Originally formed under the name of Xanthippe, the project's current name is inspired
by the works of French philosopher Michel Foucault.
The band is, in reality, a one man project, with Tom composing, singing and producing
the songs while the Lyrics are written by Iris Idelson.
In "Utopia", O&C have attempted to merge together danceable melodies with thought-provoking concepts.
The album may be viewed as homage to the rise and fall of utopian
projects and their impact on the individuals who partook in them.
In his music, Tom is inspired by various genres and artists, from Skinny Puppy and Assemblage 23,
to Frank Zappa, the Residents and the Beatles.
These eclectic inspirations, along with Tom's own musical vision, come together to form the unique sound, that is Observe and Control.
Observe and Control have become known for their live performances, and have supported and performed
with such giants such as Apoptygma Berserk and Das Ich.
During live performances, Tom is accompanied by two additional musicians and his own guitar playing,
so as to achieve the sound that has become characteristic of O&C.
During its brief history, O&C has remixed tracks for some of the leading EBM and alternative acts today,
such as Matrix, Regenerator, Sero.Overdose, Namnambulu and F.O.D.
Pure
Observe & Control Lyrics
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I'm volatile
Full of rage
So fucking vile
We're the ones your parents hate
Fuck the rules and fuck their faith
Don't want salvation,
We're the damned, and you're to blame.
We'll burn the church, knock down the steeple.
All your good succumbs to evil.
No suicide,
I stay alive.
Just to piss you off
Your god hates me,
So fuck him too
I'll piss upon his cross.
Live live live
Til you put it in reverse
Get it right,
Or pay the price
This ain't a fucking curse
Evil evil evil
As twisted as can be
You'll never find
A motherfucker
Quite as bad as me
Dirty love,
Filthy whore
Keep me cumming,
Give me more
Doused in blood
Painted black
Bitch just stay down
On your back
Raised on sin
I'm not a saint
All your dreams
I'll kindly taint
Hit the spot
Make you wet
Leave you begging
For this sex
No morals here
No limits on
My plans to violate
Get on your knees
And beg me please
To desecrate your face
Live live live
Til you put it in reverse
Get it right,
Or pay the price
This ain't a fucking curse
Evil evil evil
As twisted as can be
You'll never find
A motherfucker
Quite as bad as me
I feel my fire,
Growing old,
This warmth inside me,
Has turned cold
I disappear
And self-destruct
I guess this time
I'm out of luck
[x2]
Live live live
Til you put it in reverse
Get it right,
Or pay the price
This ain't a fucking curse
Evil evil evil
As twisted as can be
You'll never find
A motherfucker
Quite as bad as me
The lyrics to "Pure" by Observe & Control portray a strong sense of rebellion and defiance. The singer embraces their perceived flaws and volatile nature, describing themselves as filthy, full of rage, and vile. They reject societal norms and religious faith, expressing a refusal to be saved or conform to expectations. The singer feels blamed for their damned existence and vows to challenge and destroy the institutions and beliefs that condemn them. The provocative and explicit language used throughout the song reflects a desire to shock and provoke a reaction.
Despite the dark and destructive themes, there is also a sense of empowerment and ownership in the lyrics. The singer revels in their wickedness, proclaiming themselves as the epitome of evil and challenging anyone to find someone as bad as them. The explicit sexual imagery and references add to the rebellious and taboo nature of the song, emphasizing a disregard for moral boundaries and a desire for dominance and control.
Line by Line Meaning
I am filth
I am impure and morally corrupt.
I'm volatile
I am unpredictable and unstable.
Full of rage
I am consumed by anger.
So fucking vile
I am extremely disgusting and repulsive.
We're the ones your parents hate
We are the individuals that your parents strongly dislike.
Fuck the rules and fuck their faith
I reject societal norms and religious beliefs.
Don't want salvation
I have no interest in being saved or redeemed.
I can't be saved
I am beyond redemption or rescue.
We're the damned, and you're to blame
We are the condemned ones, and you are responsible for it.
We'll burn the church, knock down the steeple
We will destroy religious institutions and symbols of faith.
All your good succumbs to evil
Any goodness you possess is overcome by evil.
No suicide
I choose to stay alive.
I stay alive
I continue to exist and defy expectations.
Just to piss you off
My survival is solely to antagonize you.
Your god hates me
The deity you believe in harbors disdain towards me.
So fuck him too
I also hold contempt for your god.
I'll piss upon his cross
I will disrespect and defile the symbol of your religious faith.
Live live live
Keep living and embracing life to the fullest.
Til you put it in reverse
Until you reverse your actions or attitudes.
Get it right
Understand and adhere to the correct way.
Or pay the price
Face the consequences of your mistakes or defiance.
This ain't a fucking curse
This is not simply a hex or spell, but a reality.
Evil evil evil
Characterized by malevolence and wickedness.
As twisted as can be
Exemplifying extreme and distorted depravity.
You'll never find
You will never come across
A motherfucker
A person who is despicable and contemptible.
Quite as bad as me
As morally reprehensible as I am.
Dirty love
Unholy and immoral affection.
Filthy whore
Depraved and promiscuous individual.
Keep me cumming
Continue to provide pleasure and satisfaction.
Give me more
Supply me with an increased amount or level.
Doused in blood
Covered or saturated with blood.
Painted black
Physically or metaphorically marked by darkness or evil.
Bitch just stay down
Remain submissive and subservient, female dog.
On your back
In a position lying flat on the back.
Raised on sin
Nurtured and brought up with immoral actions and behavior.
I'm not a saint
I am far from being morally pure or virtuous.
All your dreams
The aspirations you have
I'll kindly taint
I will contaminate or pollute them in a supposedly considerate manner.
Hit the spot
Sexually stimulate or satisfy perfectly.
Make you wet
Sexually arouse or excite you.
Leave you begging
Cause you to plead or implore persistently.
For this sex
Desiring sexual intercourse.
No morals here
There are no principles or ethics present in this situation.
No limits on
There are no boundaries or restrictions regarding
My plans to violate
My intentions to transgress or breach.
Get on your knees
Assume a kneeling position
And beg me please
Request and beseech me intensively.
To desecrate your face
To profane and violate your countenance.
I feel my fire
I sense the intensity of my inner passion.
Growing old
Diminishing or fading with age.
This warmth inside me
The feeling of comfort or affection within me
Has turned cold
Has become devoid of emotion or warmth.
I disappear
I vanish or cease to exist.
And self-destruct
I destroy myself from within.
I guess this time
I suppose on this occasion
I'm out of luck
I have run out of good fortune or positive opportunities.
Live live live
Continue to live on and embrace life.
Til you put it in reverse
Until you reverse the direction or situation.
Get it right
Comprehend and execute correctly.
Or pay the price
Suffer the negative consequences or penalties.
This ain't a fucking curse
This is not simply a curse or hex, but a genuine state.
Evil evil evil
Characterized by malevolence and wickedness.
As twisted as can be
Exemplifying extreme and distorted depravity.
You'll never find
You will never discover or encounter
A motherfucker
An individual who is vile and detestable.
Quite as bad as me
As morally reprehensible as I am.
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