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.
Majestic
Killing Joke Lyrics
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Accelerated eco-meltdown, no-one gives a damn
Keep everyone in debt while the big banks own their land
Orwellian, Machiavellian, Hegelian dialectic
World management has come, and it's to be expected
You cannot tell the people (But some of us have guessed it)
Majestic yes I feel fantastic
War of the worlds again, a necessary lie
Psychological operations show they were right
Religious institutions and the general status quo
Economy and infrastructure - all of it will go
You cannot tell the people(But some of us have guessed it)
Every day is a blessing, I feel the best yet
Majestic yes I feel fantastic
Black triangles flashing red white and blue
Aliens(or disinformation) yes it is true
Contacts been established with critters from the stars
The surface of the earth will soon resemble mars
You cannot tell the people (But some of us have guessed it)
Every day is a blessing, I feel the best yet
Majestic yes I feel fantastic
Just like magic
Yes I feel fantastic
The lyrics of Killing Joke's song "Majestic" touch on various controversial topics ranging from eco-meltdown and global control to government conspiracies and extra-terrestrial life. The song starts off by emphasizing the urgency of the situation with the line "Initiate wakey, wakey!" This sets the tone for the rest of the song where the band expresses their frustration with the general lack of concern for environmental issues and the increasing global control exerted by big banks and government organizations. They suggest that the world is being manipulated through a Hegelian dialectic involving Orwellian and Machiavellian principles, indicating that the situation is far from transparent.
The second verse of the song delves even deeper into the problem with the war of the worlds being a "necessary lie." Killing Joke insinuates that psychological operations have been used to bring about a predetermined outcome. They suggest that religion and society are being used as tools to achieve global control, even if that means the eventual destruction of the economy and infrastructure. The song then takes a sharp turn with the mention of aliens and the possibility of contact with them. The band claims that such information is being kept hidden from the public, again emphasizing the power of the elite and their ability to control information to create a specific narrative.
Overall, the song presents an alternative version of reality that is both thought-provoking and controversial. The lyrics suggest that there is a bigger picture being kept hidden from the public, and that it is up to individuals to decode the Hegelian dialectic and wake up to the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Initiate wakey, wakey!
Wake up and pay attention!
Accelerated eco-meltdown, no-one gives a damn
The environment is rapidly deteriorating, but people are indifferent to it.
Keep everyone in debt while the big banks own their land
People are trapped in debt while the wealthy banks have control over their property.
Orwellian, Machiavellian, Hegelian dialectic
The government is using manipulative and controlling tactics to maintain power over society.
World management has come, and it's to be expected
The world is being managed by those in power, and this is not surprising.
You cannot tell the people (But some of us have guessed it)
The truth is being hidden from society, but some people have figured it out.
Every day is a blessing, I feel the best yet
Despite the bleakness of the situation, the singer is still optimistic and grateful for each day.
Majestic yes I feel fantastic
The artist is feeling great and empowered.
War of the worlds again, a necessary lie
The government is telling lies in order to create an illusion of chaos and war.
Psychological operations show they were right
The government's tactics of manipulation and control are proving to be effective.
Religious institutions and the general status quo
The traditional systems of religion and society are no longer working.
Economy and infrastructure - all of it will go
The economic and physical structures of society are collapsing.
Black triangles flashing red white and blue
Unidentified flying objects are appearing and causing confusion and panic.
Aliens(or disinformation) yes it is true
The existence of aliens is being acknowledged but may be a falsehood.
Contacts been established with critters from the stars
Communication with alien beings has been made.
The surface of the earth will soon resemble mars
The state of the planet will soon resemble the barren surface of Mars.
Just like magic
The changes happening to society seem almost supernatural.
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Written by: GEORDIE WALKER, PAUL RAVEN
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