Their first release were two songs on the 1984 compilation LP Hell Bent On Rockin' on Nervous Records, and though initially some in the Psychobilly scene perceived them as little more than a bad joke, their two first albums In Sickness & In Health (1986) and Kicked Out Of Hell (1988) placed them at the forefront of Psychobilly and were highly influential for the second wave of Psychobilly. The band continued with the mini-LP The Day The Earth Spat Blood in 1989 on Link Records, more known as a Punk-label. Certainly partially because of this Demented Are Go! seem to be the most accepted and popular Psychobilly of the "old guard" among Punks.
Orgasmic Nightmare (1991), Tangenital Madness (1993) and Hellucifernation (1999) saw the band grow increasingly harder and rougher, with Hellucifernation in particular being probably their heaviest, most aggressive album to date, still retaining the "trademark" Demented Are Go! Sound. Hellucifernation also includes their rendition of the classic Funnel Of Love, which has become something of a live staple and enduring classic for the band. Their most recent full-length album is Hellbilly Storm, released in 2005 on the German label People Like You Records. In addition to these, the band has released several live albums, singles and a few EP's.
Although the band has at times split up (or rumours of a split-up have circulated), although the line-up has fluctuated a lot and Sparky's antics have from time to time put spokes in the wheels, the band has remained an active live performed throughout their career and continue to tour heavily.
One Sharp Knife
Demented Are Go! Lyrics
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hole in the corner, my head in a sack
flat on my back, neck on a block
one sharp knife buried in my wife
lying there with a ring on her finger
dying to tell me of her competent lover
one sharp knife buried in my wife
she screams and she whores
while unjarring doors
late last night in the middle of the night
she took the kitchen knife
kitchen yellow knife
buried in my wife, buried in my wife
opened her mouth with a razor blade
fighting and scratching in a blood red rage
she gives me kisses, my knife never misses
one sharp knife buried in my wife
The song "One Sharp Knife" by Demented Are Go! is a dark and gruesome tale of murder and betrayal. The opening lines set the scene of the singer lying down with their head in a sack and their neck on a block. It becomes clear that the singer is the one being murdered as the lyrics reveal that "one sharp knife" is buried in their wife. The stark imagery of the lyrics and the repetition of the phrase "one sharp knife" emphasizes the brutal and violent nature of the act.
The second verse provides a motive for the murder. The wife has been unfaithful and is dying to tell the singer about her "competent lover". However, the singer is not interested and instead turns to violence. The chorus again repeats the phrase "one sharp knife buried in my wife". The final verse reveals that the wife fought back, but ultimately succumbed to the violence. The line "she gives me kisses, my knife never misses" highlights the twisted and sadistic pleasure the singer takes in the murder.
Overall, "One Sharp Knife" is a chilling and macabre song that delves into the darkest aspects of the human psyche. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of violence, jealousy, and betrayal. The graphic content of the song may not be suitable for all audiences, but it is a testament to the power of music to explore even the most disturbing topics.
Line by Line Meaning
lying there with my back on a rack
I am lying down with my back supported by a rack.
hole in the corner, my head in a sack
There is a hole in the corner of the room and my head is inside a sack.
flat on my back, neck on a block
I am flat on my back and my neck is resting on a block.
one sharp knife buried in my wife
I have killed my wife with a single sharp knife.
lying there with a ring on her finger
My wife is lying there with a ring on her finger.
dying to tell me of her competent lover
My wife was about to tell me about her capable lover before I killed her.
if she gives me kisses, chains and three wishes
If my wife gives me kisses and fulfills my three wishes, I will spare her.
one sharp knife buried in my wife
I have killed my wife with a single sharp knife.
she screams and she whores
My wife screams and is promiscuous with other men.
while unjarring doors
She is opening doors and possibly letting others in.
late last night in the middle of the night
This happened late at night, possibly in the middle of the night.
she took the kitchen knife
She took a kitchen knife.
kitchen yellow knife
The knife she took was yellow and from the kitchen.
buried in my wife, buried in my wife
She was killed with the knife and her body is buried somewhere.
opened her mouth with a razor blade
I opened her mouth with a razor blade, possibly after killing her.
fighting and scratching in a blood red rage
My wife fought and scratched in a rage, causing blood to spill.
she gives me kisses, my knife never misses
Even though my wife kisses me, I still kill her with precision.
one sharp knife buried in my wife
I have killed my wife with a single sharp knife.
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TheWildhound
Best version ever. This tune was my first love with Demented.
bigbullfiddler
My first Psycho album i ever bought ;-)
Michael Cincotta
GHASTLY GOOD !!!!
Jocke Buccaneer
the best one!
PermaZoid PerryWinkle
This song is fucking sick. If this song every played in a domestic dispute, shit would go from 1-100 asap. The hate in this song makes me want to see the outcome of his own grool of an experience. Very nasty, very demented. Needless to say, this is good in many ways compared to the studio album. This has killer psychopathic soul. The thoughts tell him to get ultimate revenge on the other poor bastard. This world is shit anyway.
rudeboi597
this raw version sounds way better!!!
Jina Brasser
I fucking LOVE me some Sparky ⚡️🤘🏻🖤
Trisha Longmore
👍🔥💜
Trisha Longmore
🔥
alhellbound
same 'ere !