Flesh Field was an electronic/industrial band formed in 1996 by Ian Ross in… Read Full Bio ↴Flesh Field was an electronic/industrial band formed in 1996 by Ian Ross in Columbus, Ohio. Rian Miller joined the band in 1997 to contribute female vocals and together they released 2 albums, "Viral Extinction"(1999) and "Belief Control"(2001). Rian has left the band late 2003 and has since been replaced by another female vocalist, Wendy Yanko and the 3rd album "Strain" came out. The name Flesh Field is an unofficial term Ian Ross came up with to describe the psychological defense mechanisms of rape survivors. A new album "Tyranny of the Majority" was scheduled for release in 2011 but has been cancelled as Ian has terminated the Flesh Field project. Instrumental demos are available for free on their website.

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Flesh Field Lyrics

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The eyes of the night see everything
All my dirty deeds
The moon up above, a god to me
Fulfilling all of my needs

Shelter me from capture
Hide me from the storm outside
I will keep you company

And you will keep me warm inside

They told me I would never be as good as anyone
They forced the word of god on me, the word that burned my tongue

Hide me from your wicked eyes
And tell me some sinful lies
Take me down, underneath
Let me drown, let me bleed

I can't forget what they did to me
My wounds have yet to heal

And I don't regret what I do believe
And what I think is real

Overall Meaning

The song "Heretic" by Flesh Field taps into the feelings of a person who has been criticized and judged for their actions and beliefs. The opening lines, "The eyes of the night see everything, all my dirty deeds", suggest that the singer feels exposed and vulnerable. The moon is seen as a god to them, perhaps illustrating a belief in nature or the universe as a higher power rather than a traditional religious deity.

The chorus, "Hide me from your wicked eyes, and tell me some sinful lies, take me down, underneath, let me drown, let me bleed", presents a desire to escape from the judgement and condemnation of others. The singer is looking for someone to comfort and protect them, to shield them from the storm outside. It is unclear if the person they seek is a lover, a friend, or a sympathetic stranger.

The second verse suggests a history of being told that they could never measure up, and that their beliefs are wrong or misguided. The word of god is portrayed as a weapon that burns the tongue, which could represent the pain of being forced to reject one's own beliefs in favor of societal or religious norms.

Overall, "Heretic" explores themes of alienation, persecution, and the search for acceptance and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

The eyes of the night see everything
The cover of darkness takes in everything and doesn't discriminate

All my dirty deeds
All my offensive actions

The moon up above, a god to me
The light of the moon in the sky is powerful to him

Fulfilling all of my needs
It provides everything he desires

Shelter me from capture
Protect me from arrest and punishment

Hide me from the storm outside
Shield me from the chaos and unrest in the world

I will keep you company
I will not be alone in this world

And you will keep me warm inside
You will make me feel loved and happy

They told me I would never be as good as anyone
They informed me that I would always be inferior to others

They forced the word of god on me, the word that burned my tongue
They required me to believe in God, and it caused me great emotional pain