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.
Potential
The Ludovico Technique Lyrics
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I want you to want to do as I say
You've got potential in all the right places
(I love it you know I love it)
On your knees with an eagerness to please
(I love it you know I love it)
Your new position is as my possession
Close your eyes and spread your morals wide
(I love it you know I love it)
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that's
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that
Does this to you
Those needs have peeled your inhibitions
(I love it you know I love it)
Pleasure in all degrading forms
(I love it you know I love it)
Your pride broken like I own it
(I love it you know I love it)
Now make it yours you filthy little whore
(I love it you know I love it)
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that's
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that
Does this to you
Your eyes filling with submission
Your legs pointed to the sky
Your skin tighter as you open to
A touch you've needed all this
Time
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that's
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that
Does this to you
The Ludovico Technique's song "Potential" is a dark and provocative exploration of power dynamics in relationships. The opening lines "I don't want you to do as I say, I want you to want to do as I say" immediately establish the theme of control and domination. The lyrics then describe the singer's enjoyment of their partner's willingness to please and their desire to take possession of them. The chorus repeats the lines "Beat and tied, Your senses numb, Your pride is gone, And I'm the one that's, Beat and tied, Your senses numb, Your pride is gone, And I'm the one that, Does this to you," emphasizing the power and control the singer has over their partner.
As the song continues, the lyrics become increasingly graphic, with references to degrading forms of pleasure and the singer's ownership of their partner's pride. The phrase "filthy little whore" is particularly striking, as it takes a common insult used to shame women for their sexuality and transforms it into a term of endearment within the context of the song. Despite the provocative nature of the lyrics, however, the song avoids glorifying or romanticizing abusive behavior. Instead, it presents a stark and unflinching depiction of the ways in which power can be wielded in intimate relationships.
Overall, "Potential" is a song that elicits a strong emotional response from the listener. Whether that response is discomfort, intrigue, or something else entirely will depend on the individual. However, what is undeniable is the power of the lyrics and their ability to provoke thought and reflection on the sometimes uncomfortable realities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you to do as I say
I want you to do what I say because you want to, not because I'm forcing you to
I want you to want to do as I say
I derive pleasure from you willingly submitting to me
You've got potential in all the right places
I see that you have the ability to sexually satisfy me
(I love it you know I love it)
I derive pleasure from degrading you and having power over you
On your knees with an eagerness to please
I want you to submit to me in a sexual way
Your new position is as my possession
I want to own you and have control over you
Close your eyes and spread your morals wide
I want you to abandon your sense of morality and submit to me completely
Beat and tied
Your senses numb
Your pride is gone
And I'm the one that's
By physically abusing you and breaking you down, I am able to dominate and control you
Those needs have peeled your inhibitions
I know the kind of degrading things that will arouse you and make you willing to submit to me
Pleasure in all degrading forms
I derive pleasure from engaging in sexual acts that are degrading and humiliating for you
Your pride broken like I own it
I want to make you feel so powerless and degraded that you no longer have any pride or self-respect
Now make it yours you filthy little whore
I want you to accept and embrace your role as my submissive and sexually degraded partner
Your eyes filling with submission
Your legs pointed to the sky
Your skin tighter as you open to
A touch you've needed all this
Time
I want to completely dominate you and make you feel a sense of sexual submission that you've been craving for a long time
Does this to you
I am the one who is causing you to feel pleasure and submission in these degrading sexual acts
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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holy fucking shit, I fell in love with this band immediately. I love the lyrics, the style, pretty much everything about this.
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Jinxx YouOweMe me too
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Me too. Damn! 😫