Type O Negative was a gothic / doom metal band formed in Brooklyn, New York… Read Full Bio ↴Type O Negative was a gothic / doom metal band formed in Brooklyn, New York, US in 1990. They are well known for their dry, morbid and ironic sense of humor and their often slow and brooding music. "The Drab Four" (the nickname Type O Negative gave themselves) always succeeded in keeping their own unique style, mixing melodic, classic rock 'n' roll with slow, doom-like vibes, and down-tuned heavy metal guitar riffs with dark soundscapes. They were also known for doom metal riffs, deep bass lines, heavy but usually slow drums and bass-range vocals of gothic metal. Lead singer Peter Steele described their music as "bad songs written on a Tuesday night."

The two main influences on the band are the Beatles and Black Sabbath, and keyboardist Josh Silver has expressed a love of Pink Floyd--evidence of which can be heard in the atmospherics of his production techniques.

The band arose from the ashes of the band Carnivore and gained popularity with their songs "Black No. 1" and "Christian Woman" from the Bloody Kisses album. The album was the first in Roadrunner Records' catalog to go both gold and platinum. They have successfully toured with Pantera, Life of Agony, and dozens of other established and up-and-coming bands, as well as taking part in Ozzfest. The band had VHS and DVD documentary releases in addition to their CD releases and contributions to movie soundtracks and compilations.

Steele died of sepsis caused by diverticulitis (initially reported as heart failure) on April 14 2010 at the age of 48.

Singles and video-featured songs

Black No. 1 - 1993
Christian Woman - 1993
Cinnamon Girl - 1996
Everyone I Love Is Dead - 1999
Everything Dies - 1999
I Don't Wanna Be Me - 2003
Love You to Death - 1996
My Girlfriend's Girlfriend - 1996
Profits of Doom - 2007
September Sun - 2007
Summer Breeze - 1993

Discography

Slow, Deep and Hard - 1991
Origin of The Feces - 1992
Bloody Kisses - 1993
October Rust- 1996
World Coming Down - 1999
Life Is Killing Me - 2003
Dead Again - 2007

Members

Peter Steele - Vocals, bass guitar and songwriting (1990-2010)
Josh Silver - Keyboards (1990-2010)
Kenny Hickey - Guitar and backing vocals (1990-2010)
Johnny Kelly - Drums (1994-2010)
Sal Abruscato - Drums (1990-1993)

Liver
Type O Negative Lyrics

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{Cheers}

{Running}

{Car door opening and closing}

{Soft talking}

{Sirens and drill}

{Phone ringing}

[Girl]:
Hello?

{Yelling}

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Type O Negative's song "Liver" are intentionally ambiguous and open to interpretation. The song's structure consists of a series of disparate sound effects and snippets of dialogue interspersed between the words "Cheers," "Running," "Car door opening and closing," "Soft talking," "Sirens and drill," and "Phone ringing," before finally reaching a climax with a sudden burst of yelling.

One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they are meant to convey a sense of chaos and confusion. The jarring combination of sounds and voices creates a disorienting and unsettling atmosphere, suggesting a world that is disordered and unpredictable. The abrupt ending with the yelling could represent a sudden outburst of frustration or a final breaking point in a turbulent situation.

Another interpretation of the lyrics is that they are an experimental exploration of the sonic possibilities of music. By using a range of unconventional sound effects and ambient noise, the song breaks free from traditional musical conventions and creates a unique and immersive listening experience. The meaning of the lyrics therefore becomes less important than the sensory experience of the music itself.

Line by Line Meaning

{Cheers}
People are celebrating and toasting with drinks in hand.

{Running}
Someone is physically moving quickly, perhaps to escape or catch something.

{Car door opening and closing}
A vehicle is being entered or exited and driven away.

{Soft talking}
Conversation is taking place at a low volume, possibly conspiratorial or intimate.

{Sirens and drill}
Emergency responders are arriving with loud sirens while a construction drill operates.

{Phone ringing}
A phone is ringing, signaling an incoming call or message.

[Girl]: Hello?
A female voice answers the phone in a polite or questioning tone.

{Yelling}
A person is shouting with strong emotions, possibly in anger or distress.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSH SILVER

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