Strauss started touring with her own band Lia-Fail as a teenager, leaving high school in her junior year to pursue music full time; the band included future world champion boxer Mikaela Mayer. Although initially known for her work with Iron Maiden all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens, Strauss' career has included performing with several rock ensembles including Consume the Fire, Femme Fatale, and the video-game supergroup Critical Hit.
In 2014, Strauss was the official in-house guitarist for the Los Angeles Kiss (LA KISS), the arena football team owned by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS. The house band played the national anthem and provided additional music during the games.
In June 2014, Strauss was hired to replace Orianthi as Alice Cooper's touring guitarist for the remaining 2014 tour dates. She has toured with Alice Cooper since that time.
In April 2018, Strauss launched a Kickstarter campaign for her debut solo record 'Controlled Chaos'.
In October 2021 she shared "'Dead Inside", her first new solo music since the release of her debut album.
Nita will release her sophomore solo album, ""'The Call Of The Void", on July 7, 2023.
Nita Strauss has recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the guitarist's upcoming "Summer Storm" tour.
Live band
Josh Villalta - drums
Johnny Young - rhythm guitar
Christopher Dean - bass
Katt Scarlett - keyboards
Dead Inside
Nita Strauss Lyrics
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right in front of me
There's no stopping it
So get that out of your mind
You can't run from it
You know you never had a choice
And now you'd better make your peace with it
It's unraveling
Become clear to me
A new terrorism taking over our lives
The beast's hungering
It keeps ravening
There's no remedy
And do we even want it now?
Look in my eyes
And know that I am dead inside
From the countless lies that have eaten us alive
I know why I'm dead inside
You're dead inside
We're dead inside
Can't handle it
Collective punishment
Who are these maniacs taking over our lives?
The old strategy, destroy liberty
A modern tragedy, and can we be forgiven?
Swift consequence without evidence
Losing relevance
Hate will keep you alive
The beast's hungering
It keeps ravening
Have you ever thought that maybe we deserve it now?
Look in my eyes
And know that I am dead inside
From the countless lies that have eaten us alive
And now you wonder why I'm dead inside
You're dead inside
We're dead inside
Will you bury the dead?
Hear what I said
Time to bury the dead
Remember what I said
I know I am dead inside
From the countless lies that have eaten us alive
And now you all know why I'm dead inside
You're dead inside
We're dead inside
I know I am dead inside (dead inside)
From the countless lies that have eaten us alive (will you bury the dead?)
And now you all know why I'm dead inside (dead inside)
You're dead inside
We're dead inside
The lyrics of "Dead Inside" by Disturbed are a commentary on the crumbling state of society and the loss of hope that is felt by so many people today. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer observing the world falling apart around them, with nothing that can be done to stop it. The chorus then comes in, with the repeating refrain "I am dead inside," indicating a sense of despair and hopelessness that has overtaken the singer. The second verse takes aim at the forces that are causing this decay, with specific reference to the rise of terrorism and the loss of liberties that has followed in its wake. It suggests that these problems are not just external threats, but are tied to deeper issues within society itself. The song concludes with an urgent call to take action, to recognize the problem for what it is, and to work towards finding a solution.
There is a lot going on in this song, and it is a powerful testament to David Draiman's skill as a songwriter that he manages to pack so much into such a short track. The use of repetition is particularly effective, with the chorus hammering home the message of despair and loss that underpins the whole song. The lyrics are also full of potent imagery, from the crumbling world to the ravening beast that consumes everything in its path. It is a bleak vision, but one that is all too relevant in our current age. Overall, "Dead Inside" is a powerful and evocative piece of music that speaks to the struggles of so many people today.
Line by Line Meaning
I see it crumbling
The situation is rapidly deteriorating.
right in front of me
The situation is happening in plain sight.
There's no stopping it
The situation is out of control.
So get that out of your mind
Don't waste time trying to stop it.
You can't run from it
You can't escape the situation.
You know you never had a choice
The situation was inevitable.
And now you'd better make your peace with it
Accept the situation and move on.
It's unraveling
The situation is quickly falling apart.
Become clear to me
It's now clear what's happening.
A new terrorism taking over our lives
A new threat is controlling everything.
The beast's hungering
The threat is aggressive and unstoppable.
It keeps ravening
The threat is continually attacking.
There's no remedy
There's no solution.
And do we even want it now?
Is there even any point in trying to solve it?
Look in my eyes
Pay attention to what I'm saying.
And know that I am dead inside
The artist is empty and hollow due to the constant lies.
From the countless lies that have eaten us alive
The constant lies have destroyed us all.
I know why I'm dead inside
The singer knows the reason for feeling this way.
You're dead inside
Everyone is feeling the same way.
We're dead inside
The situation has killed us all.
Can't handle it
The situation is overwhelming.
Collective punishment
Everyone is being punished for the actions of a few.
Who are these maniacs taking over our lives?
Who is responsible for the situation?
The old strategy, destroy liberty
The situation is causing the loss of freedom.
A modern tragedy, and can we be forgiven?
The situation is a tragedy and we may never recover from it.
Swift consequence without evidence
People are being punished without proof of their guilt.
Losing relevance
People are losing confidence in the situation.
Hate will keep you alive
People are surviving through their anger.
Have you ever thought that maybe we deserve it now?
Maybe we brought this upon ourselves.
Will you bury the dead?
Will you accept that this situation has killed us?
Hear what I said
Pay attention to what the singer is saying.
Time to bury the dead
It's time to move on and accept the situation.
I know I am dead inside (dead inside)
The artist is emphasizing their emptiness.
And now you all know why I'm dead inside (dead inside)
Everyone now understands why the artist is feeling this way.
You're dead inside
Everyone is feeling the same emptiness.
We're dead inside
The entire situation has killed us all.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Michael Draiman, Kile Odell, Nita Strauss
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