Joy
Sex Gang Children Lyrics


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Say revolution! Who'll love you now?
Say revolution all the way
Start it up in front of me
You betray all I can see with holy gram and x-ray vision too
A devils' knob, a witches' tale
A story told beyond the veil with Superman and Jesus too
Say revolution! Who'll love you now? Say revolution all the way
Captain Bob and the Porno Priest, crash-spill migrant at my feet
I thought of murder then I thought of you
Numbered bones and Russian roulette
Suck and see lest you forget you bit off more than you can chew
Say revolution! Who'll love you now? Say revolution all the way
Sash for the Wide Boy, fool for their eyes
Say revolution all the way
Live in a state of irony, the bastion of nationality
With the courage of bulls I now know what to do!
Protest the flag that's all of me,
Forever and ever what will be
The silence is but a dream of the womb.
One day you'll be cleansed away,
Rasputin in a devils' cage
Where the Bogey Man will always come for you!
The deed is done, a gift from Mars
A perfect kiss on a long-shore drift
Say revolution! Who'll love you now? Say revolution all the way
Long live the New Flesh! Long live the I! Say revolution!
Man slaughter hive.
China play before the war, kick my head and you might score
Pleasure and pain it's all the same!




Urban sprawl in the shopping mall, China Hand in the Never Land
In the Gallery of Absolute, the future begins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sex Gang Children's song Joy depict a cynical and critical view of society, filled with references to violence, religious iconography, and political activism. The song encourages a revolution, but with a sense of resignation, as if the singer doubts the possibility of achieving real change. The phrase "Say revolution!" is repeated throughout the song, as if to suggest that speaking out is a necessary first step, but without any guarantee of success.


The lyrics contain numerous images of horror and chaos, such as "A devil's knob, a witches' tale," "Numbered bones and Russian roulette," and "Rasputin in a devil's cage." These images evoke a sense of danger and unpredictability, suggesting that the world is a hostile and unstable place. The reference to "Captain Bob and the Porno Priest" adds a touch of absurdity to the mix, highlighting the absurdity of the world as well as the singer's sense of alienation from it.


Despite the bleak tone of the lyrics, there is also a sense of defiance and even joy. The line "With the courage of bulls I now know what to do!" suggests that the singer is ready to take action and fight back against the forces of oppression. The final lines of the song, "Long live the New Flesh! Long live the I! Say revolution! Man slaughter hive," reflect a sense of hope for the future, even in the midst of chaos and despair.


Line by Line Meaning

Say revolution! Who'll love you now?
Do you dare to start a revolution? But who will love you now that you have gone against the norm?


Say revolution all the way
Continue with the revolution until the end.


Start it up in front of me
Begin the revolution in front of me, as I am ready to take part in it.


You betray all I can see with holy gram and x-ray vision too
With your false imagery and supposed ability to see through things, you have deceived me.


A devils' knob, a witches' tale
Your actions are like that of a devil or a witch's tale, dark and twisted.


A story told beyond the veil with Superman and Jesus too
A tale told that encompasses the divine and superhuman, beyond our perceivable world.


Captain Bob and the Porno Priest, crash-spill migrant at my feet
People with dubious titles or occupations have caused destruction and chaos, leaving me to deal with the aftermath.


I thought of murder then I thought of you
In a moment of anger, I considered murder, but ultimately held back due to my connection to you.


Numbered bones and Russian roulette
Life is a gamble, and sometimes it can be deadly.


Suck and see lest you forget you bit off more than you can chew
Take a chance and experience new things, but be cautious as you may have taken on more than you can handle.


Sash for the Wide Boy, fool for their eyes
People may be impressed by material possessions, but they are easily fooled.


Live in a state of irony, the bastion of nationality
Live in a world where irony is abound and nationalism is protected.


With the courage of bulls I now know what to do!
With the bravery and strength of bulls, I am now confident in my decision.


Protest the flag that's all of me
Stand up against the notion of patriotism that is regarded to be part of one's identity.


Forever and ever what will be
The future is uncertain, and only time will tell what will happen.


The silence is but a dream of the womb.
Silence is a long forgotten memory from our beginning, like a dream of the womb.


One day you'll be cleansed away
Someday, everything will be purged and wiped away.


Rasputin in a devils' cage
Like Rasputin, who was known for his dark and controversial actions, being trapped in a devil's cage would symbolize never being able to escape one's fate.


Where the Bogey Man will always come for you!
No matter where one goes or what one does, trouble will always find them.


The deed is done, a gift from Mars
The action has already been taken, a gift from the red planet of Mars, symbolizing possible destruction or conflict.


A perfect kiss on a long-shore drift
An ideal moment of romance or love, taking place on a sandy shoreline.


Long live the New Flesh! Long live the I! Say revolution!
Celebrating the birth of a new era or way of thinking, embracing individuality and revolution.


Man slaughter hive.
A brutal and oppressive society intent on destroying its people, like a hive intent on murder.


China play before the war, kick my head and you might score
Games played and alliances established before the outbreak of war, where one must be careful to not fall victim to treachery or manipulation.


Pleasure and pain it's all the same!
In life, we experience both happy and sad moments, but ultimately it all leads to the same conclusion: death.


Urban sprawl in the shopping mall, China Hand in the Never Land
The rapid growth of cities and consumer culture, where people are lost in a Neverland and unaware of their true surroundings.


In the Gallery of Absolute, the future begins
In the gallery that holds everything that is definite and unchanging, the future is born.




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