Formed in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia, Snog is a primarily the work of mus… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia, Snog is a primarily the work of musician David Thrussell, with frequent guest musicians. Musically, they are a fusion of many styles--including industrial, techno, ambient, experimental, even sometimes including country and funk. Lyrically, Snog has strong themes of nihilism, anti-capitalism, anti-fascism, anti-consumerism, individuality and anti-big-brotherism.
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 — 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)
Cliché (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)

The Human Germ
Snog Lyrics

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All the birds and trees and things they are a-losing
Everything, everywhere is vanishing
When I lay me down at last
My body tired, my time passed
We've eroded the soil from the ground
A rocky grave is where I'll be found, cause...

Whatever direction you may turn

You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
By the human germ

Whatever direction you may turn
You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
By the human germ

Look to the sky, look to the moon
Escape for some, but not for you
Doomed to wander a barren rock
If I was naive I'd call it bad luck, but...

Whatever direction you may turn
You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
By the human germ

Whatever direction you may turn
You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
By the human germ

Evolution, well that's passé
However we got to wherever we are today
Whether from space, whether from chimp
All excuses are looking quite limp, 'cause...

Whatever direction you may turn
You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
By the human germ

Whatever direction you may turn

You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
By the human germ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snog's song The Human Germ are poignant and prophetic. The song is about the damaging impact that humans have had on the planet, and how we are slowly destroying the world we live in. The opening lines of the song remind us that everything around us is disappearing, that we are losing the natural world and that we are responsible for this loss. The lyrics are a grim reminder of the consequences of our actions and the impact of our negligence on the planet.

The chorus of the song is a warning, a wake-up call, to take action before it's too late. The repetition of the line "Whatever direction you may turn, you'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned by the human germ" emphasises the urgency of the message. This line is a reminder that we are all responsible for the state of the planet and that we need to change our ways to ensure our survival.

The final verse of the song talks about evolution and how we got to where we are today. It highlights the fact that, regardless of how we got here, we are now in a position of power and responsibility. It's up to us to take action, to protect the planet and the future of humanity.

Overall, The Human Germ is a powerful and thought-provoking song that highlights the consequences of our actions and the urgency of taking responsibility for the planet.

Line by Line Meaning

All the birds and trees and things they are a-losing
The environment is deteriorating, causing extinction of various species.

Everything, everywhere is vanishing
The impact of human activities is causing the disappearance of everything on Earth.

When I lay me down at last
When I die and am buried.

My body tired, my time passed
My body has reached its limit and my time has ended.

We've eroded the soil from the ground
Human activities have caused soil degradation and erosion.

A rocky grave is where I'll be found, cause...
The effects of human-induced environmental degradation will lead to a future where my grave will be on rocky ground.

Whatever direction you may turn
No matter where you look.

You'll see my friend, the earth's been poisoned
The earth has been polluted and destroyed by human actions.

Look to the sky, look to the moon
People look towards the sky for potential escape from their ruined planet.

Escape for some, but not for you
Only a select few will be able to escape Earth's desolation.

Doomed to wander a barren rock
Most of humanity is doomed to live on a planet that is barren and lifeless due to human destruction.

If I was naive I'd call it bad luck, but...
The consequences of human environmental destruction can't be avoided by simply attributing it to bad luck.

Evolution, well that's passé
The idea of evolution is no longer relevant because humans have destroyed the environment they evolved in.

However we got to wherever we are today
Regardless of how humans evolved to their current state.

Whether from space, whether from chimp
Whether humans evolved from extraterrestrial life or chimpanzees.

All excuses are looking quite limp, 'cause...
The excuses for human destruction of the environment are weak and no longer viable.

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Written by: DAVID LACHLAN THRUSSELL

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