Society 1 first rose to notoriety in 1999 with their debut album, "Slacker Jesus", earning massive press coverage through such media outlets as MTV, VH1, Billboard, Details, Rolling Stone, Spin, Revolver, and Kerrang!. Adding to the media frenzy was the fact that Matt Zane was an acclaimed porn director, gaining worldwide infamy for his "Backstage Sluts" series, a series of films which matched porn stars with such real-life rockers as Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Korn's Jonathan Davis, and Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath.
Society 1's second album, "Exit Through Fear", was released worldwide in the Spring of 2003 on Earache Records. Society 1's first video, "Nothing", (in which Zane performs the first real "suspension" ever done by a singer in a music video), aired regularly on American Tv station Fuse's Uranium, along with a special episode of Uranium devoted entirely to the making-of the "Nothing" video. By the end of 2003, Society 1 had completed more touring than any other Earache band that year, supporting such acts as Dope, Twiztid, and Pissing Razors on marathon coast-to-coast tours.
In March 2004, Matt "The Lord" Zane took his suspension feat to the next level, making himself the first singer to ever sing live while suspended. Drawing over 700 fans to LA's Key Club, The Lord performed three songs live with Society 1 whilst hanging up to 30 feet above the stage, supported only by six meathooks inserted in his flesh. Orgy frontman Jay Gordon made a special guest appearance on vocals.
The "suspension show" marked Society 1's final U.S. show in support of "Exit Through Fear". In May 2004 Society 1 take their brand of rock n roll debauchery to Europe, in support of Godhead, for their first tour outside of the U.S Following the tour, the band will enter the studio to begin recording their third album (their second for Earache). Meanwhile, Society 1's third video, "Hate", was accepted by MTV2's Headbangers Ball and Fuse's Uranium.
Society 1's current line-up features Matt Zane on vocals, Dirst on bass, Atron on guitar and Berzerk Kirk on drums. They are currently working on their next full length album, Sadist Messiah, scheduled to be released in 2008.
Fornicate
Society 1 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Its not a sin so let it in and let's begin
To feel it all without a wall no need to stall
I'll make the call hear me call I'll make the call
Calling to all the ones who want to be re-defined
Fornicate -Fornicate Yes Fornicate
Fornicate -Fornicate Yes Fornicate
And Concentrate -Concentrate -Concentrate
All of the things that you can't understand or define
Does it feel? Does it feel? Yes does it feel?
So unreal, how does it feel? When you heal
from the pain of who you are and what you've done
Its just begun, just begun, just begun
There you go you're on your way take it on
Grab a hold, walk the path, Its never done
Farther in, farther in, your so far in
Now lets begin, lets begin, lets begin
To take what we want and take it from all those who lie
Fornicate -Fornicate Yes Fornicate
Fornicate -Fornicate Yes Fornicate
And Concentrate -Concentrate Concentrate
Now Contemplate -Contemplate -Contemplate
All of the things that you can't understand or define
The lyrics to Society 1's song "Fornicate" are urging listeners to let their true desires and feelings come through without any barriers. The repetition of "let it in" emphasizes this point, suggesting that there is something important that needs to be acknowledged and accepted. The lyrics go on to encourage the listener to embrace their sexuality and desires, urging them to "fornicate" without holding back. In addition to physical desires, the song also suggests that there are other feelings and experiences that can be difficult to define or understand, but should still be explored and accepted. The song ends with the idea that once these barriers are broken, the listener will be on their way to a new, more fulfilling life.
In terms of musical style, "Fornicate" is a heavy metal song with a driving beat and aggressive vocals. The lyrics are confrontational and provocative, urging listeners to break free from societal norms and embrace their true selves. Overall, the song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to take control of their lives and live without fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it in-Let it in-Yes, let it in
Allowing oneself to experience something new and potentially controversial
Its not a sin so let it in and let's begin
Assuaging any feelings of guilt or shame associated with the new experience
To feel it all without a wall no need to stall
Embracing the experience fully and without reservation
I'll make the call hear me call I'll make the call
Taking control of one's own life and choices
Calling to all the ones who want to be re-defined
Reaching out to others who may be seeking a similar experience
Fornicate -Fornicate Yes Fornicate
Urging sexual liberation and expression
And Concentrate -Concentrate -Concentrate
Focusing one's attention and energy on the experience
Now Contemplate -Contemplate -Contemplate
Encouraging introspection and reflection on the experience and its meaning
All of the things that you can't understand or define
Acknowledging the complexity and mystery of the experience
Does it feel? Does it feel? Yes does it feel?
Asking the listener to focus on their own bodily sensations and reactions
So unreal, how does it feel? When you heal
Acknowledging how transformative and healing the experience can be
from the pain of who you are and what you've done
Reflecting on past mistakes or traumas, and the possibility of moving past them through the new experience
Its just begun, just begun, just begun
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of the experience
There you go you're on your way take it on
Encouraging the listener to embrace the experience fully and fearlessly
Grab a hold, walk the path, Its never done
Emphasizing the importance of actively engaging with the experience and continuing to grow and explore
Farther in, farther in, your so far in
Encouraging the listener to delve deeper and explore further
Now lets begin, lets begin, lets begin
Continuing to urge the listener to embrace and explore the experience
To take what we want and take it from all those who lie
Urging the listener to take agency and control in their own lives, and to challenge societal norms and expectations
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind