Drawing inspiration from US Punk & Ska bands such as the Voodoo Glow Skulls, Rancid, Suicide Machines, Sick Of It All, The clash, 7 Seconds, Bad Religion, the ramones plus others and from the surroundings of their border town, Los Kung-Fu Monkeys have created a sound all their own which boast dual singers, killer bass riffs and great keyboard harmonies. Los KFM as they are also known consist of Bernie & Paco on vocals, brothers Hassan (bass) & Tarek (guitar), Hecky on drums, Esteban on keyboards .
The band has been a familiar face in the TJ punk scene ever since they started back in 1998, but since their first release "Rebuilding The World" dropped in 2001 the band has played at some of the most important venues in the U.S.A. including 3 dates in the 2005 Vans Warped Tour and played with the likes of Union 13, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Buck O'Nine, Suicide Machines, Youth Brigade, Mad Caddies, suicide machines,F-Minus, Finch, Pistol Grip, The Casualties, Guttermouth,citizen fish, The Slackers, The Al mighty MISFITS and legendary bands from Latin America such as Maldita Vecindad, Tijuana No!, Sekta-Core, King Chango, Dos Minutos and many others. Apart from that they have toured Mexico four times playing at all the important cities like Monterrey, Chihuahua, Guadalajara, Mexico City plus smaller cities like Hermosillo, San Luis Potosi, Mazatlan and many others. Touring Mexico extensively is a feat that only bands with deep pockets have been able to do, but Los KFM have established such a loyal following that this has been possible for them.
The Gates
Los Kung-Fu Monkeys Lyrics
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trying to say to you
ive made some mistakes in my life
i try not to repeat them but lords knows
they still haunt me every night
loving you wasnt my mistake my mistake was thinking
you would love me back i realize i was living a lie
now its hard to turn back
open up the gates of hell
i want to save my soul
i want to get out
i keep my head up
and i tell myself is going to be all right
ive done all of my time for what is not a crime
tell me when the pain go away
im always runing but i always seem to stay
i always end up in the same fucking place
open up the gates of hell
i want to save my soul
i want to get out
i keep my head up
and i tell myself is going to be all right
In this song, Los Kung-Fu Monkeys address themes of love, mistakes, and redemption. The lyrics describe the singer's past mistakes and his struggle to move on from them. He admits to making mistakes in his life and acknowledges that they still haunt him every night. He also reflects on his failed love, admitting that he mistakenly believed that the person he loved would love him back. The chorus expresses a desire for salvation from his pain and suffering, hoping to open up the gates of hell to save his soul and move on from his mistakes.
Throughout the song, the singer is trying to come to terms with his past and find a way to move forward. He has done his time for a crime that he believes he did not commit, but the pain still lingers. He is constantly running, hoping to escape his past, but finds himself always ending up in the same place. Despite this, he continues to keep his head up, telling himself that everything will be alright.
Overall, Los Kung-Fu Monkeys deliver a message of hope and redemption in their song, despite the pain and mistakes of the past. The singer's honest and vulnerable lyrics convey a relatable struggle that many people face in their lives, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and finding a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
you think you could understand what i am trying to say to you
I'm expressing myself, but I wonder if you're able to comprehend me.
ive made some mistakes in my life
I've made errors in judgment during my lifetime
i try not to repeat them but lords knows they still haunt me every night
Although I make an effort not to make the same mistakes again, they still cause me distress frequently.
loving you wasnt my mistake my mistake was thinking you would love me back i realize i was living a lie
My initial error was not loving you, but believing that you would reciprocate my feelings was the error. I now understand that I was labouring in delusion.
now its hard to turn back
It's currently difficult to reverse my decisions and change my situation.
open up the gates of hell
I'm attempting to open the gates of the underworld.
i want to save my soul
I'm seeking redemption and preserving myself from negative consequences.
i want to get out
I need to break free from my current circumstances.
i keep my head up
I try to maintain a positive outlook despite my struggles.
and i tell myself is going to be all right
I repeat to myself that everything will eventually be okay.
ive done all of my time for what is not a crime
I have come to terms with the consequences of something that was not a criminal act.
tell me when the pain go away
Please inform me when the emotional distress subsides.
im always runing but i always seem to stay
Despite my frequent efforts, it appears that I'm stationary or stagnant.
i always end up in the same fucking place
I consistently find myself in a frustratingly similar situation.
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.