Halloween

Dead Kennedys

About Halloween

"Halloween" (B-side "Saturday Night Holocaust") is the seventh and final single by Dead Kennedys. It was released in December 1982 on Alternative Tentacles. The song is from the band's second album, Plastic Surgery Disasters.


Year:
1982
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Aie-e!
Yow!
Oh!
Aaah, y-y-y-yeah!

So it's Halloween
And you feel like dancin'
And you feel like shinin'
And you feel like letting loose 

Whatcha gonna be?
Babe, you better know
And you better plan
Better plan all day 
Better plan all week, better plan all month, better plan all year 

You're dressed up like a clown
Putting on your act
It's the only time all year you'll ever admit that 
I can see your eyes, I can see your brain, baby, nothing's changed
I can see your eyes, I can see your brain, baby, nothing's changed

Because you're still hiding in a mask
Take your fun seriously
No, don't blow this year's chance
Tomorrow your mold goes back on 
After Halloween, after Halloween

Whee!
You'll go to work today
You'll go to work tomorrow
Shitfaced tonight
You'll brag about it for months 
"Remember what I did, remember what I was, back on Halloween?"

But what's in between
Where are your ideas?
You sit around and dream
For next Halloween 

Why not everyday, are you so afraid, what will people say?
Why not everyday, are you so afraid, what will people say?
After Halloween 
After Halloween 
After Halloween 

Because your role is planned for you
There's nothing you can do
But stop and think it through
But what will the boss say to you?
And what will your girlfriend say to you?
And the people out on the street they might glare at you
And whadaya know, you're pretty self-conscious too?
So you run back and stuff yourselves in rigid business costumes
Only at night to score is your leather uniform exhumed
Why don't you take your social regulations, shove 'em up your ass?
Why don't you take your social regulations, shove 'em up your ass?
Why don't you take your social regulations, just shove 'em
Up your ass?

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Dead Kennedys

Dead Kennedys are an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk rock community, and were one of the first American hardcore bands to make a significant impact in the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: KLAUS FLOURIDE, JELLO BIAFRA, EAST BAY RAY, D.H. PELIGRO

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Halloween" is a song by the American punk rock band, Dead Kennedys. Dead Kennedys were formed in San Francisco, California, in 1978.
Album Information
The song "Halloween" was released as part of the band’s third studio album, "Plastic Surgery Disasters," which released in November 1982.
Elements in Lyrics
The lyrics of "Halloween" pose a question to the listener, asking why people save expressions of their true selves for Halloween.
Musical Style
"Halloween" is characterized by the distinctive hardcore punk style of the Dead Kennedys, marked by fast, abrasive guitar riffs, synchronised with aggressive tempo changes.
Vocal Performance
It was sung by Jello Biafra, the band's lead singer and songwriter who is known for his biting social commentary and satire.
Critical Reception
"Halloween" is well-regarded by fans and critics for its thematic depth and musical intensity, highlighting the band's adeptness in handling social topics.
Live Performances
The song is often included in the band's live performances, showcasing their arresting stage presence and energy.
Legacy
"Halloween," along with other tracks of Dead Kennedys, contributed significantly to the evolution of hardcore punk in the 1980s.
Cover Versions
After its release, "Halloween" has been covered by multiple artists, reflecting the song's enduring popularity in punk rock canon.
Re-release
It was re-released in digital format and made available on streaming platforms, which has broadened the song’s reach to newer audiences.
Contextual Meaning
Some listeners interpret "Halloween" as a critique of societal norms and constraints, a common theme in Dead Kennedys' music.

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