of sound" express a sense of acceptance towards death and a willingness to embrace it. The phrase "for I can take it lying down" suggests that the singer is ready to face death and that they are at peace with the idea of dying.
Overall, "Bury Me" is a melancholic song that expresses the wish to be commemorated through music and the idea that music can provide comfort even in the darkest of moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Bury me in a wall of sound
Let me become a part of something bigger, something louder and more meaningful than myself
When they lay me down in the ground
At the end of my life, when I am no longer able to create or contribute
Bury me in shallow depth
I do not need to be remembered or idolized, bury me simply and without fuss
Bury me upon last breath
Let me leave this world with dignity and grace, without fear or pain
With sincerity bury me
Let those who mourn me do so with genuine feelings, not just empty gestures
In naivety I will be
I may not understand the complexity of the world or all its sorrows, but I am content with what I know
Would you run away for me
Am I worth sacrificing for? Would you take a risk for my sake?
I'm afraid that I might fall
I fear that I may not be able to live up to expectations, that I may disappoint and stumble
Run away for me tonight
If you choose to leave or walk away, let it be now before it becomes too late
Bury me, oh bury me
Let me go, and let my memory rest in peace
For I can take it lying down
I am prepared to face whatever comes my way, even if it means surrendering completely
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Stormheit19
It's unbelievable how great this band is! Their performance last night in Skopje was thrilling!! :D
@uberninjacat432
just saw them live last night in Zagreb!!! They were amazing!!
@ashleylazo300
I love this band 😊😍
@musicandartsfrommars8597
Hey, Girls Names! are you? I wait you at Nosilenz festival, Italy, in June!!! Love from Mars!!!!
@poushk
WOOOOOOOOOOW this song kicks ass
@weihoozie
Whoa! You guys turned to full on jangly post-punk! Loving this.
@vedettmt
Johnny Marr must have given you a lot of inspiration, ....... but still you really sound so good. No matter what was/has been/will be, if a band can play like this with intensity and honesty, which is what I think Girls Names are doing, long live to them. 9 +
@quikfixx
so jangly, lovely
@Darraghrandom
beauty.
@hautehead
Classic.