Lead into Gold is considered his 'solo' side-project after he joined Ministry. Under this name he put out 2 releases, a full length called: Age of Reason (featuring his brother Roland (from the Blackouts on one track and Ministry's Al Jourgensen on another) and a CD single/12" called: Chicks & Speed: Futurism. A video for the song "Faster Than Light" was created with Jourgenson & Trent Reznor (of Nine Inch Nails) both making an appearance, which was available on the Wax Trax! Black Box. A 12" EP titled "Low and Slow" was released roughly 25 years after recording in 2015 on Wax Trax! Records.
In 2018, "The Sun Behind The Sun" was released on the label "No, So Yes Recordings", featuring appearances by people such as Bill Rieflin (of groups Ministry, Revolting Cocks and others.) on tracks 1, 2, 6, and 8. In 2023, Paul Barker and Josh Holley (Who co-owns MALEKKO Heavy Industry with Paul) joined the Skinny Puppy final tour as an opening act on both legs of the tour.
Unreason
Lead Into Gold Lyrics
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It's spinning like a top
Hold on to the world
It's screeching to a stop
Say when the story's over
Or when the meaning itself is lost
Hang on for the moment
Some tardy offer
1 is starting
2 is running
3 is hiding
4 is dying
Study time in a vacuum
Everything, every sight and sound
Ignore a false foundation
Still standing on shaking ground
Piece of ash, piece of granit
Sitting in a piece of mind
Hang on for a moment
Leaning towards
Payback in kind
The lyrics to Lead Into Gold's song Unreason are full of imagery and dichotomies, which give the listener plenty to think about. The opening lines, "Hang on the world, it's spinning like a top. Hold on to the world, it's screeching to a stop," suggest that there is both movement and stillness in the world. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the current state of the world, with so much change happening so quickly, but also a sense of stagnation as if we are spiraling out of control. The next line, "Say when the story's over or when the meaning itself is lost" suggests that there is a sense of uncertainty, that something fundamental has been lost, perhaps even the ability to communicate effectively. The next line, "Hang on for the moment. Some tardy offer, melting into a god" suggests that there is hope or a possibility of redemption in the future, but it might be too late for some people.
The next verse, "1 is starting, 2 is running, 3 is hiding, 4 is dying" is a sort of counting metaphor, which speaks to the idea of time and how it moves inexorably forward, with each number representing some sort of milestone. The final verse, "Study time in a vacuum, everything, every sight and sound. Ignore a false foundation, still standing on shaking ground. Piece of ash, piece of granite, sitting in a piece of mind. Hang on for a moment, leaning towards payback in kind," is a bit more difficult to parse. It suggests that even though there is chaos and confusion in the world, there is also a sense of clarity, but it might be difficult to see or understand. The idea of ignoring a false foundation suggests that there is a need to look beyond the surface level or the obvious answers, and that even though the ground might seem shaky, there is still some sort of foundation on which to build.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang on the world
The world is in a state of uncertainty and chaos, so hold onto it tightly.
It's spinning like a top
The world is rotating at a fast pace, causing disorientation and confusion.
Hold on to the world
Despite the chaos, don't lose hope and cling onto the world firmly.
It's screeching to a stop
The world is coming to an abrupt halt, signifying the end of something significant.
Say when the story's over
You can choose when to end the narrative of your life's journey.
Or when the meaning itself is lost
Choose to end your story when you've lost sight of its significance and purpose.
Hang on for the moment
Hold onto the present, as it's fleeting and temporary.
Some tardy offer
A belated opportunity or suggestion has presented itself.
Melting into a god
Feeling powerful and invincible, as though transcending humanity.
1 is starting
The beginning of something new is happening.
2 is running
The momentum is picking up, and things are advancing quickly.
3 is hiding
Something is trying to conceal itself or keep a low profile.
4 is dying
Something is coming to an end; possibly a physical or metaphorical death.
Study time in a vacuum
A period of contemplation and reflection in isolation, away from distractions.
Everything, every sight and sound
All stimuli in the environment are being observed and processed.
Ignore a false foundation
Disregard an unreliable or misleading basis for your beliefs or actions.
Still standing on shaking ground
Despite the flaws, you continue to stand on unstable principles or convictions.
Piece of ash, piece of granit
Something insignificant or irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.
Sitting in a piece of mind
Feeling content and satisfied with your current state of mind.
Hang on for a moment
Treasure the moment, as it'll quickly pass and be replaced by another.
Leaning towards
Inclining towards or favoring a particular option or decision.
Payback in kind
Retribution in the same form as the wrong that was done to you.
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shadow Zone Productions
Dude thank you so much posting the full album !
khanate27
excellent song. such a slow burn