The band has performed a lot live over the years, at festivals, clubs and other events and even performed live on Swedish national radio.
The line-up :
Magnus Karlsson [sadomachine] - Vocals, programming, lyrics Anders Gyllensten [goldenstone] - Guitar Tobias Eng [D.O.G.] - Guitar Viktor Eng [evilstein] - Bass
Naked
Violent Work of Art Lyrics
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Staring at the walls, as the curtain falls,
Naked on the stage, conquering the shame.
I cover my face, closing the gates,
To live in disgrace.
Sick of being me, screaming to be free,
Drowning in myself, could be someone else,
I cover my face, closing the gates,
To live in disgrace.
This seems to be, insanity,
I recognize, this state in me.
The lyrics of "Naked" by Violent Work of Art convey a feeling of vulnerability and inner turmoil, as the singer finds themselves hanging by a thread and drowning in their own identity. They are staring at the walls as the curtain falls, feeling exposed and vulnerable. However, as they stand naked on the stage, they are conquering the shame that they have felt in the past. They cover their face, closing the gates to the outside world, and retreat into a space of disgraceful solitude.
The singer is clearly in a state of distress, sick of being themselves and screaming to be free of the burdens and expectations placed on them. They feel as though they are drowning in themselves, longing to become someone else entirely. The act of standing naked on stage is a brave one, as it puts their true self on display for all to see. However, in doing so, they are confronting the shame that has held them back in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Hanging by a thread, echoes in my head,
I am barely holding on, there are voices in my mind that won't stop.
Staring at the walls, as the curtain falls,
This moment is coming to an end, and all I can do is look at the walls around me.
Naked on the stage, conquering the shame.
I am exposed for all to see, but I am facing my shame head-on.
I cover my face, closing the gates,
I am afraid to show my true self, so I try to hide it away and keep people out.
To live in disgrace.
I am so ashamed of who I am that I feel like I am living in constant disgrace.
Sick of being me, screaming to be free,
I am tired of this version of myself, and I am screaming for a way out.
Drowning in myself, could be someone else,
I am suffocating in my own thoughts and feelings and wish I could be a different person entirely.
This seems to be, insanity,
What I am going through feels like madness.
I recognize, this state in me.
I am acknowledging that this state of mind is a familiar one to me.
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.