A key influence on industrial rock, their early music was described by critics Stephen Thomas Erlewine and John Dougan as well as industrial metal and "quasi-metal, dancing to a tune of doom and gloom," which gradually evolved over the years, incorporating elements of electronic music, synth-pop, gothic rock, and alternative rock, though always emphasizing Coleman's "savagely strident vocals."
Finding modest commercial success, Killing Joke have influenced many later bands, such as Nirvana, Ministry, Amen, Lamb of God, Nine Inch Nails, Napalm Death, Amebix, Big Black, Godflesh, Tool, Prong, Metallica, Primus, Jane's Addiction, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, Faith No More, Blacklist, Shihad and Korn, all of whom have at some point cited some debt of gratitude to Killing Joke.
Aeon
Killing Joke Lyrics
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Different deities
Congregations, endless carnivals of gaiety
Why should I fear? why should I cling on to anything?
It's not how long long I live but how beautiful it is
And I saw crying. there was turmoil in the marketplace
I saw economies perpetuate the next arms race
And I felt helpless and there was nothing I could say
And then I noticed there's a change
That's coming over me
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Balance of the eco-system,
Self-reliance beckons us
Windmills and waterfalls, strawberries and lily ponds
When skyscrapers no longer block the sun's meridian
When we wake up to the whisper of the voice
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
Tapping into the aeon
The lyrics to "Aeon" by Killing Joke touch on a variety of themes, including religion, society, and the environment. The first verse speaks to the multitude of different beliefs and religions that exist in the world, and how they can culminate in joyful celebrations but also lead to fears and clinging onto material possessions. The second half of the verse touches on a feeling of helplessness in the face of economic turmoil and the potential for war. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope as the singer taps into the aeon, a term that refers to a period of time in Gnosticism that is said to lead to a spiritual awakening.
The second verse begins by talking about the need for balance in the ecosystem and the importance of self-reliance. The imagery of windmills, waterfalls, strawberries, and lily ponds suggests a return to nature and a rejection of the concrete jungle that has taken over our cities. The verse ends with a call to wake up to the voice of the earth and the universe, implying that we need to listen to our environment in order to survive and thrive.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to tap into the aeon, or spiritual awakening, as a way to find hope and meaning in the face of societal and environmental challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Denominations of a thousand
There are a lot of different belief systems in the world
Different deities
There are many gods and goddesses people worship
Congregations, endless carnivals of gaiety
Religious gatherings are like celebrations with a lot of joy and happiness
Why should I fear? why should I cling on to anything?
There's no need to be afraid or hold onto anything too tightly
It's not how long long I live but how beautiful it is
Life should be about making it beautiful regardless of how long it lasts
And I saw crying. there was turmoil in the marketplace
There is sadness and conflict in the world
I saw economies perpetuate the next arms race
Economic systems contribute to the cycle of weapons and warfare
And I felt helpless and there was nothing I could say
It can feel overwhelming and hopeless to witness these issues
And then I noticed there's a change
But then there is a realization that something can be done
That's coming over me
A sense of transformation is taking hold
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Balance of the eco-system,
The environment needs to be in balance
Self-reliance beckons us
We need to rely on ourselves
Windmills and waterfalls, strawberries and lily ponds
Nature provides beauty and resources that should be appreciated
When skyscrapers no longer block the sun's meridian
When man-made structures no longer overpower nature's rhythms
When we wake up to the whisper of the voice
Recognizing a higher purpose and listening to intuition
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
Tapping into the aeon
Accessing a deeper level of consciousness
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