The band previously went under the name "Kingpi… Read Full Bio ↴First Era, 1985-1991
The band previously went under the name "Kingpin" while they played in Sweden, recording the album "Welcome To Bop City" the line-up featured Zinny J. Zan (vocals), Tim Skold going by "Tim Tim" (bass), Harry Cody (guitar) and Stixx Galore (drums). This would become the original line-up of Shotgun Messiah as the band changed their name and relocated to Los Angeles, California hungry for more success. The album they released under the Kingpin name was re-recorded and released as Shotgun Messiah's self-titled, debut album, Shotgun Messiah. The style of this album was Glam metal typical of early 1980s American bands, in the vein of Mötley Crüe and Ratt.
Second Era, 1991-1993
Soon after this, frontman Zinny J. Zan departed, leaving Tim Skold to take over vocal duties for the band, Shotgun Messiah drafted in American bassist, Bobby Lycan to fill Tim's former position. This would prove to be the bands most successful era. In 1991, the bands follow up album "Second Coming" was released, spawning their most famous hit "Heartbreak Blvd". Stylistically, due to Skold's less conventional singing style, this era saw the band playing Sleaze Glam styled Hard rock, closer to Guns N' Roses and Faster Pussycat than their previous effort.
A punk rock influence was prevalent during this period. The band released an E.P. "I Want More", featuring cover versions of songs by the Ramones, the Stooges and the New York Dolls, during this time, they were also known to cover the Sex Pistols live.
Third Era, 1993
1993 proved to be the final year for the band, Harry Cody and Tim Skold were left as the only members of Shotgun Messiah, and created what would be the last Shotgun Messiah album "Violent New Breed", this album is significantly different from the previous efforts as it focused heavily on Industrial rock stylings, bringing in live players for the Violent New Breed tour. Soon after the band split permanently, citing artistic differences as the reason.Skold would have a stint in KMFDM.
Zan and Stixx (going only by his first name) reunited in 2012 as Shotgun. They wanted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Welcome to Bop City, the original debut album from the band's first incarnation as Kingpin before changing their name to Shotgun Messiah. They released a live album under the Shotgun moniker. Their line-up at this point included Zan (lead vocals), Rob Marcello (guitar and backing vocals), Chris Laney (bass and backing vocals), Stixx (drums and backing vocals), and Jonas Beijer (keyboards).
Sex
Shotgun Messiah Lyrics
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Baby, who you gonna trust?
Come let me deprave you
Be a martyr for my lust
(Want you all the time)
Oh, have I got something for you
(Want you from behind)
(Want you sixty-nine)
Oh, no
Hot and alive, I'm coming inside
Wishing we could burn forever
Sex
Sex
Love has got a rhythm
And it doesn't miss a beat
Flesh for absolution
Tie me up and set me free
(Want you all the time)
Man, have I got something for you
(Want you from behind)
Anyhting you wanna do
(Want you sixty-nine)
Oh, no
Hot and alive, I'm coming inside
Wishing we could burn forever
Sex
Baby, suffer some for me
Sex
Gotta walk the edge to see
Sex
Give me sweet humility
Minutes turn to hours
Hours turn to days
Descend into oblivion
Heaven set ablaze
Hot and alive, I'm coming inside
Wishing we could
Sex
Baby, suffer some for me
Sex
Gotta walk the edge to see
Sex
Give me sweet humility
Sex
Suffer some for me
(Sex) Will be your saviour
Baby, who you gonna trust?
(Sex) Let me deprave you
Be a martyr for my lust
(Sex) Has got a rhythm
And it doesn't miss a beat
(Sex) For absolution
Tie me up and set me free
(Sex)
The lyrics to Shotgun Messiah's song Sex are quite dark and suggestive, describing a lustful encounter between two people. The song opens with the question, "Who will be your savior? Baby, who you gonna trust?" which suggests that perhaps the singer is offering a form of salvation or release to the person they're addressing. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the release they're offering is purely sexual in nature - "Come let me deprave you, be a martyr for my lust."
The chorus of the song is quite straightforward, with the singer singing about their desire to have sex with the person they're addressing. They want to "burn forever" with them and describe the act of sex as a form of absolution or release. They also use the line "Hot and alive, I'm coming inside" which is a clear reference to sexual penetration.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more intense, with lines like "Minutes turn to hours, hours turn to days, descend into oblivion, heaven set ablaze" which suggest that the sexual encounter is consuming the singer and the person they're addressing. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, hammering home the message that the singer wants to have sex with this person and is offering them some kind of release or absolution through the act.
Overall, the lyrics to Sex are quite graphic and provocative, painting a picture of a lustful encounter between two people. The song is clearly not for everyone, but for those who are into this kind of music, it's a perfect example of the kind of dark, sexually charged music that was popular in the late 80s and early 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
Who will be your savior?
Asking who the person is willing to rely on for spiritual salvation.
Baby, who you gonna trust?
Asking who the person trusts to guide them in life.
Come let me deprave you
Invitation to engage in sinful pleasures.
Be a martyr for my lust
Asking the person to sacrifice their moral values for sexual gratification.
(Want you all the time)
Expressing the desire to have sex frequently.
(Want you from behind)
Expressing the desire for anal sex.
(Want you sixty-nine)
Expressing the desire for mutual oral sex.
Hot and alive, I'm coming inside
Describing the feeling of sexual pleasure.
Wishing we could burn forever
Expressing the desire for the intense pleasure to last indefinitely.
Love has got a rhythm
Describing the natural flow of physical intimacy.
And it doesn't miss a beat
Emphasizing the natural synchronicity of sexual intercourse.
Flesh for absolution
Using sexual pleasure as a way to find spiritual redemption.
Tie me up and set me free
Expressing the desire to explore BDSM and the feeling of freedom found in submission.
Baby, suffer some for me
Asking the person to endure some pain or discomfort during sex for the sake of their partner's pleasure.
Gotta walk the edge to see
Believing that exploring taboo sexual acts is necessary to fully understand oneself and their partner.
Give me sweet humility
Desiring to be humbled through sexual acts.
Minutes turn to hours
Describing the feeling of losing track of time during sex.
Hours turn to days
Exaggerating the intense pleasure to the point of time distortion.
Descend into oblivion
Losing oneself in the pleasure of sex.
Heaven set ablaze
Comparing the intensity of pleasure to that of a divine experience.
(Sex) Will be your saviour
Stating that sex can satisfy one's spiritual needs.
(Sex) Has got a rhythm
Repeating the earlier sentiment that physical intimacy follows a natural flow.
(Sex) Let me deprave you
Encouraging the person to explore sinful pleasures.
(Sex) For absolution
Using sex to find redemption.
(Sex) Suffer some for me
Asking the person to endure pain or discomfort during sex for their partner's pleasure.
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dkmcbigsley
Violent New Breed cemented them as one of the greatest bands of the late 80s/early 90s
Yngwie Malmquist
This song might be the best mix of 80s and 90s ever.
Daniel Ramirez
I remember I was working at Camelot music during the time this album was released and I would come into work everyday and see the one copy of this album we had on the shelf every day for like a month.After being a fan of Shotgun Messiah since self-titled was released.I told myself I have to get this album.Sadly I never listened to this album until 2 years later.That's my story about Violent New Breed.
John Doe
I bought it at a 99cent store in the 90s and it became my favorite album.
Enrico Franchi
I love this song
twintriode
Oh man. I use to listen to these guys. I remember being at their sound check for their Second Coming "tour". This was at Alrosa Villa. If that venue sounds familiar its because that is where Dimebag Darrel lost his life. Anyhow, I don't remember what they played for the sound check, and I never even talked with any of them. Mainly because I don't believe in bugging people in the limelight. I'm sure some would appreciate that since they get mobbed all the time. I can't remember if I went to the show that night or not. I saw them at a bigger venue for the Violent New Breed tour. They were fucking LOUD. I was on Harry Cody's side. Boy is that guy good.
John Doe
First time I heard this I thought the words were "Love has got a rhythm and it doesn't masturbate"
Justin MacKay
dope
Brett Octane
What happened to the official video to this song with Marylyn Manson in it ?
Technicolor Giallo
Why would Marilyn Manson be in the music video of a Swedish band in 1993?