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
Enjoy the Abuse
Combichrist Lyrics
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Enjoy
Everybody hates you
Next time you open your mouth
I'll put my fist down your throat
So deep you cannot swallow
You will enjoy the abuse
'Cause you've got nothing to lose
I swear I'll fistfuck your brain
Until I'm smiling again
Everybody hates you
Enjoy (enjoy) the abuse [x3]
Enjoy (enjoy)
Enjoy [x28] the abuse
Next time you're down on your knees
And you're expecting a slap
It might be me in that mask
And I just might have a bat
Enjoy the abuse
Enjoy
Enjoy the abuse
Enjoy
Enjoy [x4]
Next time you open your mouth
I'll put my fist down your throat
So deep you cannot swallow
I'll make your body hollow
You will enjoy the abuse
'Cause you've got nothing to lose
I swear I'll fistfuck your brain
Until I'm smiling again
Enjoy the abuse
Enjoy
[x2]
Enjoy the abuse (enjoy)
Enjoy
Enjoy the abuse
The lyrics to Combichrist's "Enjoy The Abuse" may be shocking and disturbing to some listeners, but they represent the darker, more aggressive side of industrial music. The repetition of "enjoy the abuse" throughout the song can be interpreted as a twisted invitation to the listener to revel in the pain and suffering of others, to take pleasure in inflicting harm and being harmed. The line "everybody hates you" adds to the sense of alienation and hostility, encouraging the listener to embrace their own feelings of anger and rage.
The lyrics also feature violent imagery, with the singer threatening to put his fist down someone's throat and make their body hollow. The idea of "fistfucking" someone's brain until the singer is "smiling again" is unsettling, suggesting a deep-seated desire for power and control over another person. The verse about being on one's knees and receiving a slap adds a sexual element to the song, hinting at the idea of domination and submission.
Line by Line Meaning
Enjoy the abuse
The singer is encouraging someone to enjoy being abused
Everybody hates you
The person being addressed is disliked by everyone around them
Next time you open your mouth
I'll put my fist down your throat
So deep you cannot swallow
I'll make your body hollow
If the person being addressed speaks again, the singer will physically harm them by punching their throat, causing them to choke and possibly die
You will enjoy the abuse
'Cause you've got nothing to lose
I swear I'll fistfuck your brain
Until I'm smiling again
The artist believes that the person being addressed will like the abuse because they have nothing to lose. The artist also plans to harm them mentally by causing brain damage
Next time you're down on your knees
And you're expecting a slap
It might be me in that mask
And I just might have a bat
If the person being addressed is in a vulnerable position, like being on their knees, the artist might physically assault them with a weapon while wearing a mask
Enjoy [x28] the abuse
The singer is repeating the phrase "Enjoy the abuse" multiple times to emphasize their point
Enjoy
The singer is reminding the person being addressed to enjoy the abuse one last time
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.