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.
Your Own You Own
Pigface Lyrics
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To be aware
Before awake
Your freedoms are being eroded [x2]
Your needs blocked [x2]
Your freedoms are being eroded
Your needs blocked
Your sexuality legislated
You are being criminalized
You are being reposesed
Your being digitized for ease ov location
Your breath thee breath ov youth is being polluted [provication! [x4]]
Your own you own
Your very own
Your own you own
Your brains are being polluted, poisoned, and fragmented by fear
Not your fear [x3]
Your own you own [x10]
You only run free
As ov this day
You do not have the right to socialize
Your own you own [i lost count, I'd say 30]
Or criticise, or analyse, or fantasise, or politicise, or publisice
Or subsidise, or visualise, or conceptualise, or realise anything!
The lyrics to "Your Own You Own" by Pigface paint a picture of a world where individuals have been stripped of their freedoms, rights, and individuality. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to wake up and take control of their own lives. The repetition of "Your own you own" is a reminder that each individual is responsible for their own destiny and must take ownership of their lives.
The lyrics highlight the erosion of freedoms and the blocking of needs, such as the right to dream and be sexual. The mention of being criminalized and repossessed suggests the loss of individual autonomy to a larger system. The line "Your being digitized for ease ov location" speaks to concerns of tracking and surveillance. The references to pollution and poisoning indicate a physical as well as mental decline, with the breath of youth being tainted.
Overall, the lyrics present a bleak picture of society and a call for individual action in the face of oppression and control.
Line by Line Meaning
For 23 years we've told you to beware
We have been warning you for 23 years to be cautious and vigilant.
To be aware
To be watchful and conscious of the events around you.
Before awake
Before it's too late to take action.
Your freedoms are being eroded [x2]
Your rights and liberties are being slowly taken away from you.
Your needs blocked [x2]
Your basic necessities and requirements are being prevented or hindered.
Your sexuality legislated
The laws and regulations are controlling and restricting your sexual preferences and choices.
Your dreams your right to dreams, stolen [stolen! stolen! stolen! stolen!]
Your aspirations and ambitions are being forcefully taken away from you, and you are deprived of your right to dream.
You are being criminalized
You are being treated like a criminal, even for minor offenses or actions.
You are being reposesed
You are losing ownership of your possessions and property due to financial hardships.
Your being digitized for ease ov location
You are being monitored and tracked through your digital footprint for convenience and control.
Your breath thee breath ov youth is being polluted [provication! [x4]]
Your vitality and energy are being contaminated and poisoned by various factors, causing agitation and provocation.
Your own you own
The things you possess belong to you and no one else.
Your very own
The things that are uniquely and exclusively yours.
Your brains are being polluted, poisoned, and fragmented by fear
Your mind is being affected and damaged by constant fear and anxiety.
Not your fear [x3]
You are not the one responsible for causing fear and panic.
Your own you own [x10]
You have complete ownership and control over the things that belong to you.
You only run free
You are only allowed to act freely and independently within certain limits.
As ov this day
Starting from today.
You do not have the right to socialize
You are denied the right to interact and communicate with others freely.
Or criticise, or analyse, or fantasise, or politicise, or publisice
You are not allowed to express your opinions or thoughts, analyze things critically or fantasize, participate in politics or promote your beliefs publicly.
Or subsidise, or visualise, or conceptualise, or realise anything!
You are restricted even from supporting, envisioning, planning or executing anything.
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