Wanting to cut themselves off from their pasts, Mosshart and Hince considered their new project to be Year Zero in their careers, so they renamed themselves "VV" and "Hotel" respectively and began writing sparse, minimalist songs together with the aid of a drum machine. In 2001 they showcased their new songs on a well received demo tape. In true punk rock fashion, however, the pair shunned approaches from major record labels. Recording as VV and Hotel, they contributed the song "Restaurant Blouse" to the compilation If the Twenty-First Century Did Not Exist, It Would Be Necessary to Invent It. Shortly after this they recorded their debut release, the Black Rooster EP, which saw release on British indie label Domino Records and was picked up for distribution by Dim Mak Records in the United States.
Following international touring, they entered Toe Rag studios to record their debut album Keep on Your Mean Side, mostly on 8-track, in just 2 weeks.
Popular indie band, the xx, name The Kills as the major influence for having a male/female lead singer combo: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/05/xx.interview/index.html?iref=allsearch
Their second album, No Wow, was released by Domino records on February 21, 2005. Featuring an artier, less guitar rock sound, the record embraced New Wave and post punk influences and sounded even more stripped down than Keep on Your Mean Side. The first single, The Good Ones, was released on February 7, 2005 and reached number 23 in the UK singles charts.
VV sang the song Meds on Placebo's 2006 eponymous album.
Their third album Midnight Boom was released March 10, 2008. It was followed by 5 different singles since its release.
Fried My Little Brains
The Kills Lyrics
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Like six little milk teeth, all gone bad
Won't move over, won't get gone
Won't move over
Fried my little brains
Fried my little brains
Fried my little brains
Fried my little brains
Only got ten minutes, better get me good
Pull out my little milk teeth, pull good
Won't move over, won't get gone
Won't move over
Fried my little brains
Fried my little brains
Fried my little brains
Fried my little brains
The Kills's song "Fried My Little Brains" is a commentary on the struggles and frustrations of a person who feels trapped by their problems. The lyrics "Got six troubles, on my back / Like six little milk teeth, all gone bad" suggest that the singer is weighed down by multiple issues, much like baby teeth that are rotting and causing discomfort. The repetition of "Won't move over, won't get gone" implies that the problems are persistent and refuse to leave, creating a feeling of claustrophobia and desperation.
The next part of the song seems to reflect a sense of urgency, with the lyrics "Only got ten minutes, better get me good / Pull out my little milk teeth, pull good." This could suggest that the singer must take drastic action to remove their problems, even if it involves significant pain and sacrifice. The repeated refrain of "Fried my little brains" at the end of each verse adds to the sense of frustration and hopelessness, as though the problems have fried the person's mind to the point of exhaustion and mental collapse.
Overall, "Fried My Little Brains" is a powerful statement on the struggles of modern life and the pressures that can lead to mental breakdowns and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Got six troubles, on my back
I have a lot of problems that feel like heavy burdens on my shoulders
Like six little milk teeth, all gone bad
These problems are like decaying baby teeth that are causing pain and discomfort
Won't move over, won't get gone
My problems seem to be sticking around and won't leave me alone
Won't move over
My problems are still not going away despite my efforts to push them aside
Fried my little brains
My problems have overwhelmed me to the point where I can't think straight or make good decisions
Fried my little brains
My problems have taken such a toll on my mental health that I feel burned out and unable to function normally
Fried my little brains
My problems have caused so much stress and anxiety that I feel like my mind has been fried or overcooked
Fried my little brains
My problems have affected me emotionally and intellectually to the point where I feel like my brain has been fried or damaged
Only got ten minutes, better get me good
I have limited time to deal with my problems, so I need to make the most of it and tackle them effectively
Pull out my little milk teeth, pull good
I am trying to get rid of my problems in a painful but necessary way, like pulling out rotten baby teeth
Won't move over, won't get gone
My problems are still stubbornly sticking around despite my efforts to get rid of them
Won't move over
My problems are still causing me trouble and won't budge no matter what I do
Fried my little brains
My problems have once again overwhelmed me and caused me serious mental and emotional exhaustion
Fried my little brains
My problems have become too much for me to handle, resulting in an almost complete breakdown of my mental state
Fried my little brains
My problems have caused me to have a meltdown or breakdown, making it difficult to function normally
Fried my little brains
My problems have left me feeling mentally and emotionally drained, like my brain has been overworked
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMIE HINCE, ALISON MOSSHART
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One of the greatest, most underrated, rock acts ever.
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@dylan Robertson 🎯🎯🎯💯🙏🏼 THIS! 👆
You have excellent taste... few people have as many of the same, eclectic subscriptions as I do, musically 🤩
dylan Robertson
& The Dead Weather
Alejandro Parra
I love how they can be so energetic without having to scream or anything. Their songs are so calm, still so chaotic.
Alejandro Parra
@Wyatt Scully That's kind of the dream...
Aly Scully
You should see them live they fucking rock the house.
T
Raw guitar. Just cannot say enough how tone and texture make the minimalist riffs just that damn good
psued 0
this song makes me want to drink iced tea without ice
Kanye East
God, I love this song!
Mj Peterson
This is the shit right here! Saw them do it like in '03. They fucking ROCK.