Wrath
KMFDM Lyrics


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Who's the artsy anarchist
Who's the magic masochist
Who's the piggish postulator
Who's the anal agitator
Who's the heinous plagiarist
Who's the sexy satanist
Who's the manic masturbator
Who's the cryptic constipator
Who is who
Who the hell are you
Do you love me
I'm the salt in your wound
I'm the fist in your face




I'm the thorn in your side
The devil in disguise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of KMFDM's song "Wrath" question the identity of certain individuals who have become symbols of rebellion and dissent. The song questions the nature and motives of those who oppose the establishment, calling them out as variously perverse, shameless, or even deceitful. The singer questions whether the people behind these masks really know who they are or if they are just playing a role. The tone of the lyrics suggests a sense of irony and condemnation of those who hide behind these facades without truly understanding their own identity.


The title of the song, "Wrath," suggests that the singer is angry or disgusted with the people he's describing. It seems that he's taking aim at a subculture of rebels and provocateurs who have lost touch with their own sense of individuality. The lyrics seem to reflect a sense of disillusionment, as the singer seems to be questioning whether the rebellion itself is genuine, or if it has become just another form of conformity. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of cynicism and despair about the state of rebellion and dissent.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's the artsy anarchist
Who is the rebellious artist who seeks to overthrow authority and the status quo through their creative expression?


Who's the magic masochist
Who is the person who derives pleasure from experiencing pain and suffering, almost as if it was a magical experience?


Who's the piggish postulator
Who is the greedy and insincere individual who pretends to be a follower or supporter of something or someone, especially for personal gain?


Who's the anal agitator
Who is the person who purposely aims to provoke and upset others, often through the use of highly detailed and painstakingly precise language, perhaps with a particular interest in the rectal area?


Who's the heinous plagiarist
Who is the repugnantly unethical person who steals intellectual property and passes it off as their own creation, often with no regard for the original creator or the hard work they put into it?


Who's the sexy satanist
Who is the individual who associates themselves with Satanism, perhaps for shock value or as a sign of rebellion, often with a sexually alluring and seductive persona?


Who's the manic masturbator
Who is the person who engages in excessive and frenzied self-pleasure, perhaps as a coping mechanism for psychological distress, or simply due to an uncontrollable impulse?


Who's the cryptic constipator
Who is the person who speaks in highly complex and confusing language, perhaps with the goal of being mysterious and difficult to decipher, or who struggles with chronic constipation?


Who is who
Who are these different archetypes, and how do they relate to each other and to us as individuals?


Who the hell are you
Who are you, and what is your identity, compared to these provocative and controversial figures?


Do you love me
Is there a sense of attraction, admiration, or possibly even obsession between the singer and the listener?


I'm the salt in your wound
The artist considers themselves to be a source of further pain or negativity in the listener's life, perhaps even taking pleasure in it.


I'm the fist in your face
The singer sees themselves as a violent and aggressive force that is ready and willing to physically harm the listener, should they need to defend themselves or prove a point.


I'm the thorn in your side
The singer is a constant source of annoyance and irritation to the listener, causing them ongoing and persistent discomfort or distress.


The devil in disguise
The singer sees themselves as embodying the imagery and symbolism of the devil, but perhaps in a more subtle and insidious way, so as to deceive or mislead the listener in some way.




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