2) UK '77 punk band Headache allegedly formed some years earlier and like a lot of other bands of the time claimed they were playing new wave style music long before it became know as new wave! Headache were actually The Electrodes up until the release of their only single record. They performed regularly on Tuesday nights at the Greyhound pub in Chadwell heath for a few months mid 1977.They were supported by local bands the Losers and Wasted and on one or two occasions the Sockets who went on to be the Purple Hearts. Headache also played the usual punk palaces like the ‘Roxy’ and ‘Vortex’ in London's’ Soho district all through ’77, playing with bands such as, Raped, Bethnal, Merger, Mean Streets, and Crocodile.
In November ’77 they released a single ‘I Can’t Stand Still’ / ‘No Reason For Your Call’ on the independent Lout Records.
They later went on to be associated with Crass, changing their name to Lack Of Knowledge. They did nothing else and split up at the beginning of 1978.
3) A hardcore punk band from Toyama, Japan that formed in 1984 and broke up in 1986. The band is named after the song "Head Ache" by The Star Club. Akira and Keiichi met at Toyama's live house called "Media" and decided to start the band. At first they were influenced by Gauze and The Stalin, but later they were more influenced by The Exploited.
4) Headache (stylised in all caps) is the neo-soul solo project of former Lower Than Atlantis frontman Mike Duce. His debut single 'broke' was released on March 26th 2020. Duce's deput EP 'Food For Thwart' was released on 10th July 2020.
5) Headache existed in various forms during the mid 90’s, wreaking havoc all around Europe during countless road treks and assaults on small villages in England. This small tribe of disheveled mental patients began conducting their own MK Ultra experiments in Leeds, using cheap ass white cider, gluebags and instructions from their mentor, Douglas Barnaby Hurdle, backed with their own hybrid mix of thrash, street punk, psych rock, and Manowar worship.
6) Aki Nousiainen aka Headache is a Finnish hardcore techno, breakcore and speedcore producer. He has released tracks on the Dutch labels Ketacore Records and Neurotic Waste as well as on the Finnish netlabel Kovaydin Vastarinta.
7) Headache is a Punk/Hardcore band from Long Island, New York.
8) Headache is a Powerviolence band from San Antonio, Texas.
9) Headache was a one-off act fronted by Madeira, Portugal native Luís Jardim, which performed in the 1981 edition of A Song for Europe (Britain's Eurovision qualifier). Their contribution, "Not Without Your Ticket (Don't Go)", placed 7th out of eight candidates; Bucks Fizz went on to win that year (both at this event and at Eurovision itself).
Broke
Headache Lyrics
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This is my last will and testament
I'm desperately depressed again
Like Chester and the rest of em
Many a true word spoken in jest, he said
In the event of my untimely death
throw my shit in a skip
Or you can Ebay the rest
I'm broker than my spirit and there's nothing left
I said, basically,
Money don't grow on trees
Stop ringing my phone I
There's nobody home
Stop chasing me
If you could be patient please
I'm dead
So leave me alone
No one's impressed by the shit that I own
Never should've bought it
Nothing to show for the debt that I owe
And I can't afford it
I won't dig myself out of this hole
No and I ain't gonna reap what I sow
Don't you know you can't get blood from a stone
Six feet below
I'm sick of living in the bin
So notify my next of kin
Then dig a hole and chuck me in
don't even need a coffin or the funeral thing
But...
Maybe on my laptop there's a couple of riffs
Some half decent music I won't ever finish
Put them altogether on a compact disk
And with the profit you could buy a packet of crisps
I said, basically,
Money don't grow on trees
I'm dead
So leave me alone
No one's impressed by the shit that I own
Never should've bought it
Nothing to show for the debt that I owe
And I can't afford it
I won't dig myself out of this hole
No and I ain't gonna reap what I sow
Don't you know you can't get blood from a stone
When you're broke
No one's impressed by the shit that I own
Never should've bought it
Nothing to show for the debt that I owe
And I can't afford it
I won't dig myself out of this hole
No and I ain't gonna reap what I sow
Don't you know you can't get blood from a stone
Six feet below
Right
I've had enough of this
I wanna live and not just exist
The thing is
That I'm penniless
And we all know money buys happiness
Stressed by the debt that I owe
And I can't afford it
No one impressed by the shit that I own
Never should've bought it
I won't dig myself out of this hole
No and I ain't gonna reap what I sow
Don't you know you can't get blood from a stone
When you're broke
No one's impressed by the shit that I own
Never should've bought it
Nothing to show for the debt that I owe
And I can't afford it
I won't dig myself out of this hole
No and I ain't gonna reap what I sow
Don't you know you can't get blood from a stone
When you're broke
In "Broke," Headache sings about being financially and emotionally drained, comparing himself to musicians like Chester Bennington who have also struggled with depression. He declares that he is leaving his debt to whoever will pay it and suggests that his possessions be thrown away or sold on eBay. He admits that he cannot afford anything and wishes to be left alone to rest in peace. He acknowledges that he has made poor choices by buying things he can't afford and owes debts he cannot repay. Nevertheless, he resigns himself to his fate, stating that he cannot dig himself out of the hole he has put himself in. The song ends on a somewhat optimistic note with the idea that perhaps there is some value in the music he has created, which could be compiled into a compact disc and sold for a profit.
The song "Broke" has an overall message of being trapped in debt with no way out. It's a relatable sentiment that Headache puts into harshly honest lyrics. The song is reflective of a feeling of hopelessness that many musicians and artists experience, particularly when it comes to financial struggles or finding success. The lyrics reference the idea that money can't buy happiness and encourage listeners to focus on what they truly love and enjoy doing, even if it doesn't bring in much income.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my last will and testament
I'm feeling extremely sad and hopeless, and I'm worried that I might not make it out of this feeling alive.
I'm desperately depressed again
I am feeling intense sadness and hopelessness that is making it hard for me to function properly.
Like Chester and the rest of em
I identify with Chester Bennington and other musicians who have died by suicide due to their depression.
Many a true word spoken in jest, he said
When someone jokes about something, there may be some truth to it.
In the event of my untimely death
If something happens to me and I die unexpectedly.
I leave to you a load of debt that no one contests
I have a lot of debt that I owe, and no one will challenge it if I die.
throw my shit in a skip
Get rid of my belongings in the trash.
Or you can Ebay the rest
Sell the remaining items on Ebay.
I'm broker than my spirit and there's nothing left
I am completely broke and don't have anything left to give financially or emotionally.
Money don't grow on trees
Money is limited and doesn't come easily.
Stop ringing my phone I
Stop trying to contact me.
There's nobody home
I am emotionally unavailable and can't offer anything to anyone right now.
Stop chasing me
Stop pursuing me for anything, whether it be money, attention, or something else.
If you could be patient please
If you could wait a little while and let me get myself together.
No one's impressed by the shit that I own
Nobody cares about my possessions, and they don't bring me any happiness.
Never should've bought it
I shouldn't have spent money on these things.
Nothing to show for the debt that I owe
Despite all the money I owe, I don't have anything to show for it.
And I can't afford it
I don't have enough money to pay off my debt and live comfortably at the same time.
I won't dig myself out of this hole
I can't see myself getting out of this financial and emotional hole I'm in.
No and I ain't gonna reap what I sow
I don't think I will ever benefit from my past efforts and hard work.
Don't you know you can't get blood from a stone
You can't get something out of someone who doesn't have anything to give.
Six feet below
Even after I die, I will still be in this position of financial and emotional emptiness.
I'm sick of living in the bin
I am tired of living in a state of financial and emotional despair.
So notify my next of kin
Inform my family and loved ones.
Then dig a hole and chuck me in
Arrange for my burial, regardless of what kind of ceremony or rituals it entails.
don't even need a coffin or the funeral thing
I don't need anything fancy, just a basic burial without a lot of fanfare.
Maybe on my laptop there's a couple of riffs
I might have some unfinished music on my laptop.
Some half decent music I won't ever finish
There might be some musical ideas that I didn't get a chance to fully develop.
Put them altogether on a compact disk
Take all those musical ideas and put them on a CD.
And with the profit you could buy a packet of crisps
If you sell the CD, you might not make a lot of money, but at least you can buy a snack with the proceeds.
Right
Now I'm going to state what I really want to do.
I've had enough of this
I'm fed up with my current situation.
I wanna live and not just exist
I want to experience life to the fullest, not just go through the motions.
The thing is
However,
That I'm penniless
I don't have any money.
And we all know money buys happiness
Although it's not necessarily true, people often think that having money will make them happier in life.
Stressed by the debt that I owe
I am constantly anxious and worried about the money I owe.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nick Bradley, Ted Griggs, Mike Duce
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eduardo Mayoral
Mike and LTA will be forever so underrated...
Craig Bentley
The inability to stop behaving like everything is ‘ok’ is a problem in itself. Everything from Mike has been therapeutic and lucid in real terms. Cheers, mate! I hope it’s cathartic and epiphanic at the same time. #headachebringsthebanger
Tia Wilson
So sick man! Was it worth standing outside for like 2 hours in the freezing cold and headbanging for like 45 minutes and pulling every muscle in my body? Absolutely. Would do it a million times over. Such a fun concept. HUGE things coming from headache!!!!!!!
james kemp
Banging tune! Seann Walsh pretty much sums up how I feel about this song 🙌🏻
Amanda Cavalcante
Música maravilhosa!
Chloe Morgan
It is impossible to watch this video without headbanging. What a tuneeeee!
Courtney Cooper
It's always nice to see your favourite artist grow and leave the band to go in his own direction and produce some beautiful shit! Duce on the loose 🤘🏼
Timbo.
Great song. Great artist. And great to see Sean Walsh. He’s had his moments lol but I think he’s a great comedian.
Sarah Victoria
Such a tune 🔥 so glad you're back releasing music, Mike!
Vicks
The most unrealistic thing about this video is that you can get a doctors appointment the day that mad shit starts happening