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)
Love Into Death
Type O Negative Lyrics
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As salty sweat drips from her breast
Her hips move and I can feel what they're saying, swaying
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
Black lipstick stains her glass of red wine
I am your servant, may I light your cigarette?
Those lips smooth, yeah I can feel what you're saying, praying
I beg to serve, your wish is my law
Now close those eyes and let me love you to death
Shall I prove I mean what I'm saying, begging
I say the beast inside me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
Let me love you too
Let me love you to death
Hey am I good enough
for you?
Hey am I good enough
for you?
Am I?
Am I?
Am I good enough
for you?
The song "Love You Death" by Type O Negative is an intense and dark love song that explores the idea of a passionate and obsessive love that is almost dangerous. The lyrics talk about a woman who is both alluring and in control. She has a sensual and commanding presence that draws the singer in, but there is also a sense that she is dangerous and capable of unleashing something wild.
The use of language in the song is evocative and vivid. The first verse describes the woman as having "one hundred candles burning" and "salty sweat drips from her breast". These images create a sense of heat and intensity. The second verse talks about "black lipstick stains her glass of red wine" which suggests something intoxicating and dangerous about her.
The chorus is both seductive and foreboding. The singer begs to serve and promises to love the woman to death. There is a sense of desperation and obsession in his words. He repeats the line "the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get..." which adds to the feeling that there is something dangerous and intense about this love.
Overall, "Love You Death" is a song that explores the darker aspects of desire and passion. It is a powerful and intense song that captures the idea of a love that is all-consuming and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
In her place one hundred candles burning
There are so many candles burning in this room that it feels like she's not even there
As salty sweat drips from her breast
She's sweating so much that her sweat is salty and dripping from her chest
Her hips move and I can feel what they're saying, swaying
Her hip movements are so clear and precise that I can understand exactly what she is trying to communicate
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
My inner animalistic desires are going to take over and cause harm to you
Black lipstick stains her glass of red wine
She is wearing black lipstick which has left stains on her red wine glass
I am your servant, may I light your cigarette?
I am here to do whatever you ask of me, including lighting your cigarette
Those lips smooth, yeah I can feel what you're saying, praying
Her lips look so soft and smooth that I can tell what she is trying to say without her even having to speak
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
My inner animalistic desires are going to take over and cause harm to you
I beg to serve, your wish is my law
I am begging to do whatever it is that you want me to do and I will follow your commands
Now close those eyes and let me love you to death
I want you to close your eyes and let me show you how much I love you, even if it means it will be the end of you
Shall I prove I mean what I'm saying, begging
Do you want me to prove to you that I am serious about what I am saying by begging even more?
I say the beast inside me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
My inner animalistic desires are going to take over and cause harm to you
Let me love you to
Allow me to love you completely
Let me love you to death
Let me show you how much I love you, even if it means it will be the end of you
Hey am I good enough for you?
Do I meet your standards and expectations?
Hey am I good enough for you?
Do I meet your standards and expectations?
Am I?
Am I good enough for you?
Am I?
Am I good enough for you?
Am I good enough for you?
Do I meet your standards and expectations?
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
In her place one hundred candles burning
As salty sweat drips from her breast
Her hips move and I can feel what they're saying, swaying
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
Black lipstick stains her glass of red wine
I am your servant, may I light your cigarette?
Those lips smooth, yeah I can feel what you're saying, praying
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
I beg to serve, your wish is my law
Now close those eyes and let me love you to death
Shall I prove I mean what I'm saying, begging
I say the beast inside me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
Let me love you too
Let me love you to death
Hey am I good enough
for you?
Hey am I good enough
for you?
Am I?
Am I?
Am I good enough
for you?
@madradrevolutionary9408
In her place one hundred candles burning
As salty sweat drips from her breast
Her hips move and I can feel what they're saying, swaying
They say the beast inside of me is gonna get ya, get ya, get
Black lipstick stains her glass of red wine
I am your servant, may I light your cigarette?
Those lips smooth, yeah I can feel what you're saying, praying
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get
I beg to serve, your wish is my law
Now close those eyes and let me love you to death
Shall I prove I mean what I'm saying, begging
I say the beast inside me is gonna get ya, get ya, get
Let me love you too
Let me love you to death
Hey am I good enough
For you?
Hey am I good enough
For you?
Am I?
Am I?
Am I good enough
For you?
@babyblueraptor6952
lyrics:
In her place one hundred candles burning
As salty sweat drips from her breast
Her hips move and I can feel what they're saying, swaying
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
Black lipstick stains her glass of red wine
I am your servant, may I light your cigarette?
Those lips smooth, yeah I can feel what you're saying, praying
They say the beast inside of me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
I beg to serve, your wish is my law
Now close those eyes and let me love you to death
Shall I prove I mean what I'm saying, begging
I say the beast inside me's gonna get ya, get ya, get...
Let me love you too
Let me love you to death
Hey am I good enough
for you?
Hey am I good enough
for you?
Am I?
Am I?
Am I good enough
for you?
@hillsxx5967
Discovering this band is like finding your long lost love that you thought youโd never find.
@harlanistheman
Exactly!
@natalier.6775
Best description of the emotions felt ever ๐๐ซ Yes, chills up and down the body and a heaviness in the heart, a deep sadness thay Peter is nonlonger us... Fucking incredible musical experience!
@christinedovin2355
@ hill sxx perfect description! I really wish Peter could have known/believed so many felt this way๐
@sarahwatkins4520
I only wish I got to discover them earlier. Didn't start listening to them until after Peter died. Type O is one band I'd kill to have been able to see live.
@christinedovin2355
@Natalie R. We're you lucky enough to see them live? Unfortunately I wasn't aware of them until about a year ago, I have no idea how that happened cause I listen to all kinds of music all the time!
Figures I wouldn't find my long lost love til it was too late haha
@nxrvouss
the most goth thing ive ever seen
collecting a basket of dead leaves for no reason
@Leekim44
Ooooh, I think there is a reason . . .
@gryla5290
@@Leekim44 what reason?
@Leekim44
@@gryla5290 In wiccan thought, particular leaves are used as "medicines" and/or used to enhance spells.