In the mid-1990's, magician Criss Angel asked industrial musician Klay Scot… Read Full Bio ↴In the mid-1990's, magician Criss Angel asked industrial musician Klay Scott (of Circle of Dust fame) to incorporate a soundtrack for his 'World of Illusion' theatrical stage shows. At the time, Klay put Circle of Dust on hold and formed random music projects such as Brainchild and Argyle Park. With the disbandment of Argyle Park, Klay and Criss both agreed to form an industrial rock band of their own, featuring Dave Sussman (later of Bile) on guitar for the live band. The project was called Angeldust in the early years and for the release of the first soundtrack-album 'Musical Conjurings From World of Illusion', however the project was later rebranded to coincide with two further soundtrack volumes and simply released under the Criss Angel title instead of Angeldust and dubbed the 'System' trilogy.

As Klay and Criss began to write the songs, they began to develop a strong friendship. Both loved to make the same type of music and both had the same cyberpunk visual image that was incorporated heavily into the World of Illusion stage-shows. Angeldust did not last that long as Criss went onto to further his solo illusionist career and Klay formed his latest project, Celldweller. Up to this day, even though both men are busy with their own successful projects, Klay still helps Criss Angel make music for his popular Mindfreak television show, most notably the theme song to the show. Accordingly, Klayton can be seen in the Mindfreak music video, playing guitar and keyboards. Select songs from the System trilogy have since been compiled and re-released on the Criss Angel Mindfreak soundtrack.

Procreation
Criss Angel Lyrics

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[Intro]
Automatically, emphatically, is what you know
I gotta' let you go (Uh, uh) (repeat)

I had a dream, we're ruled by consciousness
Unlamented eyes - Blind conditions
...Procreation

[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe I'm crazy, but you know I'm not the...
[synth'd:] Nut job - Not another nut job

[Chorus]
-(Ahhh...)- Scratch at skin - Spit me out
I'm not you - Procreation...
-(Ahhh...)- Rubber room - Panic room
Spit me out (Uh, uh) Procreation...

I can't forget... Real life seems to insurrect
See you plant a seed - My stomach gives
...You're inside me

[Pre-Chorus] / [Chorus]
...(That pisses me off)

I'm not a nut job, (x3) ...(Uh, uh, yeah)
Everyone's a nut job, but
I'm not a nut job (Give it to me) (x3)

[Intro -(alt)-] / [Pre-Chorus] (sync'd)
-[alt: Intro x1, & in-lieu of repeat:]-
-[It keeps suck, sucking me in]-
-[So, here I go (Uh,uh)...]-
...[Chorus]
...I'm not a nut job (Nut job) (x4)

...I'm not a nut job! (Nut job) (x3)
...I'm ...I'm not a ...nut job ...I don't think so?

Overall Meaning

The song "Procreation" by Criss Angel is an introspective song that explores the idea of consciousness and personal identity. The lyrics describe a dream where the world is ruled entirely by consciousness, and the experience of being alive is an unconscious and unfeeling one. The singer laments the limitations and constraints of reality, and expresses frustration at the lack of control over the world that surrounds them. The central theme of the song appears to be the struggle for self-actualization and autonomy, and the desire to break free from the expectations and limitations imposed by society.

The main chorus of the song reinforces the idea of personal identity and self-assertion, with lines like "I'm not you" and "Spit me out." The bridge section of the song provides a more visceral and physical interpretation of the song's themes, with lines like "See you plant a seed - My stomach gives" and "You're inside me." These lines suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed or consumed by the world around the singer, and reflect the struggle to maintain a sense of self in a chaotic and unpredictable world.

Overall, "Procreation" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that explores themes of personal identity, self-actualization, and the struggle to maintain autonomy in a world that can be overwhelming and oppressive.

Line by Line Meaning

Automatically, emphatically, is what you know
You have a certain inherent belief that is deeply ingrained in you

I gotta' let you go (Uh, uh) (repeat)
I need to move on from this belief

I had a dream, we're ruled by consciousness
In my dream, I saw that consciousness governs our lives

Unlamented eyes - Blind conditions
We are unaware of our surroundings and are restrained by our limited perspective

...Procreation
The continuation of humanity is inevitable, despite our struggles

Maybe I'm crazy, but you know I'm not the...
I may be considered insane, but I'm not alone in my thinking

[synth'd:] Nut job - Not another nut job
I'm not delusional like others might think

Scratch at skin - Spit me out
This idea troubles me and I want to reject it

I'm not you - Procreation...
I don't conform to societal expectations of reproduction

Rubber room - Panic room
I feel trapped and overwhelmed by this concept

Spit me out (Uh, uh) Procreation...
I want to rid myself of this idea, but it will persist

I can't forget... Real life seems to insurrect
This idea continues to pervade my thoughts and disrupt my reality

See you plant a seed - My stomach gives
The thought of reproducing makes me physically ill

...You're inside me
This idea is inescapable and has taken hold of my mind

...(That pisses me off)
The fact that I can't rid myself of this belief angers me

I'm not a nut job, (x3) ...(Uh, uh, yeah)
I'm not crazy, despite how others may view me

Everyone's a nut job, but
Everyone has their own struggles and beliefs that seem unfounded to others

I'm not a nut job (Give it to me) (x3)
I'm not crazy, even if others try to convince me otherwise

[alt: Intro x1, & in-lieu of repeat:]- -[It keeps suck, sucking me in]- -[So, here I go (Uh,uh)...]-
I feel like I'm being sucked back into this idea, despite my efforts to reject it

...I'm not a nut job (Nut job) (x4) ...I'm not a nut job! (Nut job) (x3) ...I'm ...I'm not a ...nut job ...I don't think so?
I repeatedly affirm that I'm not crazy, but there is still some doubt in my mind

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