1. Synthpop band Pro… Read Full Bio ↴There are two Bands under the Name Propaganda :
1. Synthpop band Propaganda was formed in Germany by vocalist Claudia Brücken and drummer Michael Mertens plus keyboard players Susanne Freytag and Ralf Dorper. The quartet moved to England in 1983 and signed to ZTT Records, also the home of Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Art of Noise. Propaganda's first single, "Dr. Mabuse," reached the British Top 30 in early 1984, but the band's second release was more than a year in coming. Finally, in May 1985, "Duel" trumped the debut single by hitting number 21.
Propaganda's first album A Secret Wish appeared one month later, and the resulting tour necessitated the addition of bassist Derek Forbes and drummer Brian McGee -- both formerly with Simple Minds. After the release of the remix album Wishful Thinking later that year, Dorper became the first original member to leave the band, and Propaganda splintered soon after, due to a prolonged legal battle to leave ZTT. The group finally re-emerged in 1988 with Mertens, Forbes, McGee and American vocalist Betsi Miller. The quartet signed with Virgin, and released 1234 in 1990. The single "Heaven Give Me Words" broke the British Top 40 in 1990, and "Only One Word" placed modestly later that year.
Meanwhile, Claudia Brücken -- who had stayed with ZTT in large part because of her marriage to label-owner Paul Morley -- formed Act with Thomas Leer. The duo charted "Snobbery and Decay" in mid-1987 and released their only album, Laughter, Tears, and Rage in 1988. Brücken became a solo act by the turn of the decade, and charted only one single, "Absolut (E)," from her 1991 album Love, And a Million Other Things. Though neither the band nor Brücken had recorded recently, rumours flew during the mid-'90s that a Propaganda reunion was in the works.
2. Jason Emmanuel Petty (born May 27, 1979), better known by his stage name Propaganda, is an American Christian hip hop and spoken word artist and poet from Los Angeles, California. He has released four albums as an independent artist and one collaborative album with the rapper Odd Thomas, and has performed and recorded as a member of the underground hip hop group Tunnel Rats and associated act Footsoldiers.
Frozen Faces
Propaganda Lyrics
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forget the world, take this break
and dance
the drums are stained with blood
don't look at this disaster
if you want my advice, take this break
and dance
sweet secret sense of sin
sweet secret sense of rhythm
sweet secret sense of sin
sweet secret sense of rhythm
if your pure emotions
ich fuerchte keine Einsamkeit [I fear no loneliness]
provoke these frozen faces
es gibt keine Warmherzigkeit [there is no warm-heartedness]
take this break and dance
you can't stay away from this
you listen to this hellish crash
you can't stay away from this
the war has just begun
frozen faces can always melt
sweet secret sense of sin
frozen faces can always melt
push this echo in the outside world
sweet secret sense of sin
one box for optimism
forget the world
sweet secret sense of sin
sweet secret sense of sin
push this echo in the outside world
sweet secret sense of sin
frozen faces can always melt again
The lyrics to Propaganda's song "Frozen Faces" are a contrasting mix of upbeat, danceable rhythms and darker, more ominous lyrics about war and loneliness. The opening stanza encourages listeners to forget the outside world and to dance, but then quickly transitions to a more macabre tone, with references to "drums stained with blood" and "frozen faces." The remaining verses continue to meld these contrasting themes, with a sense of optimism and a call to dance juxtaposed against the harsh realities of war and the difficulty of connecting with others.
Throughout the song, there is a strong emphasis on rhythm, both in the lyrics themselves and in the overall sound of the track. The repetition of phrases like "sweet secret sense of sin" and "frozen faces can always melt" creates a sense of momentum and urgency, driving the song forward despite its darker subject matter. The use of electronic instrumentation and heavily processed vocals also gives the track a distinctive sound that sets it apart from other songs in the synthpop genre.
Overall, "Frozen Faces" is a complex and thought-provoking song that combines infectious rhythms with more serious lyrical themes. By pairing these contrasting elements together, Propaganda is able to create a song that is both enjoyable to listen to and meaningful on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
one box for optimism
A single source of hope amidst darkness
forget the world, take this break
Ignore the chaos and take a moment to relax
and dance
Engage in a carefree activity
the drums are stained with blood
The music is associated with violence and conflict
don't look at this disaster
Avoid acknowledging the negative events happening around us
if you want my advice, take this break
Suggestion to disconnect and enjoy a moment of respite
sweet secret sense of sin
Pleasurable but forbidden feeling
sweet secret sense of rhythm
Enjoyment of the music and its beat
if your pure emotions
When your genuine feelings
ich fuerchte keine Einsamkeit [I fear no loneliness]
There's no fear of being alone
provoke these frozen faces
Cause these apathetic expressions to change
es gibt keine Warmherzigkeit [there is no warm-heartedness]
A lack of kindness and compassion
take this break and dance
An encouragement to disconnect from negativity and embrace a lighthearted activity
you can't stay away from this
Unable to resist the allure of this music
you listen to this hellish crash
The tumultuous sound pulls you in
the war has just begun
Conflict is imminent
frozen faces can always melt
Indifference can be overcome
push this echo in the outside world
Spread the message beyond the current environment
sweet secret sense of sin
The forbidden yet pleasurable feeling
one box for optimism
A single source of hope amidst darkness
forget the world
Temporarily disregard the negativity surrounding us
sweet secret sense of sin
Pleasurable but forbidden feeling
sweet secret sense of sin
Pleasurable but forbidden feeling
push this echo in the outside world
Spread the message beyond the current environment
sweet secret sense of sin
Pleasurable but forbidden feeling
frozen faces can always melt again
Indifference can be overcome, and compassion can be rekindled
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnlynch8042
Reminds me of the 80s, I always loved the way it changes at 1.52 and thought this section elevated the tune to a another place - best band I never saw.
@musicilike69
2021and it's still got it ...
@vanessalouzon
What a masterpiece!
@joaocouto800
Masterpiece!
@3Diogo
É a loucura!
@robertrobert1460
Bloody hell were they good!!! "If you're pure emotions
Ich fürchte keine Einsamkeit. Provoke these frozen faces. Es gibt keine Warmherzigkeit!" 80ies quality pop from Germany.
@Blondejam
I absolutely love Propaganda!!!
@luxeford547
They changed my life and blew up my IQ to 128!
@Jimmy_Sandwiches
New Album oot "The Heart Is Strange" - xPropaganda
@Blondejam
@@Jimmy_Sandwiches Thank you Jimmy!