2.) Post-Punk band from Minneapolis. See also The Idle Hands.
3) Descendents and Wipers influenced punk from Münster, Germany.
4) Idle Hands (1999-2002) was a pop punk group from California. They were signed to Trustkill Records, known more for hardcore punk and metalcore.
5) A Blues/Stoner Rock band from Sheffield, UK
2) With the song title “The 80’s Killed Your Boyfriend” and the upbeat sing-song-y tunes “Loaded” and “Sunshine on the Tenements,” The Idle Hands unashamedly link their sound and style to the post-punk movement of two and a half decades ago. Other, more story-telling, indie-pop songs, “Space Thing” and “Damage Control,” let loose a more empathetic, rock sound. Often rooted in standard danceable punk beats, their sound is carried on by driving electric guitar with intermittent picking, the occasional synth and keyboard lines. Ciaran Daily’s voice sometimes beautifully counteracts the hazy music with well-voiced falsetto melodies, though he more often sticks with his bashful young punk voice.
The Idle Hand’s music escapes the often-obnoxious, overdone grimy punk sound while retaining much of its energy. Their lyrics, however, remain stuck in their punk roots. Singing cliche lines about drinking, girls, and friends, The Idle Hands have some regrettable moments, such as the whiny and overdone line ‘I’ve Lost You Now’ repeated far too many times at the climax of the track “Secretary.” While their sound could be likened to mature, mellowed out punk, their lyrics have miles to go to match the maturity of their sound. A little less of ‘baby,’ ‘darling,’ and ‘just remember where your heart is,’ never hurts anyone.
4) The band was a four piece outfit led by Meaghan Ball on vocals, and rounded out with Chris Mohney (Drums), Dan Previch (Bass) and Joe Robb (Guitar). Ball was known for her earlier work in the emo band Copper, while the rest of the band formerly played in the hardcore band Suburban Empire. Recordings include the 1999 EP "Treaty" and the 2000 full-length "Building a Desert".
Dragon Why Do You Cry?
Idle Hands Lyrics
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In my heart, I find you here
Look at me with your ancient eyes
Dragon, why do you cry?
I know you're getting older
You feel behind but you're forgetting
The world is make-believe
I dream of you, I dream of dragons
I'll make you real
I've cried these tears for a thousand years
And no one cares, no one hears me
If you were me, you'd understand
Young man, I am not real
I know my time is over
The fantasy has all but faded
The world is moving on
And they won't miss a lonely dragon
I don't believe, believe in dragons
I don't believe
No one cried on that fateful day
No holidays or grand parades
And why he came, it's hard to say
But no one cared as he flew away
I dream of you, I dream of dragons
I dream of you, I still believe
I still believe, believe in dragons
I'm flying free
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The lyrics to Idle Hands' song "Dragon Why Do You Cry?" paint a picture of someone who has been searching for something or someone for a very long time. In this case, it is a dragon that the person has been looking for, and they finally find the dragon "in their heart". The dragon is described as having "ancient eyes" and crying, which suggests that it is very old and perhaps near the end of its life. The person acknowledges the dragon's age and reminds it that the world is make-believe, urging it to keep dreaming and to stay alive.
As the song progresses, the person reveals that they themselves have been crying for a thousand years with no one to hear or care. They wonder if the dragon would understand their pain if it were in their shoes. However, the dragon is not real and the person acknowledges that they must accept that. The dragon is no longer relevant to the modern world and is fading away, to the point where no one even cared when it flew away. Despite this, the person still dreams of dragons and chooses to believe in them, even if others do not.
Line by Line Meaning
I searched for you for a thousand years
I've been looking for you relentlessly, for many lifetimes, in every corner of the universe.
In my heart, I find you here
I feel your presence within me, in my soul; that's where our bond exists.
Look at me with your ancient eyes
Stare at me with your wise, experienced eyes that have seen everything that's happened in the world.
Dragon, why do you cry?
What is the reason for your tears, oh mighty dragon? As a creature of immense power, why would you weep?
I know you're getting older
I know that time is catching up with you, and age is taking its toll.
You feel behind but you're forgetting
You may feel that you're left behind, but you are forgetting something crucial.
The world is make-believe
The world around us is merely a façade, a stage on which we play our role in the grand scheme of things.
You're still alive, you must keep dreaming
Even though you may be getting old, you're still alive, and you must continue to dream.
I dream of you, I dream of dragons
I close my eyes and envision you, along with all my lofty aspirations and desires.
I'll make you real
I'll do everything in my power to bring my ideas of you to reality, to make you seem as tangible as the things around us.
I've cried these tears for a thousand years
For centuries, I've wept these same tears silently, with no one to hear me or offer any sympathy.
And no one cares, no one hears me
Everyone that I have turned to has ignored me, as if I don't even exist, and it feels like no one is listening.
If you were me, you'd understand
If you were in my shoes, you would comprehend the depth of my pain and suffering.
Young man, I am not real
I may seem alive to you, but in reality, my kind does not exist; it is merely a myth and legend.
I know my time is over
I am aware that my time, and that of my kind, has passed; we are mere shadows of the past.
The fantasy has all but faded
The magic that once was present in the world has long since been lost, and nothing remains of it now except dim memories.
The world is moving on
Even if I want to keep reminiscing about the past, I must realize that the present and future lie ahead and that time does not stop.
And they won't miss a lonely dragon
The human race is indifferent to the plight of a lone dragon, or to anything else they do not understand.
I don't believe, believe in dragons
I'm slowly losing my faith in the notion of dragons, like many others before me.
No one cried on that fateful day
When an important event took place that changed everything, nobody shed any tears, as if nothing of significance had occurred.
No holidays or grand parades
No special occasions were held to acknowledge or celebrate the event, as if it didn't happen at all.
And why he came, it's hard to say
It's difficult to pinpoint why he came to us, what his motives were, or what he hoped to achieve.
But no one cared as he flew away
As he took off and flew away into the distance, no one took notice or cared about his departure, as if he was never there.
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Countdown to departure.
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Four
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Three
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Two
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One
Countdown to departure.
Writer(s): Gabriel Franco
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.