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.
Dominator
Killing Joke Lyrics
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Taking what is mine 'cause now I'll have my day
Dominator soul he take what's in his way
Dominator soul he take what's in his way
Move in on them
All the time you see us we'll be on our way
Passive ways to pull you down they pull you down
Dominator soul he sing "I'll have my way"
Move in on them
Move in on them
Dominator soul he'll take what's in his way
And if they fall leave them behind 'cause that's his way
And then we'll dance a dance - a dance they've never seen
Dominator soul he'll take what's in his way
Move in on them
The lyrics to Killing Joke's "Dominator" are a reflection of the power of the human ego and the desire for control. The Dominator, in this instance, symbolizes a person who takes what they want without any regard for others. The repetition of the lyrics "all the time you see us we'll be on our way" suggests a relentless pursuit of dominance and disregard for anyone who gets in their way.
The Dominator's soul is described as an entity that takes what it wants, regardless of the consequences. The line "passive ways to pull you down they pull you down" suggests that the Dominator sees others as obstacles that must be destroyed to clear their path to power. The line "tear them up and smash them in we'll have our day" is a violent assertion of authority, suggesting that the Dominator believes that violence is the only way to achieve their goals.
The line "and then we'll dance a dance - a dance they've never seen" suggests that the Dominator sees themselves as the center of the universe and believes that their actions will be celebrated rather than condemned. The final line "move in on them" is a reflection of the Dominator's inherent desire for power and control.
Line by Line Meaning
All the time you see us we'll be on our way
We will always keep moving forward.
Taking what is mine 'cause now I'll have my day
I am going to claim what is rightfully mine with determination and power.
Dominator soul he take what's in his way
The dominator takes whatever they want without any regard for anyone else.
Dominator soul he take what's in his way
The dominator takes whatever they want without any regard for anyone else.
Move in on them
Approach the enemy with strength and vigor.
Passive ways to pull you down they pull you down
People who don't take decisive action will easily be defeated.
Tear them up and smash them in we'll have our day
We will use destruction and devastation to achieve our goals.
Dominator soul he sing "I'll have my way"
The dominator will always get what they want no matter the cost.
Move in on them
Approach the enemy with strength and vigor.
Dominator soul he'll take what's in his way
The dominator has the power to take anything they want, no matter what or who stands in their way.
And if they fall leave them behind 'cause that's his way
The dominator shows no mercy and will leave people behind without a second thought.
And then we'll dance a dance - a dance they've never seen
After achieving our goals, we will celebrate in a way that will shock and intimidate our enemies.
Dominator soul he'll take what's in his way
The dominator has the power to take anything they want, no matter what or who stands in their way.
Move in on them
Approach the enemy with strength and vigor.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, MATTHEW FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER
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