Halloween
Dead Kennedys
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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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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.
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Album InformationThe song "Halloween" was released as part of the band’s third studio album, "Plastic Surgery Disasters," which released in November 1982.
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Elements in LyricsThe lyrics of "Halloween" pose a question to the listener, asking why people save expressions of their true selves for Halloween.
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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.
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Vocal PerformanceIt was sung by Jello Biafra, the band's lead singer and songwriter who is known for his biting social commentary and satire.
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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.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often included in the band's live performances, showcasing their arresting stage presence and energy.
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Legacy"Halloween," along with other tracks of Dead Kennedys, contributed significantly to the evolution of hardcore punk in the 1980s.
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Cover VersionsAfter its release, "Halloween" has been covered by multiple artists, reflecting the song's enduring popularity in punk rock canon.
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Re-releaseIt was re-released in digital format and made available on streaming platforms, which has broadened the song’s reach to newer audiences.
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Contextual MeaningSome listeners interpret "Halloween" as a critique of societal norms and constraints, a common theme in Dead Kennedys' music.
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