Slick Idiot's music is more than club-worthy, with pulsating beats and swift synthetic sounds, but it also contains a solid industrial metal foundation with thrashing innovation by Günter's unique guitar stylings and En Esch's funky beats and gruff vocals. Add to it, soul, provided by vocalist Erica Dilanjian and the additional programming and live drumming of Gregg Ziemba, and Slick Idiot provides many points of sonic titillation.
Since its inception Slick Idiot has released 3 studio albums ("DickNity", "Screwtinized" and "Sucksess") along with 2 remix albums ("ReDickulous" and "xScrewciating"). The band followed each release with a major U.S. tour and recently completed the "In The Flesh Tour" to promote the new release of "Sucksess", which saw the band play 44 cities from coast to coast.
Wonderful World
Slick Idiot Lyrics
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what ever it costs i'm gonna spend
you seem to like when i'm around
the better it gets the better you sound
your sweet heart is in my command
that harder it gets that higher i rank
a wonderful world is just in your dreams
you'll never fullfill what's on my mind
the harder it gets that harder i cry
your secret hope's collapsing today
and your sweet ass does not complain
oh what a wonderful world
and we are slightly lost
your mind is king
in some kind of thrill
oh what a wonderful world
and we are wasting fast
there's no remorse
in dumping us
my hourglass is out of sand
i fear the pain when i should faint
oh my sweet darling hold me tight
the end so near is hard to fight
why being upset ? there is no reward
the final war is going to start
there is no way i will forget
i'm trying to heal have no regrets
the time will show what i have said
a wind is blowing down my neck
the nasty dream goes round and round
there is no common there's no ground
oh what a wonderful world
and we are slightly lost
your mind is king
in some kind of thrill
oh what a wonderful world
and we are wasting fast
there's no remorse
in dumping us
oh what a wonderful world
oh what a wonderful world
The lyrics to Slick Idiot's song "Wonderful World" are complex and mysterious in nature. The overarching theme seems to be the pursuit of excellence and the desire to achieve greatness, regardless of the cost. The singer begins by stating that they are dedicated to excellence and will spend whatever it takes to get there. They then appeal to the listener, saying that they seem to like it when they're around, and that the better they get, the better the listener sounds.
The second stanza is more ominous, with the singer proclaiming that the listener's heart is in their command, and that the harder things get, the higher the singer ranks. They suggest that a wonderful world is just in the listener's dreams and implore them not to be sad, even though that's what it seems. The third stanza reveals a hint of desperation, with the singer acknowledging that the listener will never fulfill what's on their mind and that the harder it gets, the harder they cry. They suggest that the listener's secret hope is collapsing and yet their "sweet ass" does not complain.
The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, with the first line repeating "oh what a wonderful world" and the second line changing to reflect the current state of being ("and we are slightly lost" or "and we are wasting fast"). This repetition creates a sense of unease and confusion, as though the singer doesn't know where they stand in the world. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer suggesting that they're trying to heal and have no regrets, and that "the time will show what I have said."
Line by Line Meaning
i'm dedicated to exellence
I am fully committed to achieving excellence in all that I do.
what ever it costs i'm gonna spend
I am willing to invest whatever it takes, regardless of the expense or effort required.
you seem to like when i'm around
It appears that you enjoy my company and presence.
the better it gets the better you sound
As things improve, you seem to thrive and perform even better.
your sweet heart is in my command
I have control and power over your affection and emotions.
that harder it gets that higher i rank
The more difficult the situation becomes, the more influential and dominant I become.
a wonderful world is just in your dreams
The idea of a perfect world is merely an illusion in your fantasies.
please don't be sad, that's what it seems
Do not feel despondent or disheartened, though it may appear that way on the surface.
you'll never fullfill what's on my mind
You will never satisfy or meet the expectations and desires that I have in my thoughts.
the harder it gets that harder i cry
As the situation becomes more challenging, my emotions intensify and become more pronounced.
your secret hope's collapsing today
Your hidden aspirations and dreams are disintegrating and coming apart today.
and your sweet ass does not complain
Despite the difficulties and obstacles, you remain resilient and do not voice any grievances or complaints.
oh what a wonderful world
Ironically or sarcastically, what a beautiful and ideal world.
and we are slightly lost
We are somewhat adrift or unsure of our direction or purpose.
your mind is king
Your thoughts and ideas hold great influence and power over your actions and decisions.
in some kind of thrill
Caught up in some kind of excitement or pleasurable sensation.
and we are wasting fast
We are rapidly squandering or sacrificing our time and opportunities.
there's no remorse
There is no regret or guilt for our actions or choices.
in dumping us
In abandoning or getting rid of us.
my hourglass is out of sand
My time is running out or has expired.
i fear the pain when i should faint
I am anxious or concerned about experiencing pain when I should be losing consciousness or dying.
oh my sweet darling hold me tight
Expressing a desire for comfort and affection from a loved one.
the end so near is hard to fight
As the end approaches, it becomes more difficult to resist or avoid it.
why being upset ? there is no reward
What is the point of feeling upset or distressed when there is nothing to gain from it?
the final war is going to start
The ultimate conflict or battle is about to begin.
there is no way i will forget
I will not forget or overlook what has happened or been done.
i'm trying to heal have no regrets
I am attempting to recover and move on without any remorse or sorrow.
the time will show what i have said
Eventually, the truth and accuracy of my words will be revealed.
a wind is blowing down my neck
A cold or ominous feeling of impending danger or misfortune.
the nasty dream goes round and round
The unpleasant or disturbing nightmare persists and recurs.
there is no common there's no ground
There is no shared or agreed upon understanding or foundation.
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.