Wrath
KMFDM Pig Champion Lyrics
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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 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
Pig Champion's song "Wrath" is a satirical take on the various counterculture movements and personalities of the time. The first stanza introduces a series of characters, pairing unconventional adjectives with their corresponding nouns to create satirical descriptions. These descriptions mock the self-righteousness and absurdity of the groups they represent. The second stanza consists of a rhetorical question and a statement that serves as a sort of chorus. The question demands to know who these characters are, which is Pig Champion's way of suggesting the pointlessness of their constant self-aggrandizement.
The statement that follows - "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" - is addressed to an unknown listener. Here, Pig Champion likens himself to a kind of antihero, a provocateur whose presence makes his listener uncomfortable, but whose influence they cannot escape. The use of violent imagery reinforces the idea that Pig Champion's art is meant to challenge preconceived ideas and question the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's the artsy anarchist
Who is the person that expresses their defiance against conventional society through artistic means?
Who's the magic masochist
Who is the person that derives pleasure from pain and suffering through mystical or supernatural means?
Who's the piggish postulator
Who is the person that shamelessly advocates for their own interests regardless of the consequences for others?
Who's the anal agitator
Who is the person that purposely stirs up trouble and controversies for trivial or insignificant reasons?
Who's the heinous plagiarist
Who is the person that commits morally reprehensible acts of stealing and passing off others' work as their own?
Who's the sexy satanist
Who is the person that combines their devotion to Satan and their desires for sensual pleasure?
Who's the manic masturbator
Who is the person that compulsively and frenziedly masturbates, potentially to the point of harm?
Who's the cryptic constipator
Who is the person that intentionally or unintentionally withholds or obstructs communication or progress?
Who is who
Who is the person behind these various personas and identities?
Who the hell are you
Who is the person daring to question their assumed identities and purposes?
Do you love me
Is there someone that truly loves or cares for them despite their questionable actions and personas?
I'm the salt in your wound
I am the source of your pain and discomfort that worsens any existing injuries or vulnerabilities.
I'm the fist in your face
I am the source of your physical harm and aggression, manifesting as a clenched hand striking you.
I'm the thorn in your side
I am the perpetual source of irritation and discomfort that exacerbates any pre-existing injuries or ailments you may have.
The devil in disguise
The various personas and roles I take on that challenge traditional values and social norms make me seem like a demonic figure, though my true intentions and identity may be hidden or obscured.
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