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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Sedation
Front Line Assembly Lyrics
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Across my back
I will be following you,
No retreat
Turning back now
[Chorus:]
At night time
Flood control
On that wall
Sealed between cracks
Hide, hide the violence
He returns the gun
Retreat within yourself
Retreat within yourself
Switch the station
Across my back
?????
And we turn them back
[Chorus]
He is coming back
Hiding with no one else
No chance to acquire
Retreat within yourself
The lyrics to Front Line Assembly's song "Sedation" depict a sense of desperation and anxiety, with the singer expressing a desire to escape from danger and follow someone who can offer comfort and protection. The opening line "Sweet, sweet sensation, across my back" could be interpreted as a physical sensation of fear or goosebumps, but it could also refer to the emotional sensation of being drawn towards someone who can offer safety and security. The following line "I will be following you, no retreat, turning back now" reinforces this idea of wanting to stick close to someone who can provide a sense of safety and reassurance.
The chorus of the song seems to focus on the need to hide and protect oneself from violence and danger. The lines "Hide, hide the violence, he returns the gun, retreat within yourself" suggest that the singer is urging listeners to hide and protect themselves from anyone who is threatening them. The repetition of "Retreat within yourself" reinforces this idea of turning inward for safety and comfort, rather than relying on anyone else.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sedation" create a sense of urgency and fear, with the singer urging listeners to protect themselves and turn inward for safety. The reliance on physical and emotional sensations throughout the song helps to convey this sense of intense emotion and anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet, sweet sensation,
A pleasurable feeling that is being experienced by the singer.
Across my back
The sensation is being felt on the back of the singer.
I will be following you,
The singer is going to accompany the person they are addressing.
No retreat
There will be no stepping back from what is planned or from what needs to be done next.
Turning back now
There is no going back or changing what has already been done.
[Chorus:]
The start of the chorus section.
At night time
An unspecified time of day implying an event taking place in the dark hours.
Just to cross the trails
Crossing an area, either physically or metaphorically, where things may be risky or dangerous.
Flood control
An effort to reduce damage that may be caused by flooding.
On that wall
On a barrier or structure designated to act as protection.
Sealed between cracks
Making sure an area is well protected and secure even in the smallest spaces.
Hide, hide the violence
An instruction to keep violence concealed or controlled.
He returns the gun
The act of a person returning a weapon or choosing to put it away.
Retreat within yourself
Taking a step back or away from external factors and looking inward.
Retreat within yourself
Repeated for emphasis.
Switch the station
Changing the subject or deflecting attention to other issues or topics.
Across my back
The focal point for the pleasurable sensation is still the artist's back.
?????
No text provided for this line.
And we turn them back
An action of thwarting or pushing back challenges or adversaries.
[Chorus]
The chorus section is repeated for a second time.
He is coming back
Someone is returning after having been gone for a while.
Hiding with no one else
Avoiding contact with others or minimizing the level of exposure.
No chance to acquire
No opportunity to obtain or access something.
Retreat within yourself
Suggesting introspection as a way of dealing with upcoming events or situations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: MICHAEL BRUCE BALCH, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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