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
God Wrapped in Plastic
Combichrist Lyrics
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Wrapped in plastic
Wrapped in plastic
Weapon
God
God
Weapon
God
God
You realize, of course, this means war
God
Wrapped in plastic
[x4]
Weapon
God
God
System
Weapon
God
God
God
Wrapped in plastic
[x8]
Wrapped in plastic
Wrapped in plastic
Wrapped in plastic
God
Wrapped in plastic
[x8]
God
Wrapped in plastic
God
Wrapped in plastic
[x2]
The lyrics to Combichrist's "God Wrapped in Plastic" are obscure and open to interpretation. The repeated words "wrapped in plastic" suggest a sense of artificiality or distortion. The use of "God" and "weapon" in the same lines is jarring, and seems to imply a frightening idea of a deity as a destructive force. Perhaps the "system" referenced is the oppressive social structure that props up such a version of God. The line "you realize, of course, this means war" is a challenge or a warning, indicating that some kind of action or conflict is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Weapon
An object or tool used for aggressive purposes, often to inflict harm or destruction.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
System
A complex set of rules, procedures or protocols that governs a particular activity or process.
Weapon
An object or tool used for aggressive purposes, often to inflict harm or destruction.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
You realize, of course, this means war
This is a confrontational statement that suggests an impending conflict or battle.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Wrapped in plastic
The subject is enclosed in plastic material; possibly as a means of isolation or containment.
God
A supreme being or deity that is often worshiped or revered by humans for guidance or protection.
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.