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
Gotta Go
Combichrist Lyrics
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Just to clarify what I've heard from all the things you've said
You got a damn big mouth, there's one of 'em, and the swirls around you
And before you know it, they'll be falling out, and will be running out the door
And this time got nobody coming in back, just to come back for more now!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
Tic-Tac! Tic-Tac! Look at the time, I think it's time for you to leave
Your Mastermind, too many times, been watching me with greed
Don't try to call, but set it up to fall, got nothing more to waste
Once again, don't you ever come back, don't you ever come back for more now!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
Tic-Tac! Tic-Tac!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
At the beginning of the song, the ticking sound of a clock, represented by the phrase "Tic-Tac," sets the pace for the theme of time being up for someone who has overstayed their welcome. The lyrics of the song is about a person who has worn out their welcome and it is time for them to leave. Despite this person having a "damn big mouth," they have no one left to turn to, and they are left with no other choice but to leave. The persona in the song is direct in their message to this individual, telling them that they are greedy, and they are not welcome anymore.
Interestingly, the song, "Gotta Go," captures the essence of Combichrist's electronic sound with loud, pumping beats, and aggressive vocals. The song was released on their fifth studio album, "Today We Are All Demons," in 2009. Its popularity led to various remixes, including the Alien Vampires Remix, Dub remix, and the Soman Remix versions. Here are ten additional facts about the song:
Interesting Facts
Note: This section uses generative AI, which can be inaccurate.
Line by Line Meaning
Just to clarify what I've heard from all the things you've said
The singer is attempting to understand the message in the other person's words
You got a damn big mouth, there's one of 'em, and the swirls around you
The person being spoken to tends to talk too much and is surrounded by drama
And before you know it, they'll be falling out, and will be running out the door
All of the drama will eventually lead to the person leaving
And this time got nobody coming in back, just to come back for more now!
No one will come back to indulge in the person's drama again
Look at the time, I think it's time for you to leave
It's time for the person to go because they've overstayed their welcome
Your Mastermind, too many times, been watching me with greed
The singer suspects the other person of trying to manipulate them for their own gain
Don't try to call, but set it up to fall, got nothing more to waste
The singer does not want any further contact and sees no value in continuing the relationship
Once again, don't you ever come back, don't you ever come back for more now!
The artist is asserting that the person is not welcome back in their life
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
It's time to leave the situation
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
The artist is reiterating the need to leave
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
It's imperative that they leave now
We gotta go, we gotta go, we gotta go!
They need to leave as soon as possible
Contributed by Mackenzie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.