Los Angeles Is Burning
Bad Religion
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Somewhere high in the desert near a curtain of blue Saint Ann's skirts are billowing But down here in the city of limelights The fans of Santa Ana are withering And you can't deny the living is easy If you never look behind the scenery It's showtime for dry climes And Bedlam is dreaming of rain When the hills of Los Angeles are burning Palm trees are candles in the murder wind So many lives are on the breeze Even the stars are ill at ease And Los Angeles is burning This is not a test Of the emergency broadcast system When Malibu fires and radio towers Conspire to dance again And I cannot believe the media Mecca They're only trying to peddle reality, catch it on Primetime, story at nine The whole world is going insane When the hills of Los Angeles are burning Palm trees are candles in the murder wind So many lives are on the breeze Even the stars are ill at ease And Los Angeles is burning A placard reads the end of days Jacaranda boughs are bending in the haze More a question than a curse How could hell be any worse? The flames are starting The camera's running So take warning When the hills of Los Angeles are burning Palm trees are candles in the murder wind So many lives are on the breeze Even the stars are ill at ease And Los Angeles is burning
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Written by: GREG GRAFFIN, BRETT GUREWITZ
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Bad Religion" is an American punk band that formed in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. Their socio-political commentary and complex harmonies make them a distinctive force in punk rock. Greg Graffin is the band's perennial lead vocalist, with Brett Gurewitz on guitar, both co-writers of the song "Los Angeles Is Burning".
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Song TitleThe song "Los Angeles Is Burning" takes its name from the wildfires that frequently ravage Southern California. These are often high-profile news stories, enamoring media due to the threat they pose to celebrity homes, and are a common yearly occurrence for locals.
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Release"Los Angeles Is Burning" was released on their fourteenth studio album, "The Empire Strikes First", which was released by Epitaph Records in June 2004.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song capture the surreal experience of living amidst these wildfires, likening them to the biblical apocalypse, and interlaces criticism of media sensationalism within the narrative. There’s a socio-political undertone to the song, as is characteristic of most Bad Religion's discography.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band playing amid an apocalyptic landscape complete with exploding gas stations, falling airplanes, and towering fires - a vivid portrayal of the song's narrative.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did quite well, reaching number 40 on the "Modern Rock Tracks" chart published by Billboard in 2004.
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Cultural References"Los Angeles Is Burning" has had some influence over pop culture. It was featured in video games like Tony Hawk's Underground 2 and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Also, it was featured in films like Lords of Dogtown.
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Band’s PerspectiveIn several interviews, members of Bad Religion have said that the metaphoric nature of the song is about observing the world as the old norms of society continuously burn and change.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Los Angeles Is Burning" for its melodic hooks, edgy instrumentation, and incisive lyrics.
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Live Performance"Los Angeles Is Burning" has become a staple of the band's live performances, reflecting its status as one of their most popular songs.
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