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
Us Against Them
Naked Aggression Lyrics
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I protest in the street and tell the government to fuck off
They can call the troops out they can try to lock me up
That'll not stop me I'll fight until I die I will fight them
Don't give leaders control - take back your life
Don't give leaders control -take back your life
I hate this fucking system, want to smash it to the ground
Not thinking for themselves, fitting into society's mold
The leaders want us all this way, little clones that they control
The government is fighting a war against us
They are the true enemy
It's us against them
Us against them
Us against them
Us against them!
Ah! fuck off the entire world is a bloody mess
People getting killed by the governments that oppress
I am sick of their shit, I refuse to take it
We outnumber them so let's take back our lives
I will fight them we can stop them don't give leaders control
Take back your life! don't give leaders control take back your life!
I hate this fucking system, I want to burn it to the ground
Don't listen to authority, they put lies in our heads
Since they can't control us, they want to see us dead
The government is fighting a war against us they are the true enemy
It's us against them
Us against them
Us against them
Us against them!
Naked Aggression's song Us Against Them is a fiery protest anthem against the government and the societal system that they uphold. The lyrics are charged with frustration and anger, and the lead singer's voice is raw and impassioned. The song begins with a declaration of the singer's growing anger, as he protests in the streets and tells the government to "fuck off." He refuses to be silenced or intimidated, even if they call troops or try to lock him up.
The chorus of the song becomes a rallying cry, as the singer urges listeners to take back their lives and not give leaders control. He hates the system and wants to smash it to the ground, believing that the government wants little clones that they can control. He sees the government as the true enemy, and the leaders as those who want people to fit into society's mold. The song ends on a powerful note, with the singer stating that it's us against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah! fuck off every single day I get more pissed off
I am becoming increasingly angry with the government every day and express my frustration through protesting.
I protest in the street and tell the government to fuck off
I express my disapproval of the government's actions by protesting in the streets and using profanity to get my message across.
They can call the troops out they can try to lock me up
The government may try to intimidate me by calling in troops or imprisoning me, but I will not be deterred from fighting against their oppressive policies.
That'll not stop me I'll fight until I die I will fight them
I will continue to fight against the government until I die, regardless of their attempts to silence me.
Don't give leaders control - take back your life
We should not allow leaders to have absolute control over our lives, and instead take responsibility for our own actions and decisions.
I hate this fucking system, want to smash it to the ground
I detest the current political and social system and wish for it to be dismantled completely.
People following orders doing what they're told to do
Many people blindly follow orders and conform to societal norms without questioning their validity and impact on our lives.
Not thinking for themselves, fitting into society's mold
People are not thinking independently and instead conforming to the standardized expectations of society.
The leaders want us all this way, little clones that they control
The government and other leaders want to mold us into obedient clones that they can easily control and manipulate.
The government is fighting a war against us
The government is actively in opposition to the interests and well-being of the people, and is waging a war against them.
They are the true enemy
The government is the true enemy of the people and must be fought against to achieve freedom and justice.
Ah! fuck off the entire world is a bloody mess
I am disgusted by the state of the world, which is plagued by violence, corruption, and suffering.
People getting killed by the governments that oppress
Governments around the world are responsible for the oppression and killing of many people.
We outnumber them so let's take back our lives
There are more of us than the government and its enforcers, so we should unite in order to take control of our own lives and destinies.
Don't listen to authority, they put lies in our heads
We should not blindly follow the words and actions of authority figures, who often manipulate and deceive us for their own purposes.
Since they can't control us, they want to see us dead
If the government cannot fully control us, they may resort to violence and other extreme measures to silence those who speak out against them.
It's us against them
There is a fundamental opposition between the people and the government, and we must fight against them to claim our freedom and autonomy.
Us against them
The struggle between the people and the government is an ongoing conflict that defines much of our existence.
Us against them
In the struggle for freedom and justice, it is the people against the forces of oppression led by those in power.
Us against them
Our battle is against those who seek to take our rights and freedoms away, and we must stand together as a unified force in order to overcome them.
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