It was a chance meeting between Ivan (Ghost) and John Stevens that brought … Read Full Bio ↴It was a chance meeting between Ivan (Ghost) and John Stevens that brought these two musical forces together one fateful day. Ivan’s band, Motograter (Elektra), was set to perform live on-air at XM Radio. Stevens, an XM Radio producer and guitar player (Winter’s Bane/The Clay People), was taken in by Ivan’s vocals and felt he would be a natural fit for material he had been working on since the disbanding of his former project. Stevens presented his material to Ivan and the two instantly began their musical partnership.

After a few late night studio sessions, Ivan and Stevens realized they had something special. They soon began assembling the musical ensemble that would help make their vision become to reality.

The two visionaries did not have to look far to find Chris “Crispy” Binns of Motograter to handle the precision drumming requirements for the project. Being a seasoned veteran, Crispy brings an infectious drive to the material along with an impeccable meter.

Soon after, the band enlisted, Brett “Wingnut” Davis to take on the electronics, programming and keyboards. Wingnut was a natural choice and immediate fit with his prior experience, musical sense and his use of cutting edge technology.

The final addition was Mike “Mikey” McLaughlin on bass and bass synth detail. Along with his unique use of effects on bass, Mikey also brought his years of touring and business sense to help round out the project.

The band recently completed its first self-titled CD, which was engineered and co-produced by Pete Murray (Lo-Pro/Ultraspank).

“This is the most positive musical experience I have ever been a part of,” says Ivan. ”There is so much excitement about what we are creating. I can’t wait for everyone else to hear this…”

While being influenced by sounds of NINE INCH NAILS, THE CURE, PINK FLOYD, ALICE IN CHAINS, TOOL and MINISTRY, Ghost Machine has managed to paint its own portrait of an electronic emotionally rich landscape while still capturing the edge and raw energy that is heavy rock.

Skank
Ghost Machine Lyrics

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I want to fuck you (x6)

You

I want to Fuck you.

You.

Searching through your boundaries,
Take away your pain,
Look at me the android whore,
Dream of me,
The perfect place.

Lay you down against your will,
And gently I define you.
One brain between two lips.
The fantasies that I provide you (2X)

FUCK.
I wanna fuck you.
FUCK.
I wanna fuck you.

What kinda car do you drive?.
Do people read about you?.
What kinda money do you spend?.
Can you increase my value?.

Lay you down against your will,
And gently I define you.
One brain between two lips.
The fantasies that I provide you. (2X)

Your lips, your hips, your eyes...your fucking mine. (x4)

(Repeated First and Second Verse).

Your lips, your hips, your eyes...your fucking mine. (x4)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ghost Machine's song "Skank" are provocative and sexually explicit. The song speaks of a person wanting to have sex with another, almost to the point of objectifying them. The first line repeats the phrase "I want to fuck you" six times to emphasize the desire and lust felt by the singer. The lyrics suggest that the person singing is an "android whore" who provides "fantasies" for the other person. The song speaks of taking away pain and laying the other person down, defining them gently, and exploring their boundaries. It hints at a control dynamic inherent in the sexual act, with the other person being against their will.

One interpretation of the lyrics is that it speaks to a mindset where sex is seen as a transactional act; the other person's worth is measured by what they can offer in terms of pleasure, status, or money. It speaks to a person's desire to dominate and control another person, as something that they can possess and own. The lyrics are dark and twisted, but they do speak to a certain reality in our society where sex is often commodified and objectified.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to fuck you (x6)
The songwriter repeatedly expresses a desire to engage in sexual intercourse with someone.

You
Referring to the object of the songwriter's desires, likely a specific person.

Searching through your boundaries,
The songwriter is exploring the limits of what the object of their desires is willing to do sexually.

Take away your pain,
The songwriter aims to provide pleasure or escapism for the object of their desires.

Look at me the android whore,
The songwriter is comparing themselves to an objectified, mechanical sex worker.

Dream of me,
The songwriter wants the object of their desires to think about them in a sexual or romantic way.

The perfect place.
The songwriter seeks to create a pleasurable and ideal environment for sexual activity.

Lay you down against your will,
The songwriter is engaging in nonconsensual fantasies or roleplay.

And gently I define you.
The songwriter exerts control over the object of their desires, possibly by dictating their sexual behavior or identity.

One brain between two lips.
The songwriter is emphasizing the importance of sexual activity to their own identity or sense of self.

The fantasies that I provide you (2X)
The songwriter is promoting themselves as a provider of sexual fantasies or experiences.

FUCK. I wanna fuck you. FUCK. I wanna fuck you.
The songwriter restates their desire for sexual activity.

What kinda car do you drive?. Do people read about you?. What kinda money do you spend?. Can you increase my value?.
The songwriter questions the object of their desires about their material wealth and status, indicating a possible desire for financial gain or social climbing.

Your lips, your hips, your eyes...your fucking mine. (x4)
The songwriter makes a possessive statement about the object of their desires, indicating a lack of respect for their autonomy or boundaries.

(Repeated First and Second Verse).
The songwriter repeats their earlier desires and expressions of control or possession.

Contributed by Max R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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