Members an… Read Full Bio ↴Santa Hates You is a German based band formed in autumn 2007.
Members and founders of the band are the musical icon Peter "PS" Spilles and the enigmatic italian vocalist/lyricist Jinxy. Legend has it that they first met at the Ohlsdorfer Cemetery in Hamburg, where it is said that they accidentally 'scared the hell out of each other'. Apparently it was then that PS noticed Jinxy's unusual voice, and, well, it seems safe to say that he was quite intrigued by what he heard.
After discovering their common passion for dark music, macabre arts and rebellious humor, the two became friends and soon decided to start a band together.
Santa Hates You's music is straight forward dark-electro, with industrial traits and extremely danceable beats on one side, and catchy sequences as well as gothic and electro-punk elements on the other. While the band describes their sound as "juicy electronic-gothic-industrial", many others have tried, in the course of the last years, to characterize the Santa Hates You - style.
'A musical maelstrom'; 'The perfect soundtrack to the Mad Hatter's tea party'; 'Bizarre and grotesque like some kind of sexy freak show'; 'Always hard hitting but infectious as hell', 'Distasteful, wayward, mischievous, depraved, and dangerous for our youth' are only some of the most colorful labeling attempts out there.
Santa Hates You's powerful vocals are another unmistakable trait of the duo.
PS's striking voice finds a worthy ally in Jinxy's equally distinctive sultry-to-snarled vocal presence.
Santa Hates You is a subversive musical project, and this is reflected in the lyrics and in the image of the band.
They are famous for their 'trademark blend of dark, at times rather caustic humor' merged with a considerable portion of anticonformism, rebellion and shrewdness.
The band has often expressed their love for the european literature and art of the late 19th and early 20th century, and openly recognizes artistic movements such as Symbolism, Surrealism and the Decadent Movement as a source of stylistic inspiration.
The knowledge and passion for different psychological perspectives and approaches should also be mentioned as an unmissable inspirational element in the band's creative process.
They are currently signed to Trisol Music Group.
== Members ==
*Jinxy – lyrics, vocals
*Peter Spilles – composition, lyrics, vocals
==Record Label ==
*Trisol Music Group
== Discography ==
* 2007 - You're on The Naughty List
* 2009 - Rocket Heart (EP)
* 2010 - Crucifix Powerbomb
* 2011 - Jolly Roger
* 2012 - It's ALIVE!
How to Create a Monster
Santa Hates You Lyrics
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on a drunken moonless night
add a pinch of hopelessness
just to get it right
fill their lives with disgust
be sure to crush their trust
belittle, terrorize, denigrate
they are your little playthings
beyond a shadow of a doubt
you brought them into this world
and you can take them right back out
be careful what you wish for
'cause wishes do come true
the monster you're creating
looks uncannily like you
foster an atmosphere
of instability and alienation
add a slice of fear
to spice up your creation
when you have them at your feet
don't be shy and just repeat:
this hurts me more than it hurts you
I only want what is best for you
be careful what you wish for
'cause wishes do come true
the monster you're creating
looks uncannily like you
neglect them, brutalize them
incorporate psychic numbing
and then harm them some more
till their bodies and souls are sore
be careful what you wish for
'cause wishes do come true
the monster you're creating
looks uncannily like you
it was you all along
how did you get it wrong?
through and through
the only monster here is you
The lyrics of Santa Hates You's song "How to Create a Monster" suggest a dark metaphorical commentary on the more sinister sides of modern parenting. The song begins by discussing the creation of a monster and how the process begins with selfishness, hopelessness, disgust, and lack of trust. The lyrics suggest a parent or guardian figure playing the role of the creator here. The song goes on to describe how such a figure would fill their child's life with instability, fear, and alienation while repeating that they have their child's best intentions at heart.
The chorus highlights the cautionary message that the monster that the creator is creating seems uncannily like them. This lyric suggests that through this parenting style, the monstrous traits that this figure is trying to instill in their child will reflect back unto them. The lyrics further depict abusive parenting tactics such as neglect, brutalization, psychic numbing, and causing both physical and emotional harm until the child's body and soul is sore.
In essence, the song's storyteller is warning their listener against creating their monsters through seemingly acceptable means of modern parenting, such as coddling and hand feeding without giving their child the skills or resilience to function independently in the world. The song warns against patterns of abuse that will create a damaged child and an unlovable monster of a human being.
Line by Line Meaning
spawn them out of selfishness
Create a monster just for your own interests.
on a drunken moonless night
Creating it had no good intentions.
add a pinch of hopelessness
Make it more miserable and powerless.
just to get it right
Make sure you create the perfect monster.
fill their lives with disgust
Cause them to hate their existence.
be sure to crush their trust
Make sure they trust no one, especially not you.
belittle, terrorize, denigrate
Constantly abuse them to break their spirit.
let them know you are their fate
Make them believe that you control their destiny.
they are your little playthings
Treat them like disposable toys.
beyond a shadow of a doubt
Without a doubt, they are under your control.
you brought them into this world
You are responsible for their miserable existence.
and you can take them right back out
You have the power to end their miserable existence.
be careful what you wish for
The monster you are creating will turn against you.
'cause wishes do come true
The monster you are creating is becoming a reality.
looks uncannily like you
The monster you created has your traits.
foster an atmosphere
Create an environment of instability and negativity.
of instability and alienation
Make them feel isolated and unsure.
add a slice of fear
Make them constantly afraid of you.
to spice up your creation
Make sure the monster is more fearful and dangerous.
when you have them at your feet
When they are helpless, take advantage of them.
don't be shy and just repeat:
Do not hesitate to keep abusing them.
this hurts me more than it hurts you
False sympathy to ensure they take the blame.
I only want what is best for you
Foolish justification for cruel actions.
neglect them, brutalize them
Continuously hurt and torture them.
incorporate psychic numbing
Numbing their emotions to further control them.
and then harm them some more
Do not stop until the monster is broken.
till their bodies and souls are sore
They will never fully recover from the damage.
it was you all along
You are the one responsible for creating the monster.
how did you get it wrong?
The monster is too much like you, it's out of control.
through and through
Every part of the monster was influenced by you.
the only monster here is you
You are the true monster.
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Das_P0m
Jinxy's part is so good. She should more often sing so smooth like this.
Very nice contrast to Peter's voice.
Night Rider
Jinxy are awesome lady and singer
Abaris Eiwar
Tremendo tema pero me asombró mas la letra, no esperaba algo tan profundo o que la banda tratara temas tan complejos. Genial
Trevor Webster
Just started listening to these guys and so far I like what I hear.
Mell nice
Hola ídola!! soy mell, su fan, y realmente la canción me pareció un temazo la vdd ❤️❤️
Fredrick Worbitz
This is one of the most favourite songs ever. Halloween here we come! :-D Lately I've noticed there are not nice people in politics who should be in jail. Divisiveness is rampant in the world so we as people must change that in ourselves in each other. We don't need labels right now, we need empathy, understanding and empowerment.
Art
Perfect song for my Monster Creating project. Good work guys!
iheartsupernatural
I effin love this! i'm glad youtube introduced me to this band! i'm sooo ging to buy the albums! :)
iheartsupernatural
HAHAHA... NO i LOVE santa hates you! I meant this song is what I effin love. LOL..
francisco martinez lopez
Project Pitchfork & Santa Hates You the best of Dark New Wave.Congratulations and very thanks for this songs