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
Denial
Combichrist Lyrics
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Must be nice for those who do
There's only one choice
I chose not to belong
Never lived a life of regrets
On my own never feared your threats
You're not my God
I've seen the answers they get
Had such a desire
We're coming through
Well I said it
Well I blame it all on you
It always was too good to be true
Living in your shadow without a clue
I can't save them
Slaves of the word
My free will is to live by my will
To live free and I won't plea
I blame you for the demons in me
Had such a desire
We're coming through
Well I said it
Well I blame it all on you
I'm in denial
I'm such a fool
Well I said it
Well I blame it all on you
Don't even know who I am
How could I know that I am
I thought I knew who I am
Just a shadow of who I am
Had such a desire
We're coming through
Well I said it
Well I blame it all on you
I'm in denial
I'm such a fool
Well I said it
Well I blame it all on you
The song Denial by Combichrist is about rejecting the notion of being controlled by an external force, be it a deity or a person. The lyrics express a sense of empowerment in the decision to not believe in such a force and to live life without regrets or fear of retribution. The singer claims that the answers provided by this force are unsatisfactory and that living with free will is the only way to truly live. However, the song also acknowledges the presence of inner demons, and the singer seemingly blames the force for their existence. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm in denial, I'm such a fool, well I said it, well I blame it all on you," possibly referencing the internal conflict of rejecting a belief system that had previously provided comfort and direction.
The overall tone of Denial is one of defiance and self-determination, with a hint of self-doubt and confusion. The lyrics suggest that the decision to reject a belief system is not easy and can be accompanied by a sense of loss and confusion about one's identity. However, the singer ultimately asserts their independence and ability to make their own choices.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I never believed in you
I never trusted or had faith in you.
Must be nice for those who do
Those who believe in you must find it soothing.
There's only one choice
There's only one option.
I chose not to belong
I chose not to be a part of your system or organization.
Never lived a life of regrets
I've never had a life full of remorse.
On my own never feared your threats
I've never been scared of anything you threatened me with.
You're not my God
You don't hold any divine power over me.
I've seen the answers they get
I've seen the outcome of accepting your beliefs.
Had such a desire
I had a strong longing or urge to do something.
We're coming through
We're making progress or advancing towards something.
Well I said it
I exclaimed or communicated it aloud.
Well I blame it all on you
I attribute all of the responsibility or fault to you.
It always was too good to be true
It was always too perfect or unlikely to be real.
Living in your shadow without a clue
I'm living in your presence but still not knowing enough about you.
I can't save them
I can't rescue or protect them from you.
Slaves of the word
They're bound or captivated by your message or teachings.
My free will is to live by my will
I have the right to live the way I choose to live.
To live free and I won't plea
I won't beg or request for your approval to live free.
I blame you for the demons in me
I hold you responsible for the disturbing thoughts or feelings within me.
I'm in denial
I'm refusing to acknowledge or accept the truth.
I'm such a fool
I'm acting foolishly or without wisdom.
Don't even know who I am
I'm confused or uncertain about my identity.
How could I know that I am
How could I be sure of who I really am?
I thought I knew who I am
I had a sense of who I thought I was.
Just a shadow of who I am
I'm just a reflection or a small part of who I really am.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Philip Ciotti
Really strikes a chord with what I'm going through. Thank you Andy for putting into words what some of us can't
motionlessn2k #NSFW
Damn! I've always wanted lyrics for this track. This is cool! We Love You!!
Wikus the Wicked
Holy shit! How could I miss this track? This is brutal, good job! Much love from Spain, come visit us sometime soon :D
Madame Madness
This is awesome! Love from Germany ♥
Liam Dyson
This song live in Preston was incredible! Bust my eye open at the front when my mate jumped up into it, no regrets!
James Pourroy
Brutal. Love this shit, thanks for the video. Lyric videos are absolutely awesome.
-Electrohead
NightwishTarja
Had so much fun with the US tour, wish I could make it to these as well
Koffi Art
love it
Стася Кондратенко
Awesome
Ди Гы
awesome!