1. 'The … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that perform under the name 'Damned'
1. 'The Damned', punk rock band from London, UK.
2. 'DAMNED', a visual kei/J-rock band from Tokyo, Japan.
1. The Damned are a punk rock band started in 1976 in London, UK. Despite being one of the definitive early punk bands they were also one of the most ambitious; with their later albums moving away from gothic rock to psychedelic rock.
They are notable for being the first of the British punk bands to release a single, put out an album, and tour the United States. Their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, was released six months before The Sex Pistols' debut, Never Mind The Bollocks.
The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant. They have incorporated many styles in their music, most notably garage rock, psychedelic music, the British theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and New Romantic.
In addition to serving as inspiration for many of the young bands who created hardcore punk in the US, The Damned are also generally regarded as one of the founders of goth music.
Original members Dave Vanian (David Lett), Captain Sensible (Raymond Burns), and Rat Scabies (Chris Millar) were all members of the semi-legendary Masters of the Backside which included future Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde.
Original guitarist Brian James (Brian Robertson) was a member of the early punk band London SS, a unit that never played live, but whose members later found fame in bands including The Clash and Generation X. Rat Scabies was also tried as the drummer for London SS, but was rejected.
Maintaining the goth connection, between 1996 and 2004 the bass guitarist of the Damned was one-time the Sisters of Mercy / the Sisterhood / Gun Club member Patricia Morrison. Morrison married Dave Vanian in 1996 but left the band after the birth of their daughter Emily. She originally joined the band after bassist Paul Grey was injured during a concert.
Discography:
Damned, Damned, Damned – February 25, 1977 (# 36)
Music For Pleasure – November 18, 1977
Machine Gun Etiquette – November 2, 1979 (# 31)
The Black Album – October 20, 1980 (# 29)
Strawberries – October 1, 1982 (# 15)
Phantasmagoria – July 15, 1985 (# 11)
Anything – December 5, 1986 (# 40)
Not of This Earth – November 11, 1995 (Retitled I'm Alright Jack & The Beanstalk in the UK, Germany and Sweden)
Grave Disorder – August 21, 2001
So, Who's Paranoid? – October 28, 2008
Evil Spirits – April 13, 2018
Darkadelic - April 28, 2023
2. DAMNED are a visual kei, J-rock band starting activities with the concept of "V-kei Loudcore" on September 16, 2022.
Actual members:
Vo.一音
Gt.Kou.
Gt.酔花
Ba.咲薇
Dr.Masaya
1 of the 2
The Damned Lyrics
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Won't get the jury to defend you
You tried but you couldn't cry
When they see you
You want me to hang around
With you always
But you lie and die when
All you ever give me is disgrace
That's the way down
That's the way down
That's sedation
That's sedation
One of the two
One of the two
With your saturation eyes
Think you can disguise all those mean things
But can you grovel in the dust
Masochistic lust make the song sing
Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
Won't get the jury to defend you
You tried but you couldn't cry
When they see you
That's the way down
That's the way down
That's sedation
That's sedation
One of the two
One of the two
Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
Won't get the jury to defend you
You tried but you couldn't cry
When they see you
You want me to hang around
With you always
But you lie and die well
All you ever give me is disgrace
That's the way down
That's the way down
That's sedation
That's sedation
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
One of the two
The Damned's song "1 of the 2" is a commentary on a manipulative and toxic relationship. The song suggests that the subject of the lyrics has a volatile personality, described as "cracked-up fury." Despite the subject's attempts to win others over with their emotions and lies, they are unable to gain support and end up facing judgement. The lyrics suggest that the subject wants the singer to always be around, but the singer realizes that they are only being given disgrace in the relationship.
The repeated refrain of "that's the way down, that's sedation, one of the two" reinforces the idea that this relationship is dangerous and leading towards a negative outcome, either a downward spiral or a numbing sedation. The lyrics also touch on themes of power dynamics, with the suggestion that the subject enjoys being humiliated and dominated ("can you grovel in the dust, masochistic lust make the song sing").
Overall, "1 of the 2" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved in toxic relationships and the importance of setting boundaries to protect oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, you're all cracked-up fury
You are intensely angry, but it's clear that it's coming from a place of instability and vulnerability.
Won't get the jury to defend you
Your behavior is so egregious that even a neutral party would not defend you.
You tried but you couldn't cry
You attempted to manipulate others by putting on a show of sadness, but it did not work.
When they see you
Others are able to see through your facade and recognize your true nature.
You want me to hang around
You desire my constant presence and attention.
With you always
You want me to be with you at all times, regardless of my own desires or needs.
But you lie and die when
Your tendency towards deceit and manipulation will ultimately be your downfall.
All you ever give me is disgrace
Your presence in my life brings me shame and embarrassment.
That's the way down
Your behavior and choices will lead to your own downfall.
That's sedation
The escape from reality that you attempt to achieve through destructive behavior.
One of the two
You will either continue on this path of destruction or make a change towards positive growth.
With your saturation eyes
Your eyes may be intense and compelling, but they cannot hide your true nature.
Think you can disguise all those mean things
You believe that you are able to conceal your harmful actions and words.
But can you grovel in the dust
Will you ever be truly humble and repentant for your actions?
Masochistic lust make the song sing
You derive pleasure from your own pain and destruction, which perpetuates your negative behavior.
One of the two
You will either continue on this path of destruction or make a change towards positive growth.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEPHONY SMITH, CHAD BROCK, JIM COLLINS
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