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
OVER THE TOP
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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The worst I've ever felt in my whole life
Nightmares of the things I saw today
Wish things were different, but they never seem to change
Time keeps moving faster, faster from a good time to disaster
The good times too short, the bad times too long
The crazy times... turn around and here I go!
Another roller coaster ride. Feeling good and flying high
It could happen to me; it could happen to you, and if you die what will you do? I hate thinking about it so much of the time
I try to block it out so I won't lose my mind
Another roller coaster ride. Feeling good and flying high
Over the top and here I go, I sink into another low
So many people are out just for themselves
They can make this world a living hell
With what I have I do the best I can
For all I know tomorrow could be the end
Time keeps moving faster, faster from a good time to disaster
The good times too short, the bad times too long
The crazy times... turn around and here I go!
The lyrics in Naked Aggression's song "Over The Top" depicts the struggles of life, the constant highs and lows that can leave a person feeling overwhelmed and drained. The singer expresses their fear and anxiety, waking up screaming from a nightmare, haunted by the things they have seen or experienced. They long for change but feel powerless in the face of time's unrelenting march.
The song highlights the dichotomy of life, where the good times are often too short, and the bad times seem to drag on forever. The singer is aware that anyone can fall victim to life's unpredictable nature, expressing the sentiment that "it could happen to me, it could happen to you," making the fear of losing their mind or dying a daily struggle.
In the final lines, the song takes on a more reflective tone, emphasizing the importance of doing the best one can with what they have. The singer recognizes that the world can be a living hell, and selfishness seems to be a rampant problem. The song ends on a poignant note, with the singer acknowledging that tomorrow may never come, and time waits for no one.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up screaming just the other night
Recently I had a nightmare that caused me to wake up screaming
The worst I've ever felt in my whole life
The nightmare was so terrifying that it made me feel worse than I ever have before
Nightmares of the things I saw today
The nightmare was based on the things I saw and experienced during the day
Wish things were different, but they never seem to change
Although I wish things would change, it seems that they never do
Time keeps moving faster, faster from a good time to disaster
Time seems to be passing quickly, and it feels like it always goes from good things to bad things
The good times too short, the bad times too long
The good times always seem to pass quickly, while the bad times seem to go on forever
The crazy times... turn around and here I go!
Just when I think things have calmed down, something crazy happens and I'm back in a difficult situation
Another roller coaster ride. Feeling good and flying high
Life is like a roller coaster, with ups and downs. Right now, I feel happy and optimistic
Over the top and here I go, I sink into another low
However, just as quickly as things got better, they took a turn for the worse and I'm feeling low again
It could happen to me; it could happen to you, and if you die what will you do? I hate thinking about it so much of the time
I realize that bad things can happen to anyone, and it's scary to think about what happens after we die. I try not to think about it too much because it bothers me
I try to block it out so I won't lose my mind
In order to maintain my sanity, I try to block out thoughts about death and what happens after
So many people are out just for themselves
Unfortunately, a lot of people are selfish and only care about themselves
They can make this world a living hell
These selfish people can make the world a terrible place to live
With what I have I do the best I can
Despite the challenges, I try to do my best with what I have
For all I know tomorrow could be the end
I realize that life is unpredictable, and tomorrow could be the end for any of us
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.