1) German Krautrock band Birth Control were formed 1968 in Berlin. In their… Read Full Bio ↴1) German Krautrock band Birth Control were formed 1968 in Berlin. In their early years they played hybrid jazz rock compositions, mainly instrumental. They recorded their first album for Metronome bringing to the fore an accent for humour and provoking thoughts (the name of the band and their album covers illustrate it as well). Their second album Operation shows a great improvement in sound, a kind of heavy rock based sound with subtle jazzy arrangements. This album had a great success for the Ohr label (specialised to promote the rise of the German underground rock scene). In 1972 Hoodoo Man was also released for OHR. After several replacements, the quintet recorded Rebirth, a progressive hard rock album. In 1976 Backdoor Possibilities was a commercial failure due to a more mainstream sound and the inclusion of more jazz elements. Increase recorded in 1977 marked a return to the hard rock source. Birth Control came back to light in the 90s for many reunion albums like Jungle Life or Two Worlds.

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2) Birth Control are also a newer band from Philadelphia, featuring Sean McGuiness of Pissed Jeans. They play a strange form of punk that embodies anything that defies normality and embraces the unknown. Their music, if capable of being compared to anything/anyone at all, is similar to having your questions constantly going unanswered. Further information and mp3s can be found at: http://www.freelegalhighs.org/ and www.birth-control.de

3) Birth Control was a new wave/minimal synth band from Sweden. They released a cassette entitled Lobotomi on the Swedish label Neuköln (NK-008) in 1986.

Believe in the Pill
Birth Control Lyrics

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Did you ever fall in love with a virgin like I did
Can you image the pain in her heart when she's only fifteen
What do you say if she asks for abortion
I say inspite of the pope's regulation
I want you

I want you to believe
Believe in the pill

And you don't need to kill
Oh no

Millions and millions and millions of people are hungry on earth
The reason for it is mostly religion and ????
People kill people only for being
Misery as far as you can see
Take my advice

I want you to believe
Believe in the pill
And you don't need to kill
Oh no

Have you ever been in India, little girl, like I did
Have you ever seen the bodies in the streets like I did
The western world could help for abortion
For the pill came too late to stop the explosion
Take my advice

I want you to believe
Believe in the pill
And you don't need to kill
Oh no

I want you believe
Believe in the pill
And you don't need to kill
Oh noo

I want you
I want you
I want you to believe, yeah
I want you
I want you
I want you to believe

I want you to believe, yeah
I want you to believe, yeah

Ahhh yeah
I want you to believe, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Believe in the Pill" by Birth Control focus on the topic of contraception, abortion, overpopulation, and the role of religion in family planning. The song opens with the singer sharing the story of falling in love with a virgin who is only fifteen years old. The pain in her heart is immense, and the singer's question of whether to allow her to have an abortion highlights the gravity of the situation. Despite the pope's regulation, the singer urges his audience to believe in the pill and not to opt for killing.

As the song progresses, the singer highlights the prevalence of hunger and poverty that predominantly exists in countries that refrain from family planning due to religious reasons. In the singer's perspective, the overpopulation leads to people killing each other, and there is an urgent need for western intervention to provide access to contraception and abortion.

Overall, the song is a powerful message urging individuals to believe in contraceptive methods and advocating family planning as an essential tool for a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Did you ever fall in love with a virgin like I did
Have you ever experienced the pain of loving someone who is not ready for sexual activity

Can you image the pain in her heart when she's only fifteen
Can you imagine the emotional and physical distress a young girl might feel if she has an unwanted pregnancy while still a teenager

What do you say if she asks for abortion
What would you do if a girl you love asks for an abortion

I say inspite of the pope's regulation
I believe that contraception is a valid form of family planning, despite the opposition of the Catholic Church

I want you
I desire your love and attention

I want you to believe
I want you to have faith in my message

Believe in the pill
Have confidence in the effectiveness of contraception

And you don't need to kill
You don't have to resort to terminating a pregnancy if you prevent it from happening with birth control

Millions and millions and millions of people are hungry on earth
There are countless human beings suffering from malnutrition and food insecurity worldwide

The reason for it is mostly religion and ????
The causes of poverty and hunger are complex, but religious and political conflicts that stir violence and divisions are among them

People kill people only for being
The act of killing people for characteristic traits such as ethnicity, gender, or sexuality is inhumane

Misery as far as you can see
There is an overwhelming sense of despair and suffering that seems to spread all around, affecting everyone

Take my advice
Consider my perspective and heed my suggestion

Have you ever been in India, little girl, like I did
Have you ever visited India and witnessed the social issues there as I have

Have you ever seen the bodies in the streets like I did
Have you ever encountered the harsh reality of poverty, discrimination, and illness that plagues India and many other parts of the world

The western world could help for abortion
Western countries could offer better support and resources for women who need access to safe and legal abortions

For the pill came too late to stop the explosion
Contraceptive measures were not widely available and understood in many developing nations when their populations started to increase rapidly

I want you to believe, yeah
I truly hope that you can accept and internalize my plea

Ahhh yeah
An expression of fervent emotion or excitement

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