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
Born to Kill
The Damned Lyrics
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Beat a lot a lot of crime away
There's nothing baby I can't take
With that crime I'm gonna make your body ache
It's no kind of big deal
No carnegie steal
I don't feel like no heel
Said I'm born
Yeah I'm born
And I'm born to kill
Said I'm born
Yeah I'm born
Know I'm born
When I'm born to kill
Jet along and jive my back
Don't tread on my toes and don't skivvy my back
Chedder bone chops you real fine fine fine
Well take a chance honey you can be mine
It's no kind of big deal
No carnegie steal
I don't feel like no heel
Said I'm born
Know I'm born
Yeah I'm born
When born to kill
Said I'm born
Y'know I'm born
Yeah I'm born
When I'm born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
Born to kill
The Damned's song Born to Kill is a classic punk rock anthem that revels in its aggressive and confrontational lyrics. The song is essentially about a violent individual who expresses a desire to engage in criminal activity, most notably killing. The singer repeatedly declares that they were born to kill and that nothing can stop them from taking what they want.
The first verse of the song talks about how the singer beats crime away, suggesting that they are a vigilante of sorts. They also declare that they can take anything they want, and that they will make their victims' bodies ache. This is a clear indication of their violent tendencies and willingness to use force to achieve their goals.
The second verse is more enigmatic, but it continues to reinforce the theme of aggression and power. The singer demands that others not "tread on their toes" or "skivvy" their back, indicating that they are not to be messed with. They also mention a certain food item, "Cheddar bone chops," which may be a reference to something specific or simply a nonsensical phrase that adds to the song's overall sense of unbridled energy.
Overall, Born to Kill is a thrilling and somewhat frightening song that revels in its own chaotic energy. It paints a portrait of a person who is dangerous and unpredictable, and who is not to be taken lightly.
Line by Line Meaning
I get a calling time of day
I have a strong urge or desire to commit violent crimes at certain times of day
I beat a lot a, lot of crime away
I use violence to fight against crime and danger
There's nothing baby I can't take
I am confident in my ability to handle any challenge, even violent ones
With that crime I'm gonna make your body ache
By inflicting violent acts, I will cause pain to others
It's no kind of big deal
The violent acts I commit are not significant or exceptional
No Carnegie steal
My violent acts are not motivated by greed or a desire for wealth
I don't feel like no heel
I do not feel guilty or ashamed of the violent acts I commit
When I'm born
When I exist
Said I'm born
I am born
Yeah I'm born
I exist, I am alive
And I'm born to kill
My purpose, my destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others
Know I'm born
I am aware of my existence
Jet along and jive my back
Move quickly and smoothly behind me
Don't tread on my toes and don't skivvy my back
Don't interfere with me, don't try to control or exploit me
Cheddar bone chops you real fine-fine-fine
I can violently harm others in a skilled and precise way
Well take a chance honey you can be mine
Take a risk and be with me, let me control and protect you
Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others
Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others
Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others
Born to kill
My destiny is to commit violent acts and kill others
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