1) I.U.D. was a punk // new wave /… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists named I.U.D.
1) I.U.D. was a punk // new wave // post punk group from Orange, California; Leslie Barrie and Zoo Barrie were its members. The duo self-released a 7" ep in 1981 that contain the songs "Precious", "Charm" and "Bon Appetit".
2) I.U.D. is the duo of Lizzi Bougatsos (Gang Gang Dance) and Sadie Laska who make, in the words of Artforum, “minimal, contagious noise-music on two drum kits and two microphones.”
Charm
I.U.D. Lyrics
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My nerves hurt and my legs convulse.
Walking on broken glass.
The soporific serenity permanently reflected in your charming face gives you jurisdiction.
A soiled soul infects the spine during a segment of time. Particles of truthfulness suppurate from this almost perfect being.
The eye of satisfaction disappears to give place to arrogance and discontent.
I wait for a crucial gateway between trickery and facts. Someday the sun will vanish and give place to an appalling night.
With cutting words I shall perforate this Kevlar curtain and leave you bare without protection.
Guns and knives can hurt physically or even cause your demise while speech and illustrations can mentally hurt and guide to suicide.
The eye of satisfaction disappears to give place to arrogance and discontent.
The Mozart effect reveals a newborn confidence.
The reptilian brain is now the one involved, the one that will conquer them all.
The lyrics of I.U.D.’s song “Charm” evoke a feeling of frustration and anger towards someone who holds a charm over the singer. They describe their desire as an annoying weight, a hot rock that burns in their palm. The impact of this charm is physical, causing their nerves to hurt and their legs to convulse. The metaphor of walking on broken glass adds to the sense of discomfort and pain caused by this relationship.
Despite this physical discomfort, the charm remains powerful. The “soothing serenity” reflected in the charming person’s face gives them “jurisdiction.” However, the singer sees through this charm to the imperfections and brokenness beneath the surface. They describe the charming person’s soul as “soiled” and note that even in their almost perfect being, “particles of truthfulness” ooze out. The charming person’s satisfaction gives way to arrogance and discontent, and the singer waits for the moment when they can break through the illusions crafted by their charm and reveal their true self.
The lyrics suggest a struggle between the power of the charm and the singer’s desire for truth and clarity. The imagery of guns and knives versus speech and illustrations highlights the potential for both physical and mental harm in such situations. The singer seems determined to overcome the charm and see the truth, invoking the metaphor of the “Mozart effect” and the “reptilian brain” as a symbol of newfound confidence and strength.
Overall, the lyrics of I.U.D.’s “Charm” explore the complexities of relationships and the power dynamics that can emerge between two people. The singer’s frustration and determination to see beyond the charm create a tense and powerful expression of emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
This desire is so annoying, like a red hot rock in my palm.
I am feeling an overwhelming desire that is frustrating me, akin to the pain of holding a red hot rock in my hand.
My nerves hurt and my legs convulse.
My anxiety is so high that I am physically affected, causing my nerves to ache and my legs to shake.
Walking on broken glass.
Navigating these intense emotions feels like walking on sharp pieces of glass, painful and treacherous.
The soporific serenity permanently reflected in your charming face gives you jurisdiction.
The calm and charming image you project gives you power and control over me.
A soiled soul infects the spine during a segment of time. Particles of truthfulness suppurate from this almost perfect being.
Even someone who seems almost perfect can be tainted by negative experiences, which seep through in small ways.
The eye of satisfaction disappears to give place to arrogance and discontent.
As satisfaction fades, it can be replaced by negative emotions like arrogance and discontent.
I wait for a crucial gateway between trickery and facts. Someday the sun will vanish and give place to an appalling night.
I am hoping for a moment of clarity between deception and truth, even though it may reveal difficult truths and lead to darker times.
With cutting words I shall perforate this Kevlar curtain and leave you bare without protection.
I will use harsh words to break through your emotional defenses and leave you exposed and vulnerable.
Beneath this strong and fierce eloquence, I will face what truly is your frail archetype.
Through my confident words, I will uncover the vulnerabilities and weaknesses that you try to hide.
Guns and knives can hurt physically or even cause your demise while speech and illustrations can mentally hurt and guide to suicide.
Words can be just as harmful as physical weapons, and can even lead to extreme consequences like suicide.
The Mozart effect reveals a newborn confidence.
Listening to Mozart can have a positive effect on confidence and mood.
The reptilian brain is now the one involved, the one that will conquer them all.
The primal part of the brain is now in control, overpowering other thoughts and emotions.
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thehogsheadofrealfire
does anybody know the full lyrics for precious?
Webb Hinton
Hype