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.
Point Blank
Pigface Lyrics
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And be refused by entry, cut down high
You'll be beside yourself, and criminal elements dig
The underground that stalemate to thyself the plane outside...
Forego the frenzy now, it seems the edge is torn and cracked
Licking, cutting, freezing for the longest time
In short the ill will be in dream
And water flow that whole that heats up in between us both...
The flame that used to fall between us is the deficit
They climb the sinking side
Indifferent elsewhere hangs its hardened head above us on the edge...
Sent of disseverence
The flame that used to fall between us is the deficit
They climb the sinking side
Indifferent elsewhere hangs its hardened heads above us on the edge...
The lyrics of Pigface's song "Point Blank" are complex and abstract, making it difficult to provide a straightforward interpretation. However, there are a few possible meanings that can be derived from the lyrics. It seems that the song is about the struggle for identity and belonging in a world that constantly tries to exclude and deny us. The first verse talks about being "refused by entry" and "cut down high", which could be interpreted as facing discrimination and obstacles to advancement due to one's identity or circumstances. The line "criminal elements dig the underground" suggests that some people are forced to resort to illegal or underhanded means to survive.
The chorus, with its repeated lines about a "sent of disseverence" and a "flame that used to fall between us", is more ambiguous but seems to point to a lost connection or intimacy between two people. The last verse mentions "indifferent elsewhere" and "a sinking side", which could signify a feeling of being left behind or left out. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and alienation in a world that is often hostile and resistant to change.
Line by Line Meaning
You only outride the same outside
You can't escape your own limitations and shortcomings.
And be refused by entry, cut down high
You'll be rejected and denied access, despite your status.
You'll be beside yourself, and criminal elements dig
You'll be alone and vulnerable, susceptible to negative influences.
The underground that stalemate to thyself the plane outside...
The subculture that traps you, preventing you from fitting in with mainstream society.
Forego the frenzy now, it seems the edge is torn and cracked
Stop obsessing over pointless things, as it's become unstable and dangerous.
Licking, cutting, freezing for the longest time
Experiencing pain and discomfort for an extended period.
In short the ill will be in dream
In essence, negative thoughts and emotions will continue to plague you.
And water flow that whole that heats up in between us both...
Emotions that used to connect us are now only fueling our disagreements.
Sent of disseverence
The scent of separation and division.
The flame that used to fall between us is the deficit
The passion and love that once united us is now gone, leaving only emptiness.
They climb the sinking side
Others are succeeding while you're failing.
Indifferent elsewhere hangs its hardened head above us on the edge...
The uncaring world watches on as we struggle on the brink of collapse.
Sent of disseverence
The scent of separation and division.
The flame that used to fall between us is the deficit
The passion and love that once united us is now gone, leaving only emptiness.
They climb the sinking side
Others are succeeding while you're failing.
Indifferent elsewhere hangs its hardened heads above us on the edge...
The uncaring world watches on as we struggle on the brink of collapse.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MARTIN ATKINS, WILLIAM RIEFLIN
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