At what was intended to be their last gig (at a biker festival) Rockbitch decided to put the wild sex of their home life into the stage act. They went down a storm and decided to continue touring in order to spread their pro-sex message. The most infamous part of their stage act was "The Golden Condom" contest. This involved throwing the so-called golden condom out into the audience. Whoever caught it (man or woman) was taken backstage for sex with one or more band members. The intention of this was to prove the band were not just an act and were ready to stand by their beliefs.
Rockbitch toured widely from the late '90s until 2002, meeting increasing resistance from authorities, particularly English town councils who were constantly banning gigs. Large sections of their audience (particularly in England) tended to consist of drunken lads just wanting to see some nudity, with no interest in the message. However Rockbitch also began to attract a small following of men and women who seemingly understood the band's message and had their lives changed forever. Outside the UK (particularly in Holland) they sometimes played to more sympathetic audiences. However, in Germany they suffered many censorship problems.
Rockbitch became entirely female when original lead guitarist The Beast[Tony Skinner] retired to a management/production role and Babe (Alexandra) moved up from rhythm to lead guitar. Luci previously "Stage Slut" (nude dancer and sexual link between band and audience) then became rhythm guitarist. After the release of their first studio album Motor Driven Bimbo, Rockbitch were sacked by their record company for refusing to drop sex/nudity from their stage act. Because of this the recorded second, more goth-influenced album Psychic Attack, was never released. Rockbitch ceased performing in 2002 after many years of pressure from bodies such as councils, police forces and governments. The members still live together in their French commune. Drummer Jo Heeley died of breast cancer in January 2012.
Innocence
Rockbitch Lyrics
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Dead boy, sad girl, mad people, bad old world
Angry teacher, see you standing square
Fucked up preacher, I don't think you really care
If you're right, or if you're wrong
'Cause it only makes sense when we're singing your song
I can make you innocent
Well, do you like what you do, does it put you in the mood
Can I have a, can I have her, oh, let me lick you through and through
Ah, I'll take you, and show you the truth
If it's right, or it's wrong
You'll only make sense when you're singing my song
Innocence, in a sense, I can make you innocent
The lyrics to Rockbitch's "Innocence" are powerful and provocative, addressing issues of corruption, disillusionment, and desire. The opening lines, "Dead boy, sad girl, mad people, bad old world," set the tone for the rest of the song, which is a passionate plea for a return to a state of childlike innocence. The singer of the song, presumably one of the members of the band, declares that she can "make you innocent," offering a solution to the problems of a world gone astray.
The song goes on to name and shame various figures of authority who have either failed in their duties or are actively corrupt. There is an "angry teacher" who seems to enjoy punishing her students, and a "fucked up preacher" who does not truly care about his flock. These characters are contrasted with the singer, who claims to have the power to restore innocence and purity to those who have lost it.
The chorus of the song, "Innocence, in a sense, I can make you innocent," is repeated several times, emphasizing the message that the world can be renewed and revitalized if people are willing to embrace a new way of being. The final lines of the song, "If it's right, or it's wrong, you'll only make sense when you're singing my song," suggest that the singer's vision of innocence is not one that will be embraced by everyone, but only by those who are willing to follow her lead.
Overall, "Innocence" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to examine their own beliefs and values. The singer's vision of innocence may not be shared by all, but the song encourages us to think about what it would mean to live in a world where purity and goodness are truly valued.
Line by Line Meaning
I can make you innocent
The singer is claiming they have the ability to make someone innocent.
Dead boy, sad girl, mad people, bad old world
Listing off a series of negative things in the world, people who may be suffering or struggling.
Angry teacher, see you standing square
A description of a teacher who is seemingly angry or strict in their teaching approach.
Fucked up preacher, I don't think you really care
A critique of a religious leader who may not actually care about the well-being and morality of their followers.
If you're right, or if you're wrong
It doesn't matter if the person being addressed is right or wrong, it's all about the singer's intentions and goals.
'Cause it only makes sense when we're singing your song
The singer wants the person to align with their own goals and beliefs, essentially becoming a follower or supporter.
Well, do you like what you do, does it put you in the mood
Asking the person about their likes and preferences, suggesting that the singer wants to cater to them in order to gain favor and support.
Can I have a, can I have her, oh, let me lick you through and through
An inappropriate and sexually suggestive request that the singer is making towards the person in question.
Ah, I'll take you, and show you the truth
The singer is positioning themselves as a guide or mentor for the person, promising to reveal the 'truth' to them.
If it's right, or it's wrong
Once again emphasizing that it doesn't matter if something is 'right' or 'wrong', as long as the person is open to following the singer's lead.
You'll only make sense when you're singing my song
The singer believes that the person will only really make sense and be of value when they fall in line with the singer's views and goals.
Innocence, in a sense, I can make you innocent
The repeated assertion that the singer has the power to make the person innocent, implying that there may be some hidden motives or manipulation at play.
Contributed by Taylor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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