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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Parasite
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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The shit they write well it ain't true
Coloured eyes hypnotize
Go and sell some other lies
The losers and the hangers on
Want one thing and then they're gone
Smile at you
Shake your hand
Destroy your band
Work it out
Why don't you kill yourself
Work it out
Can't trust nobody else
Work it out
This evil never dies
Work it out
You're better than the rest
Trivialize the human condition
Loneliness is just a premonition
Visualize this weakened link
None of these losers ever think
Take them
Take them down hard
Show them no mercy
Oh yeah this life is hard
Work it out
Why don't you kill yourself
Work it out
Can't trust nobody else
Work it out
This evil never dies
Work it out
You're better than the rest
Work it out
Work it out
Why don't you kill yourself
Work it out
Can't trust nobody else
Work it out
This evil never dies
Work it out
You're better than the rest
The lyrics of the song Parasite by Front Line Assembly is a criticism against the corporate music industry and people who are in the music industry for all the wrong reasons. The song opens with "No matter what they say or do, the shit they write, well, it ain't true" which indicates that the people in the industry are not being honest with their intentions or their product. The lyricist then talks about how the people in the industry manipulate others and are only out for personal gain. The line "Smile at you, shake your hand, steal your money, destroy your band" is a direct attack towards the people in the music industry who take advantage of aspiring musicians by using their talent for their own gain. The lyrics urge people to "Work it out" and realize that the industry is filled with "losers and hangers-on" who are only looking to make a quick buck.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Work it out" which means that the audience should work out their own path and not follow the crowd. The lyricist advises people to not trust anyone and to look out for themselves because "This evil never dies". The song also touches upon the theme of loneliness and how it is a part of the human condition. The song ends with the lines "Take them down hard, show them no mercy, oh yeah, this life is hard" which indicates that the people in the industry will do whatever it takes to get ahead even if it means hurting others.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter what they say or do
Regardless of the actions or words of others
The shit they write well it ain't true
The words written by others are not to be trusted
Coloured eyes hypnotize
Appearance can be deceiving
Go and sell some other lies
Spread falsehoods elsewhere
The losers and the hangers on
People who leech off of others
Want one thing and then they're gone
They are only interested in their own gain
Smile at you
Cunning behavior
Shake your hand
Seeming to be trustworthy
Steal you money
Acting with deceit
Destroy your band
Ruining what is important to you
Work it out
Solve the problem
Why don't you kill yourself
Why not take decisive action?
Can't trust nobody else
There is no one else who can be trusted
This evil never dies
This destructive behavior will continue
You're better than the rest
You are capable of overcoming adversity
Trivialize the human condition
Disregard the importance of human existence
Loneliness is just a premonition
Not seeing the reality of loneliness
Visualize this weakened link
Recognize vulnerability
None of these losers ever think
Those who do not value you never consider your needs
Take them down hard
Defeat them with authority
Show them no mercy
Refuse to be lenient
Oh yeah this life is hard
Life can be tough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN CHARLTON, CHRIS DICKERSON, BRETT HESTLA, TED LEDBETTER, JASON MARCHANT
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