Myk Jung: Vocals,
Rascal Nikov : Master Bass, Prog… Read Full Bio ↴THE FAIR SEX is:
Myk Jung: Vocals,
Rascal Nikov : Master Bass, Programming,
Blonder : Guitar,
Moses W. Guitar.
The lineup has been consistent since the band formed a decade ago in Essen Germany, except for the tragic death of their drummer live on stage in 1988. He was never replaced, only by machines. TFS was one of the first bands ever to crossover electronics with guitars back in the mid 1980's. It amuses the band that the current electro industrial genre is stressing the use of mixing electronics and guitars as if a contradiction. As a pioneer of this trend TFS's past decade of work demonstrates how inspiring it has been to work on both sides of the spectrum.
THE FAIR SEX has released three full length records on their first label Roof Music, thereafter signed to Rough Trade where they released five more titles. The band's first North American national release Machine Bites, was a classic anthology of their previous five titles. The single "Not Now, Not Here" was a smash club hit. Alternative Press called the record "a must". Touted as the kings of electro body music and successor to Skinny Puppy , their first U.S. release created a good underground fan base and impact with the media.
Three years in the making Labyrinth is the first rock "cyberopera". This historic release comes with a seven page press kit to guide one through the cyberaction adventure. THE FAIR SEX show their greatest range yet incorporating various genres such as classical and opera. The sixteen song album defines the future of industrial music. Featured singles include "Cyberbite" and "You Know How", both European dance club hits.
Their latest collection of unreleased live and studio material, Fine. We Are Alive, features the smash dance floor single "Outraged And Moved" and the SKINNY PUPPY (live version) of "The House Of Unkinds". TFS has topped the charts with their past releases Labyrinth and Machine Bites, now Fine. We Are Alive will take its place in Electro Industrial history. This album is a must for fans of the the past Skinny Puppy era. The Electro - Industrial changing of the guard is now in The Fair Sex hands. With the success of national club charted singles "Now Now. Not Here", "You Know How", Fine. We Are Alive promises to be a breakout for the band - now entering its next decade!
THE FAIR SEX combines the best of hard electronic dance music with well placed guitar staccatos. Over the years TFS has drawn a strong following throughout Europe and are considered a predominate influence to the Electronic Body Music club scene. TESTIFY is the evil brother of THE FAIR SEX and has had great crossover success with the fans of the Metal - Industrial genre. The music video A.N.G.E.R. was featured on MTV!
After a lengthy absence The Fair Sex return with their first ever double CD retrospective set entitled "The Dark Ages" which includes a best of compilation from the last chance years and two brand new unreleased tracks, "Children of the Revolution" (T Rex) and "Beautiful Nightmare: The Number One".
TFS goes into the studio vault with "Drop Your Anxiety" and brings out new remixes from the past including songs reworked from "Bite Release Bite", "Spell of Joy" and "Labyrinth". These seminal club tracks are destined to be dance floor staples for years to come. Both new The Fair Sex releases take their place as timeless classic albums in the genre.
Equipment - Cubase, Akai S1000, several old TXes, Microwave, Oberheims, Yamaha VL70 virtual, CS1x, Cs2x. The last ones mentioned brought into by digital fidelitys Peavy.
Run and Hide
The Fair Sex Lyrics
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"Now you take a new turn, let the old burn
Transforming what you once were into a berserk?!?
Resurrection, breathe crisp air
Not crippled with fear, rebirth?!
Open your eyes, come into life
Refreshed, you dare a new start?
Re-animated machine, with muscles and wit and nerves extreme?!?
Run and hide
I face what you think must be faced - in the end you'll
Run and hide
Flee from the menace you have aroused, for it is powerful
So you're an energy pack?
Strong and young, you should never be wrecked
There ain't no challenge too big for you?
In your limbs the fire burns, burns, burns
But no way you'll win, no matter how you try
Against powers older than life
You'll get nowhere but back
With your one-dimensional superhero attitude
Run and hide
I fight what you think must be fought - in the end you'll
Run and hide
Duck in the dirt, in a hole, in the ground, go
Run and hide
I run to be safe, to be whole, to be free - you'll
Run and hide
Don't try to fight, try to flee, try to live, run
You berserk of sensitive skin
Are you ready to fail? You've got forty seconds, then:
Better be off! They are fed up
With your making noise, you are nothing but something
To be swept off, you overestimate yourself
You are bold but a mortal fly
You are strong, strong, strong, but alone you must strive
Run and hide
I do what you think must be done - in the end you'll
Run and hide
Run, save your head, save your life, save your breath, go
Run and hide
Don't try to fight, try to flee, try to live, run
Run and hide
I seek shelter before it's too late
Run and hide
I fight what you think must be fought - in the end you'll
Run and hide
Run to be safe, to be whole
Oh, it's kind of different, Tancer..."
The Fair Sex's song "Run and Hide" is a lyrical narration of a conversation between four android gods addressing Tancer, who is being transformed into a berserk. The song opens with the android gods encouraging Tancer to take a new turn and let the old burn by transforming what he once was into a berserk. Tancer is urged to undergo a rebirth and to come into life with refreshed eyes, as he is no longer crippled by fear. The android gods continue to push Tancer to have a new start and not give in to submission as he becomes a re-animated machine with muscles, wit, and nerves extreme.
The chorus of the song, "run and hide", is the main theme and refers to the menacing power that Tancer is facing as he is transformed into a berserk. The android gods are telling him to flee and save himself from the challenge. Tancer is described as an energy pack with limbs on fire, but he is warned that he will not win against powers that are older than life. The android gods emphasize that Tancer's superhero attitude is one-dimensional, and against such an intense menace, he needs to survive by running and hiding.
The song ends with Tancer being given 40 seconds to prepare to fight, but he is urged to run and hide as he overestimates his strength. The android gods emphasize that Tancer is bold but still a mortal fly, and he must strive alone to survive. The song is a warning for anyone facing overwhelming challenges to be cautious and not underestimate the power of the menace they are facing.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you take a new turn, let the old burn
It's time for you to change and leave behind your past.
Transforming what you once were into a berserk?!?
Your transformation is making you more aggressive and violent?
Resurrection, breathe crisp air
You have a chance to start over and breathe fresh air.
Not crippled with fear, rebirth?!?
You shouldn't be afraid to start over and reinvent yourself.
Open your eyes, come into life
It's time for you to open your eyes and see the world around you for what it really is.
Refreshed, you dare a new start?
Do you feel refreshed and ready for a new beginning?
Submission's no brave thing, you would not give in
Being submissive is not a brave thing to do, and you refuse to give in.
Re-animated machine, with muscles and wit and nerves extreme?!?
You are like a re-animated machine, with extreme muscles, wit, and nerves.
Run and hide
You want the other person to run and hide.
I face what you think must be faced - in the end you'll
You are willing to face the challenges that the other person thinks must be faced.
Flee from the menace you have aroused, for it is powerful
You should run away from the powerful danger you have caused.
So you're an energy pack?
Are you like an energy pack, full of strength and power?
Strong and young, you should never be wrecked
You are young and strong, and you should never be destroyed.
There ain't no challenge too big for you?
Is there any challenge too big for you to overcome?
In your limbs the fire burns, burns, burns
You are full of energy and passion.
But no way you'll win, no matter how you try
You won't be able to win, no matter how hard you try.
Against powers older than life
You are up against forces that are older than life itself.
You'll get nowhere but back
You won't make any progress, and you'll end up back where you started.
With your one-dimensional superhero attitude
Your attitude is like that of a one-dimensional superhero.
Duck in the dirt, in a hole, in the ground, go
You need to hide in the dirt, in a hole or in the ground.
Don't try to fight, try to flee, try to live, run
Your only option is to run away and save your life.
You berserk of sensitive skin
You are like a berserk with sensitive skin.
Are you ready to fail? You've got forty seconds, then:
Are you ready to fail? You have only forty seconds to decide.
Better be off! They are fed up
You should leave because they are tired of dealing with you.
With your making noise, you are nothing but something
You are just making noise, and you are not really anything.
To be swept off, you overestimate yourself
You are overestimating yourself, and you are going to be swept away.
You are bold but a mortal fly
You are bold, but you are just a mortal fly.
Run, save your head, save your life, save your breath, go
You need to run to save your head, your life, your breath, and everything else.
I seek shelter before it's too late
You are looking for shelter before it's too late.
Oh, it's kind of different, Tancer...
This is a different experience for you, Tancer.
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