A Drug Against War
KMFDM Lyrics


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Television, religion, social destruction
Sex and drugs, violent seduction
Crystal dawn, ecstatic explosion
Parental advice leads to mental erosion
Stronger than never ever before
KMFDM is a drug against war
Line after line, round after round
Empty shells fall to the ground
Faster than lightning, high as a kite
Sonic bombardment brighter than sunlight
No need for needles, no injection
The substance substitutes love and affection




Total sedation of longing desire
Cremation of senses in friendly fire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KMFDM's song A Drug Against War can be interpreted as a commentary on the destructive power of media, religion, and societal norms that promote violence and consumption of drugs and sex. The lines "Television, religion, social destruction" suggest that these institutions can have a negative impact on individuals and lead to mental erosion. The lines "Sex and drugs, violent seduction" seem to criticize the glorification of these vices in popular culture. The lyrics "Parental advice leads to mental erosion" may suggest that traditional family values can also contribute to the degradation of individuals.


However, the chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope. The lyrics "KMFDM is a drug against war" suggest that the band's music and message can provide an alternative to the destructive forces of society. The lines "Line after line, round after round, empty shells fall to the ground" can be interpreted as a reference to how the band's music can disarm its listeners and make them aware of the emptiness of violence and consumption. The lyrics "The substance substitutes love and affection" may suggest that KMFDM's music can provide a form of emotional release and fulfill the desires that lead individuals to destructive behavior.


In the final lines, the lyrics "Total sedation of longing desire, cremation of senses in friendly fire" suggest that KMFDM's music can provide a sense of release and catharsis for individuals struggling with their emotions and desires. The metaphor of "friendly fire" can be interpreted as individuals working together to overcome their inner demons and break free from the destructive cycle.


Line by Line Meaning

Television, religion, social destruction
The mass media, organized religion, and societal norms are contributing to the destruction of social bonds.


Sex and drugs, violent seduction
Intense pleasures like sexual activity and drug use can have harmful, even dangerous consequences.


Crystal dawn, ecstatic explosion
Using drugs, like crystal meth, can create feelings of euphoria that can be harmful.


Parental advice leads to mental erosion
Advice from authority figures, like parents, can sometimes be damaging to one's mental health.


Stronger than never ever before
KMFDM is growing stronger and more powerful.


KMFDM is a drug against war
KMFDM's music is a way to cope with and fight against the ravages of war.


Line after line, round after round
Lyrics and bullets are both being fired, one from a microphone, one from a gun.


Empty shells fall to the ground
The bullets result in empty shells that drop to the floor.


Faster than lightning, high as a kite
The music and drugs can produce intense and quick highs.


Sonic bombardment brighter than sunlight
The music is so powerful it feels like a bright light that can overwhelm.


No need for needles, no injection
The effects of the music are achieved without needing drugs or any other substance.


The substance substitutes love and affection
The music can provide pleasure and a sense of connection that might otherwise be gained through love and affection.


Total sedation of longing desire
The music can provide a numbing effect that dulls feelings of longing and desire.


Cremation of senses in friendly fire
The music results in a burning away of the senses that happens in a friendly, welcome way.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRIS LEROY SHEPARD, GUENTER SCHULZ, KLAUS SCHANDELMAIER, MARK N DURANTE, SASCH KEGEL KONIETZKO, MARK DURANTE

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Comments from YouTube:

@lakotasoulja84

i remember seeing this on Beavis and Butt-Head back in the early 90s... aaaaah memories

@HopeLanzasdgrrll

🤘

@LilRocker2005

LOL Kill everything! Except me!

Damn it Beavis! Don't you care about anybody but yourself?

@NikkiWrightVGM

Probably one of the most hardcore videos they ever watched and the only real thing they could talk about was the headless woman's breasts...

@samholdsworth420

Pretty sure it was on krusty demons of dirt as well

@JohnnyJackman

Higher.... Higher.... 😂😂😂

@HOLY_FRIJOLES

I constantly listened to kmfdm from 11 to now. I actually asked my aunt for this album on my 11th birthday and she got it for me. Blew my mind!

@meshuggahdave5607

Kill mother fucking depeche mode

@rblfrmthewstdwn

Cool aunt! I had to sneak to listen to this stuff.

@dougpfaff4763

So, like a week?

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