Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: industrial
Song Meaning of “Xcess (Schneider of Rammstein Remix)” by Slick Idiot
‘Xcess’ tells a story of a person’s desire for unbridled pleasure and indulgence, regardless of its consequences. The narrator speaks of their lust for life, of wanting to get lost in the moment and enjoy the few fleeting moments of pleasure one can find amidst the chaos of day to day life.
The remix performed by Schneider of Rammstein adds an otherworldly feel to the song, the driving beat and the samples building suspense and amplifying the narrator’s impulsiveness. It builds ever higher but never releases, which speaks of the narrator’s battle between the perceived risks and the thrill of possibly experiencing something extraordinary.
Theres a clear warning presented within the fleeting moments of ‘Xcess’, that if something so good feels so wrong, then surely the cost will be much higher than it was worth. Ultimately, it’s up to the listener to decide if following the narrator’s lead down the road of excess will lead to a satisfying destination.