N.W.O
Ministry
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All the locals hide their tears of regret Open fire 'cause I love you to death Sky high, with a heartache of stone You'll never see me 'cause I'm always alone How to love without a trace of dissent I'll buy the torture 'cause you pay for the rent Tied high with a broken command You're all alone to the promised land I'm in love with this malicious intent You've been taken but you don't know it yet What you will know must never live to be found 'Cause it's the subject of the eyes of the clown
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Written by: AL JOURGENSEN, ALIEN JOURGENSEN, PAUL G. BARKER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"N.W.O." is by Ministry, an American industrial metal band formed in Chicago, Illinois. The band is known for their powerful, aggressive style and politically charged lyrics.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ" or "Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs," released in 1992. This album is considered one of Ministry's best works and was a commercial success.
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Song Recognition"N.W.O." was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1993, solidifying Ministry's place in the broader music scene.
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Political MessageN.W.O. stands for "New World Order," and the song is a critique of the American government, particularly the administration of President George H.W. Bush. It includes audio clips of Bush's speeches.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "N.W.O." reflects the song's political message, depicting anarchistic and anti-establishment imagery.
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Chart Performance"N.W.O." reached number 11 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and ranked in the Top 100 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Collaborative EffortThe song was co-written by Ministry's frontman Al Jourgensen and bassist Paul Barker. Their collaborative songwriting was emblematic of Ministry's music during this period.
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Unique SoundKnown for its heavy guitar riffs and aggressive percussion, "N.W.O." is an exemplar of industrial metal and helped to popularize the genre in the early 1990s.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's critique of government corruption and control contributed to a growing cultural discourse surrounding conspiracy theories and distrust of authority.
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LegacyDespite being released over two decades ago, "N.W.O." remains one of Ministry's most popular and enduring songs, influencing numerous heavy metal and industrial bands.
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