They took on the name as they focused on injustices worldwide, but particularly in western democratic society. Their lyrics have often been controversial and some radio stations have banned airplay of their songs, while other groups refused to be associated with them. They released their first album, Mindhallucination in 1994 and Assassinate in 1995, followed by Error of Judgement in 1996 and finally Resurrection in 1999.
All lyrics on the album Error of Judgement were sung by Jean-Luc de Meyer, better known as a member of Front 242.
Birmingham 6 also released as a single a cover of "Godlike" by KMFDM, which included samples from the original, and backing vocals by En Esch of KMFDM.
Birmingham 6 has written several songs questioning governmental systems and their unwillingness to admit their own fallibilty. Israel talks about the issues between the Palestinians and the Jews. Contagious discusses AIDS and Who Do You Love? points out the difficulty in telling good from evil. The song 6794700 describes some hypocritical church views on abortion. Love Child describes how the tourism agency in Thailand helps western travel agencies fulfill certain men's desire for an underage prostitute.
The song Policestate talks about the riots in Copenhagen in 1993 during the re-voting for the European Union in which police shot into the angry mob, causing several casualities.
Israel
Birmingham 6 Lyrics
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The Kids Were Having Fun
No One Was To Know That Soon
A Nightmare Had Begun
You Know The Fear You Know The Pain
It\'s There Inside Your Brain
Can You Stand To See A Body
Wake Up From Your Sleep
Or Go Back To Your Grave
Remember Your Star
Remember Israel
We Don\'t Forget!
Then The Blow You\'ll Never Know
What Life Was Meant To Be
Your Only Consolation Is
Your Spirit Will Run Free
Revenge Is Sworn Upon Your Grave
Hatred\'s In Command
Some Lost A Son Some Lost A Lover
So Hard To Understand
Wake Up From Your Sleep
Or Go Back To Your Grave
Remember Your Star
Remember Israel
We Don\'t Forget!
Another Boy Will Take Your Place
Protect The Holy Race
We March To War Hope To Blow
The Anti Semites Face
One More Day Was Blown Away
To Heaven Or To Hell
Whose God Is Right? - Whose God Is Wrong?
Who Can Ever Tell?
Wake Up From Your Sleep
Or Go Back To Your Grave
Remember Your Star
Remember Israel
The lyrics of Birmingham 6's song "Israel" tell the story of a nightmare that began for a group of kids on their way to school. It is not clear what exactly happened, but we are left to imagine a horrific event that will forever change their lives. The lyrics speak to the lasting impact of trauma, as the fear and pain are said to be "inside your brain." The choice presented to the listener is whether to face this reality or ignore it and "go back to your grave."
The chorus of the song is a call to remember the victims - "Remember your star, remember Israel" - and a declaration that they will not be forgotten. The last verse of the song takes a turn towards revenge and war, as the singer declares that "one more day was blown away." The reference to protecting "the holy race" suggests a call to action for those who feel that their identity is under attack. The final lines ask a question that speaks to the confusion and pain caused by violence and hatred: "Whose God is right? - Whose God is wrong? Who can ever tell?"
Line by Line Meaning
On Their Way To School That Day
Children were joyfully heading to school, unknowingly that a tragic event was to occur later that day.
The Kids Were Having Fun
The children were in high spirits
No One Was To Know That Soon
No one could have predicted the imminent horror
A Nightmare Had Begun
A terrifying incident had begun to unfold
You Know The Fear You Know The Pain
The intensity of pain and horror is well known to the victims
It's There Inside Your Brain
The memories of the trauma linger on forever in the minds of the victims
Can You Stand To See A Body Torn Without To Faint?
Is it possible for anyone to witness the mutilation of a human body without losing consciousness?
Wake Up From Your Sleep
Rise from inactivity
Or Go Back To Your Grave
The alternative to action is to stay inactive and perish
Remember Your Star
Remember your guiding light, your hope
Remember Israel
Remember your source of strength, your motherland
We Don't Forget!
We will never forget the tragedies and injustices inflicted on us
Then The Blow You'll Never Know
You can't predict the mindlessness of a violent attack
What Life Was Meant To Be
A victim of such an attack can never experience the true joys of life
Your Only Consolation Is Your Spirit Will Run Free
The only solace is that the soul of the victim is free from the clutches of the oppressor
Revenge Is Sworn Upon Your Grave
An oath of vengeance is made for the departed soul
Hatred's In Command
Hatred and bitterness govern our actions
Some Lost A Son Some Lost A Lover
Families have lost their dear ones
So Hard To Understand
It's difficult to comprehend such tragedies
Another Boy Will Take Your Place
A new generation takes the place of the old
Protect The Holy Race
The new generation is encouraged to preserve their heritage
We March To War Hope To Blow
We prepare for battle in the hope of succeeding
Anti Semites Face
The perpetrators of the injustices against the Jewish community
One More Day Was Blown Away
Another day of innocent lives was lost forever
To Heaven Or To Hell
The departed souls could have departed to either realm
Whose God Is Right? - Whose God Is Wrong?
The religious context of such atrocities raises conflicting beliefs regarding faith and beliefs
Who Can Ever Tell?
Can anyone explain the reason behind such tragedies?
Contributed by Nathaniel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcus ASBarr [BioDiverCidade Produções]
Um trabalho ousado e contundente. Banda com postura crítica e personalidade.
L9
The intro is rough ofc, Track is really dope! <3
Vincent Birmingham
Perfect Tune 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Éric Merour
Great track! EBM classique.
Rory Waylon
@Kameron Kayson You are welcome =)
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