In 2003 Andy LaPlegua of "Icon of Coil" wrote a few power noise/techno cross over tracks under the name of "D.R.I.V.E.". This was changed to "Combichrist" when the debut album, "The Joy of Gunz" was set to be released on Out Of Line. The name Combichrist originates from a hardcore fanzine LaPlegua made during the late 90s, with "JR Ewing" guitarist Håkon Mella.
The follow up EPs, and the clamour for live shows, sent Combichrist out on the road where they would become known for their strong and energetic performances.
Their second EP, "Sex, Drogen und Industrial", spent 7 weeks at number one in the DAC charts.
In March of 2007 they released their third album "What The Fuck Is Wrong With You People?". "Today We Are All Demons", was released on January 20th, 2009.
The band had been selected to support industrial metal band "Rammstein" for their 2009 European tour and continued to support them during the 2010 part of the tour.
August 2010 saw the release of "Making Monsters", which had full tracks available for streaming on the website, each track being rolled out for a new one. Combichrist undertook a tour in support of the new album in late 2010, with "Aesthetic Perfection" and "iVardensphere" as the support bands.
Their most recent album, "No Redemption", was released in January of 2013 in both single and 2CD versions. This album was the official soundtrack album for the video game "Devil May Cry". The limited edition bonus CD was essentially a greatest hits compilation.
March 2014 will see the release of a new album titled "We Love You", with an accompanying tour of North America starting in April. "William Control" and "New Years Day" have been announced as the support bands.
Combichrist have had much more success than many of the other acts emerging from the electronic underground and the band have become one of the dark electro scene's most popular live acts.
The roster of live members is currently Joe Letz (ex "Genitorturers"), Mr Petersen, Z_Marr (ex "Hell Trash"), Kourtney Klein (who also played drums for the reformed "Nitzer Ebb") and Trevor Friedrich who was the drummer for "Eighteen Visions" and "Imperative Reaction". Past live members include Håkon Mella, Bjoern Petersen, Syn M, Shaun Frandsen & Jon H.
The band's website is at: www.combichrist.com
Buried Alive
Combichrist Lyrics
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When the voices screaming are much too loud
Take a look in the distance
Try and see it all
Chances are that ya might find
That we share a common discomfort now
I feel I'm walking a fine line
Tell me only if it's real
Still I'm on my way
On and on it goes
Vacant hope to take
Hey I can't live in here for another day
Darkness has kept the light concealed
Grim as ever
Hold on to faith as I dig another grave
Meanwhile the mice endure the wheel
Real as ever
And it seems I've been buried alive
I walked the fields through the fire
Taking steps until I found solid ground
Followed dreams reaching higher
Couldn't survive the fall
Much has changed since the last time
And I feel a little less certain now
You know I jumped at the first sign
Tell me only if it's real
Memories seem to fade
On and on it goes
Wash my view away
Hey I can't live in here for another day
Darkness has kept the light concealed
Grim as ever
Hold on to faith as I dig another grave
Meanwhile the mice endure the wheel
Real as ever
And I'm chained like a slave
Trapped in the dark
Slammed all the locks
Death calls my name
And it seems I've been buried alive
Take you down now
Burn it all out
Throw you all around
Get you're fuckin' hands off me
What's it feel like?
Took the wrong route
Watch it fall apart
Now you're knockin' at the wrong gate
For you to pay the toll
A price for you alone
The only deal you'll find
I'll gladly take your soul
While it seems sick
Sober up quick
Psycho lunatic
Crushing you with hands of fate
Shame to find out when it's too late
But you're all the same
Trapped inside inferno awaits
Evil thoughts can hide
I'll help release the mind
I'll peel away the skin
Release the dark within
This is now your life
Strike you from the light
This is now your life
Die buried alive
This is now your life
Strike you from the light
This is now your life
Die buried alive
This is now your life
Die buried alive
The lyrics of Combichrist's song Buried Alive convey a sense of being trapped in a dark and cruel existence, struggling to break free. The first verse encourages the listener to take time to listen and disregard the loud, nagging voices in their head. The second verse describes the singer's journey through fire and loss of certainty, pushing forward despite the common discomfort felt by others. However, an overarching theme throughout the lyrics is the sense of being buried alive, trapped in a dark and twisted existence.
The chorus expresses a deep feeling of despair, and the imagery of being trapped in darkness resonates throughout it. The lines "Hey, I can't live in here for another day / Darkness has kept the light concealed" present an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. Through this, the song communicates that the singer feels trapped, caught in a cycle of despair and doomed to dig their own graves.
The final verse takes a dark turn as the singer becomes resigned to their fate. They are chained and trapped, while death calls out their name. The lines "I'll help release the mind / I'll peel away the skin / Release the dark within" suggest the singer has embraced their fate and may even be seeking to harm others.
In conclusion, Buried Alive is a song that delves deep into the psyche of someone struggling with feelings of hopelessness and despair. The lyrics take an unflinching look at the darkness within and wrestles with the idea of a life lived in confinement.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the time just to listen
Pause and pay attention to what's happening instead of ignoring it.
When the voices screaming are much too loud
When chaos overwhelms you and you feel helpless.
Take a look in the distance
Assess the situation from a bird's eye perspective.
Try and see it all
Look for truth even if it's uncomfortable or hard.
Chances are that ya might find
It's possible that we share a common issue.
That we share a common discomfort now
We're both experiencing the same problem.
I feel I'm walking a fine line
I'm in a precarious, challenging situation.
Tell me only if it's real
Be truthful and transparent with me.
Still I'm on my way
I'm progressing or moving forward despite obstacles.
On and on it goes
The situation seems endless, never-ending.
Vacant hope to take
Feeling empty or hopeless, with nothing to hold onto.
Hey I can't live in here for another day
I can't tolerate this situation or environment anymore.
Darkness has kept the light concealed
A sense of despair or hopelessness has obscured any hope.
Grim as ever
The situation feels bleak and hopeless.
Hold on to faith as I dig another grave
Maintain hope in the face of growing anxiety.
Meanwhile the mice endure the wheel
Others are caught in the same cycle or pattern.
Real as ever
This situation is unfortunately authentic and accurate.
And it seems I've been buried alive
I'm stifled, trapped, or paralyzed by my surroundings.
I walked the fields through the fire
I've been through a lot of challenges and trials.
Taking steps until I found solid ground
I kept moving and fighting until I made progress or found a stable place.
Followed dreams reaching higher
I strived for ambitious goals and aspirations.
Couldn't survive the fall
I suffered an unexpected setback that upended my plans.
Much has changed since the last time
Things are different now than they were before.
And I feel a little less certain now
I'm not as confident or secure in my circumstances as I once was.
Memories seem to fade
I'm having trouble remembering everything that happened.
Wash my view away
I'm losing my perspective on things.
Trapped in the dark
I'm stuck or constrained in an unhealthy situation.
Slammed all the locks
I'm boxed in or trapped by my own choices and decisions.
Death calls my name
I'm facing a life-threatening or dangerous situation.
Take you down now
I'm going to defeat or overpower you.
Burn it all out
I'm going to destroy everything.
Throw you all around
I'm going to dominate you and make you suffer.
Get you're fuckin' hands off me
Stop trying to control or restrain me.
What's it feel like?
How does it feel to be overpowered and helpless?
Took the wrong route
I made a mistake or poor choice.
Watch it fall apart
Everything is disintegrating and falling to pieces.
Now you're knockin' at the wrong gate
You've messed with the wrong person or situation.
For you to pay the toll
There's a price you need to pay for what you've done.
A price for you alone
You're the only one responsible for your actions and their consequences.
The only deal you'll find
The consequences will be severe, but fair.
I'll gladly take your soul
I'll leave you with nothing, taking what you hold most dear.
While it seems sick
Although it sounds twisted or cruel.
Sober up quick
Come to your senses or face the consequences.
Psycho lunatic
Someone unstable or unhinged in their behavior.
Crushing you with hands of fate
Your downfall is inevitable or inescapable.
Shame to find out when it's too late
It's regrettable to realize the truth after the fact.
But you're all the same
Everyone is vulnerable to this fate.
Trapped inside inferno awaits
An inevitable, painful, destructive fate awaits everyone.
Evil thoughts can hide
Our negative thoughts and emotions can be dangerous and hidden.
I'll help release the mind
I can help you confront or face your hidden demons.
I'll peel away the skin
I'll reveal the underlying issues or problems.
Release the dark within
Help you confront or release your negative emotions and thoughts.
This is now your life
This is the reality you must face.
Strike you from the light
The illusion of safety and happiness is shattered.
Die buried alive
Trapped and overpowered by your own demons.
Contributed by Nora Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.