The Ludovico Technique as a band takes this concept and transforms it into music. The lyrical content draws from personal experience and observation - you will hear nothing which has not been translated from feeling to sound.
It is harsh industrial music highlighting the dark aspects of the human experience as well as the depths to which the human mind can deteriorate.
In 2010, the band released their self titled debut EP.
After their debut album "Some Things Are Beyond Therapy" in 2012 and the follow up "We Came to Wreck Everything" in 2013, both released by Metropolis Records worldwide, Ludovico Technique have stormed the scene with their unique take on harsh industrial music, drawing from old school influences and an emotional drive to produce a sound that expresses an understanding of the dark aspects of the human experience and the depths to which man's mind can deteriorate. Ludovico Technique bring every ounce of the music's emotional gravity to live shows in full force, delivering performances that fully reflect the intensity of the sound itself in the form of a physical, visually stimulating stage show. Under a wash of rhythmic lights, songwriter/vocalist Ben V- unleashes visceral energy into every song, accompanied by keyboardist Evan B. and drummer Alex A. to create a dynamic audio/visual live experience for each viewer. Ludovico Technique bring a passionate force all their own to every performance, keeping focus on the artistic integrity and expressive sincerity that continuously define the music.
Devotion
The Ludovico Technique Lyrics
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Compared with flavors of the week
I'll fill your trough
Somewhere, I know you're on your knees
Keep my love
Keep my love between your thighs
My love
All that we shared
Is now the poison in my veins
Never again
Can't take back all the things you said
Can't take back all the things you left
Keep my love
Keep my love between your thighs
My love
When I'm inside you, my love dies
I know you'll never run out of lies
You always find a way to survive
And seeing all the pain you hide
Leaves me with only one option
Keep my love between your thighs
Keep my love
When I'm inside you, my love dies
When I'm inside you, my love dies
The Ludovico Technique's song Devotion speaks about a relationship that has fallen apart. The singer, who feels obsolete and outdated compared to the "flavors of the week," is pleading with their lover to keep their love between their thighs. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love only dies when they are intimate, indicating that their physical connection is the only thing keeping their relationship alive. However, they acknowledge that all they shared is now toxic, with the memories and pain lingering like poison in their veins. While the other person seems to be able to survive despite all the lies and hidden pain, the singer feels helpless and has no other choice but to keep their love between their lover's thighs.
The powerful lyrics of Devotion paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has soured. It's a dynamic that many people can relate to, whether they've experienced it themselves or seen it happen to someone they care about. The singer's anguished tone captures the pain and vulnerability of being trapped in a toxic relationship, while the pulsing beat and driving melody create a sense of urgency and desperation. The repetition of certain phrases serves to reinforce the central themes of the song, driving home the sense of hopelessness and despair that can arise when a love affair goes sour.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm obsolete
I feel outdated and replaced by newer trends or people.
Compared with flavors of the week
I am not as popular or desirable as the latest trends or people.
I'll fill your trough
I will provide for you or take care of you, like feeding an animal in a trough.
Somewhere, I know you're on your knees
I believe you are begging or worshiping someone/something, possibly to survive or succeed.
Keep my love
Please don't let go of my love or forget about me.
Keep my love between your thighs
Keep my love close to you, even if it means being physically intimate.
My love
Referring to the love that the singer has for the listener.
When I'm inside you, my love dies
The intimacy/sexual encounter that the singer and listener have together makes the singer's love for the listener fade or disappear.
All that we shared
All the memories and experiences we had together.
Is now the poison in my veins
The memories and experiences we had together now feel toxic or painful to the singer.
Never again
There is no going back to how things used to be.
Can't take back all the things you said
The hurtful or damaging things said by the listener can't be undone.
Can't take back all the things you left
The physical or emotional things that the listener left behind can't be returned to the way they were before.
I know you'll never run out of lies
I am aware that you will continue to deceive me, with no end in sight.
You always find a way to survive
Despite the pain and destruction you cause, you are able to keep going and thrive.
And seeing all the pain you hide
Witnessing the hurt and suffering that the listener conceals from others.
Leaves me with only one option
It puts the singer in a hopeless situation with no other choice.
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neg Ative
This is the best I've ever heard them. Need to go check this on CD and see if sounds this good. LoFi rocks