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
Religious Lies
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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Religious fools want to control our lives - Fuck them!
America is filled with God fearing Christians that follow along
Being brainwashed by leaders Since the day they were born
Don't listen to a god Don't listen to your rulers We don't need them
All they do is take our freedom away
Religious fools want to control our lives - Fuck them!
The leaders know how to control Justifying their wars
killing others in the name of god Every child that gets baptized
Their heads get filled with lies Manipulated by religion
Manipulated by politicians Conditioned since they're young to conform
They don't question anything Religious fools blindly follow
Religious fools fuck with our lives
Religious fools bash our heads in With their Christian Morals
Religious fools blindly follow
Religious fools fuck with our lives
Religious fools bash our heads in With their Christian Morals I don't need
Religious fools want to control our lives - Fuck them!
America is filled with God fearing Christians that follow along
Being brainwashed by leaders Since the day they were born
Don't listen to a god
Don't listen to your rulers
We don't need them, All they do is take our freedom away
The song "Religious Lies" by Naked Aggression is a punk rock anthem against religious control and indoctrination. The first two lines "Religious fools want to control our lives - Fuck them!" are repeated throughout the song and serve as a rallying cry against organized religion's hold on society. The verses are a scathing indictment of the leaders who use religion to manipulate and brainwash the masses, ultimately leading to the loss of personal freedom. The lyrics suggest that blindly following religious leaders and politicians is dangerous and can lead to wars and violence. The song seems to encourage listeners to question authority and reject religious doctrines that are used to exert control over their lives.
The repetition of the phrase "Religious fools want to control our lives - Fuck them!" drives home the message that the band is trying to convey, that religious institutions are not to be trusted as they have a long history of using their power for oppressive means. The line "America is filled with God fearing Christians that follow along, Being brainwashed by leaders, Since the day they were born" is a reference to the strong hold that Christianity has on American society and how it is passed down from generation to generation. The band argues that blindly following religion is no way to live as it ultimately leads to the loss of personal autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
Religious fools want to control our lives - Fuck them!
There are individuals using religion to manipulate and control us, and we should reject them completely.
America is filled with God fearing Christians that follow along
Being brainwashed by leaders Since the day they were born
Many people in America are religious and have been indoctrinated into certain beliefs since childhood because of their leaders.
Don't listen to a god Don't listen to your rulers We don't need them
All they do is take our freedom away
We have no need to listen to people who claim to rule in the name of God, and they are only interested in taking away our freedom.
The leaders know how to control Justifying their wars
killing others in the name of god Every child that gets baptized
Their heads get filled with lies Manipulated by religion
Manipulated by politicians Conditioned since they're young to conform
They don't question anything Religious fools blindly follow
Leaders use religion and war to control us, and indoctrinate children to blindly follow their beliefs without questioning whether or not they are true.
Religious fools fuck with our lives
Religious fools bash our heads in With their Christian Morals
Religious fools blindly follow
Religious fools fuck with our lives
Religious fools bash our heads in With their Christian Morals I don't need
Religious people who blindly follow and impose their beliefs on others can hurt us, and we don't need their Christian moral code.
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Stevens Bouchard
amazing song by amazing band RIP Phill !
Ez Etsi
one of the best punk rock songs..!!
FilthyIcon
Punkforbrains! this song is amazing! Great lyrics, great video
kXnPunk
What a badass excellent song. Love it.
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Skinbyrd Cindy
I saw them and circle one and wasted youth's last show yesterday at Los globos!! They were awesome.
Stevens Bouchard
Great song ! great style .... RIP phill ,
Hüseyin Serin
Fucking amazing song.
Barry Ksido
holy crap this is cool
DarThJaRed G
I'll second that motion. I'd love to go through your music collection
CRRrecords
we were lucky enough to see the reformed NA in Boston in 2005!