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.
Love Like Blood
Killing Joke Lyrics
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The life is short
I'm running faster all the time
Strength and beauty destined to decay
So cut the rose in full bloom
'Til the fearless come and the act is done
A love like blood
'Til the fearless come and the act is done
A love like blood
A love like blood
Everyday through all frustration and despair
Love and hate fight with burning hearts
'Til legends live and man is god again
And self-preservation rules the day no more
We must dream of promised lands and fields
That's never fade in season
As we move towards no end
We learn to die
Red tears are shed on gray
'Til the fearless come and the act is done
'Til the fearless come and the act is done
The lyrics to Killing Joke's song "Love Like Blood" portray a sense of urgency and the fleeting nature of life. The metaphor of soldiers in the field suggests that life is a battle to be fought, and each moment must be lived with purpose and intensity. The emphasis on the value of strength and beauty, while acknowledging their eventual decay, speaks to the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing it while it lasts.
The chorus, "A love like blood," is a powerful and somewhat ominous refrain that suggests an intense, all-consuming passion that may have destructive consequences. The lyrics also touch on themes of love and hate, and the idea that these opposing forces can both inspire and consume us. The references to "legends" and the idea of man being god again hint at a belief in the power of myth and storytelling to inspire and elevate us.
Overall, the lyrics to "Love Like Blood" are both introspective and existential, with a sense of urgency and a call to action that encourages listeners to make the most of their time on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
We must play our lives like soldiers in the field
Life is like a battlefield where we have to face several challenges and struggles
The life is short
Life is not long enough to waste on trivial things
I'm running faster all the time
To achieve something, we need to keep working constantly
Strength and beauty destined to decay
Both physical and mental strength deteriorate with time
So cut the rose in full bloom
We need to seize the opportunity when it presents itself as it may not last forever
'Til the fearless come and the act is done
Until we overcome our fears and take action, we cannot achieve our goals
A love like blood
A love that is intense, passionate, and unyielding
Everyday through all frustration and despair
Everyday we encounter difficulties and hopelessness
Love and hate fight with burning hearts
We have both positive and negative emotions, and they both have an intense impact on us
'Til legends live and man is god again
Until we achieve greatness and reach the peak of our potential, we cannot be satisfied or fulfilled
And self-preservation rules the day no more
We need to let go of our instinct to protect ourselves and take risks in order to achieve something great
We must dream of promised lands and fields
We should always keep hope alive and strive towards achieving our goals
That's never fade in season
Our dreams and aspirations should not be fleeting, they should be evergreen
As we move towards no end
Our journey towards our goals is endless, and we need to keep moving forward even if there is no end in sight
We learn to die
In order to truly live, we have to come to terms with our own mortality
Red tears are shed on gray
Even in the bleakest of moments, there is still hope and beauty to be found
'Til the fearless come and the act is done
Until we overcome our fears and take action, we cannot achieve our goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, MATTHEW FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER
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