Them Crooked Vultures were released by Interscope Records in North America, and Sony Music internationally. On the 21st of October radio personality Alan Cross announced the lead single for Them Crooked Vultures debut album to be "New Fang" which premiered on October 26. The single was released on November 2 worldwide as a free download. Iconvision subsequently announced that the album will be released on the 17th of November, 2009. On November 3, the band gave a free copy of "Mind Eraser (No Chaser)" to fans that had bought tickets to a live performance and offered it on iTunes as a free download. On November 9, Them Crooked Vultures started streaming their full album on their website, and also through a link to their mailing list with the title "Fuck Patience, Let's Dance."
On September 1, the band announced two 2009 tours of North America and the United Kingdom, in October and December respectively. The 2009 Tour was titled Deserve the Future Tour and the UK leg sold out in just under 12 minutes, making it one of the quickest sold tours in the UK - without the band even officially releasing a song prior to sales. On September 21, the band also announced 3 Germany dates for December 2009.
Caligulove
Them Crooked Vultures Lyrics
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Of the heartless (I was an offering)
I was humbled (I was an offering)
And reborn
Into a god.
Darling,
A sensitive soul is just,
All those around him,
To make certain he
Is hurt, always
I don't need a reason baby,
Put your arms around me.
Hold me real close,
Clap me in irons,
C'mon caligulove me,
C'mon caligulove me.
You can hear it (as an offering)
If you're a good girl (as an offering)
A righteous choir is singing (as an offering)
No, screaming,
As they burn.
Darling, there are no taboos
In lust.
My veins coarse blood that's so
Venomous.
When heartless hears a heartbeat
He's jealous, so jealous.
I don't need a reason baby,
Put your arms around me.
Hold me real close,
Clap me in irons,
C'mon caligulove me.
I already gotcha baby,
Put yourself upon me.
I'm in lust,
A slave to desire,
When you caligulove me.
C'mon on,
Love me.
Hold me real close
Love me.
I need your caligulove girl.
Caligulove.
The lyrics of "Caligulove" by Them Crooked Vultures delve into the themes of worship, lust, and submission, drawing parallels to the infamous Roman Emperor Caligula. The song starts with a reference to offering in a temple, indicating a state of submission to a higher power. The following lines describe a sensitive soul as a tyrant who enslaves those around him to ensure that he is hurt always. This seems to suggest that vulnerability is often viewed as a weakness that needs to be guarded against by being in control.
The chorus speaks of the desire for submission and domination, calling for the listener to "caligulove me." The lyrics describe lust as a taboo-free territory where nothing is off-limits, and one's passion can be a dangerous force. The reference to being "clapped in irons" suggests the act of being restrained or tied up, indicating a desire for power dynamics in romantic encounters.
The song's bridge invokes the imagery of sacrifice and religious fervor, with the chorus of the righteous burning and screaming as they make their offering. The lyrics suggest that even in the act of worship, there is an element of pain and suffering that creates pleasure.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Caligulove" explore themes of power dynamic, worship, and taboo-free lust. The song's evocative imagery and allusions to history make it a thrilling and intense listen.
Line by Line Meaning
In the temple (I was an offering)
I was brought to the temple to be sacrificed
Of the heartless (I was an offering)
The people who brought me to the temple did not care for me
I was humbled (I was an offering)
The act of being brought to the temple and prepared for sacrifice was a humbling experience
And reborn
Into a god.
The sacrifice was believed to transform me into a god
Darling,
A sensitive soul is just,
A tyrant who enslaves,
All those around him,
To make certain he
Is hurt, always
Someone who claims to have a sensitive soul may actually be a tyrant who manipulates others to ensure they are constantly hurt
I don't need a reason baby,
Put your arms around me.
Hold me real close,
Clap me in irons,
C'mon caligulove me,
C'mon caligulove me.
I do not need an explanation, just submit to me fully and completely as if I am your ruler, love me with fierce intensity
You can hear it (as an offering)
If you're a good girl (as an offering)
A righteous choir is singing (as an offering)
No, screaming,
As they burn.
If you are obedient, you will hear the chanting of the righteous as they offer themselves as sacrifices and are consumed by flames
Darling, there are no taboos
In lust.
My veins coarse blood that's so
Venomous.
When heartless hears a heartbeat
He's jealous, so jealous.
There are no societal or moral limits to what can be done in the name of lust. My blood runs hot with toxic desire. Even the heartless feel envious at the sound of passion.
I already gotcha baby,
Put yourself upon me.
I'm in lust,
A slave to desire,
When you caligulove me.
I have already captured your attention and affections. Surrender yourself to me fully so that I may indulge in my intense desire for you. When you love me with the ferocity of Caligula, I am powerless to resist.
C'mon on,
Love me.
Hold me real close
Love me.
I need your caligulove girl.
Caligulove.
Give yourself to me, hold me in your embrace, love me with the fervor of Caligula so that I may feel truly alive. Love me with total abandon and passion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN BALDWIN, JOSH HOMME, DAVID GROHL
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