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King Parrot are a 5 piece thrash grind metal outfit, consisting of members that have punished the ears and minds of Australian metal heads for many years in bands like Blood Duster, Dreadnaught, Watchdog Discipline, Cockfight Shootout, Stiff Meat and Mustang.The songs are short and hard delivered with blistering intent. Uncompromising brutality.
They stop at nothing to deliver a kick in the face everytime.
After proving themselves around Melbourne as a devastatingly fierce live act. It’s time for Australia to experience what King Parrot is about.
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DEAD END
King Parrot Lyrics
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Dead. end. bender.
Things are getting better but they're always getting worse
Two steps forward with a needle in a purse
Suicide a secret she would never deny
If deaths in the way of getting high
Dead end bender no agenda
High heel stilts
Dead end bender no agenda
Fallin' down the stairs
Dead end bender no agenda
Trippin' over pills
Dead end bender no agenda
If you always do what you've always done
You always get what you always got
If it gets too hard, you just wanna stop
You take too much and you're starting to drop
Over and over again
The scene's all fucked with your dead end friends
My head is on the mend
I say goodbye, then I see you again
When will it stop
When will you go
I'm done with the smack and the booze and the blow
Shits hit the fan
I start to see
Your old world don't involve me
The song "Dead End" by King Parrot is a heavy and intense portrayal of addiction and the struggle to break free from it. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is constantly caught in a cycle of self-destruction, seeking escape through drugs and alcohol, even if it leads to a "dead end." The opening lines, "Dead. end. bender," set the tone for the song, emphasizing the repetition and hopelessness of this behavior.
Throughout the song, there is a juxtaposition between the desire to change and the difficulty of doing so. The line "Things are getting better but they're always getting worse" suggests a sense of progress, but it is quickly followed by "Two steps forward with a needle in a purse," highlighting how addiction can drag a person back down. The reference to suicide also adds to the dark and desperate atmosphere, as though the person is willing to go to any lengths to numb their pain.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the lack of direction or purpose in this behavior, with the refrain "Dead end bender no agenda." The repetition creates a sense of monotony and futility, as though the person is just going through the motions without any real intention. The bridge of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the idea that change is possible, but it is quickly undercut by the cycle starting over again in the final verse.
Overall, "Dead End" is a raw and powerful exploration of addiction and the struggle to overcome it. The lyrics offer insight into the mindset of someone caught in this cycle, as well as the frustration and pain that comes with trying to change.
Line by Line Meaning
Things are getting better but they're always getting worse
Life seems to be improving but the addiction makes it worse
Two steps forward with a needle in a purse
Progress mixed with addiction and dangerous behavior
Suicide a secret she would never deny
The addiction is such a big part of her life, she would rather die than give it up
If deaths in the way of getting high
She is willing to risk death to get high
You're loaded to the hilt
You're high to the point of being dangerous
Dead end bender no agenda
Addiction leading to a hopeless situation with no purpose
High heel stilts
The addiction is like walking on stilts, teetering on the edge of danger
Fallin' down the stairs
The addiction leads to dangerous situations, like falling down stairs
Trippin' over pills
The addiction to pills is leading to physical and emotional instability
If you always do what you've always done
If you keep repeating the same behavior, you will get the same results
You always get what you always got
Your actions determine your consequences
If it gets too hard, you just wanna stop
Addiction makes life so difficult, you just want to give up
You take too much and you're starting to drop
Overdosing is a real risk when addiction is left unchecked
Over and over again
Addiction repeats itself in a vicious cycle
The scene's all fucked with your dead end friends
The addiction lifestyle is filled with dangerous and hopeless people
My head is on the mend
Finally recovering from the addiction
I say goodbye, then I see you again
Addiction keeps pulling you back in, even after attempts to get away
When will it stop
Wondering when the addiction will finally end
When will you go
Desperately hoping the addiction will leave
I'm done with the smack and the booze and the blow
Finally ready to leave behind the addiction to drugs and alcohol
Shits hit the fan
The situation has reached a point of crisis
I start to see
The realization that the addiction has taken over
Your old world don't involve me
The addiction is no longer a part of your life
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@manbost1417
"Call the electrician, your doors fucked!" Bloody classic
@diggitywaxenhausen9011
these dudes should seriously do a movie.
@OGGreyGhost
I'm probably going to shatter some illusions here, but they are the nicest blokes you could hope to meet 🤘
@poolepaul4158
I agree. Younggun is one of the most decent people ever. I speak to him almost daily.
@lillyreicks3380
Can confirm. Met them in like 2014 and talked to em for a couple mins. Suuuuper sweet dudes. Gonna see them again this Saturday
@edcollante
Call your electrician, your door is fucked.
@kendoish2504
All of their videos are fucking classic. These dudes are all kinds of win!!
@wpb5876
Heard King Parrot opening for Phil Anselmo and the Illegals in Tokyo. Best show I’ve seen in ages! Became an instant fan. KP \m/
@MrAJRamone
There are so many things specifically Melbourne about this. Great
@hooliganbehrcub
"Call your electrician, your door's fucked!" hahaha. Can't wait to see you guys in S.F.