In 1989, the group returned with the album Gashed Senses & Crossfire, which contained the dance-flavored singles "Digital Tension Dementia" and "No Limit." A European tour in support of the record yielded a live album -- titled simply, Live -- that was released and deleted on the same day in a limited edition of 4,000 pressings. After Balch departed Front Line Assembly in 1990, Fulber stepped in as a full partner; the streamlined duo soon released the electro-styled album Caustic Grip, while 1992's Tactical Neural Implant found the group's music moving in a more hard-edged disco direction. By 1994, the sound evolved yet again, with the album Millennium displaying a newfound reliance on guitars; both the title track and "This Faith" scored as club hits. Fulber departed the lineup by 1997, while his replacement Chris Peterson debuted with 1998's Flavour of the Weak. A best-of/remix compilation, Monument, was released the same year, as well as Re-Wind, a re-mix collection of material from Flavour of the Weak. Implode appeared one year later. Sticking with a heavy dose of synth-pop trance and throbbing melodies,Leeb and Peterson issued Epitaph in fall 2001.
Once again re-united as FLA, Bill And Rhys released a killer single 'Maniacal' (2003) as a precursor to the new album 'Civilization' (2004) and the sighs of relief amongst FLA fans were audible across the globe. 'Maniacal' is good old-fashioned FLA bought up to date whilst B-side 'Anti' shows that messers Leeb and Fulber can still produce stark and dark Industrial.
For the first time, Bill Leeb, Rhys Fulber, and Chris Peterson have joined ranks. The trio, with new members Jeremy Inkel and Adrian White, began work on Artificial Soldier in early 2005, and it was time well spent. Just release in June 2006 the newly re-formed line-up managed to create a release that should live up to the expectations of Front Line Assembly fans. Heavy pounding beats, atmospheric strings, percolating melodies, dynamic synths and Bill Leeb's trademark vocals are the norm here. Two guest vocalists also appear on Artificial Soldier. Eskil Simonsson from Covenant (on “The Storm”) and Jean-Luc De Meyer from Front 242 (on “Future Fail”).
Other projects include: Conjure One, Delerium, Pro-Tech, Synaesthesia, Will, Intermix, Noise Unit, Equinox, Cyberaktif and Mutual Mortuary.
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Laughing Pain
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Re-sculpt your memory, shorten your perception of. Why not?"
"Oh my God!"
Feeling like a ?
Severing from this realm of life
The enemy is on your back
? justify
"Helpless"
The enemy is ?
?
The angels ?
? crashes through the cell
Democracy self-destructs
? fallen cause
Its time to pay them back
"They shoot him"
"Where?"
"In the lung"
"? in the resurrection"
In their eyes
Perception appears
Broken force
Scratches their faith
Crippled hysteria
The laughing pain
? affects the realm of hope
And ? our self-conviction
We heal your faith
With chemicals,
You help the victims
? affects warnings
The best of two evils
"The gunmen had picked their victim completely at random"
"They were attempting to increase and spread the terror"
The lyrics of Front Line Assembly's song Laughing Pain seem to be addressing the idea of fixing one's past traumas and memories through the use of certain methods. The opening lines, "Had a bad childhood? We can fix it. Re-sculpt your memory, shorten your perception of. Why not?" suggest that there is an organization or group offering to help individuals change their past experiences, possibly through some form of mind-altering techniques. The following line, "Feeling like a ?" is left incomplete, but it could be interpreted as a sense of detachment or disconnection from reality, perhaps as a result of undergoing this process.
The song's dark and paranoid tone is further intensified with lines like "The enemy is on your back" and "Democracy self-destructs." The use of the word "enemy" and the mention of democracy falling apart could be seen as a commentary on the state of the world and society, with the idea that there is an unseen force or group secretly pulling the strings and manipulating things for their own gain.
The refrain of "The laughing pain" adds to the unsettling feeling of the song, with the implication that there is a twisted pleasure being taken in the suffering of others. This is further emphasized with lines like "They were attempting to increase and spread the terror" and "The best of two evils."
Overall, the lyrics of Laughing Pain paint a picture of a world where everything is not as it seems, and there are forces at work that are not acting in the best interest of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Had a bad childhood? We can fix it.
We have ways to modify your past experiences and mental perspective, why not try it?
Re-sculpt your memory, shorten your perception of. Why not?
We can change your memories and outlook on life, making it shorter and easier to process. Why not give it a go?
Oh my God!
Exclamation of shock or surprise.
Feeling like a ?
Asking if the listener feels lost or uncertain.
Severing from this realm of life
Feeling disconnected from one's surroundings and reality.
The enemy is on your back
Someone or something is after you, causing stress and fear.
An? implanted form
An unknown, possibly artificial, entity or presence.
? justify
Unknown or unclear statement referring to a justification or reasoning.
Helpless
Feeling vulnerable and unable to defend oneself or others.
The enemy is ?
Referring to an unknown or ambiguous enemy or threat.
?
Unknown or unclear statement referring to a situation or individual.
The angels ?
Ambiguous statement referring to angels or other entities.
? crashes through the cell
Something forcefully enters or penetrates a structure or system.
Democracy self-destructs
The democratic system is collapsing or failing to function as intended.
? fallen cause
Unknown or unclear statement referring to a lost or ruined situation or cause.
Its time to pay them back
Seeking revenge or retribution for past wrongs or injustices.
They shoot him
Referring to a violent act of shooting someone.
Where?
Asking for clarification on where the person was shot.
In the lung
The victim was shot in the lung.
? in the resurrection
Unknown or unclear statement referring to a belief in an afterlife or rebirth.
In their eyes
From their perspective or point of view.
Perception appears
The way something is perceived becomes visible or apparent.
Broken force
A weakened or dysfunctional entity or group.
Scratches their faith
Causes doubt or uncertainty in one's beliefs or convictions.
Crippled hysteria
Extreme and irrational fear or panic that paralyzes or immobilizes a person.
The laughing pain
A painful or distressing situation that is ironically amusing or mocking.
? affects the realm of hope
An unknown or ambiguous entity or factor that impacts one's sense of hope or optimism.
And ? our self-conviction
An unknown or unclear statement referring to a factor that affects one's belief in oneself or abilities.
We heal your faith
We can help restore your confidence and trust in something.
With chemicals,
Referring to the use of medications or other substances to alleviate emotional distress or illness.
You help the victims
By seeking help and support, you can also assist others who are struggling.
? affects warnings
An unknown or ambiguous factor that impacts the effectiveness of warnings or precautions.
The best of two evils
Referring to a difficult or undesirable choice between two options.
The gunmen had picked their victim completely at random
The shooters chose their target arbitrarily, without any specific reason or motive.
They were attempting to increase and spread the terror
The shooters were aiming to cause widespread fear and panic.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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