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
Mind Control
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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The newspaper is even worse
Everything's owned by the rich
They're completely full of shit
If you think that you are free
You're only free to follow lies
Question all their propaganda
Don't let them control your mind
To all the problems that we must face
As the new world order sets in
The mind control will escalate
They monitor all that you do
They monitor all that you say
Refuse to follow all their rules
They'll try to lock you away
Things look pretty on the outside
They make sure things seem okay
Look through all the censored news
The whole world is in decay
I know there's no easy answers
To all the problems we that must face
As the new world order sets in
The mind control will escalate
Don't be fooled
Don't be fooled
Don't be fooled
Don't let them control you
Don't let them control you
Don't let them control you
Don't let them control you
I know there's no easy answers
To all the problems that we must face
As the new world order sets in
The mind control will escalate
The television's full of lies
The newspaper is even worse
Everything's owned by the rich
They're completely full of shit
If you think that you are free
You're only free to follow lies
Question all their propaganda
Don't let them control your mind, no
The lyrics to Naked Aggression's song "Mind Control" speak about the pervasive influence of propaganda and the way in which media can control our thoughts and actions. The opening lines of "The television's full of lies / The newspaper is even worse" set the tone for a message that warns against blindly following mainstream news sources. The song advocates for questioning the propaganda that is spoon-fed to us and thinking critically instead.
The lyrics go on to speak about the rich and powerful who own everything, yet spout lies and control the masses. Naked Aggression urges their listeners to refuse to be controlled, to look beyond the surface of what is presented to them and to dig deeper for the truth. The line "Don't let them control your mind" is repeated throughout the song as a call to action, reminding listeners to be vigilant about the information they consume.
Overall, the message of "Mind Control" is one of resistance and liberation from the attempts of those in power to shape our thoughts and behaviors. The song encourages us to remain skeptical and not to be fooled by those who seek to manipulate and control us.
Line by Line Meaning
The television's full of lies
Television stations frequently broadcast false content as news and entertainment.
The newspaper is even worse
Newspapers are even more unreliable and untruthful than TV.
Everything's owned by the rich
The world is monopolized by the wealthy elite who control everything.
They're completely full of shit
The leaders of society are dishonest and corrupt.
If you think that you are free
If you believe that you are not under control and influence, you are wrong.
You're only free to follow lies
Individuals are permitted to make choices, but these choices are typically misleading and manipulated by the ruling elites.
Question all their propaganda
Doubt and examine all that is broadcasted as news and facts since it's often deceitful.
Don't let them control your mind
Refuse to be subjugated and brainwashed by dominant entities.
I know there's no easy answers
There are no quick or easy solutions to the obstacles humankind confronts.
To all the problems that we must face
To all the predicaments we have to deal with as humans.
As the new world order sets in
As the new controlling system is introduced.
The mind control will escalate
Consciousness and opinions will be further restricted and regulated.
They monitor all that you do
The authorities oversee and record all actions taken by the citizens.
They monitor all that you say
The authorities eavesdrop and document all speech of the public.
Refuse to follow all their rules
Reject to obey all restrictions and regulations imposed by the authorities.
They'll try to lock you away
They will attempt to incarcerate disobedient citizens to control and suppress them.
Things look pretty on the outside
The external appearances of things can be deceiving.
They make sure things seem okay
The authorities enforce that everything seems fine and operate as expected.
Look through all the censored news
Examine all the concealed, altered, or suppressed stories and reports.
The whole world is in decay
The planet is deteriorating and decaying, including its social, environmental, and economic aspects.
Don't be fooled
Do not be deceived by the propaganda disseminated by the ruling elites.
Don't let them control you
Do not permit them to exert control and authority over you.
Contributed by Jacob M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.