Before starting the band Mindless Self Indulgence, James Euringer launched a solo album in 1995, called Mindless Self-Indulgence, which he had produced by himself and was limited to 500 copies. Contrary to popular belief, this was not an album by the band Mindless Self Indulgence, however, Steve Righ? played guitar for the track "Bed of Roses".
Another large influence in the band's music comes from early 1980s culture. Frequently the music contains samples of early 80's hip-hop or rock, as well as Atari-style beeps and tones. Their second album as a band, 1999's Tight, was even allegedly mixed on Atari equipment. Many of Urine's dress styles consist of the juxtaposition of popular 1980s clothing or bastardized versions thereof.
Later in February 2000, MSI launched the album Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy, featuring 30 tracks that were sorted alphabetically. Kitty (Drummer) designed and ran the official site of MSI when the album came out.
After Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy , Vanessa YT (Bass player) decided to leave MSI to start a family. Her replacement in the band was Lyn-Z (Bass player).
Mindless Self Indulgence is distinguished from mainstream punk, however, by their incorporating lyrics about being gay and related topics into nearly all of their songs - even titling one of their songs Faggot. Also, Euringer and Steve, Righ? (Guitarist) possess wide vocal ranges, stretching from tenor to high falsetto. The band also has no qualms about using words deemed offensive by some, such as nigga (Jimmy Urine argues that he doesn't say the word out of anger, and often it is more or less used in the sense that it is used in the hip-hop world), and faggot heavily in many of their songs. Many critics have used their word choice to dismiss the band as juvenile.
And although this may be the case, with some songs being of a 'juvenile' subject and tone, they also use clever lyrics and stance to give meaning to songs, such as You'll rebel to anything, which is a song that talks about how punk culture is being exploited by misdirected youths as a way to be unique or get noticed.
In keeping with their confrontational posture, Euringer has been arrested for pulling his penis out of his pants and attempting to set his pubic hair on fire, allegedly succeeding on one such occasion. Other notable stage antics include him drinking his own urine, inviting audience members to punch him in the face and/or throw objects at him, making out with both genders during the show, and roaming through the audience after the set blaring hip-hop music from a boom box perched on his shoulder.
The band's energetic live shows have gained them much recognition. The band is known to stay after the show has finished, signing whatever fans want until not one person is left wanting an autograph. They also take photographs with all desiring fans. They have opened for a number of popular bands, including System of a Down, KoRn, Staind, Sum 41, Mushroomhead, Insane Clown Posse, My Chemical Romance, and Rammstein. They have also played many large musical festivals including Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans in October of 2003 (and in Memphis, TN after Hurricane Katrina in 2006), as well as headlining the Mojave tent at the 2004 Coachella Festival, and the main stage of 2007's Give It A Name. They also headlined the second stage of the Projekt Revolution tour in Summer 2007.
Their DVD, called Our Pain, Your Gain, was released on September 11, 2007, featuring one of their concerts in New York.
On 29th April 2008, their 4th studio album, If, was released. The standard edition contains 15 tracks, the deluxe edition has the same tracklist and a bonus DVD. The Clean version has 16 tracks, Uncle being the additional track. The International edition (UK version) has 21 tracks; 3S as bonus track and four Never Wanted To Dance remixes.
On 25th October 2012, they began a Kickstarter to crowdfund their next studio album, which reached its goal by December 24th of that year. Digital downloads for their fifth studio album, How I Learned To Stop Giving A Shit And Love Mindless Self Indulgence, were released on 13 March 2013. There are three different versions of the album, with each including the standard 13-song tracklist as well as bonus tracks. The Kickstarter exclusive downloads include the bonus tracks Angel, I Am Not Here to Make Any Friends, and Last Gay Song. The Kickstarter exclusive digipak CD includes the bonus track Sex for Homework. The tour edition CD includes the bonus track Seven Minutes in Heaven. The Metropolis Records released CD includes the bonus cover, The Logical Song (originally by Supertramp).
After the 2014 tour concluded, Mindless Self Indulgence began a hiatus from touring to spend time with their families. On 18 September 2015, the band released the supposed "lost" album Pink, a 19-song album of remastered versions of the "Pink Demos" from 1990-1997, including covers Personal Jesus (originally by Depeche Mode and Girls On Film (originally by Duran Duran). The album includes redone versions of tracks from the self-titled EP from 1995. Itβs also known that there are 31 βlostβ tracks from 1990-1997 (βPink Demosβ era), and that 15 of those tracks were added onto Pink, then also implying that there are another 16 βlostβ tracks that could be released in future, however chances are slim due to recent events.
Personal Jesus
Mindless Self Indulgence Lyrics
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Faith, faith, faith, faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Feeling unknown and you're all alone
Flesh and bone by the telephone
Lift up the receiver, weβ²ll make you a believer
Take second best, put me to the test
Things on your chest that you need to confess
I will deliver, you know I'm a forgiver (H-H-Hey!)
Aw, reach out and touch faith, faith
Aw, reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown and youβ²re all alone
Flesh and bone by the telephone
Lift up the receiver, weβ²ll make you a believer
I will deliver, you know I'm a forgiver
Aw, reach out and touch faith
Aw, reach out and touch
(Hey-hey-hey-hey, hey-hey-hey-hey)
Aw, reach out and touch faith
The lyrics to Mindless Self Indulgence's song "Personal Jesus" convey a message about seeking solace and connection through an imagined personal deity or higher power. The phrase "Your own personal Jesus" represents the idea of having someone or something that listens to your prayers and cares about your well-being. It emphasizes the desire for a source of comfort and understanding in times of feeling alone or lost.
The lyrics further explore the feeling of isolation and vulnerability that can come with being human. The lines "Feeling unknown and you're all alone, Flesh and bone by the telephone" express a sense of longing for companionship and a need for someone to confide in. The use of "flesh and bone" suggests the rawness of human emotions, emphasizing the genuine and deep-seated nature of these feelings.
The verse "Lift up the receiver, we'll make you a believer" suggests that the act of reaching out, whether metaphorically or literally, can lead to a sense of belief, hope, or faith being restored. By taking the action of connecting and opening up, one can find reassurance and even become convinced of the existence of something greater outside of oneself.
In the final repetition of "reach out and touch faith," it serves as a powerful mantra, encouraging listeners to actively seek out a transcendent experience, to reach out and make contact with faith or a higher power. The repeated phrase becomes a call to action, urging individuals to actively pursue a deep sense of connection and meaning in their lives.
Overall, "Personal Jesus" reflects the human desire for connection, understanding, and spirituality, highlighting the universal need for something beyond oneself to believe in and rely on when feeling lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Aw, reach out and touch faith
Embrace and connect with your belief system
Faith, faith, faith, faith
The importance and repetition of having faith
Your own personal Jesus
An individual who supports and guides you
Someone to hear your prayers
A listener for your deepest desires and hopes
Someone who cares
An entity that genuinely shows concern for you
Feeling unknown and you're all alone
Experiencing isolation and a sense of being misunderstood
Flesh and bone by the telephone
Being physically present but emotionally distant, waiting for connection
Lift up the receiver, we'll make you a believer
Answer the call and witness the transformation it brings
Take second best, put me to the test
Accept mediocrity and challenge me to prove my worth
Things on your chest that you need to confess
The burdens and secrets you long to reveal
I will deliver, you know I'm a forgiver (H-H-Hey!)
I will provide solutions and understanding, showcasing my forgiving nature
Aw, reach out and touch faith, faith
Embrace and connect with your belief system
Aw, reach out and touch faith
Embrace and connect with your belief system
Your own personal Jesus
An individual who supports and guides you
Someone to hear your prayers
A listener for your deepest desires and hopes
Someone who cares
An entity that genuinely shows concern for you
Feeling unknown and you're all alone
Experiencing isolation and a sense of being misunderstood
Flesh and bone by the telephone
Being physically present but emotionally distant, waiting for connection
Lift up the receiver, we'll make you a believer
Answer the call and witness the transformation it brings
I will deliver, you know I'm a forgiver
I will provide solutions and understanding, showcasing my forgiving nature
Aw, reach out and touch faith
Embrace and connect with your belief system
Aw, reach out and touch
Embrace and connect
(Hey-hey-hey-hey, hey-hey-hey-hey)
An energetic and upbeat expression
Aw, reach out and touch faith
Embrace and connect with your belief system
Writer(s): Martin Gore
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
Take second best
Put me to the test
Things on your chest
You need to confess
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who cares
Your own personal Jesus
Someone to hear your prayers
Someone who's there
Feeling unknown
And you're all alone
Flesh and bone
By the telephone
Lift up the receiver
I'll make you a believer
I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver
Reach out and touch faith
Your own personal Jesus
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out reach out
Reach out and touch faith
Reach out and touch faith
Richard Rachman
I love how original of a cover this is. Plus satanic kittens. That's like a million points right there.
fun little man
c.......cover?
Niko Liars
@fun little man yes it's a cover from Depeche Mode
little balls
Tyler did this years ago lmao. tron cat
Mila MΓΈΓΈnwalker
Finally! It's about time cats were properly represented!
(Yes, I know this is old)
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