Annelie Bertilsson joined the band for their 12" "Fundamental" in 1990 and soon became a regular member of the group.
The group reached a peak with their "Moosehair Underwear" which was mostly mixed and mastered by Jürgen Engler and Chris Lietz at Atom H (Die Krupps HQ).
During the creation of the follow up album "Biodegradable" in 1995 the band went through some turmoil when their singer Joel decided to quit and their new singer Laszlo Hago was supposed to become their new regular singer. This didn't work out very well and thus he was sacked and the band went into hibernation for a few years. "Biodegradable" saw the arrival of guitarist Jonas Awertoft that has become more or less a regular member of the band since then. An EP called "Fuck Nature" was released with more unreleased tracks from the "Biodegradable"-era (thus still including some of the vocal work of Joel).
In 1998 the band returned with a new regular singer John Wreibo and the album "The Secrets Of God". Gone where much of the distorted vocals but the guitars made their appearance well noted still. They soon followed up this album with the album "People As Prey" in 1999.
The band continued touring to support these two last albums.
During the new millennium some demo songs have emerged and some concerts have been played. They are still set to make a new release.
American Dream
Cat Rapes Dog Lyrics
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I saw my neighbors on the news today
They screamed about some snipers in our block
I turned it off, finished my six pack
And started to reload my M-16
This is my rifle, this is my gun
This is my life and this is for fun
I am the American dream
I am America
I keep my town clean and fresh
Free from enemies, no more mess
I pump the bastards so full of lead
That you hardly can turn them over
The lyrics in Cat Rapes Dog's song, "American Dream" showcase a dark and unsettling side of America. The opening line, "I don't like killing people... but sometimes it's necessary," sets the tone for the remainder of the song. The singer reflects upon the violence they see in their community and is desensitized to it. This is highlighted when they turn off the news report and instead of being concerned or alarmed, they reload their gun.
The singer then proclaims themselves as the American Dream, assertively stating that they represent the ideals of the United States. They suggest that they keep their community clean of enemies and use violence to achieve that end. The final line, "I pump the bastards so full of lead, that you hardly can turn them over," is particularly troubling as it implies a disturbing level of violence used to eliminate the perceived enemies.
Overall, the lyrics of "American Dream" serve as a commentary on the glorification of violence and the dark side of American culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like killing people...but sometimes it's necessary
I don't enjoy taking human lives but believe that it is justifiable under certain circumstances
I saw my neighbors on the news today
I saw my neighbors on TV news broadcast today
They screamed about some snipers in our block
They were shouting about snipers located in our neighborhood
I turned it off, finished my six pack
I switched off the TV after having my six beer cans
And started to reload my M-16
Then, I began to reload my M-16 rifle
This is my rifle, this is my gun
This rifle is a part of me just like my intimate organ
This is my life and this is for fun
This weapon is linked to my existence and the pleasure I derive from using it
I am the American dream
I embody the ideal American existence
I am America
I represent America in every aspect of my existence
I keep my town clean and fresh
I am responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of my habitat
Free from enemies, no more mess
I ensure that my town is not threatened by any enemy and all forms of disorderliness are eliminated
I pump the bastards so full of lead
I shoot my enemies multiple times with bullets
That you hardly can turn them over
They are so full of bullets that you can hardly move their bodies
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MONTY C BYROM, STAN BYROM, GLEN LETSCH, DAVID NEUHAUSER
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