Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Specimen's song 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is a haunting exploration of the intertwining themes of love and destruction. The repetitive chorus, 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Kiss this and hang,' suggests a cyclical relationship between affection and violence, where moments of intimacy are closely followed by acts of aggression or self-destruction. This duality is further emphasized by the juxtaposition of 'kiss' and 'bang,' symbolizing the contrast between tenderness and brutality.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship. Phrases like 'A beautiful sight. We lay down inside. My head it never believed the tide' evoke a sense of fleeting beauty and inevitable doom. The 'tide' could symbolize the unstoppable force of emotions or circumstances that the characters in the song are unable to escape. The repetition of 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' throughout the song reinforces the inescapable cycle of passion and pain.

The song also delves into themes of existential angst and societal pressures. Lines such as 'I know you're watching, so why you could wear that Leather. Our friends talk talk about the weather' suggest a sense of being observed and judged by society, while the mention of 'suicide' and 'trash trash my gash, oh it's the gas' hints at self-destructive tendencies and the struggle to find meaning in a superficial world. The song's dark, gothic tone is characteristic of Specimen's style, blending post-punk and glam rock elements to create a sound that is both eerie and captivating.