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
Right Now
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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So much anger, so much hate, if things don't change the human race will end
Will the 90's be another decade of apathy? are you just going
Sit by and watch things get worse and worse? no!
The rich will stop at nothing to control the world and keep their power
They all live like royalty at the expense of you and me
Right now in this new world order, right now no one is free
Right now corporations own this world
Right now we are victims of their greed
Buying off the govt. destroying the environment.
Making sure there's not enough, so they can keep the prices up.
There's food rotting away in warehouses while people starve to death.
Big business won't give it to these people to save their lives.
Because they won't make a profit! Ah!
Every country must obey what these corporations say.
If they choose not to comply, troops will be sent there and they will die.
Are you prepared, do you have what it takes?
To overlook your selfishness and create a better place.
First we must destroy the system!
If things don't change, the human race will end!
The song "Right Now" by Naked Aggression is a call to arms against the injustices of the world, particularly those caused by corporations and the rich who are determined to keep their power at any cost. The lyrics are potent and speak to the anger and frustration that many people feel towards the systems that govern their lives. The song explicitly points out the destruction caused by corporate greed and the way in which this greed leads to food waste and starvation. It suggests that if people don't take action to change the current situation, the human race will end.
The song highlights the apathy of the 90s and how important action is right now. It asserts that people must be ready to sacrifice their own selfish interests in order to create a better world. The lyrics emphasize the need to destroy the existing system and build a new one, one that prioritizes people over corporations. The song calls on everyone to take action and challenge the status quo. The overall message is that people need to start taking notice, take action, and work together to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
So much war, so much destruction, lives are wasted for production
The existence of war and destruction results in a waste of human lives for the sake of production and monetary gain.
So much anger, so much hate, if things don't change the human race will end
The prevalence of hatred and animosity could lead to the downfall of the human race if changes aren't made.
Will the 90's be another decade of apathy? are you just going
Will the 1990s be similar to the period of disinterest and inaction from the past where no one will take action?
Sit by and watch things get worse and worse? no!
It's time to take action rather than just watch the world spiral downwards.
The rich will stop at nothing to control the world and keep their power
The wealthy will do anything to maintain their hold over the world and its resources.
They all live like royalty at the expense of you and me
These powerful people live lives of luxury at the cost of the public.
Right now in this new world order, right now no one is free
In this new societal structure, everyone is under control and not granted with true freedom.
Right now corporations own this world
Companies and corporations have power and influence over the world and its workings.
Right now we are victims of their greed
We're currently facing the consequences of the unchecked greed which these organizations have exhibited.
Buying off the govt. destroying the environment.
These organizations are bribing the government to gain power and destroy the environment in the process.
Making sure there's not enough, so they can keep the prices up.
They purposely keep supply limited to justify having higher prices.
There's food rotting away in warehouses while people starve to death.
Despite having a surplus of food, there's still hunger as the food remains unused and inaccessible.
Big business won't give it to these people to save their lives.
These businesses are aware of the starved individuals but still refuse to offer aid.
Because they won't make a profit! Ah!
Their decision to not help stems solely from their desire to preserve profit margins.
Every country must obey what these corporations say.
These organizations hold power over countries that are forced to follow their lead.
If they choose not to comply, troops will be sent there and they will die.
Those who go against these corporations are met with military force and potential death.
Are you prepared, do you have what it takes?
It requires strength and determination to fight against these powerful systems.
To overlook your selfishness and create a better place.
Refusing to only think about oneself and making strides to improve society is necessary.
First we must destroy the system!
To create true change and justice, the system within which we operate needs to be dismantled.
If things don't change, the human race will end!
Without making progress and innovation, humanity will meet its demise.
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Written by: KAT BJELLAND
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