The group was founded by Paul Lemos, the group's only consistent member. Most of Controlled Bleeding's released recordings feature two main collaborators, Chris Moriarty and vocalist Joe Papa, who both died in the late 2000s.
Since their first full-length release in 1983, Controlled Bleeding have released over 30 albums spanning several different genres, many of which were released on notable independent labels. Their cross-genre approach combined with the out-of-print status of many of the group's releases is reminiscent of the work of other experimental and cross-genre groups of the 80s and 90s such as Coil and Swans. Nontheless, Controlled Bleeding's sound varies from album to album and at one time or another has contained elements of dub, free jazz, noise, prog rock, sacred music, dark ambient, classical and musique concrète.
Also see the band's side-projects & solo work:
Skin Chamber
Joined At The Head
Fat Hacker
Body Clock
In Blind Embrace
Paul Lemos
Paul Lemos & Joe Papa
Body Sink
Now is the time
Controlled Bleeding Lyrics
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No sun shines for me
Savage but gentle
The animal within
And I see it now
I had a weird dream
Watch but don’t touch
I’m taking it away
Put it in a bag, hide it in a tree
I want to steal your heart, your heart
With these eyes I cannot see
And this cold heart never bleeds, never
Sweet smell this poison, the colour you bring
Tongue swollen venoms, to touch, to love
I want to steal your heart, I want to eat your heart
I reach for the sky but never can touch
It seems so easy, easy to me
Still I cannot, will not take this thing
Hearsay, this heresy
A victim to sin
Eternal the torment, the answer lies within
I had a weird dream, watch but don’t touch
I had a weird dream, I’m taking it away
The love you give is the love you get
"Now Is the Time" by Controlled Bleeding is dark, mysterious and haunting. The lyrics in the song evoke a feeling of a person who is both savage and gentle, tamed yet untamed, and who is questioning their beliefs about themselves and the world around them. The imagery used in the lyrics is vivid and unsettling, leaving the listener with a sense of unease.
The first few lines of the song speak of a heathen, a pagan who does not see the sun shining for them. This could be interpreted as a person who feels disconnected from the world around them and from society's expectations. The animal within them seems to be both savage and gentle, embodying a duality that is hard to comprehend.
The lyrics also talk about stealing someone's heart, but not being able to see with their eyes or feel with their cold heart. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting to connect to someone on a deeper level but being unable to due to emotional detachment or other emotional barriers. The line, "I reach for the sky but never can touch" emphasizes this feeling of unattainability.
In summary, the lyrics of "Now Is the Time" convey a sense of darkness and mystery, challenging the listener to question their beliefs about themselves and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Heathen, a pagan
I am someone who does not follow the established religion and worship practices.
No sun shines for me
I am not able to find joy or happiness in life, everything seems bleak and dark for me.
Savage but gentle
I may seem wild and uncivilized but I am not heartless, I can also be kind and compassionate.
The animal within
I have primal instincts and desires within me that I cannot deny or ignore.
And I see it now
I have come to accept and acknowledge my true nature and desires.
I had a weird dream
I saw something in my dreams that was strange and unusual.
Watch but don’t touch
I am curious about this thing but I know better than to act on my impulses.
I’m taking it away
I am trying to forget about this thing and move on from it.
Put it in a bag, hide it in a tree
I am trying to bury this thing deep within me and keep it hidden away from others.
I want to steal your heart, your heart
I desire to possess and control your emotions and feelings.
With these eyes I cannot see
I am blinded by my own desires and cannot see things clearly.
And this cold heart never bleeds, never
I am emotionally distant and incapable of feeling true love or compassion for others.
Sweet smell this poison, the colour you bring
Your presence may seem enticing and sweet but I know that it will ultimately lead to my downfall.
Tongue swollen venoms, to touch, to love
My words and actions may seem gentle and affectionate but they are really poisonous and harmful.
I want to eat your heart
I desire to possess and consume your very essence.
I reach for the sky but never can touch
I have grand aspirations and desires but I can never seem to attain them.
It seems so easy, easy to me
My desires and impulses may seem natural and easy to satisfy but I know that they are ultimately destructive.
Still I cannot, will not take this thing
I am struggling to resist my own desires and impulses, even though I know they are harmful.
Hearsay, this heresy
My desires and impulses are seen as immoral and contrary to accepted beliefs and practices.
A victim to sin
I am trapped in a cycle of desire and temptation that leads me down a path of moral decay and destruction.
Eternal the torment, the answer lies within
My emotional and moral struggles will never truly end, but I must continue to search within myself for answers and guidance.
The love you give is the love you get
The way that you treat others and show affection will ultimately be reflected back to you in your own life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARAH GIBSON, WILLIAM ASKEY, DANDRE SMITH, ELI MCCOY, JOSHUA MCCOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mcgenius99
try listening to this in your car ...talk about being immersed into the music you feel everything as well as hear it
Shaun Hamilton
Memoriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiies..........
Haven't heard this in ages, still love it!
Raymond Sanders
Love ElectroIndustrial Music, thanks for sharing! Hot video!
X.O. Skeleton
Nows the time for ... shedding skin nows the time for ... burnin out!!
Dan Kilmartin
who the fuck disliked this track? I want their name and the corner on which they solicit!!