For The Orwells, Remember When will be an introduction of sorts—the 12-track rat-race shows the band’s repertoire of pranging riffs and sneering, snot-nosed vocals. The tracks are a walloping war-cry from a generation that up until this point has only offered bubblegum pop—the animus of The Orwells. It’s quite clear early on the in listening to the LP that the band is well aware of the past, the homage rings through the record, using the ghost of punk’s past as their musical sprit guide. However, the band straddles the thin line between their influences and their originality, ripping riffs and smashing drums in a fashion that their age into being just another fact mentioned in their bio.
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Black Francis
The Orwells Lyrics
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I'm never gonna stop
We should hit it
I think they called the cops
Went a little mad
Do they give a fuck
Now they feeling bad
And I'm out of luck
Yeah I think they're shit
And the way they dress
Yeah they think they're hip
And what they say
Yeah it's all a bluff
And where they're from
Man it ain't that rough
Black franks got my world in his hands
Black franks got my world in his hands
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Someone tell me what the wise man said
If you want a A brother
Better bring a friend
And if you need a lover
Better keep them fed
Cause if you lose a lover
You're gonna lose your head
Black franks got my world in his hands
Black franks got my world in his hands
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Black franks got my world in his hands
Black franks got my world in his hands
Black franks got my world in his hands
Black franks got my world in his hands
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
Viva loma rica
The Orwells' song "Black Francis" is a haunting and enigmatic track that combines elements of garage rock and punk with cryptic lyrics that seem to allude to something greater than themselves. The song begins with the singer expressing his desire to obtain something, promising that he will never stop until he gets it. However, his boldness causes him to attract the attention of the cops. The song then takes a surreal turn with the introduction of a character named "Black Frank" who seems to hold the world in his hands. The repetition of the phrase "Viva loma rica" adds to the surrealism of the track.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly cryptic and difficult to parse. The singer references a wise man who instructs him on how to find a brother but warns him to beware of losing a lover. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Black Franks got my world in his hands" leaving the listener with a sense of unease.
Overall, "Black Francis" is a masterful piece of songwriting that creates a sense of mystery and intrigue without ever fully revealing its meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get it
When I finally achieve my goal
I'm never gonna stop
I won't stop striving for success
We should hit it
We should take the chance while we have it
I think they called the cops
Our actions have consequences
Went a little mad
We may have lost control in the moment
Do they give a fuck
Others may not care about our well-being
Now they feeling bad
Others may have regrets about their actions
And I'm out of luck
I may have missed my chance
Have you heard that band
Let's talk about something else
Yeah I think they're shit
I don't have a high opinion of them
And the way they dress
Their appearance does not impress me
Yeah they think they're hip
They have an inflated sense of coolness
And what they say
Their words are not genuine
Yeah it's all a bluff
They are not being truthful
And where they're from
Their origin is not as rough as they claim
Man it ain't that rough
Their background is not as difficult as they claim
Black franks got my world in his hands
A mysterious figure has control over my life
Viva loma rica
A chant that may represent a desire for something better
Someone tell me what the wise man said
I am seeking wisdom and guidance
If you want a A brother
If you want something, you need to work for it
Better bring a friend
Having support can make things easier
And if you need a lover
If you want a partner, you need to take care of them
Better keep them fed
Keeping a partner happy requires effort
Cause if you lose a lover
Losing a partner can have serious consequences
You're gonna lose your head
It can be emotionally difficult to lose a partner
Writer(s): Mario Cuomo
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The Orwells might be my new favorite band. Gotta love this song's Pixies reference, Beasties-style shouted chorus, bilingual lyrics and '90s rock vibe. YES!
guccigucci456
@Kurt Peterson Girl bye
Kurt Peterson
@guccigucci456 lol shut up nerd
guccigucci456
@Parker What was the point of that?
BDoug
Besides the obvious references to The Pixies and a real Beastie Boys beat/90s sound, I'm getting whiffs of early Beatles. A great mash-up.
Billie Invicta
There's this strange reaction I get every time an Orwells song starts where my heart starts beating faster and my brain goes holyyyy shitttt.. nice, I dig it.
Nicolás Moreno
that happens with Pixies too
Ghostly Gouls
Buts its a great feeling isn’t it
Greg
if these guys dig the Pixies, they gots to be good people! keep on churning out kick ass rock gentlemen!
Aakash R.
Well, I got some bad news for you...