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 Hรฅkon 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 Hรฅkon Mella, Bjoern Petersen, Syn M, Shaun Frandsen & Jon H.
The band's website is at: www.combichrist.com
Understand
Combichrist Lyrics
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Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark
It won't discriminate
It will swallow you whole
(Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark)
No one is safe, contaminated
All common sense
On a single line, with our backs to the wall
No heart, no compassion at all, as we fall
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
(Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark)
(Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark)
This is real life, this is me being honest
It won't discriminate
(It won't discriminate)
It will swallow you whole
(It will swallow you whole)
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
The lyrics to Combichrist's song "Understand" focus on the harsh realities of life and the struggles that people face each day. The opening lines suggest that sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart and that it's easier to just give up. However, the chorus encourages listeners to pick up the pieces and walk out of the darkness, even when things feel overwhelming. This message is further emphasized by the lines "This is real life, this is me being honest."
The second verse speaks to the idea that no one is immune to the hardships of life. It describes how people can become corrupted and lose their empathy and compassion for others. The lines "All common sense, on a single line, with our backs to the wall" suggest that people may feel trapped or backed into a corner when dealing with difficult situations.
The chorus repeats the message of picking up the pieces and moving forward, even in the absence of hope. The line "Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why" highlights the frustration that can come with trying to make sense of the world when there is no clear explanation for why things happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is not the right day to fall apart
Don't give up now, even if things seem tough
Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark
Take action and move past the difficulties
It won't discriminate
Challenges affect everyone, regardless of differences
It will swallow you whole
Difficulties can feel overwhelming and all-consuming
No one is safe, contaminated
We are all vulnerable to struggle and hardship
Brain corrupted
Challenges can negatively impact our thoughts and emotions
All common sense
It can be hard to make sense of things in difficult times
On a single line, with our backs to the wall
We may feel trapped or cornered by our struggles
No heart, no compassion at all, as we fall
In tough times, it can feel like no one is there to help or care
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
When someone is feeling hopeless and lost
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
Trying to make sense of struggles and hardships, even when there's no clear reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
It's difficult to hide our struggles and emotions
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Healing takes time and patience
This is real life, this is me being honest
Acknowledging the reality of struggles and being truthful about how they impact us
(It won't discriminate)
Reiteration that difficulties affect everyone
(It will swallow you whole)
Reiteration that struggles can feel overwhelming
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DemonDan Morrissey
Today is not the right day to fall apart
Pick up the pieces, walk out of the dark
It won't discriminate
It will swallow you whole
No one is safe, contaminated
Brain corrupted
All common sense
On a single line, with our backs to the wall
No heart, no compassion at all, as we fall
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
This is real life, this is me being honest
It won't discriminate
(It won't discriminate)
It will swallow you whole
(It will swallow you whole)
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
When there's is no hope, left in her eyes
Only wanted to understand, but there is no reason why
It makes it hard to pretend
And now we wait for the wounds to heal
Only wanted to understand but there is no reason why
Albert Radmacher
This is literally so good and probably one of the best โnewโ Combichrist songs Iโve heard in sooooo long!!!
Mv Blue
noooou
HZ Mike
"Today is not the right day to fall apart..." that's why I listen to this song almost everyday to hear those words...
vledermau5
I remember when I first saw them as the supporting act of Rammstein, didn't know anything about them but man their show was amazing.
Dino Man
Emo now lol
Gulliva73
@Ryan Sharpe All my Metalhead comrades hate Combichrist, instead of me. I wasn't there when they supported Rammstein. I am fully into that Industrial thing. But I really prefer the time when they played more electronically with less guitars
Ryan Sharpe
They were a great opener for Rammstein.
Arthur Rebel
Same here
Murder Maiden OFFICIAL
Had the honor of opening for these guys awhile back and they put on a wild show!! Loving this song!
Sasha Tagger
Is that the name of your band? Murder Maiden? :)