They make and record their music in the hallway of the storehouse at Peter's parents' home. Johan makes simple drafts of the songs and then Peter polishes them and turns them into shiny pop songs. The near-unique Suburban Kids with Biblical Names combine intelligent, often darkly humorous, lyrics and a bewildering mix of musical styles from skiffle through African hi-life and electronica to produce infectious DIY pop.
Suburban Kids with Biblical Names' debut album #3 - following their first two EPs #1 & #2 - was released in 2005 by Labrador Records and subsequently released in the US by Minty Fresh and in the UK & Ireland by yesboyicecream records, receiving widespread critical acclaim (8/10 - NME; 4/5 - Uncut, The Guardian, Q, The Wire, Plan B).
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Noodles
Suburban Kids with Biblical Names Lyrics
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And you will never grow up
Noodles are the smell of denial
Noodles are the smell of denial
hey, this part of room is full of danger
Empty hearts and totally dark strangers
Hopping to a beat you've never heard
Wishing for a high school hop
Or at least a steady diet
To stop my empty cause and my mind from a riot
I'm out of here as soon as my will
Disappears!
noodles are the smell of denial
Noodles are the smell of denial
Noodles are the smell of denial
And you will never grow up
I heard that I got wasted on your party
Sleeping while your merry gang was doing karaoke
In a sofa or a chair, it doesn't matter
What matters is I don't have to talk about the weather
With some DJ dude with his shiny boots of leather
And his new found love of romance
And by that he means sex
But there's a falcon crest side to everything
Don't trust anyone or anything
Noodles are the smell of denial
And you will never grow up
For every moment, there's a downer
For every second, there's an itch
But I just found out at the diner,
It's better to be alive than rich
Noodles are the smell of denial
And you will never grow up
When Suburban Kids with Biblical Names sang "Noodles are the smell of denial", they were referring to the instant gratification that noodles can provide, and how this represents denying one's problems instead of facing them head-on. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the concept that living in denial will prevent one from growing up and facing the world's harsh realities. The lyrics highlight social anxiety and the feeling of not fitting in, as well as the desire to escape unsatisfying and stagnant situations.
The verse "hey, this part of the room is full of danger, empty hearts and totally dark strangers" shows the band's ability to poeticize feelings of discomfort in social situations. They illustrate the angst of feeling like a "nerd" while listening to music that one doesn't understand and the wish to be somewhere else. The line "wishing for a high school hop" indicates a longing for a time when things were simpler and less intimidating, while "Or at least a steady diet, to stop my empty cause and my mind from a riot" suggests that the singer is looking for some way to fill the void in his or her life.
The lyrics are poetic and cryptic, providing much room for interpretation. The repetition of the line "And you will never grow up" throughout the song highlights the underlying theme of lack of personal development or growth. The lyrics may be a reflection on the arrested development of youth culture and the difficulty of navigating the transition into adulthood.
Line by Line Meaning
Noodles are the smell of denial
Noodles represent a refusal to acknowledge or accept reality.
And you will never grow up
Staying in a state of denial means that you will never mature or develop emotionally.
hey, this part of room is full of danger
The environment in this room is hazardous and toxic.
Empty hearts and totally dark strangers
The people in this room have an apparent lack of compassion and are unfamiliar and potentially dangerous.
Hopping to a beat you've never heard
The people around you are doing things that you don't understand or relate to.
And now I'm in the corner like a nerd
Feeling isolated and excluded, like an outsider looking in.
Wishing for a high school hop
Longing for a time when reality seemed simpler and more manageable.
Or at least a steady diet
Desiring constancy and routine in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
To stop my empty cause and my mind from a riot
Hoping that the comfort of familiarity will quell the inner turmoil and confusion.
I'm out of here as soon as my will
I will leave this place at the first opportunity.
Disappears!
I will not stay in this environment for any longer than I have to.
I heard that I got wasted on your party
I found out that I was intoxicated at your gathering.
Sleeping while your merry gang was doing karaoke
While others were enjoying themselves, I was unconscious and unable to participate.
In a sofa or a chair, it doesn't matter
Where I was passed out on does not change the fact that I was not present for the festivities.
What matters is I don't have to talk about the weather
The upside of being unconscious is that I avoided small talk and other social obligations.
With some DJ dude with his shiny boots of leather
I was spared from conversing with an ostentatious or showy figure at the gathering.
And his new found love of romance
The focus of the DJ's conversation was on his infatuation with another person.
And by that he means sex
The DJ was only interested in pursuing physical intimacy, not genuine emotional attachment.
But there's a falcon crest side to everything
Every situation has both good and bad aspects to it.
Don't trust anyone or anything
Be cautious and skeptical of the people and things around you.
For every moment, there's a downer
Negative experiences are an inevitable part of life.
For every second, there's an itch
The annoyances and irritations of life are constant and unrelenting.
But I just found out at the diner,
Recently, I discovered something important while eating at a restaurant.
It's better to be alive than rich
Prioritizing our survival and wellbeing is more important than acquiring wealth.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHAN HEDBERG, PETER GUNNARSSON
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