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.
MAGAZINE
Pigface Lyrics
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Hold me in your arms I wanna feel your disease
Turn the machines on high I sleep better when they scream
I sleep better when the TV flips on my list like a screen
Whenever I dream it's all magazine
It's all magazine [Repeat x5]
Magazine [Repeat x5]
Dream time time most real of all
Dream times dream times eagle hot
Dream time embrace a dot
Will so wide feeling wise
Rip it up and look inside
It feels empty it's just me
Dream time [Repeat x3]
Dream time magazine
Magazine
Dream time [Repeat x3]
Magazine
Satan worshipers and their surviving children
The lyrics to the Pigface song "Magazine" are largely a stream-of-consciousness expression of the singer's feelings of addiction and turmoil. The opening lines refer to the singer's past struggles as a "codependent alcoholic bitch," suggesting a history of substance abuse and destructive relationships. The next lines express a desire to be held by another person, even if they are carrying their own illness or disease. This could be interpreted as a desire for connection, even if it is unhealthy or co-dependent.
The following lines continue the theme of self-destructive behavior, with the singer expressing a preference for noisy and chaotic environments. They suggest that they sleep better when machines are running and loud noises abound. The phrase "I sleep better when the TV flips on my list like a screen" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the way the singer's thoughts and emotions shift unpredictably, much like changing channels on a TV. The lyrics then switch to a series of disconnected phrases and images that evoke a dreamlike state, with "luminous faces," "bodies," and an "eagle hot" all mentioned. The final lines of the song are particularly ambiguous, with mention of "Satan worshipers and their surviving children" providing little context or explanation.
Overall, "Magazine" is a song that uses fragmented, stream-of-consciousness lyrics to convey a sense of disorientation and emotional turmoil. It touches on themes of addiction, co-dependence, and the search for connection, while also evoking a dreamlike atmosphere that is at once confusing and captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a codependent alcoholic bitch and then I became
I used to be dependent on others and alcohol, but then I changed (improved or worsened).
Hold me in your arms I wanna feel your disease
I want you to embrace me even though you may have something harmful (like a disease).
Turn the machines on high I sleep better when they scream
I sleep well when the machines are making loud noises or screams.
I sleep better when the TV flips on my list like a screen
I sleep well when I can see my to-do list on the TV.
Whenever I dream it's all magazine
Whenever I dream, it's like I'm just reading a magazine (not very meaningful or significant).
It's all magazine [Repeat x5]
Everything (that I'm experiencing or feeling) is just like a magazine (shallow and unimportant).
Magazine [Repeat x5]
Magazine (shallow and unimportant).
Dream time time most real of all
The time I spend dreaming is the most real (meaningful, significant) time for me.
Luminous faces bodies call
I see bright or glowing faces and bodies that seem to be calling out to me (in my dreams).
Dream times dream times eagle hot
I have many exciting dreams, like flying like an eagle (with high energy or passion).
Dream time embrace a dot
In my dream, I embrace something that seems insignificant or tiny (like a dot).
Will so wide feeling wise
I feel a sense of openness and wisdom (being knowledgeable) within myself.
Rip it up and look inside
Tear something apart and examine what's inside (could be literal or figurative).
It feels empty it's just me
I feel empty inside because it's just me (not enough external factors to fill that emptiness).
Dream time [Repeat x3]
The time I spend dreaming (which is significant for me).
Dream time magazine
My dreams are like a magazine (unimportant and shallow), even though they are significant for me.
Magazine
Magazine (unimportant and shallow).
Dream time [Repeat x3]
The time I spend dreaming (which is significant for me).
Magazine
Magazine (unimportant and shallow).
Satan worshipers and their surviving children
This line seems unrelated and does not have an evident connection to the rest of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KIYZS, NICHOLLS, RUCHOFT, SVITEZ, MARTIN ATKINS, MATTHEW FERGUSON
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