Shock
Fear Factory · Obsolete [1998]
Shock
Shock
Shock
Welcome to my world
Headfirst to the earth
With my sights on the goddamn kill switch
I've become a fuse
Charged with attitude
Fixed and dialated by my anger
I have become a direct
I have become a current
I have become a direct
I have become insurgent
I will be the power surge
Shock to the system
Electrified, amplified
Shock to the system
Shock
Shock
Alternate my wires
Heat my core desire
I will not stand for condemnation
I've become the volts
To lead the revolt
Fuck with me ensues certain danger
I have become a direct
I have become a current
I have become a direct
I have become insurgent
I will be the power surge
Shock to the system
Electrified, amplified
Shock to the system
I am the power surge
I am the insurgent
Electrified, amplified
Electrified, amplified
Shock!
Shock
Shock stands as a defining track on Fear Factory's 1998 album Obsolete, capturing the band at the height of their industrial metal influence. The recording showcases the group's signature fusion of aggressive, mechanical rhythms with melodic, atmospheric textures that characterized their mid-career evolution. Built upon a foundation of precise, syncopated guitar work and powerful, rhythmic vocals, the song exemplifies the technical proficiency and dark thematic depth that earned the band a dedicated following. As part of a critically acclaimed era in their discography, the track highlights the seamless integration of heavy metal intensity with electronic sensibilities. It remains a staple of their live performances and a key example of the innovative soundscapes that defined the industrial genre during the late nineties.