Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction play an ultra sleazy style of commercial hard rock featuring big riffs and big choruses, as was the trend in the band’s heyday of the mid-to-late 80s and early 90s. The outrageously camp lyrics are intended as self-parody, and can be seen as either humorous (by those who "get the joke") or offensive (by those who take them at face value) for their often lascivious and misogynist tone. Song titles like "Back Seat Education," "Feed My Frankenstein," "High Heeled Heaven" and "Trash Madonna" illustrate Zodiac’s tongue-in-cheek approach. Lyrical content also exhibits a send up of cult worship, often of Zodiac Mindwarp’s self proclaimed raging libido, with the frontman claiming the titles of "sex führer," "love dictator" and "high priest of love." Songs such as "Holy Gasoline," "President of the United States of Love," "Messianic Reprise," "Planet Girl" and "Elvis Died for You" are similarly inclined.
The video for the band's track "Prime Mover" was directed by Comic Strip actor/comedian Adrian Edmonson. Featuring explosions, scantily-clad young women and the band as alien invaders it immaculately captured the band's nasty, posturing style.
Occasionally referred to as "biker rock," the band’s style of hard rock is reflected in their outlandish attire, which tends to parody the post-apocalyptic "Mad Max" biker look. However, they have adopted a more common "street look" in recent years.
Zodiac co-wrote the track "There's a Barbarian in the Back of My Car" on the Voice of the Beehive album Let It Bee. He also co-wrote the track "Feed My Frankenstein" which appeared on the Alice Cooper album Hey Stoopid. Zodiac Mindwarp and The Love Reaction recorded their own version of the song which appeared on the album Hoodlum Thunder.
In 1992 Zodiac appeared on the album 456 by The Grid, singing lead vocals on the album's final track "Fire Engine Red." Love Reaction guitarist Cobalt Stargazer also appeared on the same album, performing on the tracks "Face The Sun" and "Leave Your Body".
In recent years Mark Manning has established himself as author penning books entitled Bad Wisdom (with Bill Drummond), Crucify Me Again, Get Your Cock Out, Fucked By Rock, Collateral Damage and The Wild Highway (again with Bill Drummond).
K-Planet Girl
Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction Lyrics
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She kissed my skin like an angel's wing
Solid gold love in a rat skin fur
Planet earths spin in space for her
Blue static fizz on a detuned station
Sleeping beauty with a bad reputation
Divine, drunk goddess of love
I love you planet girl.
Strange, deranged
She's a bullet-proof poem
Dance trance drugs in a star war zone
Laser beam lips give me kiss of life
Sex explosion with baby midnight
Psyhcotic erotic want to mad energy
Electrons snap when she touch me
Divine, drunk, goddess of love oh yeah.
I said you goddess of love
I love you planet girl.
The lyrics to Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction's song K-Planet Girl can be interpreted as a tribute to a unique and eccentric woman. She is described as a "bip bop dirty star-shine thing," indicating that she is unconventional and nonconformist. The singer sings of her angelic touch, and describes their love as "solid gold." The woman is so special that even the planet earth seems to spin for her. However, this image is juxtaposed with the static fizz of a detuned station, suggesting that all is not perfect with this goddess of love.
The second verse takes a darker turn, as the woman is described as "strange" and "deranged." She is a "bullet-proof poem" in a star war zone, indicating that she is tough and resilient. The imagery becomes sexually charged as well, with "sex explosion" and "psychotic erotic want." Despite the danger and the potential for madness, the singer cannot resist her. The repeated refrain of "I love you planet girl" emphasizes his deep affection and admiration for her.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a bip bop dirty star-shine thing
She's a unique and peculiar individual who radiates a mesmerizing aura.
She kissed my skin like an angel's wing
Her touch was gentle and pure like that of a celestial being.
Solid gold love in a rat skin fur
Her affection and devotion were true and genuine despite any imperfections or flaws.
Planet earths spin in space for her
The entire universe seems to revolve around her, she is that captivating.
Blue static fizz on a detuned station
She has a certain chaotic energy that may be unpredictable but is still captivating.
Sleeping beauty with a bad reputation
She may seem innocent and harmless but has a history of causing chaos and trouble.
Divine, drunk goddess of love
She is a divine and irresistible force of love and sensuality, even if she may not always be in full control of herself.
I said you goddess of love
Clearly infatuated, the artist directs these adoring words to her.
I love you planet girl.
In no uncertain terms, the artist declares their passion and affection for this otherworldly woman.
Strange, deranged
Despite her otherworldly appeal, the subject is potentially unstable or unbalanced.
She's a bullet-proof poem
She is invincible like a poem that cannot be destroyed, even in the face of adversity.
Dance trance drugs in a star war zone
Her presence and energy is so powerful that it is like being under the influence of mind-altering substances and transported to a different world.
Laser beam lips give me kiss of life
Her passionate kisses are like a life-giving laser beam, charged with energy and vitality.
Sex explosion with baby midnight
When they come together, it is an intense and explosive experience, possibly tinged with the mystical quality of midnight.
Psyhcotic erotic want to mad energy
Her desire and passion border on excess and madness, with a hint of danger and instability.
Electrons snap when she touch me
Her touch is so electric and charged with energy that it can set things off or disrupt the balance of things.
Divine, drunk, goddess of love oh yeah.
Once again, the artist is in awe of this enigmatic and enchanting figure.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK STEPHEN MANNING
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The Mighty Titan
Greatest album ever made. Now there's two comments.
Gaz Bee
Great band Great album Planet Girl my fav
Thorsten Werner
I miss those times so much.... 👊🏻💥😆
Ratko Martin
Sisters of Mercy,Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Zodiac Mindwarp three imprsive bands in 80 ies.
GLoBuL
Enorme.....
pedrojamiz1
Join my rare hair and 80's metal group on FB. Search Rare and Unknown Hair Metal. This is for people that want to hear the rarer music from the 80's that we aren't hearing today. Also newer bands that have the same sound.
hancock1934
I drink root beer and I wear a vest, get down baby at my request... I love you planet girl!
Michael Burland
Divine ? Cambridge gig . 1990's .
Michael ( Sky Kid ).
I read your book Mark .
F____d by Rock. What goes on !! Very funny !! Michael. 😄 .
Hiway
This one needed a comment-
Yabad Abadou
Follow Kenny !