Formed in 1991 by the frontman, guitarist, keyboardist, percusssionist, and… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1991 by the frontman, guitarist, keyboardist, percusssionist, and vocalist Steven Seibold, Hate Dept. combines a mixture of hard rock, punk, industrial, and dance music with venomous, angry lyrics. Made popular through their seminal first album Meat your Maker released in 1994, Seibold is considered to be one of the busiest men in the industrial music genre today, producing for Berlin and Information Society and even producing remixes for many bands (including Smash Mouth). Many consider Technical Difficulties (1999) to be one of their most diverse and well-produced albums in their discography. Since their inception, Hate Dept. has released five albums, the most recent being New Ghost (2013). Seibold previously worked with his side-project Super Sport, a southern-style punk rock band.

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Coming Down
Hate Dept. Lyrics

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Seeing ourselves in a magazine makes us proud
So everyone grabs a brush like me
The silver paint looks great on the inside of this fucking cloud
The beat gets bigger and the dream does too
If a radio man has a vision for you but if he's drunk or deaf
Or in disguise like the rest then we'll do best if we screw one another
We felt so cool I felt so high but I'm coming down now
I'm coming down now the high is over I'm coming down now I feel so sober

So many places so many blank faces waiting to be told what's cool and what to be into
Could jump off a bridge to make MTV or overdose to qualify
As a rock star the place ain't packed the place ain't jumping our tunes are wack
And bad attitude's pumpin' the fantasy factory is cranking out lies take it

From a sucker who's locked on the inside
Want to be cool? Want to get high? Go ahead I'm coming down now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hate Dept.'s song Coming Down explore the theme of disillusionment with the pursuit of fame and the music industry. The opening line "Seeing ourselves in a magazine makes us proud" implies that there is a desire for recognition, but this is contrasted with the following line "So everyone grabs a brush like me", suggesting that it is a superficial pursuit, with people imitating each other in an attempt to attain a sense of coolness.

The song then critiques the music industry, taking aim at radio DJs who have a vision for artists they promote, but often have ulterior motives, or are just incompetent. The line "we'll do best if we screw one another" suggests that the industry is cut-throat and competitive, with everyone looking out for their own interests. The chorus "I'm coming down now, the high is over, I'm coming down now, I feel so sober" reinforces the idea that the pursuit of fame and drugs is ultimately unfulfilling, and that there is a price to be paid for indulging in such things.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest that the desire for fame can lead people to do extreme things like jumping off a bridge or overdosing. The line "the fantasy factory is cranking out lies" is another critique of the music industry, suggesting that it is all about image and marketing rather than genuine talent.

Overall, the lyrics to Coming Down are a bleak commentary on the nature of the music industry and the pursuit of fame, highlighting the often-hollow nature of these pursuits.

Line by Line Meaning

Seeing ourselves in a magazine makes us proud
When we see ourselves in a magazine, it boosts our self-esteem and makes us feel pride.

So everyone grabs a brush like me
This inspires others to try and emulate our success and copy our lifestyle.

The silver paint looks great on the inside of this fucking cloud
We look great on the surface, but we're hiding our true selves from the world.

The beat gets bigger and the dream does too
As we become more successful, our aspirations and ambitions grow and expand.

If a radio man has a vision for you but if he's drunk or deaf
If someone in a position of power has a vision for us, it can be easily corrupted or mistaken if they're not in the right mindset.

Or in disguise like the rest then we'll do best if we screw one another
If someone is pretending to be something they're not, it's best to betray and backstab them before they can do the same to us.

We felt so cool I felt so high but I'm coming down now
We were overconfident and arrogant, but now we're experiencing a reality check and our ego is deflated.

I'm coming down now the high is over I'm coming down now I feel so sober
We're facing the harsh truth of our situation and realizing our past actions and decisions were misguided.

So many places so many blank faces waiting to be told what's cool and what to be into
People are constantly searching for guidance on what's trendy and fashionable, and are easily influenced by preconceived notions.

Could jump off a bridge to make MTV or overdose to qualify
We'll do anything to be successful and famous, even if it means resorting to reckless and harmful behavior.

As a rock star the place ain't packed the place ain't jumping our tunes are wack
Even with our supposed fame and talent, we're still failing to attract a large audience or produce quality work.

And bad attitude's pumpin' the fantasy factory is cranking out lies take it
We're constantly surrounded by negativity, and the media is perpetuating unrealistic and fabricated ideals.

From a sucker who's locked on the inside
We feel trapped and helpless in our own situation and are unable to escape our own shortcomings.

Want to be cool? Want to get high? Go ahead I'm coming down now
If others want to try and emulate our unhealthy behavior, they're welcome to it. But we're ready to face the consequences of our own actions and learn from our mistakes.

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Written by: HUNT, STEVEN SEIBOLD

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