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.
Bitch
Pigface Lyrics
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You're so good to me
I know but I can't change
Tried to tell you
But you look at me like maybe
I'm an angel underneath
Innocent and sweet
Yesterday I cried
The softer side
I can understand how you'd be so confused
I don't envy you
I'm a little bit of everything
All rolled into one
I'm a bitch, I'm a lover
I'm a child, I'm a mother
I'm a sinner, I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell, I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
So take me as I am
This may mean
You'll have to be a stronger man
Rest assured that
When I start to make you nervous
And I'm going to extremes
Tomorrow I will change
And today won't mean a thing
I'm a bitch, I'm a lover
I'm a child, I'm a mother
I'm a sinner, I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell, I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
Just when you think, you got me figured out
The season's already changing
I think it's cool, you do what you do
And don't try to save me
I'm a bitch, I'm a lover
I'm a child, I'm a mother
I'm a sinner, I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell, I'm your dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
I'm a bitch, I'm a tease
I'm a goddess on my knees
When you hurt, when you suffer
I'm your angel undercover
I've been numb, I'm revived
Can't say I'm not alive
You know I wouldn't want it any other way
The Pigface song "Bitch" is a complex exploration of human identity and self-perception. The opening lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment with the world and a perceived inability to change, creating a feeling of frustration and despair. The singer then tries to explain their identity to someone who is struggling to understand, describing themselves as a multifaceted and contradictory person who contains both light and dark aspects. The repeated refrain of "I'm a bitch, I'm a lover" speaks to the idea that human beings are not simple or one-dimensional, but rather a complex tapestry of different emotions, experiences, and desires.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of personal agency and the power of human choice. The singer reassures the listener that they are not defined by any single behavior or characteristic, but rather have the ability to change and evolve over time. This message is conveyed through the line "Tomorrow I will change, and today won't mean a thing", suggesting that the singer is constantly growing and learning in their journey through life.
Overall, Pigface's "Bitch" is a powerful and thought-provoking commentary on human nature and the complexity of identity. It challenges listeners to embrace their full selves and reject simplistic labels and stereotypes.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate the world today
The world seems too difficult to handle or too burdensome to bear today
You're so good to me
You treat me very well
I know but I can't change
Despite the kindness, I cannot change who I am
Tried to tell you
I attempted to communicate my true self to you
But you look at me like maybe
Your gaze suggests that you view me as an angelic and innocent person
I'm an angel underneath
There is an innocent and pure side to my personality
Innocent and sweet yesterday I cried
I cried with relief because I was able to reveal a softer side of myself
Must have been relieved to see the softer side
You might have been pleased to see my emotional vulnerability
I can understand how you'd be so confused
It is understandable that you may have difficulty understanding my complex personality
I don't envy you
I do not wish to be in your position
I'm a little bit of everything all rolled into one
I am a person who is multifaceted and cannot be easily classified or defined
I'm a bitch, I'm a lover
I am capable of being unpleasant or difficult, but also have the capacity for strong affection and love
I'm a child, I'm a mother
I possess childlike wonder and innocence, as well as maternal instincts
I'm a sinner, I'm a saint
I have made mistakes and committed sins, but also possess virtuous and honorable qualities
I do not feel ashamed
I am not embarrassed or guilty about who I am
I'm your hell, I'm your dream
I am capable of being a source of great trouble and distress, as well as an object of desire and longing
I'm nothing in between
I am an extreme and do not have a moderate or neutral personality
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
You are aware that my personality is complicated, but you are willing to accept me for who I am
So take me as I am
Accept me for who I truly am
This may mean you'll have to be a stronger man
It may require you to be emotionally and mentally tough to accept my full complexity
Rest assured that when I start to make you nervous
Don't worry, when my personality begins to overwhelm you, things will change soon enough
And I'm going to extremes tomorrow I will change
I am capable of behaving in unusual and extreme ways, but I will soon go back to being myself
And today won't mean a thing
What I do today will not have a lasting impact on who I am tomorrow
Just when you think you got me figured out
Right when you think you understand me, I will surprise you
The season's already changing
Things are constantly changing, including my personality
I think it's cool, you do what you do
I respect your decisions and actions
And don't try to save me
Don't attempt to change me or rescue me from myself
I'm a bitch, I'm a tease
I am capable of being unpleasant or provocative, especially in a sexual or romantic context
I'm a goddess on my knees
I possess qualities of divine and entrancing femininity, especially when humbled or submissive
When you hurt, when you suffer
When you are experiencing pain or hardship, I am here for you
I'm your angel undercover
I am a compassionate and helpful presence in your life, but may not always show it overtly
I've been numb, I'm revived
I have experienced emotional numbness or apathy, but am now feeling more alive and energized
Can't say I'm not alive
I am living life to the fullest and cannot deny my own existence
You know I wouldn't want it any other way
You are aware that my personality is complicated, but you are willing to accept me for who I am
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Anne Brooks, Shelly M Peiken
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