Swedish/Dutch industrial rock b… Read Full Bio ↴Peace, Love & Pitbulls (1992 – 1997)
Swedish/Dutch industrial rock band headed by Joakim Thåström.
Thåström, who became famous in the 1970s and 1980s with his bands Ebba Grön and Imperiet, took a break from Sweden and moved to Amsterdam where he worked on the PLP project. Peace, Love & Pitbulls released three albums, all with songs in English and heavy, experimental rock music.
PLP was musically influenced by the German industrial rock band Einstürzende Neubauten, one of Thåström’s own favorite bands and the Swedish metal band Entombed.
Even though the band wasn't quite a success in their home country, their music is said to have inspired a lot of artist in the same genre. One such artist was Marilyn Manson, who spoke of PLP as a source of inspiration.
Albums:
Peace Love & Pitbulls, 1992 (international version 1993)
Red sonic underwear, 1994
3, 1997
(Above copied from Wikipedia and edited only slightly for clarity)
Peace Love & Pitbulls appears on the soundtrack to the movie Hideaway, with the song (possibly a cover) Reverberation Nation.
What's Wrong
Peace Love & Pitbulls Lyrics
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In a golden land of opportunity and adventure
The chance
The chance
The chance
The chance
The chance
I need something stronger
Take four red capsules
These lyrics from Peace Love & Pitbulls's song "What's Wrong" express a longing for a new start and a promising future in a land of endless opportunities. The repetition of the phrase "the chance" emphasizes the desire for a fresh beginning, and perhaps suggests that the singer has missed out on chances in the past. The imagery of a "golden land" connotes a place of prosperity and abundance, where dreams can come true. However, the repetition also creates an eerie feeling that the singer might be too fixated on this idea of a new beginning, and this might be leading them astray.
The turning point in the song is when the singer says, "what's wrong? I need something stronger, take four red capsules". This sudden shift represents a moment of desperation, an attempt to overcome the feeling of being stuck, and the need to start again. The use of the word "stronger" suggests a desire for a stronger version of themselves or something that can overpower their current state. The reference to the red capsules alludes to a drug reference, which could reflect an unhealthy coping mechanism in the face of instability.
Overall, "What's Wrong" is a song that highlights the universal desire for a second chance and a new life while also exploring darker themes around the temptation of escape when things don't go according to plan.
Line by Line Meaning
The chance to begin again
An opportunity to start over and improve oneself
In a golden land of opportunity and adventure
An optimistic view of society and the world, where opportunities for success and excitement are plentiful
The chance
Reiterating the importance of opportunity and how it can lead to success
The chance
Continuing to emphasize the significance of chance and opportunity
The chance
Stressing the importance of seizing opportunities that present themselves
The chance
Further emphasizing that opportunities can lead to success and happiness
What's wrong?
Questioning one's current emotional state and recognizing that something may be amiss
I need something stronger
Desiring a solution or escape from an emotional struggle or dissatisfaction with life
Take four red capsules
A reference to the movie The Matrix, where taking the red pill represents choosing to face the truth, no matter how difficult it may be
Writer(s): Joakim Thåström, Sanken Sandqvist
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