The group's earliest incarnation included German drummer En Esch and British vocalist Raymond Watts, the latter of whom left and rejoined the group several times over its history. The trio recorded the band's earliest albums in Germany before Konietzko and Esch moved to the United States, where they found much greater success with seminal industrial record label Wax Trax!. German guitarist Günter Schulz joined in 1990; both he and Esch continued with the band until KMFDM broke up in 1999. Konietzko resurrected KMFDM in 2002 (Esch and Schulz declined to rejoin) on Metropolis Records, and by 2005 he had assembled a consistent line-up that included American singer Lucia Cifarelli, British guitarists Jules Hodgson and Steve White, and British drummer Andy Selway. Konietzko and Cifarelli moved back to Germany in 2007, while the rest of band stayed in the U.S. In addition to these core members, dozens of other musicians have worked with the group across its nineteen studio albums and two dozen singles, with sales totaling in excess of two million records worldwide.
Critics consider KMFDM to be one of the first bands to bring industrial music to mainstream audiences, though Konietzko refers to the band's music as "The Ultra-Heavy Beat". The band incorporates heavy metal guitar riffs, electronic music, samples, and both male and female vocals in its music, which encompasses a variety of styles including industrial rock and electronic body music (EBM). The band is fiercely political, with many of its lyrics taking stands against violence, war, and oppression. KMFDM normally tours at least once after every major release, and band members are known for their accessibility to and interaction with fans, both online and at concerts. Members, singly or working together and with other musicians, have recorded under many other names, primarily Watts' PIG, Konietzko's Excessive Force, and Esch and Schulz's Slick Idiot.
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---Current Members---
Sascha Konietzko – vocals, guitar, bass, programming, keyboards, synthesizer, percussion
Lucia Cifarelli – vocals, keyboards
Jules Hodgson – guitar, bass, keyboards
Andy Selway – drums
Steve White – guitar
---Former Members---
En Esch – vocals, drums, guitar, programming
Raymond Watts – vocals, programming
Günter Schulz – guitar, programming
Mark Durante – guitar, steel guitar
Tim Skold – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, programming
Classic KMFDM Discography (1984-1999)
---Studio Albums---
1984 - Opium
1986 - What Do You Know, Deutschland?
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1989 - UAIOE
1990 - Naïve
1992 - Money
1993 - Angst
1995 - Nihil
1996 - Xtort
1997 - Symbols
1999 - Adios
---Compilations---
1986 - 84-86 (compilation)
1994 - Naïve/Hell to Go (remix)
1996 - Retro (compilation)
1998 - Agogo (compilation)
---Singles---
1987 - Kickin' Ass
1988 - Don't Blow Your Top
1988 - More & Faster
1989 - Virus
1990 - Godlike
1991 - Naïve + The Days of Swine and Roses (split with My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult)
1991 - Split
1992 - Vogue
1992 - Money
1992 - Help Us/Save Us/Take Us Away
1992 - Sucks
1993 - A Drug Against War
1994 - Light
1994 - Glory
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel
1995 - Juke Joint Jezebel (The Moroder Mixes)
1995 - Brute
1995 - Trust
1995 - Year of the Pig
1996 - Power
1996 - Rules
1997 - Anarchy
1998 - MDFMK
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
1991 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your House
1992 - Excessive Force - Conquer Your World
1992 - En Esch - Cheesy
1993 - Excessive Force - Blizkrieg
1994 - Excessive Force - Gentle Death
1994 - KMFDM vs. PIG - Sin Sex & Salvation
---Modern KMFDM Discography (2002-present)
---Studio Albums---
2002 - Attak
2003 - WWIII
2005 - Hau Ruck
2007 - Tohuvabohu
2009 - Blitz
2011 - WTF?!
2013 - Kunst
2014 - Our Time Will Come
2017 - Hell Yeah
2019 - Paradise
2022 - HYËNA
2024 - LET GO
---Compilations---
2002 - Strum & Drang Tour Live (live)
2004 - WWIII Live 2003 (live)
2006 - Ruck Zuck (remix)
2008 - Brimborium (remix)
2008 - Extra Vol. 1 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 2 (compilation)
2008 - Extra Vol. 3 (compilation)
2009 - Krieg (remix)
2010 - Würst (compilation)
2010 - Greatest Shit (compilation)
2014 - We Are KMFDM (live)
---Singles---
2002 - Boots
2010 - Day of Light
2010 - Godlike 2010
2010 - Light 2010
2011 - Krank
2011 - Amnesia
2014 - Salvation
---Side Projects/Collaborations---
2000 - MDFMK - MDFMK
2001 - Schweinstein - Schweinstein
2001 - Slick Idiot - DickNity
2002 - Schweinstein - Son of Schweinstein
2003 - Slick Idiot - ReDickUlous
2004 - Slick Idiot - Screwtinized
2004 - Lucia - From the Land of Volcanoes
2006 - Slick Idiot - xSCREWciating
2006 - KGC - Dirty Bomb
2009 - Slick Idiot - Sucksess
2009 - Skold vs. KMFDM - Skold vs. KMFDM
2011 - OK●ZTEIN●OK - PROLET●KULT
2014 - En Esch - SPÄNK
You're No Good
KMFDM Lyrics
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Whoever the hell you think I am
Bring me to my knees
Let me be myself again
Forgive, forget
Hold it against me in contempt
Drowning me in tears
Bitter salt that knows no fear
I'm better off alone
Keep to myself so nobody knows
Misery follows me everywhere I go
Hello hello I'm back again
Run run run run while you can
Hello hello I'm back it's me
The mother load of misery
You're no good
Misery follows me wherever I go
Deranged in paranoia
I am just no use at all
Don't count on me
I won't be responsible
Punishing discontent
Gotta get a grip
My mind's working overtime
Twisting in a tourniquet
Ticking like a timebomb
Another pound of flesh
Red alert emergency
I'm headed for a crash
To have to hold
All in good time
I'd ruin that too
I'm better off alone
Keep to myself
So nobody knows
Misery follows me wherever I go
The lyrics to KMFDM's song "You're No Good" convey a sense of desperation, self-loathing, and an inability to break free from past mistakes and attitudes. The first stanza communicates anger towards someone who has treated the singer poorly but also a desire to be forgiven and forget the past. However, even if the forgiven is achieved, the bitterness and pain still linger, leaving the singer drowning in tears. The second stanza implies a preference for isolation, as misery seems to be the only thing that follows the singer everywhere they go. The chorus provides the idea that the singer represents an overpowering force of misery and regrets that pursues them continuously, leaving no escape for those who get too close.
The third stanza starts with an acknowledgement of paranoia and worthlessness giving a hint at some mental health struggles. The singer doesn't encourage or accept responsibility assigned to them as they do not trust themselves to make good decisions. The fourth stanza portrays a mental and emotional state of chaos, where the singer is trying to get a grip but feels like a ticking time bomb that might explode at any moment. The idea of ruining anything that comes with the territory suggests the singer has lost all agency or control over their life. The final lines once again reinforce the idea that it is better to be alone rather than dragging anyone else into the singer's vortex of misery, because it will inevitably follow them everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Deceitful unforgiving
You cannot be trusted and don't forgive easily.
Whoever the hell you think I am
You don't really know me, even if you think you do.
Bring me to my knees
You have the power to make me feel powerless and weak.
Let me be myself again
I want to regain my sense of self and identity.
Forgive, forget
Let's move on from whatever happened in the past and start fresh.
Hold it against me in contempt
You are still resentful towards me and have negative feelings.
Drowning me in tears
You have caused me so much emotional pain and suffering.
Bitter salt that knows no fear
The pain and hurt you have caused me is hard to bear and doesn't seem to go away.
I'm better off alone
I am happier being by myself than being with you.
Keep to myself so nobody knows
I like to stay out of the spotlight and not draw attention to myself.
Misery follows me everywhere I go
I can't seem to escape my own unhappiness and negative emotions.
Hello hello I'm back again
I have returned, even though you may not want me to.
Run run run run while you can
You should try to avoid me because I bring bad luck.
Hello hello I'm back it's me
I am the same person who caused trouble before, and I'm here again.
The mother load of misery
I am a source of great sadness and negativity.
You're no good
You are not a good influence, and I should stay away from you.
Misery follows me wherever I go
I can't seem to escape my own unhappiness and negative emotions.
Deranged in paranoia
I am feeling crazy and unable to trust anyone or anything.
I am just no use at all
I feel worthless and incapable of doing anything right.
Don't count on me
You shouldn't rely on me because I will only disappoint you.
Punishing discontent
I am being hard on myself and unable to find happiness or satisfaction.
Gotta get a grip
I need to pull myself together and stop feeling so hopeless.
My mind's working overtime
I can't stop thinking or worrying, and it's taking a toll on me.
Twisting in a tourniquet
I feel trapped and suffocated by my own negative thoughts and feelings.
Ticking like a timebomb
I feel like I am about to explode with negative emotions.
Another pound of flesh
I feel like I am sacrificing a lot and not getting anything in return.
Red alert emergency
I am in a state of crisis and need help or relief.
I'm headed for a crash
I am on a dangerous path and could experience a negative outcome.
To have to hold
To commit to something or someone for the long-term.
All in good time
Everything will happen when the time is right, and we shouldn't rush it.
I'd ruin that too
I am afraid that even good things will end up bad if I get involved with them.
I'm better off alone
I am happier being by myself than being with you.
Keep to myself
I like to stay out of the spotlight and not draw attention to myself.
So nobody knows
I don't want anyone to know about my problems or negative emotions.
Misery follows me wherever I go
I can't seem to escape my own unhappiness and negative emotions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lucia Mia Cifarelli, Sascha Kegel Konietzko, Klaus Schandelmaier, Guenter Schulz, SASCH KEGEL KONIETZKO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cashing777
Deceitful unforgiving
Whoever the hell you think I am
Bring me to my knees
Let me be myself again
Forgive, forget
Hold it against me in contempt
Drowning me in tears
Bitter salt that knows no fear
I'm better off alone
Keep to myself so nobody knows
Misery follows me everywhere I go
Hello hello I'm back again
Run run run run while you can
Hello hello I'm back it's me
The mother load of misery
You're no good
Misery follows me wherever I go
Deranged in paranoia
I am just no use at all
Don't count on me
I won't be responsible
Punishing discontent
Gotta get a grip
My mind's working overtime
Twisting in a tourniquet
Ticking like a timebomb
Another pound of flesh
Red alert emergency
I'm headed for a crash
To have to hold
All in good time
I'd ruin that too
I'm better off alone
Keep to myself
So nobody knows
Misery follows me wherever I go
@marblesgonemadd
The lyrics in this song describe my life perfectly. Especially, "I'm better off alone, keep to myself so nobody knows misery follows me wherever I go."
@AntoniusNV
This song always hits me right in the BPD.
@chrishilker381
KMFDM makes me feel like I can take on the fucking world
@unciervoenciervado
-You're no good.
-Me? I'm not
@luisdiego7773
They are similar.
@warismyshepherd171
no moral responsibility is required xd
@cashing777
Deceitful unforgiving
Whoever the hell you think I am
Bring me to my knees
Let me be myself again
Forgive, forget
Hold it against me in contempt
Drowning me in tears
Bitter salt that knows no fear
I'm better off alone
Keep to myself so nobody knows
Misery follows me everywhere I go
Hello hello I'm back again
Run run run run while you can
Hello hello I'm back it's me
The mother load of misery
You're no good
Misery follows me wherever I go
Deranged in paranoia
I am just no use at all
Don't count on me
I won't be responsible
Punishing discontent
Gotta get a grip
My mind's working overtime
Twisting in a tourniquet
Ticking like a timebomb
Another pound of flesh
Red alert emergency
I'm headed for a crash
To have to hold
All in good time
I'd ruin that too
I'm better off alone
Keep to myself
So nobody knows
Misery follows me wherever I go
@jared7897
KMFDM and Rammstein are some of the heaviest bands I know. I always listen to them when I'm pissed off.
@HumanoidMachine
Check out Ministry. Also Chrysalide.
@AlzQuu
What about Slipknot?