With yea… Read Full Bio ↴13 Mg. is Coldwave/Industrial Rock band from Chicago, USA.
With years of being behind the production wheel of such big names as Grace Jones, Ministry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chemlab, and the Jesus and Mary Chain, vocalist and producer H. Beno wanted to start his own project.
So by recruiting guitarists Max Edgin and Joe Callahan, bassist Cornelius Boon, and drummer Felix Miklik, and 13 Mg. was born in 1993. With their style of combining aggressive dance beats, distorted keyboard, and coarse guitar leads, 13 Mg. were soon recording their 1996 debut full-length Trust and Obey. Followed by a series tours with Sister Machinegun, Prong, and EDN and their Re-Mixes EP in 1997, 13 Mg.'s second album, Eternacate, was released on Slipdisc Records two years later.
Members:
Howie Beno - Throat noise, French Horn
Felix Miklik-Drums, Programming, Guns
Max Edgin- Guitars, Sitars, DeProgramming
Cornelius Boon- Elec Bass, Uprite Bass, Blades
Joe Callahan- Guitars, Noises, Pedal Steel
Moan Song
13 Mg. Lyrics
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You help suffer decay keeping me on my own
Peel back to see what lies underneath
More like the earth, more like the earth unseen
How will you protect me?
Give me strength, the things I need
You're not fire, not steam
How will you protect me?
Shifting the facts * meet my needs
When first on our wings, fall down, hot with belief
I've heard the words that * angels in the snow
Drop from the sky, falling to raise my soul
How will you protect me?
Give me strength, the things I need
You're not fire, not steam
More like a slow, controlled release
Just how will you protect me?
The lyrics to 13 Mg.'s Moan Song evoke intense emotions of vulnerability and helplessness. The opening lines "Every day is like chipping away at stone / You help suffer decay keeping me on my own" express the struggle of trying to move forward in life while feeling weighed down by pain and loneliness. The metaphorical language in these lines suggests that the process of trying to move on can often be slow and arduous.
As the song progresses, the lyrics dive deeper into the singer's need for protection and support. The lines "How will you protect me? / Give me strength, the things I need" emphasize the desire for someone to provide much-needed comfort and reassurance. The imagery of "angels in the snow / Drop from the sky, falling to raise my soul" similarly portrays a yearning for something outside of oneself to come and lift them up.
The repeated question "How will you protect me?" emphasizes the importance of feeling safe and secure in relationships. Overall, the lyrics of Moan Song grapple with the complexities of human connection and the ways in which we rely on others to feel whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day is like chipping away at stone
Each day is a struggle, like slowly breaking away rough and hardened material.
You help suffer decay keeping me on my own
Your presence contributes to my decline, leaving me isolated.
Peel back to see what lies underneath
Look beyond what's visible to truly understand what's present.
More like the earth, more like the earth unseen
Similar to the vast, unexplored elements of the natural world.
How will you protect me?
Inquiring about safeguarding and support.
Give me strength, the things I need
Empower me with the necessary resources.
You're not fire, not steam
You don't possess explosive or high-energy qualities.
More like a slow, controlled release
Rather, your presence and contribution is gradual and deliberate.
Shifting the facts * meet my needs
Manipulating reality to suit my desires.
When first on our wings, fall down, hot with belief
In the beginning, our passion was strong and unwavering.
I've heard the words that * angels in the snow
I've been touched by the beauty and purity of nature's surroundings.
Drop from the sky, falling to raise my soul
They seem to fall from the heavens, lifting and inspiring my spirit.
Just how will you protect me?
Reiterating the need for assurance and care.
Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.