[:SITD:] was formed in spring 1996, the members are Carsten Jacek (Vocals, Lyrics), Thomas ‘Tom’ Lesczenski (Music, Programming, Backing vocals) and Francesco ‘Frank’ D’Angelo (Keys).
[:SITD:] stands for "Shadows In The Dark", which is a metaphorical expression for the music and lyrical content of the band.
Snuff Machinery
[:SITD:] Lyrics
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His eyes are full of hate
A devil incarnte
Seals your dealy fate
A devil incarnte
His eyes are full of hate
A devil incarnte
Snuff machinery
A crime against humanity
Snuff machinery
A crime against morality
Snuff machinery
A crime against humanity
Snuff machinery
A crime against morality
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by Dickinson
The lyrics of [:SITD:]'s song Snuff Machinery allude to the existence of a devil incarnate with eyes full of hate, who seals the deadly fate of whoever falls into his hands. This devil incarnate is presumably in charge of a sinister machine called the Snuff Machinery, which appears to be a tool for committing acts of violence and murder against humanity. The lyrics lament the existence of such a machine, which is described as a crime not only against humanity, but against morality itself.
The imagery of the devil incarnate with his eyes full of hate is a powerful one, evoking an evil presence that is all too real in our world. The devil is often seen as a symbol for malevolent forces that seek to corrupt and destroy, and the lyrics suggest that the Snuff Machinery is one such force. The use of the word "incarnate" further emphasizes the concrete reality of this evil, as if it has taken on a physical form that can be seen and touched.
The repetition of the refrain, "A crime against humanity, a crime against morality," reinforces the sense of horror and revulsion that the Snuff Machinery inspires. The idea that such a machine could exist, and that people would use it to commit acts of violence and murder, seems almost unimaginable. Rather than glorifying or romanticizing such acts, the lyrics condemn them in the strongest possible terms.
Overall, the lyrics of Snuff Machinery are a chilling reminder of the dark side of humanity and the evil that can lurk within us. It is a powerful critique of violence and a call to resist the forces that seek to do harm to others.
Line by Line Meaning
A devil incarnate
An evil being in flesh and blood
His eyes are full of hate
His eyes are consumed with animosity and malice
Seals your deadly fate
Determines and concludes your inevitable death
Snuff machinery
Machinery used to produce snuff films
A crime against humanity
An offense that violates the dignity and rights of human beings
A crime against morality
A wrongdoing that goes against moral principles and values
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@greaterstyle1625
0:56 to 1:57 is so powerful. I remember experiencing this in a club on the dancefloor when it came out and I honestly think it took me a week to process. some of this dark electronic stuff was so transformative, its actually scary and fascinating at the same time
@Kinzione
Alter verwalter! Das ist immer noch so geil wie bei LOTW damals, fast 20 Jahre später! Fett!
@paine7992
....ach ja^^ Lord of the Weed! Gott...sind wir alt geworden oder?
Aber noch lange kein altes Eisen!
@cookiehahn411
2023 immer noch geil 🖤
@Rabenbrand
2024 ... das gleiche^^
@doubleT84
Some 20 years after I first heard the song, it still gives me goosebumps.
@ganeapaul-marius7121
This was my introduction to electronic music! In 2005 or 2006 i saw in a shop an interesting magazine with a CD,out of curiosity i got it,went home and listen to it. I was blown away! The magazine was RITUAL,back then it was for the first time when i came in contact with this kind of music,never new of it's existance before and the it was something that again,blown me away!
@azardes2960
2018 läuft immer noch auf voller lautstärke gott liebe ich das!
@paine7992
Lord of the Weed is einfach unsterblich...hab mir damals auch nur wegen dem Lied und öhm glaub Rose coloured Skys das ganze Album und Single auf eBay geschossen^^
@deepwaters198
2022 auch noch:) Sorry, soll nicht so Trend-mäßig sein aber ist so😅🎵