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.
Lust Almighty
Killing Joke Lyrics
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Take lust almighty (la-la-la hey!)
And the sex between your legs (la-la-la hey!)
Twist in the dance now (la-la-la hey!)
We (la-la-la hey!)
Twist in the dance now (la-la-la hey!)
And the sex between your legs (la-la-la hey!)
Take lust almighty (la-la-la hey!)
The lyrics to Killing Joke's song Lust Almighty are quite controversial and vulgar, to say the least. However, the interpretation of these lyrics can be seen as an expression of intense desire, passion, and a transcendental experience more than the actual act of sexual gratification. The repetition of the phrase "We take lust almighty and the sex between your legs" implies a shared experience between the singer and his partner, where they are indulging in an almost divine lustful connection. The use of the phrase "lust almighty" also adds to this interpretation, emphasizing that this passion is all-encompassing and almost godly in its intensity.
The phrase "Twist in the dance now" adds another layer to the lyrics, one of movement and rhythm, almost like a mystical dance. The repetition of "We" and the "la-la-la" adds to the hypnotizing quality of the song, drawing the listener in and forcing them to succumb to the lyrics' power. Overall, Lust Almighty can be interpreted as a captivating and impassioned ode to the unbridled lust within us all.
Line by Line Meaning
We (la-la-la hey!)
We, as a group, including the listener, are present and engaged in the following actions and sensations.
Take lust almighty (la-la-la hey!)
We actively pursue and indulge in intense sexual desire and pleasure, without regard for moral or societal constraints.
And the sex between your legs (la-la-la hey!)
Our attention and focus is on the physical act of sex, particularly the genitalia of our partner.
Twist in the dance now (la-la-la hey!)
We engage in sensual movements and physical touch with our partner while in the midst of sexual activity, enhancing pleasure and connection.
We (la-la-la hey!)
We, as a collective unit, continue to celebrate and indulge in our sexual desires and sensations.
Twist in the dance now (la-la-la hey!)
We persistently engage in sensual and erotic movements with our partner, exploring and heightening pleasurable sensations.
And the sex between your legs (la-la-la hey!)
Our attention remains focused on the physical act of sex and the sensations experienced through genital stimulation and penetration.
Take lust almighty (la-la-la hey!)
We continue to actively pursue and fully indulge in the intense passion and pleasure of sexual desire, without inhibition or reservation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, MATTHEW FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER
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