Both had drummed with Ministry, and were pleased with the notion of a rock music band with two drummers, rather than the usual one. The duo formed Pigface, and began a revolving-door collaboration with many experimentally-minded musicians, many of whom — especially early on — had recorded for the influential industrial music record label Wax Trax.
Trent Reznor was also an early partner, when, due to legal troubles, Nine Inch Nails were prevented from recording under that name. "Suck" — cowritten with and sung by Reznor — was something of an underground hit, and Reznor later rerecorded the song.
Rieflin eventually left Pigface, leaving Atkins in charge. The dozens--perhaps hundreds--of musical collaborators to record and perform with Pigface have ensured that each album, and each song, is unique. This practice has, however, led to some negative criticism due to a perceived lack of continuity.
Pigface concerts are characterized by high-energy performances. Frequently there will be upwards of 10 people on stage at any time during the show. Not only that but Martin Atkins and the rest of the band love interacting with the audience, and members of the audience are nearly always invited on stage for the encore.
Asphole
Pigface Lyrics
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Process mile union made
The snake defiled
Blue book murder the best you could
Lessons spite heaven twisted
Candid photos intermixed in
Sitting backdoor mud realized
Dirty corners of the mind
Sitting in eye and wasted
Pick yourself up off the floor
Shaken angel taken home
Clicking heels gold brick road
No place like home it seems
Now together shadow rithing
You world comes crashing down
Rain - the gasping now
Rain - the melting snow
Rain - cold image much larger than life
Rain - comes crashing down
Rain - go pour it on
Rain - forever you're left with this curse
So was it mud cracked corner smile
No living out the lie
Motion vixen man so proud
Seems so innocent inside
Seems quite a horror show
Treated like a child who knows
The mascot reveals the worst
Tilted and hungry suicide...suicide...suicide! suicide!
Suicide! suicide! suicide! suicide!
Children went hungry
Children went hungry
Suicide
Living in a dream
Rain - this is your song (star?)
Rain - it lingers on
Rain - your royalty consumed by a vice
Rain - done acid sound
Rain - believe it all
Rain - together you're left with this curse
Go through the doorway world subjected
Shrink away from those who see
Needed wicked garden grows
Slither down the asphole
Looking backward of the form
As lightshow of your own device
Back of penny torture matters
Talking through a mere the says it all
Finger asphole
Love finger asphole [x3]
Love finger the asphole [x2]
Love finger [x4]
Rain - the gasping now
Rain - the melting snow
Rain - cold image much larger than life
Rain - comes crashing down
Rain
The song "Asphole" by Pigface is a dark, ominous track that delves into themes of madness, self-destruction, and despair. The lyrics are cryptic and abstract, but the overall meaning seems to be that the singer is caught in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, and is unable to break free from it. The chorus of "Rain" represents the moment of reckoning, where everything comes crashing down and the singer is left to deal with the consequences of their actions.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with lines like "Process mile union made" and "Dirty corners of the mind" suggesting a sense of confinement and claustrophobia. The second verse introduces more disturbing imagery, with references to candid photos and a "motion vixen man" who is "quite a horror show." The chorus then hits with its powerful repetition of "Rain," as if to indicate that this is the moment when everything falls apart.
The final verse is perhaps the most cryptic, with lines like "Needed wicked garden grows" and "Slither down the asphole" suggesting a descent into madness or some sort of abyss. The repetition of "Love finger asphole" at the end is disturbing and unsettling, adding to the overall sense of unease.
Line by Line Meaning
A thin word
Beginning a story or a message, but minimal or non-descriptive
Process mile union made
Going through the motions or following a set process, step by step
The snake defiled
A deceitful person or situation has perverted or corrupted something
Blue book murder the best you could
Trying to cover up or hide a mistake or crime as best as one can
Lessons spite heaven twisted
Harsh lessons or experiences can cause anger or resentment towards a higher power or religious beliefs
Candid photos intermixed in
Real or honest images mixed in with fabricated or altered ones
Sitting backdoor mud realized
Sitting in a dirty or shameful situation, and finally acknowledging it or experiencing its consequences
Dirty corners of the mind
Negative or perverse thoughts or desires kept secret or hidden away
Whistler's father figure heads
Misguided or manipulative leaders, using a whistle (or other means) to control and deceive
Sitting in eye and wasted
Wasting time or opportunity, while becoming more aware of one's situation or surroundings
Pick yourself up off the floor
Motivating oneself after a defeat or low point
Shaken angel taken home
A vulnerable or innocent person being forcefully or unfairly taken advantage of
Clicking heels gold brick road
The illusion or pursuit of a perfect or luxurious life or success, often in vain
No place like home it seems
Returning to a familiar or comforting space, but realizing it may not be all it seems
Now together shadow rithing
Joining together in a dark or ominous way, and engaging in deceitful or immoral behavior
You world comes crashing down
Experiencing a sudden and severe failure or loss
Rain - the gasping now
Rainfall that causes a feeling of suffocation or pressure
Rain - the melting snow
An enduring rainfall that causes a transformation or change
Rain - cold image much larger than life
Rainfall that creates a powerful or intimidating image or situation
Rain - comes crashing down
A torrential rainfall that causes chaos or destruction
Rain - go pour it on
Encouraging others to take action, regardless of the consequences or outcome
Rain - forever you're left with this curse
The aftermath or lasting impact of a harmful or devastating event
So was it mud cracked corner smile
A deceptive or insincere smile that reveals the truth or corruption underneath
No living out the lie
Choosing to stop living or perpetuating a falsehood or deception
Motion vixen man so proud
A person who manipulates and controls others' actions, often feeling a sense of superiority or arrogance
Seems so innocent inside
A person or situation appearing harmless or inconspicuous on the surface, but hiding darker intentions or secrets underneath
Seems quite a horror show
A situation or event that is shocking or terrifying, and difficult to comprehend
Treated like a child who knows
Being condescended to or belittled, despite possessing knowledge or insight equal to or greater than others
The mascot reveals the worst
A symbolic figure or representation that exposes the negative or corrupt aspects of an organization or situation
Tilted and hungry suicide...suicide...suicide! suicide!
A person feeling desperate, helpless, and on the brink of giving up, loudly expressing their emotional pain and desire to end it all
Children went hungry
An expression of social or economic injustice affecting vulnerable members of society
Living in a dream
Existing in a state of willful ignorance or delusion, refusing to acknowledge uncomfortable truths or harsh realities
Rain - this is your song (star?)
Rainfall that is representative of a person or situation, either as a positive or negative force
Rain - it lingers on
Rainfall that continues to affect or influence a person or situation, long after it has stopped
Rain - your royalty consumed by a vice
Rainfall that exposes the weaknesses or addictions of those in positions of power or privilege
Rain - done acid sound
Rainfall that creates an otherworldly or surreal experience, similar to the effects of hallucinogens
Rain - believe it all
Rainfall that brings about a sense of all-consuming truth, or convinces people of something despite evidence to the contrary
Rain - together you're left with this curse
The aftermath or lasting impact of a harmful or devastating event, affecting everyone involved or connected to it
Go through the doorway world subjected
Entering a new phase or situation, with little control or autonomy
Shrink away from those who see
Avoiding or hiding from others who may discover one's flaws or vulnerabilities
Needed wicked garden grows
A negative or harmful situation, born out of necessity or desperation
Slither down the asphole
Acting in a deceitful or manipulative manner, exploiting a perceived weakness or flaw
Looking backward of the form
Analysing or revisiting the past or previous actions, in an attempt to understand or justify them
As lightshow of your own device
Creating an image or experience that is self-serving or self-aggrandising, rather than genuine or authentic
Back of penny torture matters
Small or insignificant details or actions can have a significant impact, causing pain or discomfort
Talking through a mere the says it all
Using a subtle or indirect communication to convey a deeper or more meaningful message
Finger asphole
Pointing out or exposing a flaw or weakness in someone, often in a cruel or callous manner
Love finger asphole [x3]
Expressing affection or admiration for someone, despite their flaws or negative traits
Love finger the asphole [x2]
Expressing a perverse or twisted affection for someone's flaws or negative traits
Love finger [x4]
Expressing love or admiration, without judgement or criticism
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