Angelspit began as a duo, formed by members Destroyx/Amelia Arsenic (Amelia Tan) and Zoog Von Rock (Karl Learmont) after the two met on an online zine forum in 2002. The duo’s zine collaborations formed the lyrical inspiration for early releases. Their debut industrial EP, Nurse Grenade, was self-released for free in October 2004 and later remastered in 2007.
Angelspit’s debut album Krankhaus, a concept album with themes of grotesque horror and medical experimentation, was self-released in June 2006 to praise from critics, cementing them as an innovative up-and-coming act. A remix album, Krankhaus: Surgically Atoned was released in 2007, featuring remixes from acts like Combichrist. The band released their debut music video for the song “Vena Cava”, which provided striking, disturbing visuals for the album’s storyline.
Angelspit’s second album Blood Death Ivory was released in June 2008. It was considered a subtle evolution of their unique sound. A remix album, Black Kingdom Red Kingdom, was released in 2009, featuring remixes by acts like KMFDM and Ayria.
Angelspit’s third album Hideous and Perfect was released in September 2009, with praise towards its album artwork (which featured an unrecognizable Destroyx) and experimental and atmospheric soundscape. Two remix albums, Larva Pupa Tank Coffin and Carbon Beauty, were released in 2010 and 2011 respectively, each including additional original tracks by Angelspit.
Angelspit released their fourth album Hello My Name Is in October 2011. This album moved the band’s lyricism further towards the political, with a common theme being critique of corporate society. This was the last album to feature member Destroyx, who left in March 2014 to pursue other projects, including solo music under the name Amelia Arsenic.
Following Destroyx’s departure, Angelspit continued to make music, fronted by Zoog and taking a new focus towards collaboration with other artists and an ever-changing line-up of associated musicians. The band’s fifth album The Product was released in March 2014, and featured guest appearances from George Bikos, Miss Ballistic, Helalyn Flowers, Agent 13, Chant, and Teknocracy. In September 2015, Angelspit collaborated with The Gothsicles, under the name Hardcore Pong, to release a video-game inspired collaborative album.
Angelspit’s sixth album Cult of Fake was released in June 2016, reinventing the band’s sound and taking a larger inspiration from dance music. Its lyrics were the band’s most obviously political yet, with blunt critique of the American lifestyle, media, and the 2016 election.
Angelspit’s seventh album Black Dog Bite was released in September 2017. Its music was based on 90s cyberpunk and its lyrical themes included dystopia, consumerism, and futurism. Their eighth album Bang Operative, released in September 2019, continued these themes, creating a dark and lonely soundscape.
Angelspit’s ninth album The Ignorance Cartel was released in October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by 2020’s political landscape, the album’s concept involves authoritarianism and mind-control. It features multiple guest appearances from Miss Ballistic and Ice Planet 9000, as well as appearances by Gasoline Invertebrate and Queen of the Static Opera.
Angelspit’s tenth album Diesel Priest was released in December 2021. The album received praise for its thought-provoking and deep lyrics, which continued to be inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated political landscape. Its lyrics critique America’s apathy towards violence, most notably in the single “Killed on Camera”. The album featured guest appearances from Gasoline Invertebrate, Miss Ballistic, MeteorEYES, Queen of the Static Opera, Ice Planet 9000, and May May Graves. Four remix albums were released for Diesel Priest, with three having exclusive original tracks.
In 2022, Angelspit has participated in two collaborative projects. The first, a collaboration with Ice Planet 9000, was the instrumental science-fiction concept album Sequence 1: Glass Jar, released in February. An associated audio drama was also included with digital purchases of the album. The second, a collaboration with Queen of the Static Opera, was the single “Breathing But Not Alive”, released under the name Venus of Gorgon.
Skinny Little Bitch
Angelspit Lyrics
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I made myself engage in mind-numbing conversation
A fad diet left me with skin, bone, and bitterness
Starved myself to a petite listening to repetitive electro shit
Pray to the fairies
She got her wish
Tied up and vacuous
Step into her carriage
Put on the ritz
Saliva-laced malicious skinny little bitch, singing
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
Hey, like my tats? Full sleeve, Black and White
Two-tone, no-one's home, in today, out tonight
Shiny, happy, die alone, viscous girls, plastic guys
You keep on scratching my back and I'll scratch out your eyes
Membrane of bitterness
Words that rip
Topped off with a tongue with your name on its tip
Hatred for a skeleton, ugly and rich
All wrapped up in a skinny little bitch, singing
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
He is the homecoming queen, hip new breed of cliche
Wears a Tiara made of daggers and is in the top 8
You throw him a kiss he throws hi-voltage bouquets
If he can't have your affection then he'll thrive on your..
Hate to the fairies
He got his wish
Tied up and vacuous
He made the switch
Step into his carriage
Put on the ritz
Saliva-laced malicious skinny little bitch, singing
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
LA LA LA LA LA
The song "Skinny Little Bitch" by Angelspit is a fierce and empowering anthem about fighting against societal pressure to conform to a certain body type. The lyrics describe the singer's journey of overcoming her natural bone structure and metabolism through extreme dieting and mind-numbing conversation. She finds herself trapped in a cycle of dieting, listening to repetitive electro music, and striving to become "petite". The chorus is a sarcastic nod to the societal expectation of being a perfect and flawless skinny girl or "skinny little bitch". The repeated "la, la, la" suggests that this expectation is shallow and meaningless.
The second verse talks about tattoos but uses them as a metaphor for facade; it's as if the tattoos themselves are empty and meaningless, just like the vacuous and shallow culture the song is critiquing. The singer describes a reductionist social divide of "viscous girls" and "plastic guys", which is held together by scratching each other's backs. The lyrics then symbolically rip through the "membrane of bitterness" and name a skeleton, symbolising the self-destructive pressures of the society on women to be skinny at any cost, even if that means sacrificing their health and mental well-being.
The third verse switches the focus to a male character, further emphasising that the song is not only about women's experiences but is also critiquing the pressure on men to conform to a certain ideal. The male character is described as a "homecoming queen" - an ironic twist on gender expectations. The chorus is repeated one more time, with the male character taking the place of the female "skinny little bitch".
Overall, the song "Skinny Little Bitch" is a fierce and assertive critique of the societal pressure to conform to a certain appearance ideal. It highlights the often-self-destructive lengths that some people go to achieve the standards of beauty, and the shallowness of the culture that is created around it.
Line by Line Meaning
I overcame my bone structure and metabolism
I worked hard to change my body through diet and exercise, ignoring my natural physique
I made myself engage in mind-numbing conversation
I pretended to be interested in shallow discussions to fit in with certain crowds
A fad diet left me with skin, bone, and bitterness
A popular diet trend caused me to lose too much weight, resulting in a negative attitude
Starved myself to a petite listening to repetitive electro shit
I deprived myself of proper nourishment while enjoying a specific genre of music
Pray to the fairies
Sarcastic remark suggesting that relying on luck and magic won't solve problems
She got her wish
The person achieved their goal, but it wasn't a positive outcome
Tied up and vacuous
Feeling trapped and empty inside, lacking meaningful connections or experiences
She made the switch
The person altered their behavior or appearance to fit into a specific group or mindset
Step into her carriage
Follow her lead and adopt her attitudes and lifestyle
Put on the ritz
Display wealth and luxury, showing off possessions or status
Saliva-laced malicious skinny little bitch, singing
An insult towards someone who appears thin, superficial, and cruel
Hey, like my tats? Full sleeve, Black and White
Expressing pride in one's tattoos, which cover their entire arm and feature monochrome designs
Two-tone, no-one's home, in today, out tonight
Mentioning one's hair color and implying that despite looking cool or trendy, they might have superficial interests and lack stability
Shiny, happy, die alone, viscous girls, plastic guys
Sarcastic compliment suggesting that people who are conventionally attractive, seemingly happy, and monotonously mainstream might lead unfulfilling and unsatisfactory lives
You keep on scratching my back and I'll scratch out your eyes
Threatening or warning someone who's trying to take advantage of you, saying that retaliation is expected if they cross a certain line
Membrane of bitterness
Festering anger and resentment towards oneself or others
Words that rip
Verbal attacks that hurt and wound others
Topped off with a tongue with your name on its tip
Promising to say something insulting, critical, or humiliating specifically directed at someone
Hatred for a skeleton, ugly and rich
Jealousy and disdain towards people who are thin, unappealing, but possess material wealth and social status
All wrapped up in a skinny little bitch, singing
Mocking someone who appears frail, mean-spirited, and self-centered
He is the homecoming queen, hip new breed of cliche
Referring to someone who's popular and trendy, but lacking originality and personality
Wears a Tiara made of daggers and is in the top 8
Describing someone who's dangerous, intimidating, and socially well-connected
You throw him a kiss he throws hi-voltage bouquets
Flirting with someone who's aggressive and unpredictable can result in trouble
If he can't have your affection then he'll thrive on your..
Implying that someone who's obsessed with acquiring someone's affections might turn hostile or vengeful when rejected
Hate to the fairies
Again, suggesting that relying on magical thinking won't work in solving personal issues
He got his wish
Similar to the first mention of this line, implying that obtaining a certain goal might not lead to happiness or fulfillment
LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA
Repeating a nonsensical phrase, perhaps indicating a lack of clear communication or explanation
LA LA LA LA LA
Continuing the repetition of the above phrase
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