Contagion's "Infectant" (2000) included the single "Hate" featured in the motion picture "The Gene Generation" and "Skinner."
Originally known as Biohazard PCB, Contagion's North American performances with Nine Inch Nails, Front Line Assembly, and Die Warzau - established them as a powerful presence in the Industrial genre. Contagion has appeared on 4 motion picture soundtracks and released over 15 international compilations and singles. Contagion provided the soundtrack to several interactive games, including the banned controversial "Thrill Kill." Contagion is also featured in the film "The Gene Generation" and "Skinner."
PCB Productions was established by Creative Director Keith Arem.
Arem has been one of the leading Talent Directors and Content Producers in the Game and New Media industry serving as the Director of Audio for Virgin Interactive Entertainment and Electronic Arts Pacific.
Arem has produced, directed and recorded over 500 commercial releases in the
game, film, music, television, and graphic novel industries, including franchises for Call of Duty, Ghost Recon, Saints Row, and others.
Arem is most noted for his music and production work with Capitol Record's CONTAGION (previously known as Biohazard PCB) - Often appearing with fellow Industrialists Nine Inch Nails, Front Line Assembly, and Die Warzau.
2. Contagion was a Death Metal Band from United States of America (Burbank, Illinois) formed in 1989 and changed name to Funereal
http://www.myspace.com/contagionchicago
3. Contagion was a Thrash Metal Band from United States of America (Eau Claire/Altoona, Wisconsin) formed in 1987
4. Contagion was a Progressive Death Metal Band from United States of America (Framingham, Massachusetts) formed in 2004 and changed namo to Cadaveryne
5. Contagion is a Hardcore death metal band from Long Island, New York they currently have one three song EP released titled 'lockdown EP part 1'
6. Contagion is a slamming deathcore band from England.
https://contagionea.bandcamp.com/
7. Doom solo project from Hesse, Germany that began out of boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://contagion-doom.bandcamp.com/
DIVINITY
Contagion Lyrics
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You lied to me
Why did they believe?
Why do you not grieve?
What did I ever do to you?
Useless worship
Shattered lives you bring Now you come to me
With open arms... divinity
Lies
Divinity
Lies
You took from me
All you bring is wasted
All you see is shame
All you ever gave me
Was your hate and pain
You promised me
I could believe
But now I see
You took everything from me
Lies
Divinity
Lies
You take from me
Time took away the last of my life
Like a bullet in the side of a double-edged knife
Time took away the last of my life Like the truth takes the lie of a preacher's life
Taste of innocence
Taste of innocence
Taste of innocence
Taste of innocence
You lied to Jesus
You lied to King
Why do you follow?
Why do you pray?
What did you ever know?
Lies
Divinity
Lies
You take from me
The lyrics to Contagion's song Divinity describe the betrayal and disillusionment that comes from being involved in a religion or belief system that turns out to be fraudulent or corrupt. The first verse accuses the liar of betraying not only the singer but also Jesus, suggesting that the deception is particularly egregious. The second verse describes the negative impact of the liar's actions, with useless worship and shattered lives being the only results. Despite this, the liar still reaches out with open arms, claiming to offer divinity. The chorus repeats the accusation of lies and theft, as the liar continues to take from the singer with nothing to show for it.
The third verse explicitly acknowledges the damage that has been done, with the singer feeling that all they have left is wasted time, shame, hate, and pain. The promise of belief and the subsequent loss of everything is a common thread in stories of religious betrayal. The final stanza laments that this loss of innocence was caused by lies from those who claimed to speak for kings and gods, questioning why anyone would continue to follow and pray to someone who has taken everything away.
Line by Line Meaning
You lied to Jesus
The singer believes that someone has deceived and lied to Jesus
You lied to me
The singer believes that someone has deceived and lied to them personally
Why did they believe?
The singer is questioning why others believed the lies told to them
Why do you not grieve?
The artist is asking why the liar does not feel remorse for their actions
What did I ever do to you?
The artist is questioning why they were targeted and hurt by the liar
Useless worship
The singer views the religious practice of the liar as pointless and fruitless
Shattered lives you bring
The liar's actions have caused destruction and damage to people's lives
Now you come to me
The liar is seeking forgiveness or reconciliation with the artist
With open arms... divinity
The artist is skeptical of the liar's intentions and questions their true motives
Lies
The artist is emphasizing that they were deceived and the truth was kept from them
Divinity
The word is being used sarcastically to question the hypocritical actions of the liar
You took from me
The liar's actions deprived the artist of something important to them
All you bring is wasted
The singer believes that everything the liar brings leads to failure and waste
All you see is shame
The singer believes the liar is incapable of seeing the harm they caused
All you ever gave me
The singer received nothing positive or beneficial from the liar
Was your hate and pain
The liar only brought negativity and suffering to the artist's life
You promised me
The liar made a commitment or assurance to the artist
I could believe
The singer was led to believe in the liar's promises
But now I see
The singer has discovered the truth and no longer trusts the liar
Time took away the last of my life
The passage of time has depleted the artist's life
Like a bullet in the side of a double-edged knife
The artist is experiencing pain comparable to being shot with a double-edged knife
Time took away the last of my life
The passage of time has depleted the artist's life
Like the truth takes the lie of a preacher's life
The truth exposes and destroys the deceitful life of the liar
Taste of innocence
The artist remembers a time when they were free of harm and deception
Why do you follow?
The singer is asking why others continue to believe in the liar and support their actions
Why do you pray?
The singer questions the religious devotion of the liar
What did you ever know?
The singer questions the credibility and knowledge of the liar
You take from me
The liar continues to take away something important from the artist's life
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.