Shortly after formation, Kirsten and Phil moved the band to Oakland, CA, then later to Los Angeles.
1991 to 1998 saw the band release three full length records, three seven inches, one live record and several compilation exclusive songs. In support of their output they extensively toured the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe.
Penelope Spheeris approached the band in 1996 and as a result they are featured in her documentary film "The Decline of Western Civilization: Part III", for which Phil recorded his first soundtrack.
In 1998, just as they were about to embark on a national tour in support of their newest album, The Gut-Wringing Machine, the band came to an abrupt end when Phil died from complications arising from his chronic asthma. Five years past. Five years of mourning. Kirsten participated in other projects, but nothing satisfied her intense anger and frustration with world politics like Naked Aggression.
Thus, in 2003, in light of the second George Bush's Gulf War, Kirsten thought it fitting to reform the band in order to continue carrying on the message started over a decade ago under astoundingly similar geopolitical circumstances. Since the reformation Naked Aggression has toured the U.S., and just returned from Europe with a new split Lp with, Die Schwarzen Schaffe, on Compary Records. Currently they are working on songs for a new full-length album.
- taken from the band's MySpace page : http://www.myspace.com/nakedaggression
Killing Floor
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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Well, instead they should call themselves pro-death
Because by taking away our freedom of choice
They're are going to force many women,
Who don't want to bear children, to the back alley
And many women are going to die from these back alley abortions!
But these people don't seem to care
Operation rescue, what do you want me to do?
I had an abortion is a back alley
I had an abortion in a back alley
I had an abortion in a back alley
I had an abortion in a back alley
And now I'm bleeding to death on the killing floor
The lyrics of "Killing Floor" by Naked Aggression address the controversial topic of abortion and the detrimental consequences of denying women their right to reproductive choice. The band criticizes the pro-life movement, claiming that their efforts to criminalize abortion do not effectively protect life. Instead, these groups are empowering dangerous, illegal abortion practices that ultimately harm women.
The song also highlights the direct harm caused by the back-alley abortion industry, which was prevalent when safe procedures were not available. The repeated line, "I had an abortion in a back alley," illustrates the trauma and fear that women faced when they were forced to seek out unregulated, underground abortion services. The final line, "Now I'm bleeding to death on the killing floor," is a chilling depiction of the devastation caused by these unsafe practices.
Overall, the lyrics of "Killing Floor" confront the complexities of abortion and the broader debates surrounding reproductive rights. The song argues that regulating access to safe procedures is essential for protecting the lives of women and upholding the values of compassion and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
There's this group around that calls themselves prolife
There exists a group who refer to themselves as 'prolife'
Well, instead they should call themselves pro-death
However, their actions should be labeled as 'pro-death'
Because by taking away our freedom of choice
The actions of this group restrict our freedom of choice
They're are going to force many women,
These actions will force many women
Who don't want to bear children, to the back alley
Those who do not desire children will resort to illegal methods
And many women are going to die from these back alley abortions!
Countless women will become fatal victims of these illegal practices
But these people don't seem to care
However, this group appears unconcerned about the consequences of their actions
Operation rescue, what do you want me to do?
'Operation rescue', what is your intended course of action?
Shove a coat hanger up my cunt?
Are you suggesting that I resort to using a coat hanger as a self-induced abortion method?
I had an abortion is a back alley
I underwent an abortion in a back alley
I had an abortion in a back alley
I underwent an abortion in a back alley
I had an abortion in a back alley
I underwent an abortion in a back alley
I had an abortion in a back alley
I underwent an abortion in a back alley
And now I'm bleeding to death on the killing floor
As a result, I am slowly dying on the back alley floor
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Written by: Chester Burnett
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