1. Moderns (a… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands called The Moderns or Moderns.
1. Moderns (also known as 'The Moderns') was a mod revival band from Sweden that existed from 1979 to 1981. It was made up of three high school friends that had previously served in the british invasion cover band Buddyboys. They self-released an EP, "Got to Have Pop", in January 1979. They also released their final 45 "Ready for the 80s" in 1980 and-- after a successful tour in the UK-- their only LP "Tro, Hopp & Fruktan" in 1981.
2. The Moderns was a garage rock band from Australia. Samuel John Rees fronting the band, Willi Hamilton wielding a 335 high in the air, Andre Franco slapping the bass and Swanny hitting the hell out of his skins; The Moderns are dirty Gold Coast rockers who are fast becoming the best live rock band in Australia.
After playing their first show in September of 2007, the four of them can now be found loudly unleashing their flavour at every divey dingey club on every corner of every town.
They've been referred to as a glass of coca cola, for some would say, they; 'looks kinda dirty, but go down a treat'.
3. The Moderns was an industrial dance band from Wichita, Kansas (1980's)
4. MODERNS is the Los Angeles-based synth-pop duo of Christopher Fudurich and Rosie Okumura. Fudurich is an engineer, multi-instrumentalist and analog enthusiast. As a producer, he has worked with a variety of pop artists but MODERNS is his first collaboration with his own musical output. Okumura is a songwriter, vocalist, and performer who has partnered with veteran producers. Musically, MODERNS is synth-pop built on an organic foundation.
Ready for the 80's
Moderns Lyrics
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as subways crashed-below (our last embrace),
this morning church bells chime,
and soon I'll feel the dirt fall (over my face).
ooooohhhohhhhh,
Is today the day,
oooooohhohhhhh,
Is today the day,
'cause I've been ready for my wake.
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It's like I went blind,
watching you pack up, my worn out suitcase,
take it to the Goodwill by five,
and torching any guilt that may, still remain,
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laying on your side,
while I knew, you were wide awake,
I know it's been coming for some time
as he patiently lies for you in wait.
_____________________________
(ooooohhhohhhhh),
Is today the day,
(oooooohhohhhhh),
Is today the day,
'cause I've been ready for my wake.
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tonight the moon won't shine,
and in the dark, I'll be afraid,
But if I could change your mind,
I couldn't live with this mistake.
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ooooohhhohhhhh,
Today's the day,,
ooooohhhohhhhh,
Today's the day,
I am ready for my wake.
______________________________________
ooooohhhohhhhh
I am ready for my wake,
ooooohhhohhhhh
feel the dirt on my face
feel the dirt on my face,
feel the dirt on my face.
In Modern's song "Ready for the 80's," the lyrics describe a relationship coming to an end. The imagery used in the first verse juxtaposes the excitement of the city with the singer's impending death. The TV shines while subways crash below, and church bells chime as the singer anticipates feeling dirt on their face. The second verse addresses the end of the relationship more directly, with the singer watching their partner pack up and leave while they lay in bed. The final verse reveals the singer's acceptance of their fate, feeling afraid in the dark but ready for their "wake," or death.
One interesting aspect of this song is the use of the phrase "Ready for the 80's." While this was likely a timely reference when the song was released in the late 70's, it gives the song a timeless quality as it continues to speak to each new decade. Additionally, the use of present tense throughout the song gives the feeling of a moment frozen in time, creating a sense of timelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
The TV shined,
as subways crashed-below (our last embrace),
this morning church bells chime,
and soon I'll feel the dirt fall (over my face).
The bright light from the TV illuminated the room as the subway trains crashed beneath us during our final embrace. The sound of church bells could be heard this morning, and it won't be long until I am buried and the dirt falls over my face.
ooooohhhohhhhh,
Is today the day,
oooooohhohhhhh,
Is today the day,
'cause I've been ready for my wake.
I wonder if today's the day that I will die. I've been waiting for it, ready for my own death and funeral.
It's like I went blind,
watching you pack up, my worn out suitcase,
take it to the Goodwill by five,
and torching any guilt that may, still remain,
I felt like I couldn't see anything clearly when I watched you pack my old suitcase and take it to the Goodwill by five. I burned any lingering feelings of guilt I might have had.
laying on your side,
while I knew, you were wide awake,
I know it's been coming for some time
as he patiently lies for you in wait.
I lay in bed next to you while you pretended to sleep, but I knew you were wide awake. I knew that our breakup had been a long time coming and that someone else was patiently waiting for you.
(ooooohhhohhhhh),
Is today the day,
(oooooohhohhhhh),
Is today the day,
'cause I've been ready for my wake.
Once again, I'm wondering if today's the day that I will die. I've been ready for it, eager for my own death and the funeral that will follow.
tonight the moon won't shine,
and in the dark, I'll be afraid,
But if I could change your mind,
I couldn't live with this mistake.
Tonight, there will be no moon, and I'll be scared in the dark. But even if I could somehow change your mind and win you back, I know it would be a mistake that I couldn't live with.
ooooohhhohhhhh,
Today's the day,,
ooooohhhohhhhh,
Today's the day,
I am ready for my wake.
Today is finally the day that I've been waiting for. I'm ready for my own death and the funeral that will come after it.
ooooohhhohhhhh
I am ready for my wake,
ooooohhhohhhhh,
feel the dirt on my face,
feel the dirt on my face,
feel the dirt on my face.
I'm completely prepared for my own funeral. I can already feel the dirt falling over my face and burying me in the ground.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: AMIT ZAMAN
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