"From the ashes of Those Dancing Days rise these two Swedish post punk popp… Read Full Bio ↴"From the ashes of Those Dancing Days rise these two Swedish post punk poppettes"

The background: "I know it's out there!" goes the arresting refrain to Vision Kicks, the debut single from Vulkano. If you took Ikona Pop's cheeky surliness and spliced it with Savages at their most savage, i.e. as they sound on Husbands, you might end up with something like Vulkano. That's in our dreams and being generous. Sometimes they're simply quirky, giggly riot grrrls or purveyors of banal sub/pop-goth, but they've definitely got potential. And when they get the balance right, as Depeche Mode once said, they combine the chilling with the commercial, even if they sound less like the Mode than they do Clare Grogan squawking and yelping over the Cure's A Forest.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/jul/18/vulkano

"Erupting from the wake of the Swedish wonder band Those Dancing Days, Vulkano is the dark wild side of Cissi Efraimsson's, Lisa Pyk Wirström and Rebecka Rolfart's songwriting. Vulkano is an outbursting trio pushing punk forward in their own charming way while still maintaining a pop sensibility with catchy riffs and lyrics. It's uncompromising, extrovert and maximalist."

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Smiley Faces
Vulkano Lyrics

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Bloody marys on me, and we're gonna be sipping, sipping, sipping, sipping
Chasing nights in a mess, and you gotta keep spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning
We are dancing and smiling all night,
I do giggle and fly like a kite
Smiley faces keep telling me lies, I'm winning, winning winning winning
Smiley faces, I'm your blessing
Happy places inside of me
Smiley faces, look at me

Gotta chase it, adrenaline
Let's go out for a ride 'cause I needed to kicking, kicking, kicking
I'm so easily bored, I just need to go dripping, dripping, dripping
I am totally lost on my own, watching people doing it all alone
Smiley faces keep telling me lies, I'm winning, winning winning winning
Smiley faces, I'm your blessing
Happy places inside of me
Smiley faces, look at me
Gotta chase it, adrenaline
Smiling, smiling, keep on chatting
Kicking, kicking, keep on winning
Smiling, smiling, keep on chatting
Kicking, kicking, keep on winning
Smiley faces
Happy places

Smiley faces
Gotta chase this!

Overall Meaning

The song "Smiley Faces" by Vulkano is clearly about the desire to escape reality and just have fun. The lyrics seem to describe someone who is out with friends, drinking Bloody Marys, and trying to forget about their problems. They are dancing all night long, chasing adrenaline and trying to keep spinning. The singer of the song seems to be someone who is truly lost on their own, and yet finds comfort in the company of others. They keep chasing pleasure and happiness, even though they know that "Smiley Faces keep telling them lies".

The song seems to be pointing to the fact that the need for escapism is a universal one, and that people who smile might not always be happy. The singer is trying to find happiness by ignoring reality, even if it's just for a brief moment. The song also seems to suggest that the characters are chasing something that is beyond themselves, something that is bigger and scarier than their everyday problems. The use of the words "kicking" and "dripping" suggest that they are almost sweating with excitement.

Overall, "Smiley Faces" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates the desire to have fun and forget about one's problems. It is a reminder that sometimes, we all need to let go and just enjoy the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Bloody marys on me, and we're gonna be sipping, sipping, sipping, sipping
We have ordered Bloody Marys and will be drinking them continuously

Chasing nights in a mess, and you gotta keep spinning, spinning, spinning, spinning
We are trying to enjoy our chaotic nights and need to keep moving and dancing

We are dancing and smiling all night,
We are happily and energetically dancing and smiling throughout the night

I do giggle and fly like a kite
I feel giddy and carefree like a kite soaring in the sky

Smiley faces keep telling me lies, I'm winning, winning winning winning
The fake happiness around me is deceiving me into thinking I am successful and winning

Smiley faces, I'm your blessing
I am grateful for the positive energy around me, even if it's not entirely genuine

Happy places inside of me
I am finding joy and contentment within myself

Gotta chase it, adrenaline
I need to keep seeking excitement and stimulation to feel alive

Let's go out for a ride 'cause I needed to kicking, kicking, kicking
I want to go on a ride to get my heart racing and feel the adrenaline rush

I'm so easily bored, I just need to go dripping, dripping, dripping
I get bored easily, so I need to try new things and experience new sensations

I am totally lost on my own, watching people doing it all alone
I feel directionless and don't know what to do with myself while watching others enjoy themselves

Smiling, smiling, keep on chatting
We keep on smiling, laughing, and talking to maintain the happy atmosphere

Kicking, kicking, keep on winning
We want to keep feeling energized and successful, even if it's not entirely genuine

Smiley faces
The fake happiness and positivity around us

Happy places
The places and experiences that bring us joy and contentment

Smiley faces
The fake happiness and positivity around us

Gotta chase this!
We need to keep seeking excitement and good times, even if it's not entirely genuine

Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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