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.
Implosion
Killing Joke Lyrics
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We leave this life in blood and tears
Paranoia deepest darkest fears
How beautiful the life, yes
The highs and lows of every day
Laughter and screams won't go away
But the total experience of it all
Implosion
Mother lover child of wife
Taken from us in this life
My griefs is yours and yours is mine
But o the gift of life is o so fine - Yes
The highs and lows of every day
Laughter and screams won't go away
But the total experience of it all
Blows me away
Blows me away
Blows me away
Implosion
Truth begins to dawn, a smile across my face
Realization in a total state of grace
The mines of Solomon we left behind,
We left behind the evils of the west
Rites of light and ceremonies bright
Playing this great game of life and death - Yes
The highs and lows of every day
Laughter and screams won't go away
But the total experience of it all
Blows me away
Blows me away
Blows me away
The lyrics of Killing Joke's song "Implosion" are a reflection on the duality of life, with its beauty and darkness, its highs and lows. The song opens with an acknowledgement of the pain and struggle we all face in life, but it also emphasizes the wonder and magnificence of existence. The chorus of the song, with its repeated line "the highs and lows of every day, laughter and screams won't go away, but the total experience of it all blows me away," captures this sentiment.
The second verse speaks to the interconnectedness of humanity and the shared experience of grief. "Mother lover child of wife, taken from us in this life, my grief is yours and yours is mine, but O the gift of life is O so fine," the lyrics declare. The song then takes a turn towards hope and enlightenment with the third verse, suggesting that the realization of the impermanence of life can lead to a state of total grace. The reference to the mines of Solomon and the "evils of the west" hint at a rejection of Western capitalism and materialism.
Overall, the lyrics to "Implosion" are a meditation on the fleeting nature of life, the inevitability of loss and grief, and the capacity for beauty and transcendence in the face of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
We come into this life in blood and tears
Life is born in violence and pain.
We leave this life in blood and tears
Life ends the same way it begins, with violence and pain.
Paranoia deepest darkest fears
The mind can be a dangerous place filled with fear and uncertainty.
How beautiful the life, yes
Despite the suffering and pain, life is still beautiful and worth living.
The highs and lows of every day
Life is full of ups and downs, good moments and bad.
Laughter and screams won't go away
The emotions we feel in life are intense and stay with us forever.
But the total experience of it all
The sum of all our experiences is what makes life worthwhile.
Blows me away
Life is so powerful and full that it overwhelms me.
Implosion
The intense feelings of life can be so strong that they feel like an implosion.
Mother lover child of wife
Family is the foundation of life, important and cherished.
Taken from us in this life
Death takes away our loved ones, leaving us with grief and loss.
My griefs is yours and yours is mine
We all experience grief and can find comfort in sharing it with others.
But o the gift of life is o so fine - Yes
Despite the pain and loss, the gift of life is still precious and valuable.
Truth begins to dawn, a smile across my face
As we experience life, we begin to understand the truth and find happiness in it.
Realization in a total state of grace
Understanding the truth of life can bring us to a state of inner peace and acceptance.
The mines of Solomon we left behind
We have moved past the material things that once consumed us.
We left behind the evils of the west
We have left behind the negative influences of society that were holding us back.
Rites of light and ceremonies bright
Life is full of positive rituals and celebrations that bring us joy.
Playing this great game of life and death - Yes
Life is a journey full of challenges and obstacles, but it is worth playing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORDIE WALKER, JAZ COLEMAN, PAUL RAVEN
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