The group's earliest incarnation included German drummer En Esch and British vocalist Raymond Watts, the latter of whom left and rejoined the group several times over its history. The trio recorded the band's earliest albums in Germany before Konietzko and Esch moved to the United States, where they found much greater success with seminal industrial record label Wax Trax!. German guitarist Günter Schulz joined in 1990; both he and Esch continued with the band until KMFDM broke up in 1999. Konietzko resurrected KMFDM in 2002 (Esch and Schulz declined to rejoin) on Metropolis Records, and by 2005 he had assembled a consistent line-up that included American singer Lucia Cifarelli, British guitarists Jules Hodgson and Steve White, and British drummer Andy Selway. Konietzko and Cifarelli moved back to Germany in 2007, while the rest of band stayed in the U.S. In addition to these core members, dozens of other musicians have worked with the group across its nineteen studio albums and two dozen singles, with sales totaling in excess of two million records worldwide.
Critics consider KMFDM to be one of the first bands to bring industrial music to mainstream audiences, though Konietzko refers to the band's music as "The Ultra-Heavy Beat". The band incorporates heavy metal guitar riffs, electronic music, samples, and both male and female vocals in its music, which encompasses a variety of styles including industrial rock and electronic body music (EBM). The band is fiercely political, with many of its lyrics taking stands against violence, war, and oppression. KMFDM normally tours at least once after every major release, and band members are known for their accessibility to and interaction with fans, both online and at concerts. Members, singly or working together and with other musicians, have recorded under many other names, primarily Watts' PIG, Konietzko's Excessive Force, and Esch and Schulz's Slick Idiot.
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---Current Members---
Sascha Konietzko – vocals, guitar, bass, programming, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion
Lucia Cifarelli – vocals, keyboards
Jules Hodgson – guitar, bass, keyboards
Andy Selway – drums
Steve White – guitar
---Former Members---
En Esch – vocals, drums, guitar, programming
Raymond Watts – vocals, programming
Günter Schulz – guitar, programming
Mark Durante – guitar, steel guitar
Tim Skold – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, programming
Classic KMFDM Discography (1984-1999)
---Studio Albums---
1984 - Opium
1986 - What Do You Know, Deutschland?
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1989 - UAIOE
1990 - Naïve
1992 - Money
1993 - Angst
1995 - Nihil
1996 - Xtort
1997 - Symbols
1999 - Adios
---Compilations---
1986 - 84-86 (compilation)
1994 - Naïve/Hell to Go (remix)
1996 - Retro (compilation)
1998 - Agogo (compilation)
---Singles---
1987 - Kickin' Ass
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1988 - More & Faster
1989 - Virus
1990 - Godlike
1991 - Naïve + The Days of Swine and Roses (split with My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult)
1991 - Split
1992 - Vogue
1992 - Money
1992 - Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away
1992 - Sucks
1993 - A Drug Against War
1994 - Light
1994 - Glory
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel (The Moroder Mixes)
1995 - Brute
1995 - Trust
1995 - Year of the Pig
1996 - Power
1996 - Rules
1997 - Anarchy
1998 - MDFMK
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
1991 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your House
1992 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your World
1992 - En Esch - Cheesy
1993 - Excessive Force - Blizkrieg
1994 - Excessive Force - Gentle Death
1994 - KMFDM vs. PIG - Sin Sex & Salvation
---Modern KMFDM Discography (2002-present)
---Studio Albums---
2002 - Attak
2003 - WWIII
2005 - Hau Ruck
2007 - Tohuvabohu
2009 - Blitz
2011 - WTF?!
2013 - Kunst
2014 - Our Time Will Come
2017 - Hell Yeah
2019 - Paradise
2022 - HYËNA
2024 - LET GO
---Compilations---
2002 - Strum & Drang Tour Live (live)
2004 - WWIII Live 2003 (live)
2006 - Ruck Zuck (remix)
2008 - Brimborium (remix)
2008 - Extra Vol. 1 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 2 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 3 (compilation)
2009 - Krieg (remix)
2010 - Würst (compilation)
2010 - Greatest Shit (compilation)
2014 - We Are KMFDM (live)
---Singles---
2002 - Boots
2010 - Day of Light
2010 - Godlike 2010
2010 - Light 2010
2011 - Krank
2011 - Amnesia
2014 - Salvation
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
2000 - MDFMK - MDFMK
2001 - Schweinstein - Schweinstein
2001 - Slick Idiot - DickNity
2002 - Schweinstein - Son of Schweinstein
2003 - Slick Idiot - ReDickUlous
2004 - Slick Idiot - Screwtinized
2004 - Lucia - From the Land of Volcanoes
2006 - Slick Idiot - xSCREWciating
2006 - KGC - Dirty Bomb
2009 - Slick Idiot - Sucksess
2009 - Skold vs. KMFDM - Skold vs. KMFDM
2011 - OK●ZTEIN●OK - PROLET●KULT
2014 - En Esch - SPÄNK
Light
KMFDM Lyrics
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Total disillusion
Instant consecration
Mind and body fusion
Frontal assault
On the seven senses
Orgasmic waste
Eccentric and pretentious
KMFDM
Doing it again
A treat for the freaks
Truth or dare
Are you ready for this?
We don't care
Diefied dada
Hard but true
Godlike nonsense
Being thrown at you
We keep simple
Tough and outright
Easy to swallow
KMFDM light
KMFDM
Doing it again
A treat for the freaks
Truth or dare
How low can you go?
We don't care
In a world of deceit, open your eyes
(What we do for you, so good for you)
Don't be afraid and you'll realize
(What you do for me, so good for me)
X 2
One way or another, now or later
Bow down and worship the true creator
(Musik ist Macht
Eine ausgesprochene Verbindung von schlau und dumm
Geräuschsüchtigen wird unter immensem Druck und Leidenschaft größte Freude und Vertrauen abgesaugt
Der Heldenriff ist der Froschfresser
Der Rhythmus ein schöner Schwan
Die Worte ein Blutegel an deinem Gehirn
Keiner Macht für dich mehr)
Take a good plunge and out from the masses
Bend over backwards and kick some asses
(What we do for you, so good for you
What you do for me, so good for me)
In a world of deceit, open your eyes
(What we do for you, so good for you)
Don't be afraid and you'll realize
(What you do for me, so good for me)
KMFDM
Doing it again
In a world of deceit, open your eyes
Don't be afraid and you'll realize
Call 1-800 accept no imitation
KMFDM--one world, one nation
The lyrics of KMFDM's song "Light" express the idea of divine inspiration and the fusion of mind and body, provoking total disillusionment as well as orgasmic waste. The song talks about the seven senses that are attacked frontally, and how the music is the connection between the clever and the stupid. It's all about being eccentric and pretentious, with hard but true Godlike nonsense being thrown at the listener.
The lyrics are reflective of KMFDM's style that has evolved over the years but has always been characterized by driving rhythms, heavy guitars, and electronic experimentation. The song "Light" is a plea for the listener to open their eyes to the deceit in the world and to realize the truth, no matter how low they have to go. The song encourages the listener to take a good plunge and to kick some asses in the process.
One interesting fact about KMFDM's song "Light" is that it is from the album "Nihil," which means "nothing," and is considered one of the best industrial albums ever created. Another fact is that KMFDM has been producing music since 1984 and has released over 20 studio albums. KMFDM is also known for having a revolving group of musicians and contributors, with founder Sascha Konietzko being the only consistent member.
The band's name, KMFDM, stands for "Kein Mehrheit Fur Die Mitleid," which translates to "no pity for the majority" in German. Also interesting is that KMFDM often puts obscure and esoteric messages in their lyrics and artwork, which has led to accusations of being a cult. KMFDM's music has also been used in many movies and TV shows, such as "The Matrix" and "Sons of Anarchy."
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords to this song are not available as it features more electronic elements than conventional instruments.
Line by Line Meaning
Divine inspiration
A call to a divine source for inspiration
Total disillusion
The realization that one's beliefs or ideals are not true or do not work
Instant consecration
A quick or sudden dedication to a cause or idea
Mind and body fusion
A complete unity or balance between the intellectual and physical aspects of one's being
Frontal assault
An aggressive, direct attack
On the seven senses
Attacking all the senses of the human body, including taste, touch, and smell
Orgasmic waste
An intense moment of pleasure that ultimately leads to nothing
Eccentric and pretentious
Behaving in a way that is unconventional and showy
KMFDM
KMFDM, the band currently performing the song
Doing it again
Returning to their characteristic style and approach
A treat for the freaks
Something that will be appreciated by those who are a little different or unusual
Truth or dare
Asking if the audience is willing to take risks and face their own truth
Are you ready for this?
Asking if the audience is prepared for the unusual and intense experience of their performance
We don't care
They are not concerned about the opinions or reactions of others
Deified dada
Elevated absurdity or nonsense to the level of something divine
Hard but true
Something that may be difficult to accept but is nonetheless accurate
Godlike nonsense
Something nonsensical or absurd presented in a way that is almost divine
Being thrown at you
The audience is being presented with this absurdity, regardless of whether they want it or not
We keep simple
Their approach is straightforward and unpretentious
Tough and outright
Their approach is uncompromising and bold
Easy to swallow
Their approach is accessible and straightforward
KMFDM light
Their music is presented in a way that is not overwhelming or overly aggressive
How low can you go?
Challenging the audience to embrace the darker aspects of themselves
In a world of deceit, open your eyes
Encouraging the audience to become aware of the falsehoods and manipulation present in the world
(What we do for you, so good for you)
Assuring the audience that what they are doing is for their benefit
Don't be afraid and you'll realize
A call to courage and bravery in order to see the truth around them
One way or another, now or later
There is no escape from the inevitable truth
Bow down and worship the true creator
Urging the audience to submit themselves to what is truly important
Take a good plunge and out from the masses
Encouraging the audience to take a leap of faith and stand out
Bend over backwards and kick some asses
Take a risk to achieve greatness
Call 1-800 accept no imitation
Promoting themselves as the original and true KMFDM experience
KMFDM--one world, one nation
Uniting the KMFDM community under one banner
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Francis Anthony White, Gabrielle Ann Aplin
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