Made up of Danio (vocals & guitar), Pietro (drums & samples) and Tommaso (b… Read Full Bio ↴Made up of Danio (vocals & guitar), Pietro (drums & samples) and Tommaso (bass), Husky Loops first met at school in Bologna, Italy. Fast forward fifteen years to a relocation to London to study at music college and the Royal College of Art, they joined forces to form their ultimate creation, which started just over two years ago. Since putting their debut track ‘Dead’ online at the start of 2016 they immediately gained interest and attention for their unorthodox take on modern rock music, which was followed by their last single 'Fighting Myself' late in 2016 and the release of their debut EP 'Husky Loops' earlier this year via Alcopop Records.

With hugely successful tour supports with The Kills, Sunflower Bean, Yak & Estrons, Husky Loops have gained a lot of attention for their ferocious live show and now are set to support Placebo in October as well as performing various headline shows in the next few months.

Dead
Husky Loops Lyrics

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The poet is dead
It's me and my friends
At a funeral
And we're not crying
Clowns dressed as hippies are dancing around
Playing little trumpets and a bass drums around
The priest doesn't know
What to say

You can tell someone's on cocaine
I've been in this place
When I was young
Riding my bike
When I was young
Hearing a voice crackling in my head
Hearing a voice say ""you're not dead""
The poet is dead
It's me and my friends
At a funeral
We're not crying
I've been in this place
When I was young
Riding my bike
When I was young

Hearing a voice crackling in my head
Hearing a voice say ""you're not dead""

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Husky Loops's song, Dead in 2-3, revolve around a surreal funeral scene that is simultaneously fun and melancholic. The song begins with the assertion that the poet is dead, and in the following lines, the singer describes being at the funeral with friends. A notable detail is the observation that the attendees are not crying, which suggests a sense of detachment or perhaps a lack of emotional connection to the deceased. Instead, clowns dressed as hippies are dancing around, playing little trumpets and a bass drum. The lyrics create a vivid picture of a chaotic and strange environment, made even more surreal by the bizarreness of the clowns' presence.

The priest is described as being at a loss for words, perhaps indicating that the deceased was an unconventional or misunderstood figure. The line "you can tell someone's on cocaine" adds to the sense of disorder and unpredictability, further emphasizing the surreal nature of the funeral. The following lines reveal that the singer has experienced a similar feeling before, "when I was young, riding my bike." This creates a sense of nostalgia and suggests that the surreal funeral scene may be a metaphor for the unpredictable nature of life itself.

The repetition of the line "hearing a voice say 'you're not dead'" is particularly poignant in the context of the song. It suggests a struggle with mortality and a reminder that life is fleeting and unpredictable. The combination of the playful and melancholic elements in the lyrics makes for a powerful and thought-provoking listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

The poet is dead
The person who expressed themselves through the power of words and poetic devices has met their end

It's me and my friends
The singer and their companions are in attendance at the same location

At a funeral
An event held to commemorate the deceased person's life and their passing

And we're not crying
Despite the somber and emotional nature of the occasion, the artist and their friends are not shedding tears

Clowns dressed as hippies are dancing around
Individuals who are skilled at entertaining others, but currently dressed in a particular fashion are moving rhythmically to music

Playing little trumpets and a bass drums around
Creating music through the use of small brass wind instruments and percussion apparatus

The priest doesn't know
Individual who is ordained to perform religious rites is uncertain about what to convey

What to say
The person meant to provide guidance is unsure of what words to express

You can tell someone's on cocaine
It is evident that an individual has recently consumed a potent stimulant that may alter their behavior and energy levels.

I've been in this place
The artist is familiar with the setting or situation that is being described

When I was young
During a time frame where the singer was young and inexperienced

Riding my bike
The artist was using a human-powered machine to travel from one location to another

Hearing a voice crackling in my head
Perceiving an aural sensation that appears to emanate from within one's own mind and is accompanied by a distinctive sound quality

Hearing a voice say "you're not dead"
The singer recalls being told that despite the uncertainty of the situation, they were indeed still alive and well.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PIER DANIO FORNI, PIETRO GARRONE, TOMMASO MEDICA

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