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.

We All Thought We Knew You
Birth Control Lyrics

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When I heard that you had gone I couldn't move or talk, or think for grief
That you should have left us in such a way just wasn't you
Gave up the ghost of life without a word and didn't tell anyone
Did you never even have just one close friend you could talk to

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong
We never did know you but we do know you now
That you have gone away, away

You played your rock'n'roll for so long in your own special way
And each and every song you wrote came straight from your heart
You always dreamed of living somewhere in the californian sun
Spent your short life daydreaming of a better reality

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong
We never did know you but we do know you
Now that you have gone away, away

Now that we do know you, we just want to say goodbye to you
Or maybe au revoir until some day some future far away
We all hope, you're content, at peace now
With your new point of view somewhere out in space
If you found what you were looking for, please, let us know

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong
We never did know you but we do know you
Now that you have gone away

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong
We never did know you but we do know you
Now that you have gone away

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong
We never did know you but we do know you
Now that you have gone away

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong
We never did know you but we do know you
Now that you have gone away

We all thought we knew you but we were so wrong

We never did know you but we do know you
Now that you have gone away

Overall Meaning

The Birth Control's song We All Thought We Knew You is a tribute to a person who has passed away. The lyrics express the shock and grief that comes with the sudden loss of someone they thought they knew well. The singer is questioning the reasons why this person chose to end their life without giving any warning. They believe that if the person had just confided in someone, anyone, it could have made a difference. The song is both an ode to the person they lost and a plea to others to reach out and seek help when they need it.

The song also reflects on the person's life and passions. They were an artist who wrote rock ‘n’ roll songs that were heartfelt and sincere. They had a dream of living in California, a place with beautiful weather and an environment that would inspire their creative genius. But despite their talent, the person never found the happiness and contentment they were seeking.

Overall, We All Thought We Knew You is a poignant and powerful song that reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of seeking help when we need it.

Line by Line Meaning

When I heard that you had gone I couldn't move or talk, or think for grief
Upon hearing the news of your passing, I was so overwhelmed with sadness that I physically and mentally couldn't function.

That you should have left us in such a way just wasn't you
Your sudden departure from this world doesn't align with your character and who we thought you were.

Gave up the ghost of life without a word and didn't tell anyone
You left this life without any warning or explanation to those who cared about you.

Did you never even have just one close friend you could talk to
It's difficult for us to comprehend that you didn't have anyone you felt comfortable confiding in.

You played your rock'n'roll for so long in your own special way
Your music was a significant part of your life and you had a unique style that set you apart.

And each and every song you wrote came straight from your heart
Your music was filled with genuine emotion and reflected your innermost thoughts and feelings.

You always dreamed of living somewhere in the californian sun
You had aspirations of living a different and more fulfilling life in California.

Spent your short life daydreaming of a better reality
You spent your life yearning for a different reality and a better version of your existence.

Now that we do know you, we just want to say goodbye to you
Now that we have learned more about you and your life, we want to bid you farewell.

Or maybe au revoir until some day some future far away
Perhaps it's not goodbye forever, but just farewell for now until we meet again in the distant future.

We all hope, you're content, at peace now
We all wish for you to be at peace and content in your current state.

With your new point of view somewhere out in space
Your perspective has shifted since departing this world and you now have a new outlook in a different realm.

If you found what you were looking for, please, let us know
If you have found what you were searching for in the afterlife, please communicate that to us somehow.

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