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
Lies
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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Lies, they tell us
Lies, they tell us
Fucking liars
I'm sick of all their damn lies
That they've told me since I was young
I'm sick of all their patriotic shit
And pledge allegiance to their flag
I was strong and I learned to resist
We are told that this is the land of the truth and justice
Don't believe them
We are told that we should be proud to serve our country
Don't believe them
We are told that the flag is a sign of our freedom
Don't believe them
The first step to resistance is questioning what they tell us
Lies, they tell us
Lies, they tell us
Lies, they tell us
Fucking liars
If I hear another lie
About how the government helps me
I think that I'm going to explode
Everyday another law gets passed
To take away our freedom
Pretty soon we will have nothing left
We are told that this is the land of the truth and justice
Don't believe them
We are told that we should be proud to serve our country
Don't believe them
We are told that the flag is a sign of our freedom
Don't believe them
The first step to resistance is questioning what they tell us
The song "Lies" by Naked Aggression is a protest song that challenges the lies propagated by those in power. The song is a commentary on the state of affairs in the United States where people are forced to swallow patriotic platitudes and blind loyalty to the authorities. The song addresses the feeling of disillusionment that people experience when they realize that the promises of the government are nothing more than lies.
Throughout the song, the band emphasizes the importance of questioning what we are told by the authorities. They argue that we should not blindly believe everything that is fed to us. The constant repetition of the phrase "lies, they tell us" is a call to arms, urging people to wake up and resist the falsehoods that we are given.
The lyrics touch on the way in which people are coerced into accepting the status quo. National anthems and pledges of allegiance are tools used to manipulate people into submission. However, the band encourages listeners to resist this manipulation and reject the notion that we should be proud to serve the country.
Overall, "Lies" is a powerful protest song that encourages people to resist the lies propagated by those in power. It is a call to arms for all those who have grown tired of being fed empty promises and false narratives.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies, they tell us
The constant falsehoods that are being fed to us
Lies, they tell us
The constant falsehoods that are being fed to us
Lies, they tell us
The constant falsehoods that are being fed to us
Fucking liars
People who propagate these falsehoods are liars.
I'm sick of all their damn lies
I've had enough of their constant lies.
That they've told me since I was young
These lies started being told to me when I was a child.
I'm sick of all their patriotic shit
I'm tired of their forced nationalism.
Forced us to sing national anthems
They made us sing songs that glorify their country.
And pledge allegiance to their flag
We were forced to pledge our loyalty to their country's flag.
I was strong and I learned to resist
I became stronger and learned to reject their messages.
We are told that this is the land of the truth and justice
They claim that this land is a place of fairness and justice.
Don't believe them
Do not trust their claims.
We are told that we should be proud to serve our country
They suggest that we should be happy to serve their interests.
Don't believe them
Do not trust their claims.
We are told that the flag is a sign of our freedom
They claim that their flag symbolizes our freedom.
Don't believe them
Do not trust their claims.
The first step to resistance is questioning what they tell us
We need to start questioning the information they give us to resist their power.
If I hear another lie
If I hear another falsehood
About how the government helps me
About how the government is aiding me
I think that I'm going to explode
I feel like I might burst out in anger.
Everyday another law gets passed
New regulations and restrictions are passed every day.
To take away our freedom
To rob us of our liberty
Pretty soon we will have nothing left
We will soon lose everything we cherish.
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