With their musical roots in bands like Klinik or Suicide Commando this release got lots of admiration as well as criticism but all agreed on one thing: “Voll auf die Fresse, voll auf den Dancefloor.” Full in the face, full on the dance floor! This album Paranoid Destruction entered the DAC (Deutsche Alternative Charts) at Number 7, and AGONOIZE remained in the charts for 8 weeks.
Their second release Open the Gate / To Paradise entered the DAC top 10.
The album, which saw the light of day in October 2004, eradicated all comparisons to other bands and shows what enormous potential is simmering in AGONOIZE.
Club hits alternate with atmospheric songs without the album being boring. Of course this will also raise some questions, but those who saw AGONOIZE live are convinced that they put on a unique show. The live performances with their captive and sometimes brutal scenes show the deepest abyss of mankind and hold the audience spellbound.
Established at the end of 2002 by Mike Johnson and Olli Senger, it soon became apparent that to have a real good presence on stage they needed a good front man. This person was found in the form of front man Chris L. Now nothing stood in the way of AGONOIZE building up the group.
The album and the resulting spin-off numbers were easily written, and following the first concert after the release of their first MCD, nothing could stop them. Their first concert was in April ’04 in Edinburgh, at the Dark City Festival with VNV Nation. This was followed by a concert in Berlin as the support act of [:SITD:], who in return provided a great remix of the Paranoid Destruction MCD.
Paradox
Agonoize Lyrics
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I hate you all
I couldn't care less about you
I couldn't care less about you
I can't describe
What's going on with me
Something inside
The feelings now
Born of despite
You are a thorn
A thorn in my side
I cannot change
My fucking point of view
It's all about
Me and you
And if it means
Me against the world
I won't stop this game
'Til somebody gets hurt
Cause I hate you
Every single fucking one of you
I hate you
I hate you all
Because I hate you
Every single fucking one of you
I hate you
I couldn't care less about you
I couldn't care less about you
This time I'm serious
It means, we're at war
And I will hate you like I never did before
Don't dare to look
Or even talk to me
All of my rage
Becomes your destiny
I'll break you
Til you're down on the floor
Shaking your face
We'll hit the storm
I'll break you til you wish you were never born
Again and again
That's what I've sworn
I can't describe
What's going on with me
Something inside
Set my anger free
The feelings now
Born of despite
You are a thorn
A thorn in my side
I cannot change
My fucking point of view
It's all about
Me and you
And if it means
Me against the world
I won't stop this game
'Til somebody gets hurt
Cause I hate you
Every single fucking one of you
I hate you
I hate you all
Cause I hate you
Every single fucking one of you
I hate you
I couldn't care less about you
I couldn't care less about you
Every single fucking one of you
I couldn't care less about you
But I'm so full of doubt
Cause, if I don't care
How can I hate you?
The lyrics to Agonoize's song "Paradox" express intense feelings of hatred towards others. The chorus repeats the phrase "I hate you all" multiple times and emphasizes the singer's lack of concern towards the recipients of their hatred. The singer describes feeling something inside of them that sets their anger free, causing them to view those around them as thorns in their side. Despite acknowledging that they cannot change their point of view, the singer is willing to engage in destructive behavior until someone gets hurt, stating that it's all about "me and you" and that they'll fight anyone for their own benefit. The final lines express a sense of uncertainty and doubt, questioning how the singer can hate so strongly if they don't care about those they hate.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate you all
I have a strong aversion towards all of you
I couldn't care less about you
Your existence has little to no effect on me
I can't describe
I am unable to put into words
What's going on with me
The emotions and thoughts inside of me
Something inside
An intense feeling or urge
Set my anger free
Released my pent-up rage
The feelings now
The current emotions that I am experiencing
Born of despite
Originated from my intense dislike for you
You are a thorn
You are a constant irritant or annoyance
A thorn in my side
A persistent problem or irritant to me
I cannot change
I am incapable of altering
My fucking point of view
My perspective or way of thinking
It's all about
The focus is solely on
Me and you
The relationship between you and I
And if it means
Even if it requires
Me against the world
My opposition towards everyone else
I won't stop this game
I will continue this behavior
'Til somebody gets hurt
Until someone feels the repercussions of my actions
This time I'm serious
I am determined to follow through with my anger
It means, we're at war
Our relationship has turned into a battle
And I will hate you like I never did before
My hatred towards you will intensify
Don't dare to look
Do not even attempt to make eye contact
Or even talk to me
Do not engage in conversation with me
All of my rage
My intense anger
Becomes your destiny
You will suffer the consequences of my anger
I'll break you
I will cause harm or destruction to you
Til you're down on the floor
Until you are physically and emotionally broken
Shaking your face
Causing you to tremble with fear or pain
We'll hit the storm
Our relationship will reach a violent or chaotic state
I'll break you til you wish you were never born
I will cause you so much harm that you will regret ever existing
Again and again
Repeatedly
That's what I've sworn
This is my promise or commitment
But I'm so full of doubt
I am uncertain
Cause, if I don't care
Because I lack concern
How can I hate you?
How is it possible for me to have such strong negative emotions towards you?
Contributed by Elijah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.