Deconstruction is also the acclaimed alternative/progressive/indie rock band and eponymous album in 1994 spearheaded by bassist Eric Avery, following his departure from Jane's Addiction (and namely, Perry Farrell). He is also joined by Jane's guitarist Dave Navarro. Jane's drummer Stephen Perkins did not take part in the project, choosing instead to join Farrell in the other Jane's offshoot, Porno for Pyros. The album contains many of the powerful, melodic passages, dark chugging grooves, and ecstatic explosions of classic Jane's Addiction material, though without the iconoclastic wail and L.A. street poetry of Farrell. Avery handles the lyric writing and singing here, and does well with his own style of City of Angeles storytelling. His voice recalls a Peter Murphy-like droan, which suites this music fine. The band never toured or released more than their excellent debut album. It is evident, though, that Avery's hypnotic, soupy bass lines were a vital part of the legendary Jane's Addiction sound, something that was missed on further Jane's reunions, none of which Avery took part.
One
Deconstruction Lyrics
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I speak in foreign tongue in the voice of someone else
And I’ve been a sinner baby, with no soul left to soul
I’ve got a love for lust and a lusty thirst to kill
Look at the blood on my hands now
There’s not a breath left to breathe
This is the road to destruction
It’s passion that I crave
And this time he’s taking over and everyone gets slain
And I am a killer baby, a sinner and a saint
I’ve got a thirst for war and a will to dominate
And now the war is upon us
Are you ready to bleed
This is the road to destruction
And no one gets to leave
Oh this will only lead to whatever ability
And you’ll practice your demise as hard as the air you breathe
Something about the way I do when I hear you scream
Is it wrong, it turns me on and haunts me in my dreams
Aren’t we having fun
On the road to destruction
Aren’t we having fun
On the road to destruction
Baby here we come
I just can’t seem to shake all this hate inside of me
And it burns, it twists and turns, in the face of my enemies
Now is the bloodstain play of a ruthless liberty
So before your one last breath, oh baby let me hear you scream
Aren’t we having fun
On the road to destruction
Nowhere you can run
On the road to destruction
Baby here we come
Road to destruction
Aren’t we having fun
On the road to destruction
Nowhere you can run
On the road to destruction
Turn it deep in time
The song "One" by Deconstruction is a dark and intense exploration of one's own inner demons and desires. The lyrics speak of sin, lust, and violence, as the singer describes themselves as a sinner with no soul left to save. They describe a thirst for blood and violence, as well as a desire for power and domination. The chorus repeats the phrase "Aren't we having fun on the road to destruction," presenting an unapologetically nihilistic worldview.
The lyrics also touch on themes of self-destruction and a sense of inevitability. The singer describes themselves as being unable to leave the road to destruction, with passion and violence consuming them. They speak of a burning hate inside of them that twists and turns in the face of their enemies. The lines "Nowhere you can run on the road to destruction" suggest that there is no escape from one's own inner turmoil and destructive tendencies.
Overall, the song is a dark and intense exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, with a driving rock beat and powerful vocals to match.
Line by Line Meaning
As I close my eyes I just don’t feel myself
Closing my eyes doesn't make me feel any better; I feel disconnected from my true self.
I speak in foreign tongue in the voice of someone else
I don't recognize the voice I'm speaking in; it feels like someone else entirely.
And I’ve been a sinner baby, with no soul left to soul
I've done something that others consider immoral, and I feel like I've lost a part of myself because of it.
I’ve got a love for lust and a lusty thirst to kill
I have a strong desire for pleasure and a violent urge to kill.
Look at the blood on my hands now
I see the evidence of my violent actions in the blood on my hands.
There’s not a breath left to breathe
My victim is dead and can no longer breathe.
This is the road to destruction
My actions have led me down a path of ruin and harm.
That I never can leave
I feel trapped in this cycle of violence; I can't escape it.
It’s passion that I crave
I have a strong desire for something, and that something is causing me to act out violently.
And this time he’s taking over and everyone gets slain
My violent tendencies are taking over, and it's causing everyone around me to suffer and possibly die.
And I am a killer baby, a sinner and a saint
I have a tendency to harm others, but I also have some positive qualities that contradict that.
I’ve got a thirst for war and a will to dominate
I want to be in control and am willing to use violence to achieve that.
And now the war is upon us
We are in a state of conflict.
Are you ready to bleed
Are you prepared to suffer the consequences of our actions?
Oh this will only lead to whatever ability
Our actions will only lead to more harm and destruction.
And you’ll practice your demise as hard as the air you breathe
You are so fixated on your own destruction that you act as if it's a habit you can't break.
Something about the way I do when I hear you scream
I feel a strange sense of pleasure when I hear someone suffering.
Is it wrong, it turns me on and haunts me in my dreams
I realize that my pleasure from others' suffering is morally wrong, and it haunts me even in my dreams.
Aren’t we having fun
Aren't we enjoying ourselves?
On the road to destruction
We are on a path of harm, and we seem to be enjoying it.
Baby here we come
We are ready for whatever violent or destructive actions we may take.
I just can’t seem to shake all this hate inside of me
I can't get rid of the intense dislike and animosity I feel inside me.
And it burns, it twists and turns, in the face of my enemies
My hatred for those who oppose me feels like it's consuming me from inside.
Now is the bloodstain play of a ruthless liberty
We are now acting out our violent and harmful desires with no regard for anyone else's safety or well-being.
So before your one last breath, oh baby let me hear you scream
Before you die, I want to hear you suffer and scream.
Nowhere you can run
There's nowhere you can go to escape the harm we'll cause you.
Turn it deep in time
The damage we will inflict will last a long time and be difficult to undo.
Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lks9770
I've a copy of this CD. It is amazing and really moving. The entire album is a masterpiece, and this song is a masterpiece in itself.
@bakedzale
I'm so proud to own this album!
@aviansoul
Had this song in my head the other day... every level of this song resonates! What an amazing work of art!
@trippgnosis2908
A rare gem
@smashbeans
i still have this cd
@Phrank92780
The sound effect at the end (5:10) of the song is from Poltergeist the Movie.
@pedrocostabarros2537
thats awesome, which part?
@PietroRumenta
Are you sure the vocals were not recorded by Syd Barrett (while trying to hide his very very strong English accent)?
Ahahhahhahaha!!!
@lks_d_u_b_83
I once read a comment on Youtube or on some JA fans forum that the end of this song (the USA national anthem) is taken from a sample of some TV show or movie credits scene. Anyone knows which is that?
@tonedefhimfan
i don't. but just u being here 9 mos ago makes u cool and i thought I'd let u know that.