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 bandβs 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 Zodiacβs tongue-in-cheek approach. Lyrical content also exhibits a send up of cult worship, often of Zodiac Mindwarpβs self proclaimed raging libido, with the frontman claiming the titles of "sex fΓΌhrer," "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 bandβs 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).
Kid's Stuff
Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction Lyrics
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Wonβ²t You Do What I Say
I Said I've Just Decided
That Youβ²re Mine Today
I Got The Power
I Got The Glory Yeah
This Could Be The Start
Of A True Love Story
Kidstuff - Baby You Got It Yeah
Talking 'Bout Kidstuff
Won't You Share It With Me Yeah
Kidstuff Babe I Said I Need You Girl
Kidstuff Wonβ²t You
Fall In Love With Me Yeah.
Well I Told You Black Was White
Told You Day Was Night
Well I Lied To You Baby.
Said I Lied To You Girl
Ainβ²t Got No Power Babe I Said
Ain't Got No Glory Momma
This Ainβ²t The Start.
This Ain't No True Love Story.
Kidstuff - Baby You Got It Yeah
Talking β²Bout Kidstuff
Won't You Share It With Me Yeah
Kidstuff Babe I Said I Need You Girl
Kidstuff Wonβ²t You Fall
In Love With Me Yeah.
In the song Kid's Stuff by Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction, the lyrics express the singer's desire and control over his romantic interest. The lyrics are straightforward, repeating the phrase "kidstuff" to describe the juvenile nature of their relationship. He affirms his power and glory over his lover, insisting that she do what he says, and asserts that she is now his. The singer imagines that this could be the start of a true love story, but it is uncertain whether his partner shares his vision or desire.
However, in the second verse, the singer reveals that he lied to his lover about his power and glory, suggesting that he has no real control over her or the relationship. He then contradicts himself, saying that their relationship is not the start of a true love story, suggesting that they are not meant to be together in a meaningful way. The lyrics convey a sense of tension and uncertainty in the relationship, leaving the listener to wonder if the singer will succeed in winning his lover's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Come Here Baby
Addressing the person in a loving way to show affection.
Wonβ²t You Do What I Say
Asking the person to do something specific that pleases the singer.
I Said I've Just Decided
The singer has made up their mind about something and is expressing it now.
That Youβ²re Mine Today
Claiming ownership of the other person for the day and expressing affection.
I Got The Power
The artist has the ability to control the actions of others to some degree.
I Got The Glory Yeah
The singer feels heroic or victorious about the situation.
This Could Be The Start
The singer expresses hope that this will turn into something more serious.
Of A True Love Story
The artist is imagining a future where they are with the other person and in love.
Kidstuff - Baby You Got It Yeah
Affirming that the other person has what the artist wants.
Talking β²Bout Kidstuff
Referring to the qualities they want in the person - youth, playfulness, etc. - as 'kidstuff'.
Won't You Share It With Me Yeah
Asking the other person to give what they desire.
Kidstuff Babe I Said I Need You Girl
Repeating the request and emphasizing that the artist needs the other person to comply.
Kidstuff Wonβ²t You Fall
Encouraging the other person to have feelings for the singer.
In Love With Me Yeah.
Requesting that the other person have romantic feelings - which the singer thinks are reciprocated.
Well I Told You Black Was White
The singer has told lies to the other person about things and they believed them.
Told You Day Was Night
Further emphasizing the extent to which the artist lied to the other person.
Well I Lied To You Baby.
The artist admits to being deceitful towards the other person in the past.
Said I Lied To You Girl
Repeating the confession and addressing the person directly.
Ainβ²t Got No Power Babe I Said
The singer now claims to have no power over the other person's actions or emotions.
Ain't Got No Glory Momma
The artist doesn't feel successful or victorious anymore.
This Ainβ²t The Start.
The artist now believes that the relationship didn't start as they thought it did.
This Ain't No True Love Story.
The artist realizes that their hopes and desires for the relationship may be unattainable.
Writer(s): Zodiac Mindwarp
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JB Official
great memories dude. thanks maaan.
Tattooed Millionaire
Fucking awesome band
richard windrose
I think that guy Jared of the Subway sandwich took this song WAY too seriously. seriously though, this song had a great groove. slash of G+R should've hooked up with these guys...Hey they probably did but don't remember...ha, ha...Kid stuff...Rocking silliness is cool in small doses....Ahh. Excellent slide riff...Like a dreamy love stroke that resonates with the one you love. Youth...
sam I am DUH!
Oh where did my youth go?
karlstadtobbe
Fucking nostalgia
Jesus Briviescas
Wierd