Virus
KMFDM
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Now here you creeps Punks and freaks I'm Talkin' 'bout a virus from the street Spread that virus Go for hell Check out the resistance of your cells Smoke some dope Waste your brain Kick your health outta da drain Fuel-injection makes you high Ram it up your poop-chute You know why You catch it once Catch it twice Catch it with your love-device It's a man-eating god-creator Collecting lives Paying later Rip that thing and do the right stuff Messing with the girls ain't not enough You can't lock it in No walls too high It's busting out into the sky This love ain't real it's just a fake I don't care of what you make Got a keepsake out of all I'm saying Watch your style, better start praying You did wrong my dear but it's too late It's all destroyed What a state You're the victim, he's the master Beg for mercy More and faster I'm a rock'n'roll monster with a bass-guitar My face is all up You've gone too far I've been sleeping for a million years or longer You woke me up i'm even stronger Cleaning up the face of earth with my mother You'll never ever, you'll never have another Blown to pieces Drowned in slime Not worth a tombstone Sign of the time Virus gonna kill y'all Gonna thrill y'all Gonna rock you out Makes you high
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Written by: SASCH KEGEL KONIETZKO
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10 facts about this song
Industrial Rock"Virus" is a song by KMFDM, one widely known German industrial rock band. Industrial rock is a genre influenced by punk rock, electronic music, and heavy metal, laced with socially conscious and provocative lyrics.
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Album OriginThe song is from their third studio album called "UAIOE," which was released in 1989.
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Members' ContributionBand members En Esch and Sascha Konietzko were the primary contributors to the song "Virus". En Esch was the primary vocalist, and Sascha Konietzko contributed vocals as well as programming and keyboards.
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Inspiration for Other BandsThe song "Virus" was a significant influence on bands like Rammstein and Nine Inch Nails who would later enter the industrial rock genre.
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Sideline Project"Virus" was initially part of the 'Cheesy' side project. However, it was so well-received that it turned into a KMFDM track.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by Punk Rock Factory on the album 'The Wurst Is Yet to Come' released in 2021.
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Song's Revamp"Virus" was revamped in the album "Don't Blow Your Top", retitled as "Virus-Dub."
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Vinyl ReleaseIn addition to album CDs, "Virus" is also available on vinyl.
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DistributorThe album "UAIOE" containing "Virus" was distributed by Wax Trax Records, a renowned label focusing on industrial rock and electronic music.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song "Virus" features standard KMFDM themes of rebellion, political criticism, and dark humor.
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