The name Kontravoid belongs on a limited run cassette circa 1980-something,… Read Full Bio ↴The name Kontravoid belongs on a limited run cassette circa 1980-something, the type of tape buried in lost upstate dustbins of pre-MIDI analog electronics, wedged between Cabaret Voltaire and Das Ding. The dark industrial and new wave influences are strong on ex-Crystal Castles drummer Cam Findlay’s new project—his voice is scary, like an echoing underwater growl—but the underlying pop melodies always afford a degree of breathing room. The artist Felix Kalmenson has already produced two great Kontravoid music videos: “Native State,” the album’s most instantly rewarding song (owing to interestingly doubled male-female vocals) and its most aggressive, “Killed in Action.” Kontravoid is on sale now from Bandcamp and iTunes, courtesy of Tarantula X.

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Cut to Cleanse
Kontravoid Lyrics

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Cut, cleanse. To cut to cleanse me
So make signs for the holy, we need sins but it won't create
I hope change can bring to mind,
so hold back while I'm breaking his edge
We need sins for all to end, I hold time, but it opens back
So make scenes for all who came, I hold disease but I want you back

So it breaks to mind

And hope it's time for how it ends
We know it takes some time
And I won't chance the ways you live
So hold and bathe me

So make stakes for the holding, we need sins but they're not of age
I hope change can bring to life,
so hold back while I'm feeding my hate
We need sins for all to end, I hold time, but it opens back
So make scenes for all who came, I hold disease but I want you back

So it breaks to mind
And hope it's time for how it ends
We know it takes some time, and I won't change the ways you live
So hold embrace to mine, the seasons change for how you live
We know it takes some time, and I won't change the ways that I have

So hold and bathe, so hold and bathe me
So feed his face to my hands

Overall Meaning

The song "Cut to Cleanse" by Kontravoid is a haunting and powerful track that explores themes of cleansing and purification. The lyrics suggest a desire to rid oneself of impurities and negative influences, in order to achieve a more pure and enlightened state of being. The opening line "Cut, cleanse. To cut to cleanse me" sets the tone for this theme of purification, suggesting that some kind of physical or emotional cutting is necessary in order to cleanse oneself.

The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeated phrase "We need sins for all to end, I hold time, but it opens back." Here, the idea of "sins" is used metaphorically, suggesting that there are negative influences or behaviors that need to be acknowledged and addressed in order to move forward. The repetition of the line "I hold time, but it opens back" suggests a struggle to maintain a sense of control over these negative influences, but ultimately acknowledging that they may still hold some power.

The second verse continues this theme, with lines like "hold back while I'm feeding my hate" and "hold disease but I want you back." These lines suggest a desire to distance oneself from negative influences, even as there is a pull to return to them. The final lines of the song, "So feed his face to my hands," are cryptic but suggest a desire to take control of these negative influences and use them as a means of purifying oneself.

Overall, "Cut to Cleanse" is a powerful and evocative song that explores the complex and challenging process of purifying oneself, both physically and emotionally.

Line by Line Meaning

Cut, cleanse. To cut to cleanse me
The singer wants to undergo a spiritual and emotional transformation, cutting off negative influences in their life in order to purify and cleanse themselves.

So make signs for the holy, we need sins but it won't create
The singer acknowledges the importance of sin and moral transgressions in human experience, but recognizes that simply committing them won't lead to positive growth or change.

I hope change can bring to mind, so hold back while I'm breaking his edge
The singer wants to change their own mindset and perspective, and needs space and time to do so. They may need to distance themselves from someone who is a negative influence.

We need sins for all to end, I hold time, but it opens back
The artist believes that human nature requires us to make mistakes and do wrong in order to learn and grow. Time is cyclical and events will repeat, but we must continue to learn and evolve.

So make scenes for all who came, I hold disease but I want you back
The artist recognizes the pain and suffering that can come with growth and change, but still wants to reconcile with someone they have lost or been estranged from.

So hold and bathe me
The singer is seeking comfort and support as they go through this difficult process.

So make stakes for the holding, we need sins but they're not of age
The singer recognizes that there are types of sin or wrongdoing that are immature and not conducive to growth or progress.

I hope change can bring to life, so hold back while I'm feeding my hate
The artist recognizes that anger and negative emotions are a natural part of the process of growth and change. They need space and time to process and work through these emotions.

So feed his face to my hands
This line is unclear in its meaning and leaves room for interpretation. It could suggest a desire for revenge or release of pent-up anger, or it could represent a willingness to take responsibility for one's actions and confront difficult truths.

So hold embrace to mine, the seasons change for how you live
As the artist evolves and changes, they recognize that the people and relationships in their life may also need to change or adapt. They are open to new experiences and perspectives.

We know it takes some time, and I won't change the ways that I have
The singer recognizes that true growth and change will take time and effort, but is committed to staying the course and not reverting back to old patterns or ways of being.

So hold and bathe, so hold and bathe me
The artist is still seeking emotional and spiritual support and comfort as they go through this transformation.

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