Bigod 20 was a German electro-industrial band which was formed in 1988 by music producers Andreas Tomalla (aka Talla 2XLC and formerly of the band Moskwa TV) and Markus Nikolai (aka Jallokin).
History
In the late 1980s, Talla and Jallokin formed the band Pluuto under Talla's own Technodrome Records (TDI Records) label. At the time, Talla was also involved in the production of several other projects such as Robotiko Rejekto, Tribantura, and Microchip League.
In 1988, the duo released the single Body to Body under the name "Bigod 20" as part of Talla's newly founded Music Research label, which eventually evolved into Zoth Ommog Records.
In 1990, Bigod 20 was signed to Sire Records and released the hit single The Bog, which became a dancefloor favorite around the world. The single featured a strong Front 242 influence. "The Bog" title track even featured the guest vocal work of Front 242 lead man Jean-Luc De Meyer.
In 1991 Talla and Jallokin joined up with musician Thomas Franzmann (aka Zip Campisi) and released their first full-length album Steel Works!. The album spawned the single On the Run, which contained the EBM-influenced cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer". The single It's Up To You followed soon afterward.
In 1992, Bigod 20's first album Steel Works! was released by Sire Records. In 1994, their second full-length, Supercute, was released along with the single "One".
Side Projects:
20
Axodry
Brigade Werther
Der Bose Mann
Lovestern Galaktika Project
Men's Fencing
Microchip League
Moskwa TV
No More Ugly Germans
Nostromo Dept.
Pile
Pluuto
Project One
Richard Cube
Robotiko Rejekto
Scarecrow
Second Voice
Seven
T2
Talla 2XLC
Tribantura
Two of China
Umo Detic
Zong
One of the group's founding members, Talla 2XLC, began recording music in the mid 1980's in a German synthpop band known as "Moskwa TV." He soon joined forces with another electronic musician by the name of Jallokin, and the two began releasing material under the name "Pluuto." At about the same time, Talla 2XLC started Technodrome (TDI) Records, where he was also involved in the production of a number of other electronic projects, including "Robotiko Rejekto", "Tribantura" and "Microchip League." It was also at that time that the two recorded a new song, "Body to Body." This would become the first Bigod 20 single, on Talla's own label in 1988. He also started yet another new record label called Music Research (the mothership of the ever impressive Zoth Ommog Records).
In 1990, the group was contacted by Sire Records (a division of Warner Bros.) and shortly after the infamous single The Bog was released in the United States. This song, with vocals by Jean Luc-DeMeyer (of Front 242 fame) has become a dance club staple across the world. This was followed by the equally successful Carpe Diem single (originally written for Jallokin's solo project "Umo Detic"), which also featured a new Dance Mix of the club hit "The Bog." Joined by vocalist/musican Zip Campisi a year later, their full-length release Steel Works was available in stores all across the United States. Containing the same robotic rythms and harder-than-new-wave beats, this release featured a collection of both new and old, persuading even those who had bought the imported 12" singles two years before to now buy the same club hits in CD quality sound. A CD single of "On The Run" was also made available, and with six remixes, an unreleased track, and a cover of Madonna's "Like A Prayer", this CD proved to be another must-have for EBM fans.
Zoth Ommog released a single titled It's Up To You a short time later, but it wasn't until Bigod's new full-length Supercute that their music once again began to make waves in the electro-industrial community. This release featured a "more-personal less-political" edge than before, and was backed by a remix single of the song "One." Talla also began working on his techno-based solo project.
The group has appeared on more than two dozen compilations, and hit songs like "The Bog" continue to pop up on classic EBM-themed CD's throughout the industry. Talla continues to contribute time and positive energy to the electronic dance scene, and can often be found at some of the night clubs and raves in Frankfurt, including his very own "TechnoClub" which resides beneath the runway of an airport. Jallokin and Zip continue to produce electronic music together, and they recently formed their own label "Perlon."
While they may not have the immense following that groups like NIN and Skinny Puppy have acquired, there are very few people in this world who can honestly say that they have never danced to "The Bog." This site is long overdue, and I only hope that it helps in getting Bigod 20 the attention they deserve as masters of the european agreppo/ebm movement.
The Bog
Bigod 20 Lyrics
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He walks into the mud, moves aside the reeds
No clapping of wings, no motions around
Just the singing wind in an ominous silence
Water meadowlands and small shot for the ducks
He walks into the mud, moves aside the reeds
No clapping of wings, no motions around
I'll take you down there
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
Revealed, underlined in a sudden gust of wind
The profile of a man raises under the moon
Uncovered and tiny, overlooking the fen
Uncovered and tiny, overlooking the fen
Water meadowlands and small shot for the ducks
He walks in the mud, moves aside the reeds
No clapping of wings, no motions around
Just the singing wind in an ominous silence
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
No presence of fowl, the fen is a desert
Said a man of poise with a drawling voice
The grounds are alive and the wind has dropped
The fen is awakened and follows the steps
The bog
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you (under the moon)
I'll take you down there, I'll take you (under the moon)
I'll take you down there, I'll take you (under the moon)
See how my tentacles got you under control
You're already caught in the palm of my hand
You're easy to swallow, I'm sucking your back
See how my tentacles got you under control
I'm taking your ankles, you're back into the bog
I'm taking your legs, you're back into the bog
I'm taking your knees, you're back into the bog
I'm taking your hands, you're back into the bog
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
I'll take you down there, I'll take you
Back into the bog
The song "The Bog" by Bigod 20 paints a haunting picture of a desolate landscape - a waterlogged fen with no signs of life except for the ominous singing wind. The repetition of the line "Water meadowlands and small shot for the ducks, he walks into the mud, moves aside the reeds" sets a desolate scene and a creeping sense of dread. The absence of any presence of fowl and the fact that the fen has "awakened and follows the steps" of an unseen man only adds to this fearful atmosphere.
The song's lyrics also feature a speaker who seems to be luring someone into the bog. They repeatedly say "I'll take you down there" and towards the end of the song, it becomes clear that they have some sort of control over the listener - "see how my tentacles got you under control". This sense of being trapped and under someone's control is a common theme in the song, with lines like "you're easy to swallow, I'm sucking your back" and "I'm taking your ankles, you're back into the bog".
Overall, "The Bog" creates a sense of foreboding and unease, with its haunting descriptions of a desolate landscape and the suggestion of some dark force at work.
Line by Line Meaning
Water meadowlands and small shot for the ducks
The scene is set in a swampy area where hunting ducks is a popular activity.
He walks into the mud, moves aside the reeds
The singer, who is not identified, is walking through the marshy terrain, pushing aside the vegetation.
No clapping of wings, no motions around
Despite being a popular hunting spot, there are no birds around, which is unusual.
Just the singing wind in an ominous silence
The only sound is the howling wind, which is creating an eerie and unsettling atmosphere.
I'll take you down there
The artist is inviting an unknown person to join them in the swamp.
Revealed, underlined in a sudden gust of wind
Suddenly, the figure of a man appears, highlighted by the wind blowing his outline against the sky.
The profile of a man raises under the moon
The man's silhouette is illuminated by the moon as he stands in the swamp.
Uncovered and tiny, overlooking the fen
The man is exposed and vulnerable in the vast swamp.
No presence of fowl, the fen is a desert
Despite this being a popular hunting spot for ducks, there are none to be found, creating a barren feeling.
Said a man of poise with a drawling voice
The mysterious figure speaks with a calm and confident manner.
The grounds are alive and the wind has dropped
The swamp seems to have come to life, as the wind dies down, emphasizing the man's presence.
The fen is awakened and follows the steps
The swamp seems to be aware of the man's presence and is reacting to it.
The bog
The song title is repeated, emphasizing the marshy setting of the story.
See how my tentacles got you under control
The singer seems to have a sense of power and control over the situation.
You're already caught in the palm of my hand
The unknown person who was invited to the swamp has become trapped and is now at the mercy of the singer.
You're easy to swallow, I'm sucking your back
The artist is overpowering the other person, almost as if they are consuming them.
I'm taking your ankles, you're back into the bog
The artist is physically taking hold of the other person and dragging them back into the swamp.
I'm taking your legs, you're back into the bog
The singer's control over the other person is intensifying as they take hold of their legs.
I'm taking your knees, you're back into the bog
The other person is now completely powerless as the singer takes hold of their knees and drags them further into the swamp.
I'm taking your hands, you're back into the bog
The artist has complete control over the other person, taking them by the hands and leading them back into the swamp.
Back into the bog
The song ends on this repeated line, emphasizing the ultimate fate of the unknown person who was lured into the swamp.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . JALLOKIN, ANDREAS TOMALLA, JEAN LUC DE MEYER
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@Bleihagel
Water Meadowland and Small Shot For the Ducks
He Walks in the Mud, Moves Aside the Reeds
No Clapping of Wings, no Motions Around.
Just the Singing Wind in An Ominous Silence.
Water Meadowland and Small Shot For the Ducks
He Walks in the Mud, Moves Aside the Reeds
No Clapping of Wings, no Motions Around.
Just the Singing Wind in An Ominous Silence.
I'll Take You Down There
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
Revealed, Underlined in a Sudden Gust of Wind
The Profile of a Man Raises Under the Moon
Uncovered and Tiny, Overlooking the Fen
Uncovered and Tiny, Overlooking the Fen
Water Meadowland and Small Shot For the Ducks
He Walks in the Mud, Moves Aside the Reeds
No Clapping of Wings, no Motions Around.
Just the Singing Wind in An Ominous Silence.
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
No Presence of Fowl, the Fen Is a Desert
Said a Man of Poise With a Drawling Voice
The Grounds Are Alive and the Wind Has Dropped
The Fen Is Awakened and Follows the Steps
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
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I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
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I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take You Down There)(I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take You Down There)(I'll Take you)
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See How My Tentacles Got You Under Control
You're Already Caught in the Palm of My Hand
You're Easy to Swallow, I'm Sucking Your Back
See How My Tentacles Got You Under Control
I'm Taking Your Ankles -- You're Back Into the Bog
I'm Taking Your Legs -- You're Back Into the Bog
I'm Taking Your Knees -- You're Back Into the Bog
I'm Taking Your Hands-- You're Back Into the Bog
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
I'll Take You Down There (I'll Take you)
Back Into the Bog
Back Into the Bog
Back Into the Bog
Back Into the Bog
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@SithCelia
This takes me back to many Friday nights on the dancefloor at Therapy, aka goth ngh of the late '90s. It even inspired some of my gamer friends to attach it to our Vampire the Masquerade games which often culminated in club outings after-game. Gen X 4ever! <3
@eduardorivera4343
Love Jean Luc Demeyer's voice from Front 242!
@MS-ii6xz
You should find the CD "Live Code"...
its Front 242 live recordings, and are pretty much vocal remixes of all their greatest songs. Best CD ever.
@vincentholly39
I used to DJ for a college club and we had an Industrial Night where I'd play this and so much more.
@ShadowPlay1919
Just noticed that I have never seen this video, probably because whenever it was playing at the club I was ALWAYS dancing. This was one of my songs I HAD to dance to.
@popezaphod
I'm an Old School Goth... but MAN does this video hit all the 80's Goth tropes...
@madmonkeye
lo-fi industrial music videos are THE BEST
@ShadowPlay1919
Wow just found out Jean-Luc from Front 242 did the vocals.
@ashasalany
I can't believe I never realized this.
@matttrafton2725
Jean Reno and Pic Besson?