The voices of Miss Z and Vx "Cheerleader" will kick start your brain into frantic work as their words carry real meaning. And finally your eyes are going to gape wide in shock, when these luminous creatures take the stage. Yet the Pink Panther Party is far from just being a colourful bubblegum gathering. There is a well defined dark side to this Industrial band, which has taken deep roots in Punish Yourself's music right from their beginning :
A sinister figure has always been waiting in the twilight at the crossroads. Many of all too eager and ambitious blues musicians have been lured into selling their souls to this creature. Once the deal is sealed, the only remaining path is leading straight to hell. This story does not end there. Those daring to walk on, will reach the point where the roads of Industrial, Punk, Metal and Techno cross. There a fate far worse than enslavement by Lucifer or Baron Samedi awaits them: glowing figures are dancing in the dark. Punish Yourself do not wish to bargain for your soul - they just take it without a warning.
You are being taken for a ride into another universe for a total assault of the senses. The eyes get filled to bursting with body-painted, metal-grinding performers and dark dancers to the eerie glow of UV lights before a cascading stream of consciousness on a video backdrop. Don't hold back or their total lack of inhibitions will rip it out off you. Punish Yourself are the ultimate answer to boredom. Their alien dimension mixes zombie obsessions with pure Russ Meyer-like exhibition, distorted samples with glam overtones, comic book extravaganza with ultimate angst.
If ALICE COOPER suddenly tried to play hardcore techno, it probably would sound a bit like Punish Yourself, but only a bit. Nothing can compare to the wild ride you take, when listening and watching to them. Since this colourful quartet has emerged out of Toulouse with their debut album "Feuer Tanz System" (1998), they have owned the roads. During their endless touring, the French have shared stages with bands like DAS ICH, THE YOUNG GODS, SAMAEL, EPICA, NITZER EBB, THERION, IMPALED NAZARENE, CONVERGE, PROJECT PITCHFORK, HOCICO, OOMPH, but also SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, FISHBONE or the SKATALITES. They also hit major European festivals like Dour (BE), Sziget (HU), or the Eurockéennes (FR).
Nothing has been able to stop these glowing zombies of dark entertainment. Punish Yourself have survived several changes in their line-up, while constantly pushing their creative boundaries further into the unknown. Five studio albums, a live recording as well as a compilation of their early material gained them a dedicated following and they are now regarded as a major Cyberpunk reference of European counterculture. Before the current release of their sixth full-length album "Pink Panther Party", Punish Yourself together with their new partner Season of Mist have already reissued the complete early works "Crypt 1996-2002", "Sexplosive Locomotive" (2004), and "Gore Baby Gore" (2006) as well as their amazing soundtrack exploration "Cult Movie".
And now, Punish Yourself are coming for you as you have just reached their crossroads. Forget your name, forget who you are and simply let go. When these four horsemen of decadence hit the stage, anything can happen. The "Pink Panther Party" promises to be a hell of a party that you will never forget... welcome again!
I like It
Punish Yourself Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Sex ain't no crime
One sex Two sex
Sex ain't no crime
One sex two sex
One sex two sex
Standing on the sex drive
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
That's what I say
I like it I Like it I like it I like it
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
That's what I say
Digging on the tunnel
Waiting to explode
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
That's what I say
I like it I Like it I like it I like it
I like it I Like it I like it I like it
Bissexual
Homosexual
Heterosexual
I like it sexual
Bissexual
Homosexual
Heterosexual
I like it babe I like it babe
The lyrics of "I Like It" by Punish Yourself can be interpreted in multiple ways. The repeated phrase "One sex two sex, sex ain't no crime" can be seen as a way to defy the societal norms and taboos associated with sexuality. The line "Standing on the sex drive, shake it to blow off" may refer to indulging in sexual desires to let off steam or release tension. The phrase "give yourself over to absolute pleasure" suggests surrendering oneself to the moment and seizing the opportunity to enjoy oneself.
The second half of the song has a more explicit tone. The line "digging on the tunnel waiting to explode" is a metaphor for sexual excitement building up and reaching a climax. The repetition of the phrase "I like it" further emphasizes the enjoyment and satisfaction derived from sexual activities. The inclusion of different sexual orientations, such as bisexual, homosexual, and heterosexual, with the line "I like it sexual" may also suggest a celebration of sexual diversity and inclusivity.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their sexual desires without shame, judgment, or fear. It promotes the idea that consensual and enjoyable sex is a natural part of life that should not be stigmatized or repressed.
Line by Line Meaning
One sex Two sex
No matter what your sexual preference is, there are always options
Sex ain't no crime
Consensual sex between adults should not be judged or punished
Standing on the sex drive
Feeling sexually empowered and confident
Shake it to blow off
Expressing sexual energy freely and without inhibition
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure
Fully embracing sexual experiences with no fear or hesitation
That's what I say
I stand by my belief in sexual freedom
I like it I Like it I like it I like it
I enjoy the pleasure that comes with sexual exploration and expression
Digging on the tunnel
Eagerly anticipating a sexual encounter
Waiting to explode
Feeling overwhelmed with sexual excitement and anticipation
Bissexual
Attraction to both sexes
Homosexual
Attraction to the same sex
Heterosexual
Attraction to the opposite sex
I like it sexual
I enjoy exploring my sexuality in all its forms
I like it babe I like it babe
I enjoy sexual experiences with my partner
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.