Younger Brother was formed by Simon Posford (Hallucinogen, Shpongle) and Be… Read Full Bio ↴Younger Brother was formed by Simon Posford (Hallucinogen, Shpongle) and Benji Vaughan (Prometheus, The Zap!) in 2002.

The name "Younger Brother" is inspired by an indigenous Colombian tribe called The Kogi, for whom the band wrote their first song. The Kogi refer to themselves as "Elder Brothers" and the people of western civilisations as "Younger Brothers."

The debut album A Flock of Bleeps released on Posford's Twisted Records in 2003 has taken on cult status in the underground electronica scenes around the world. The duo has since then been drawing crowds in the thousands from London to Tokyo, New York to Australia.

Their second album, The Last Days Of Gravity was released in October 2007 on Twisted Records.

This album narrowly missed out on a mercury prize nomination in 2008 when it was voted 19th( the top 12 are nominated)

Since the release of The Last Days Of Gravity the band have been touring the world with a five piece band. At the moment it comprises Ru Campbell on vocals, Marc Brownstein on Bass, Tommy Hamilton on guitar and Joe Russo on Drums.

In November 2008 the full band convened at Assault and Battery studios in north London, UK, to commence recording of their third album. By recording with a full band Younger brother have propelled their music to a new level. The fruits of this recording session should be revealed by summer 2009 followed by extensive touring of the US and the world.

Official website: http://youngerbrother.co.uk/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/youngerbrothertwisted

Safety Zone
Younger Brother Lyrics

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I don't advice a haircut, man. All hairdressers are the in the employment of the government. Hairs are your aerials. They pick up signals from the cosmos and transmit them directly into the brain. This is the reason bald-headed men are uptight. What absolute twaddle

You are now entering the safety zone.

Would you like to ski Antarctica? ...but you're snowed under with work?

Do you dream of a vacation at the bottom of the ocean?

Have you always wanted to climb the mountains of Mars? ...but now you're over the hill?

From Withnail & I and Total Recall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Younger Brother's song "Safety Zone" have a strong theme of escapism and the desire to break free from the constraints of daily life. The opening line, "I don't advise a haircut, man," is a reference to a quote from the movie "Withnail & I" in which a character refuses a haircut because he believes that hair acts as an antenna for cosmic signals that can directly influence the brain. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which encourages listeners to explore their dreams and desires.

The chorus, "You are now entering the safety zone," creates a sense of security and comfort. It implies that listeners can let go of their worries and fears as they embark on their journey of exploration. The subsequent questions, "Would you like to ski Antarctica? ...but you're snowed under with work? Do you dream of a vacation at the bottom of the ocean? Have you always wanted to climb the mountains of Mars? ...but now you're over the hill?" are all examples of the types of adventures that are possible if one is willing to take risks and step outside of their comfort zone.

The reference to "Total Recall" in the final line of the song, "What absolute twaddle," serves as a playful jab at the notion of cosmic signals influencing our thoughts and behaviors. Overall, "Safety Zone" encourages listeners to embrace their desires and pursue their dreams, even if they may seem out of reach.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't advise a haircut, man.
I recommend against getting a haircut, my friend.

All hairdressers are in the employment of the government.
Every hairdresser is a part of the government.

Hairs are your aerials. They pick up signals from the cosmos and transmit them directly into the brain.
Your hairs operate as antennae, receiving signals from space and channeling them straight to your mind.

This is the reason bald-headed men are uptight. What absolute twaddle.
Consequently, men without hair on their heads are anxious individuals. Such a claim is nonsense.

You are now entering the safety zone.
You are currently in a secure area.

Would you like to ski Antarctica? ...but you're snowed under with work?
Do you wish to ski in Antarctica, but you are overwhelmed with your job's responsibilities?

Do you dream of a vacation at the bottom of the ocean?
Do you fantasize about a vacation underneath the ocean's surface?

Have you always wanted to climb the mountains of Mars? ...but now you're over the hill?
Did you always aspire to scale the peaks of Mars, but now you think you are too old?

From Withnail & I and Total Recall
Taken from the films Withnail & I and Total Recall.

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