Verhaeghen left after second album, and Noise Unit became simply another FLA pseudonym. 1994's Strategy of Violence is probably the most notable release from the project. With the release of their fourth album, Decoder, in 1995, N.U.'s style had begun to embrace some influences from trance, while maintaining the aggressive quality of their earlier, more industrial sound. This is a direction Noise Unit has developed further with later releases.
With many varying members over the years, they have included: Bill Leeb (Front Line Assembly, Delerium, early Skinny Puppy), Marc Verhaeghen (Klinik), Daniel Myer Haujobb), Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly, Delerium) and Chris Peterson (Front Line Assembly, Will, Decree).
Agitate
Noise Unit Lyrics
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Violent to behold
Conflict on demand
Still no state of hold
You agitate you agitate you agitate feelings
You agitate you agitate you agitate my feelings
Suffers unsung
Nothing nothing to regret
That that sinking feeling
You agitate
You hesitate
You try to hold
Yes you sink down
I wait for yes you
I serve you how
You don't know it's so wise
Feel the pain the touch is pure
I pull you down
I will drown
You run
To stay to stay on top
Say say say don't hesitate
Say say say don't hesitate
You deceive me
Now your face is cold
This time never told - sing
A minute in confusion
Prospects silence for all
Acts of vengeance
Violent to behiold
Conflict conflict on demand on demand
Suddenly you believe
Final retribution
This time never told
Sacred vows
? the ? of fate
You fascinate
You hold me down hold me down hold me down hold me down
Violent to behold
Conflict on demand
Terminate your state of hold
You agitate you agitate
The lyrics to Noise Unit's song "Agitate" touch upon the themes of vengeance, conflict, and agitation. The use of aggressive and violent imagery through words such as "violent to behold" and "acts of vengeance" make it clear that the song is about intense emotions and actions. The repetition of the phrase "you agitate my feelings" emphasizes the overall theme of agitation, suggesting that the actions of someone else are causing intense emotions within the singer. The lines "coming to behold that sinking feeling" and "I pull you down, I will drown" imply a sense of sinking or falling, as if the singer is being pulled down by the actions of another.
The chorus changes in tone slightly, with the words "you hold me down" being repeated several times. This creates a sense of confinement or restriction, strengthening the overall theme of power struggles and conflict. The repeated use of the phrases "conflict on demand" and "terminate your state of hold" suggest a desire for resolution or an end to the agitation.
Overall, "Agitate" by Noise Unit is a powerful and intense song about the effects of conflict and aggression on individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Acts of vengeance
The person is seeking revenge.
Violent to behold
Their actions are brutal and shocking.
Conflict on demand
They are deliberately provoking conflicts.
Still no state of hold
Despite their actions, they haven't achieved any lasting progress or victory.
You agitate you agitate you agitate feelings
The person is intentionally causing emotional turmoil in others.
You agitate you agitate you agitate my feelings
The person is causing the singer's emotions to run wild, possibly to manipulate them for their own gain.
Suffers unsung
The person or people they are targeting are not recognized or acknowledged for their struggles or pain.
Nothing nothing to regret
The person feels no remorse for their actions.
Coming to behold
They are witnessing the aftermath of their violence.
That that sinking feeling
They feel the weight of guilt and the consequences of their actions.
You agitate
The person continues to provoke and disturb others.
You hesitate
They are causing the singer to second-guess themselves and their actions.
You try to hold
They are attempting to control and manipulate the singer.
Yes you sink down
The singer feels overwhelmed and helpless against the person's actions.
I wait for yes you
The person is anticipating the singer's response to their manipulations and hoping to exploit it.
I serve you how
The person is offering to help the singer, either to gain their trust or as another means of manipulation.
You don't know it's so wise
The person believes that their methods are clever and effective, despite any harm they may cause.
Feel the pain the touch is pure
The person is causing the singer pain to achieve their own goals.
I pull you down
The person is intentionally trying to hurt or weaken the singer.
I will drown
The person is willing to put others at risk or suffer harm themselves to achieve their own goals.
You run
The singer is trying to escape the person's influence.
To stay to stay on top
The person wants to maintain power and control over others.
Say say say don't hesitate
The person is urging the singer not to resist their manipulations or hesitate to follow their lead.
You deceive me
The singer has realized that the person has been lying or manipulating them.
Now your face is cold
The person has stopped pretending to care or be friendly.
This time never told - sing
The singer is expressing their frustration and disappointment over being deceived or betrayed.
A minute in confusion
The singer is feeling lost and uncertain about their situation.
Prospects silence for all
The singer sees a future of isolation and quiet desperation for everyone involved.
Suddenly you believe
The person has convinced the singer of something, possibly a falsehood or manipulative strategy.
Final retribution
The singer is seeking revenge or justice for the harm the person has caused.
Sacred vows
The person has likely made promises or commitments to the singer or someone else, which they have now broken or abused.
? the ? of fate
The singer sees the person's actions as being determined by fate or destiny, rather than their own choices or values.
You fascinate
The person is still able to captivate or influence the singer, despite their harmful actions.
You hold me down hold me down hold me down hold me down
The person is exerting control over the singer and preventing them from escaping or acting freely.
Terminate your state of hold
The singer wants to break free from the person's grip on them.
You agitate you agitate
The person's manipulations and violence continue to cause chaos and unrest.
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.