The band coined the term "Futurepunk" and half-mockingly professes that to be their correct genre, in reaction to other awkwardly thrown together ideas like "Futurepop" and "Deathrock". Claims to a link to punk owe as much to the DIY ethic and habit of releasing (huge amounts) of demo material to fans both at gigs online, as to Scott's drinking and hairstyle.
DeathBoy create a variety of electronic music. While best-known for their trademark dark and dirty industrial albums, they also release a variety of techno and ambient tracks. The music is characterised by breakbeats and basslines. Dark, electronic, vodka-fuelled misanthropy and twisted lyrics. DeathBoy cannot be destroyed by conventional weaponry.
Killer
DeathBoy Lyrics
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When you beat me up it's so sublime
Your little world is indistinct
When you look at me You're losing time
So You HATE me
Well yeah, I HATE me
And when I SEE me
You wanna HURT me
Well I wanna BURN me
I wanna KILL me.
Only way I know to shut me up
Well this is my solution
blood red epiphany
this is my salvation
won't you share with me?
this is absolution
my longevity
this is advocation
what I need to be
FLY. NOW.
KILL YOUR FRIENDS.
FEED THE HATE
THAT NEVER ENDS.
FLY. NOW.
MY PRETTY ONE.
DON'T EVER STOP
OR COME UNDONE.
FLY. NOW.
DO WHAT I SAY.
THEY'LL NEVER CATCH YOU
ANYWAY.
FLY NOW.
COZ THOU ART GOD.
AND THAT'S ALL THEY EVER
UNDERSTOOD.
The opening verse of the song "Killer" by DeathBoy seems to be a conversation between the singer and someone who is causing them physical harm. The singer is indifferent towards their actions and views the pain as something enjoyable. They highlight the fact that the abuser's perception of reality is hazy, which could imply that the abuser is hurting themselves just as much as they are. The verse is a reflection of the singer's self-destructive tendencies and their desire to experience pain.
The second verse begins with the singer acknowledging their self-loathing thoughts. They express their intention to harm themselves physically as a way to alleviate the emotional pain they are feeling. The line "Only way I know to shut me up" shows that the singer's self-harm is a coping mechanism that allows them to quiet their self-loathing thoughts. The chorus serves as motivation for the singer to continue their self-destructive behavior. They are urging themselves to embrace their destructive behavior, to continue harming themselves, and to take control of their life.
In a way, "Killer" is a dark and intense song that touches upon the issues of mental illness and self-harm. The lyrics suggest the singer's self-loathing thoughts and how they deal with them through self-harm, which can be seen as a problematic approach. It's not clear whether the song is written from personal experience or not, but it does accurately depict the perspective of someone struggling with these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care what you think
Your opinion of me means nothing to me
When you beat me up it's so sublime
Being physically abused by you is pleasurable and exhilarating for me
Your little world is indistinct
You have a narrow and limited perspective on the world
When you look at me You're losing time
You're wasting your time looking at me because I'm not worth your attention
So You HATE me
You have a strong emotion of hatred towards me
Well yeah, I HATE me
I also have a strong emotion of self-hatred
And when I SEE me
Whenever I catch a glimpse of myself
I'm gonna fuck me up
I'm going to harm myself
You wanna HURT me
You desire to cause me pain
Well I wanna BURN me
I have a strong desire to set myself on fire
I wanna KILL me.
I want to take my own life
Only way I know to shut me up
Suicide is the only way I know to silence my thoughts and feelings
Well this is my solution
This is my way of coping with my problems
blood red epiphany
I have had a sudden realization through a violent and traumatic experience
this is my salvation
This self-destructive behavior is what helps me to feel saved
won't you share with me?
Won't you join me in this destructive behavior?
this is absolution
This self-punishment is my way of seeking forgiveness
my longevity
My self-abuse is what keeps me alive and going
this is advocation
This self-harm is what I believe in and advocate for
what I need to be
This self-destructive behavior is what I need to feel complete
FLY. NOW.
Leave and run away now
KILL YOUR FRIENDS.
Harm those close to you
FEED THE HATE
Nurture the emotion of hatred
THAT NEVER ENDS.
That feeling of hate should never disappear
MY PRETTY ONE.
My beautiful and attractive self
DON'T EVER STOP
Keep on going with the self-destruction
OR COME UNDONE.
Don't let yourself get better
DO WHAT I SAY.
Follow my lead in this self-destructive behavior
THEY'LL NEVER CATCH YOU
No one will stop you from hurting yourself
ANYWAY.
No matter what happens
COZ THOU ART GOD.
Because you are the one in control
AND THAT'S ALL THEY EVER
That's all others understand about you
UNDERSTOOD.
They will never really know what's happening inside your head
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
herr lastmann
Another one of Deathboy's masterpieces.
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