Don't Be A Fascist

by Tantrum Zentrum

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Gavin Hellyer Psuedo-controversial and just a bit tongue-in-cheek I'd say. Nevertheless, well worth the money. A nice and heavy rhythm section propelling things along ensures your enjoyment.

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This is a wartime love story. Inspired by the 80s Yugoslavian pop hit Fa Fa Fašista (performed by Sarajevo’s Plavi Orkestar), the song tells a story as old as time itself: boy meets girl, and they fall in love. Then their country gets occupied by the German forces of the Third Reich, and the girl falls for the tall, handsome enemy soldier in a magnificent uniform. Needless to say, the boy is furious!

We chose a bombastic title that may resonate with many even now. The release is accompanied by a humorous ‘explainer’-style video that shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

lyrics

(Don't be.... Don't be...)

Do you remember King Peter
who fled and left the country
to the ether?

That's when you left me, honey,
left my head to freeze
and my heart, to wither

Your mamma was crying
and crying was your babo
'cause he lied to you
and seduced you, honey,
that golden-haired Švabo

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista

Now you're making pita
for Hitler's son
you threw away my only šnitu

Oh, you became a pretty whore
of the Third Rajha
you can smoke my kitu!

Your mamma was crying
and crying was your babo
'cause he lied to you
and seduced you, honey,
that golden-haired Švabo

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista
(don't be... don't be)

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista
(don't be... don't be)

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista
(but I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in Love)

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista
(but I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in Love)

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista
(but I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in Love)

Don't be a fašista, honey,
don't be a fašista
(but I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in Love)

Don't be a fašista!

credits

released July 30, 2023
Vaat Dafuq – vocals, guitar
Sabine de Rousseau – guitar, vocals
Valhalla Schimmer – bass guitar
Igor Olejar – drums
Steve Evans – backing vocals

Produced by Stephen Evans and Tantrum Zentrum. Recorded at The Fortress, UK by Stephen Evans. Mixed in stereo and Dolby Atmos by Stephen Evans in November 2022.

Additional synth and drum machine samples by Punkdisco.

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Tantrum Zentrum London, UK

Tantrum Zentrum is a post punk band from London.

Inspired by both the early 70s German rock and the late 70s New York nowave bands, they deliver sonic dissonance and poppy hooks with great energy and style.

Vaat Dafuq - Vocals, Guitar
Sabine de Rousseau - Guitar, Synth
Jay Garrett - Bass Guitar
Kur Putchnik - drums ... more

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