The band was formed in 1995 by Christian Neuburger (vocals, guitar), Matthias Neuburger (drums), Rainer Schaller (guitar) and Gerd Rosenacker (bass guitar). After they had recorded their first album, René Arbeithuber (keyboard, vocals) joined.
From 1997 to 1998 they lived and recorded in a castle near Ingolstadt with René and Rainer's band, 'Pelzig'.
In February 2005 they took part in the Bundesvision Song Contest, playing their song 'Why Pourqoui?' They received few votes and finished twelfth out of sixteen competitors.
Slut was asked to do the musical support for an adaption of "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera) by the theater of Ingolstadt. After several successful showings they decided to record the whole music, but due to copyright problems (the Weill-Foundation holds the rights until 2020) Slut could only release an EP with 5 songs on it, including the popular song "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer"(Mack the Knife).
So far Slut is yet to appear live in Britain or the USA, despite several extensive European tours to Romania, The Czech Republic, Italy and France.
2) Second band called Slut was born in 1991. The band is from Prague (Czech Republic) and belongs to founders of Czech noise / hardcore.
Discography:
Sex Sucks (Scrape Sound, 1993)
Get Some Slut...Or Fuck Yourself (Scrape Sound, 1994)
Smell Me (PolyGram / Scrape Sound, 1996)
Luftganja (Indies Records, 1999)
Now they are preparing a new album.
3) A third band called Slut is actually an avant-garde collective of New York and Japanese musicians and improvisers, with a self-titled cd released in 1993 on God Mountain records. Musicians involve included Bradford Reed, Elliott Sharp, Zeena Parkins, Steve Ito, Acheilux, Marc Ribot, Jane Scarpntoni, Mark Anthony Thompson and Hoppy Kinayama. It's noteable for being one of the earliest cd's to feature the unusual acoustic sounds of Reed's invented pencillina instrument, and Acheilux's uniquely androgynous vocals.
If I Had a Heart
Slut Lyrics
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If I would have an attitude to what's the matter that would be good
If I could have been radical and not fanatical to the bone
I'm no one's own - alone
If I had a heart I would have a heartache
If I had a soul it was cold
And if I had the guts I'd become your murderer
If I was a pioneer I would rely on here and now
If I could have been ecstatical and not dramatical somehow
Now I'm paying my dues and staying amused while singing the blues to the bone
But no one's own - alone
If I had a heart I would have a heartache
If I had a soul it was cold
And if I had the guts I'd become your murderer
But no one's own - alone
If I had a heart I would have a heartache
If I had a soul it was cold
And if I had the guts I could be your murderer
But no one's own - alone
If I had a heart
If I had the guts I could be your murderer
But no one's own - alone
No one's own - alone
No one's own
The song "If I Had A Heart" by the band Slut is a melancholic piece that explores the idea of regret and missed opportunities. The lyrics are reflective and introspective, expressing a longing for things that could have been, but never were. The central theme of the song seems to be the desire for connection and the struggle with being alone.
The singer of the song contemplates what could have been if they had been true, had the right attitude, and had been radical rather than fanatical. The lyrics suggest the idea of missed opportunities or perhaps past mistakes. The chorus repeats the phrase "If I had a heart, I would have a heartache; if I had a soul, it was cold" several times, which could be interpreted as a statement about the singer feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from themselves and others.
The second half of the chorus takes a darker turn, with the line "if I had the guts I'd become your murderer." The line could be interpreted as an expression of repressed anger or frustration, or perhaps a desire to lash out at those who have caused the singer pain. Overall "If I Had A Heart" is a poignant exploration of the human experience, specifically the struggle with loneliness, regret, and the longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could have been true because I knew it would be understood
I wish I could have been honest and true, but I knew that wouldn't be accepted or understood.
If I would have an attitude to what's the matter that would be good
If I had a positive attitude about my situation, that would help me.
If I could have been radical and not fanatical to the bone
I wish I could have made bold and unconventional choices, but I was too set in my own ways.
I'm no one's own - alone
I am alone and not beholden to anyone else.
If I had a heart I would have a heartache
If I had the capacity to feel love or emotion, it would probably be painful.
If I had a soul it was cold
If I had any sense of inner self or spirituality, it would be numb or empty.
And if I had the guts I'd become your murderer
If I had the courage or desperation, I might be capable of violence or revenge.
If I was a pioneer I would rely on here and now
If I were an innovator or trailblazer, I would have to depend on what I have and know right now.
If I could have been ecstatical and not dramatical somehow
If I could have been more joyful and less dramatic, things might have been different.
Now I'm paying my dues and staying amused while singing the blues to the bone
Now I'm facing the consequences of my actions and trying to keep myself entertained while still feeling sad and empty inside.
But no one's own - alone
Again, I am alone and not property or beholden to anyone else.
If I had a heart
Repeating the first line to emphasize the sentiment.
If I had the guts I could be your murderer
Repeating the third verse to reinforce the idea of potential for violence if the circumstances were different.
No one's own - alone
Repeating the final line one last time for emphasis.
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.