Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.
Core Members:
- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)
Discography:
- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)
Teen Devil Worshipper
Idiot Flesh Lyrics
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1. Knife and sheath
2. Vail and lid for blood
3. Plastic bag for left hand
4. Small bag for money
5. Handkerchief to cover mouth
6. Jeans
7. T-shirt
8. A book of shadows
Teen devil worshipper Jonathan Cantero's list of activities for the 12th of October
1. Go to school
2. Leave at 11:45
3. Pull up at Mom's house
4. Enter/greet Mom
5. Go to bathroom
6. Prepare knife and handkerchief
7. Go directly to Mom
8. When back is turned
9. Cover her mouth
10. Stab until dead
11. Cut off her left hand
Teen devil worshipper Jonathan Cantero's list of activities for the 12th of October
"Lord Satan thou hast stricken this woman from the earth, I have killed the womb from which I was born. I have ended her reign of desecration of my mind. She is no longer of me, yet only a simple serpent on a lower plane."
The lyrics of Idiot Flesh's song Teen Devil Worshipper detail the disturbing plans of Jonathan Cantero, a teenager who is deeply involved in devil worship. The song follows the minute details of Cantero's plans to kill his own mother, whom he sees as a tyrannical force in his life, by stabbing her and removing her left hand. The list of equipment and activities that Cantero has prepared demonstrates his calculated and cold-blooded approach to the murder.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the dangerous allure of cults, and the hold that they can have over impressionable young people. Cantero's obsession with the devil and his belief that killing his own mother is an act of devotion to Satan highlights the dark consequences of extremist beliefs. Additionally, the song highlights the disturbing reality that many teenagers who become involved in cults often feel trapped or powerless, and may turn to extreme measures as a way to gain control over their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Knife and sheath
A weapon for taking a life that is easily accessible and ready to use.
Vail and lid for blood
Equipment for containing and preserving the evidence of the murder.
Plastic bag for left hand
A container to remove the evidence and to show respect to the devil by offering a sacrifice.
Small bag for money
To take something of value as a symbol of power.
Handkerchief to cover mouth
To avoid the victim's agony and to prevent any trace of evidence.
Jeans
A typical clothing item for a teenage boy, there is nothing unusual about it.
T-shirt
A typical clothing item for a teenage boy, there is nothing unusual about it.
A book of shadows
A guide to performing rituals or spells to call upon the devil to grant wishes or powers to the teenager.
Go to school
A daily routine for the teenager.
Leave at 11:45
A scheduled time to leave school and continue with the plan.
Pull up at Mom's house
The destination of the teenager's murder plan.
Enter/greet Mom
An act of deceit to approach the victim and to lower their guard.
Go to bathroom
To prepare the equipment and the self for the murder.
Prepare knife and handkerchief
To get ready for the killing and to cover up the traces of the murder.
Go directly to Mom
To execute the plan and to fulfill the devil's desire.
When back is turned
To launch a surprise attack and to take the victim off guard.
Cover her mouth
To prevent any noise or screams that could alert others or demonstrate resistance.
Stab until dead
To perform the killing with utmost brutality and to ensure the victim's demise.
Cut off her left hand
To demonstrate loyalty to the devil by offering a sacrifice and to take a symbol of power.
Lord Satan thou hast stricken this woman from the earth, I have killed the womb from which I was born. I have ended her reign of desecration of my mind. She is no longer of me, yet only a simple serpent on a lower plane.
A prayer to the devil to acknowledge the successful completion of the task and to gain favor for a higher status in the devil's kingdom.
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim
I love this song! Truly unique!
INCOHERENCIA
one of the best songs of this band
RedHotGamer
i love this song so much! so fun and really interesting
Alec Eisener
Weird lyrics, but the music's pretty good.
Pat Fenis
“Lord Satan thou hast stricken this woman from the earth, I have killed the womb from which I was born. I have ended her reign of desecration of my mind. She is no longer of me, yet only a simple serpent on a lower plane.”
transparentoblivion
this is genius
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