The band name is a reference to "kissing and cuddling," which, according to Thrussell, symbolizes the Marxist concept of destroying barriers between people (see the lyrics to "Light, Yet Refreshing")
Their first album, Lies Inc., was released in 1992. Pieter Bourke joined the band soon afterwards, and Dear Valued Customer, which drew heavily on techno influences, was released in 1994. That same year, two sideprojects emerged: Soma was formed by Thrussell and Pieter Bourke, and Thrussell formed solo project Black Lung.
By 1997, the band had largely become a solo project for Thrussell (with guest musicians). Buy Me... I'll Change Your Life was a departure in style, featuring country western-style guitar and a cover of Lee Hazlewood's "Let the Little Flowers Grow". 1999's Third Mall from the Sun offered a unique blend of the style of the previous two albums, along with new influences. This was followed by the remix album Relax into the Abyss.
In 2003, Beyond the Valley of the Proles was released. This album offered a more refined version of the style found on Buy Me. Its 2006 follow-up, Snog Vs. the Faecal Juggernaut of Mass Culture, saw a return to a more electronic sound.
One notable feature about the band is Thrussell's lyrics โ almost all songs contain themes of anti-capitalism, anti-fascism, anti-consumerism, individuality, and anti-big-brotherism. Thrussell also often includes references to conspiracy theories in his lyrics and song titles (for example, The Report From Iron Mountain or Rex 84).
The albums Third Mall from the Sun (1999), Relax into the Abyss (2000) and Beyond the Valley of the Proles (2003) featured artwork by Canadian artist Chris Woods, whose paintings lampoon the advertising tactics of major corporations such as McDonald's, The Gap, and Nike.
Discography
Albums
Lies Inc. (1992)
Dear Valued Customer (1994)
Live in the Global Village (limited-edition bonus disc, 1994)
Lies Inc. (limited-edition 2-disc reissue with early material, 1996)
Remote Control (anthology, 1997)
Buy Me...I'll Change Your Life (1997)
Third Mall from the Sun (1999)
Relax Into the Abyss (remixes, 2000)
Beyond the Valley of the Proles (2003)
Your Favourite Electro-Folk Swingers (limited-edition remix CD, 2003)
Sixteen Easy Tunes For The End Times (2-disc greatest hits collection with bonus unreleased material, 2006)
Snog Vs. The Faecal Juggernaut Of Mass Culture (2006)
Singles and EPs
Corporate Slave (1992)
Shop (1992)
Born To Be Mild (1993)
Hey Christian God (1993)
Clichรฉ (1994)
The Future (1995)
Make the Little Flowers Grow (1997)
Hooray!! (1998)
The Ballad (1998)
The Human Germ (1998)
I Snog, Therefore I am (1999)
Justified Homicide (2001)
Crash Crash (Vs. Remixes & Exclusive Tracks CD Single - 2006)
Vs. The Faecal Juggernaut Of Mass Culture (2006)
City EP (2008)
Other
Adventures in Capitalism DVD (2003)
Angst (Movie soundtrack) (2000) (contributed four tracks)
Pearls Before Swine (Movie Soundtrack) (contributed tracks, along side NON and Death in June)
Flesh
Snog Lyrics
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Can't afford to breathe
Can't afford to be myself
Can't afford to breathe
I cut your flesh
Make you bleed
I cut your flesh
The lyrics to Snog's song Flesh provoke a number of interpretations. The first two lines highlight the economic struggles the singer is facing in their life, expressing anxiety and despair over not being able to meet basic needs such as food and shelter. The second set of lines indicate a deeper struggle, that of not being able to express oneself fully due to societal constraints. The repetition of "Can't afford to breathe" adds to this sense of suffocation and constraint, suggesting that the singer feels trapped in their current situation.
The third section of the song is where things take a dark turn, with the singer now becoming the aggressor. The line "I cut your flesh, make you bleed" can be read literally as an act of violence, with the singer taking out their frustration and anger on someone else. However, it can also be interpreted more metaphorically as a way of breaking down societal norms and expectations that dictate how one should behave.
Taken as a whole, the song could be seen as a commentary on the ways in which poverty and oppression can intersect, leading to a sense of hopelessness and frustration that can manifest in violent or self-destructive behaviors. It also speaks to the need for individuals to find ways to break free from these constraints and express themselves fully, even if it means challenging societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't afford to feed myself
I am struggling to find enough money to provide for my basic necessities like food.
Can't afford to breathe
Even the air I breathe is something I cannot sustain, due to the lack of resources available to me.
Can't afford to be myself
Being myself and expressing my true nature is a luxury I cannot afford, as it may not be accepted by society or may require resources I do not have.
Can't afford to breathe
The scarcity of resources makes even breathing a challenge, as it is something that requires energy and possibly additional resources.
I cut your flesh
In my desperation and frustration, I may resort to violence towards others to get what I need.
Make you bleed
The violence I inflict on others may cause them harm and suffering, adding to the cycle of pain and desperation.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID LACHLAN THRUSSELL, JULIA BOURKE, TIM MCGRATH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@italiandream7639
This is not the way into my heart, into my head
Into my brain, into none of the above
This is just my way of unleashing the feelings deep inside of me
This spark of black that I seem to love
We can get a little crazy just for fun, just for fun
Don't even try to hold it back, just let go (you want me)
Tie me up and take me over 'til you're done, 'til I'm done
You got me feening, and I'm ready to blow
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Get undressed, t-taste the flesh)
Bite into me harder, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Pass the test, t-taste the flesh)
Hold me up against the wall
Give it 'til I beg, give me some more
Make me bleed, I like it rough
Like it rough, rough, rough
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
Hold my arms above my head and push my face into the bed
'Cause I'm a screamer, baby, make me a mute
You push your hand upon my neck and feel the pulse beat, beat, beat, beat
It's like a trigger get me ready to shoot
Wanna wrestle with me baby, here's a sneak little peek
You can dominate the game 'cause I'm tough
I don't play around that often, when I do, I'm a freak
So you'd better believe I like it rough
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Get undressed, t-taste the flesh)
Bite into me harder, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Pass the test, t-taste the flesh)
Hold me up against the wall
Give it 'til I beg, give me some more
Make me bleed, I like it rough
Like it rough, rough, rough
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
Hold me down and make me scream
Lay me on the floor (me on the floor, me on the floor)
Turn me on (turn me on) and take me out
Make me beg for more
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Get undressed, t-taste the flesh)
Bite into me harder, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Pass the test, t-taste the flesh)
Hold me up against the wall
Give it 'til I beg, give me some more
Make me bleed, I like it rough
Like it rough, rough, rough
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh (ah, ah, ah)
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Get undressed, t-taste the flesh)
Bite into me harder, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Pass the test, t-taste the flesh)
Hold me up against the wall
Give it 'til I beg, give me some more
Make me bleed, I like it rough
Like it rough, rough, rough
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Get undressed, t-taste the flesh)
Bite into me harder, sink your teeth into my flesh
(Pass the test, t-taste the flesh)
Hold me up against the wall
Give it 'til I beg, give me some more
Make me bleed, I like it rough
Like it rough, rough, rough
Push up to my body, sink your teeth into my flesh
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@G0ofy_Ahh.
"Bite into me harder sink your teeth into my flesh"
๐๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐'๐ข ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข......
*๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฌ*
@ughidunno2495
The fact that this was on my family's SHARED SPOTIFY as top song in Spotify wrapped for 3 years straight when I was a literal teen is so embarrassing ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@vishsagi2011
๐ฎ๐ฎ๐๐ omg
@katalimendoza2569
Lol embrace it. Should've learned all the lyrics and sing along to it just to freak out people. ๐
@that_kid_nobody_notices
This song gives off such feral bottom energy and I'm here for it.
@otterpopd4738
Lmao yesssssss ๐๐๐ซ
@aimlovesmusic1469
๐๐คฃ
@hazelnut2457
power bottom energy lol
@maceybarrett1396
that_kid nobody_notices you not wrong
@johnfeistner467
I love this
@SqueechyMochii97
I'm only 19, but I have already decided that this will be my funeral song.