She continues to release numerous solo albums and collaborations and has composed the soundtrack for a horror game entitled The Path.
Coming to rock and experimental music from a complex, fascinating background (both her parents were FBI agents; her upbringing in the South included such elements of extreme American religious faith as snake-handling ceremonies; and before her direct involvement in music she participated in "unorthodox sex work," to use her own words, in various U.S. cities), Jarboe, who has always preferred to be known by her sole name, has long been known as one of the fiercest spirits in modern music. She is an intelligent and aggressive artist possessed of striking musical skill who has rejected the music industry's all-too-easy stereotyping and exploitation to create shockingly powerful visions. Helping strongly in this is her one-of-a-kind vocal talent, ranging from emotive blues/gospel tones to wild shrieking, matching excellently with her wide-ranging preference in musical styles. Joining the band Swans two years after it came into being, Jarboe soon became the co-leader of the band with founder Michael Gira; together the pair released some of the most striking, musically extreme recordings of recent years, both as Swans and as the side project band Skin. Jarboe's solo career began in earnest in 1992 with the release of Thirteen Masks, followed a couple of years later by a collaborative effort released under the name Beautiful People with Larry Seven, who also worked on Thirteen Masks and various Swans tracks before that time. The next official release was 1995's Sacrificial Cake, described as a "Swans Related Product," and released in concert with Gira's own solo debut, Drainland. After this, Swans took precedence as she and Gira finished the group's farewell albums and tours; her first post-Swans release, Anhedoniac, appeared in 1998. Shortly thereafter she made a trip to Israel for artistic inspiration for a planned follow-up, Disburdeen Disciple. However, she contracted an illness while visiting there, leading to hospitalization on return to America. A sampler for Disciple has appeared as a teaser, but the main album itself was not completed or ready for release. A collaboration with Telecognac, titled Over, appeared in 2000.
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Troll
Jarboe Lyrics
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Your soul shall no longer be
Deep inside the hollow space
Only I can fill its ache
And in your new found ecstasy
Thine eyes shall search mine pleadingly
I am the light the way the dark
And when you sleep thy demonic heart
To where is found the silent bridge
So leap unto the shame no more
Come sleep among us chambered whores
And I will eat you
And I will eat you
And I will eat you eat you eat you
In Jarboe's song Troll, the lyrics speak of a seductive and alluring force that promises to fill the void inside an individual's soul. The song begins with a sexual proposition, with the singer expressing a desire to bed with their subject. However, there is an underlying darkness and danger hinted at within the lyrics. The promise of fulfilling the soul's ache is a tempting prospect, but it comes at a cost. The singer claims ownership over the subject's soul, and their new ecstasy is portrayed as a desperate, pleading search for the singer's approval.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become heavier and more ominous. The singer claims to be the light, the way, and the dark - a seemingly all-powerful entity that can control and consume their subject. There is a suggestion that the subject's heart is demonic, leading them down to a silent bridge where they are faced with a choice between shame and the singer's embrace. Ultimately, the song ends with a final ominous repetition of the phrase "and I will eat you, eat you, eat you."
Overall, the lyrics of Troll explore themes of temptation, control, and the lure of darkness. There is a sense of danger and powerlessness that runs throughout the song, culminating in a chilling final line that leaves the listener with a sense of unease.
Line by Line Meaning
After I bed with thee
Once we have sex
Your soul shall no longer be
You will give me your soul
Deep inside the hollow space
Inside your body
Only I can fill its ache
Only I can satisfy you
And in your new found ecstasy
And while you are experiencing pleasure
Thine eyes shall search mine pleadingly
Your eyes will beg for more
I am the light the way the dark
I am everything- good and bad
And when you sleep thy demonic heart
When you sleep, your evil nature
Dost take you down beneath the ridge
Takes you to a dark place
To where is found the silent bridge
To a place where there is no escape
So leap unto the shame no more
Stop feeling ashamed
Come sleep among us chambered whores
Join other people in sexual pleasure
And I will eat you
I will consume you
And I will eat you
I will consume you
And I will eat you eat you eat you
I will consume you repeatedly
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@adisoncardoso
i am deeply frightened yet strangely charmed by this
@femme-mirage
Thanks for the upload this weird song from the best Jarboes' album ever.
;)
@lavendergirl6652
You're welcome, thank you for the comment:)
@inxygold
<3
@milesbyt
when da trollge comes