Surfbort, a four-piece punk band from Brooklyn, New York made up of David H… Read Full Bio ↴Surfbort, a four-piece punk band from Brooklyn, New York made up of David Head, Alex Kilgore, Sean Powell and led by Dani Miller, channels inspiration from the 80’s punk scene to produce rousing, explosive music. Surfbort’s live experience is visceral and confrontational. Their feedback-strafed, guitar-shredding punk music says no to a digital age full of intolerance; they radiate love and friendship. All are welcome in the SURFBORT FREAK FAMILY!

Fresh off a tour with The Black Lips after playing this year’s Coachella, the band just released ‘Bort to Death’ a raw 4-track 7” on Hozac Records and "Romance" a dreamy 2-track flexi on Cult Records.

In the last three years they have supported acts such as The Dickies, Thee Oh Sees, Fat White Family, White Fang, Martin Rev, The Garden, Tijuana Panthers, The Mystery Lights, Tomorrows Tulips, Sunflower Bean, DIIV, GOGGS, The Dune Rats, Leftover Crack etc, Meatbodies, Ex-Cult, Hinds etc.

A favorite among local artists, it is no wonder when Julian Casablancas caught wind of the Surfbort’s electrifying energy, he signed them to Cult Records. Stay tuned for more from Cult Records and the band.

Vocals/ Dani Miller
Guitar/ Alex Kilgore
Guitar / David Head
Drums / Sean Powell

Back to Reaction
SURFBORT Lyrics

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Back to reaction
Back in Action
the fleas are here
don't touch my hand
pissing on concrete
in another time
in another place

back to reaction
back in action
scoop up the filth
I always liked you
I wanna go home
I'm so exhausted
human connection
I wouldn't know
should I make this
should I make that
I can't eat
I cannot live
back to reaction
back in action
Back to reaction
Back in Action
Back to reaction
Back in Action
Back to reaction

Back in Action
Back to reaction
Back in Action

Back to reaction
Back in Action

the fleas are here
don't touch my hand
pissing on concrete
in another time
in another place

back to reaction
back in action
scoop up the filth
I always liked you
I wanna go home
I'm so exhausted
human connection
I wouldn't know
should I make this
should I make that

I can't eat
I cannot live

Overall Meaning

The song "Back to Reaction" by Surfbort speaks to the state of exhaustion and disconnection that can come with living in a world that seems to have lost its way. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and frustration, with the repeated refrain of "back to reaction, back in action" suggesting a desire to return to a time when things were simpler and more immediate.

The opening lines, "the fleas are here, don't touch my hand, pissing on concrete," paint a picture of urban decay and the constant threat of infection and disease. The singer seems to be struggling to maintain a sense of control in a chaotic environment, with references to "scooping up the filth" and "making this, making that" suggesting a desperate attempt to find some sense of purpose amidst the chaos.

However, the repeated phrase "in another time, in another place" suggests that there may be some hope for escape or redemption. The singer longs to go home, but it is not clear if this is a physical place or a state of mind. The final lines of the song, "back in action, back to reaction," suggest that the struggle continues, and that the search for meaning is an ongoing process.

Line by Line Meaning

Back to reaction
Returning to a state of intense emotion and impulsiveness

Back in Action
Ready to take on the world with energy and vigor

the fleas are here
There are small, unwanted pests around causing annoyance

don't touch my hand
Do not come into contact with me as I am afraid or untrusting

pissing on concrete
Engaging in base and primitive behavior

in another time
Thinking about an alternate reality, a different life path

in another place
Imagining being in a different physical location or environment

scoop up the filth
Cleaning up the messes we have made

I always liked you
Expressing past admiration and fondness for someone

I wanna go home
Feeling homesick and yearning for familiarity

I'm so exhausted
Feeling drained and depleted of energy