Characteristics
In general, "Uplifting Trance" is a style much lighter in tone than other trance genres (such as Progressive, or Goa). Instead of the darker tone of these latter two genres, Uplifting trance uses similar chord progressions as progressive trance, but tracks' chord progressions usually rest on a major chord, and the balance between major and minor chords in a progression will determine how "happy" or "sad" the progression sounds. The genre features longer major chord progressions in all elements (lead synth, bass, and treble). It also contains extended breakdowns, and relegation of arpeggiation (the melodic part of the song, usually consisting of "Saw Synths/Square Lead" type sounds) to the background while bringing wash effects to the fore (the harmonic element of the music, or "background fill", usually consisting of synth choir/voice/string chord progressions). There is a close relation between Uplifting Trance and uplifting House. As a general rule of thumb, faster BPM rates such as 130+ BPM indicates trance; less indicates house.
History of the term
The term has been used to describe what most other people call "Epic Trance" in the UK's trance scene,[2] to describe some non UK-based commercial trance acts, like Brooklyn Bounce or Darude, which has created some confusion in terminology and classification. Many UK fans call those acts "Uplifting House" (when really these artists are closer to Progressive House/Trance than Uplifting Trance). The term is also used on the psy trance/goa trance scene, although these styles are not really meant to sound uplifting (It's possible that some people may be thinking of the term "uplifting" in this case to mean "euphoric").
Current status
Since the uplifting trance scene was mostly popular in the late 1990s-early 2000s, today's uplifting DJs have little club exposure, especially in the Western Hemisphere, and thus uplifting trance has become more and more underground in recent years. It remains strong in Poland and other eastern European countries, albeit in a very commercial form, which has led to a strong decrease in the number of famous uplifting DJs. Viva Polska and 4fun TV in Poland still broadcast older and later Uplifting trance hits. However, most of the 1999-2003 uplifting trance hits continued to garner significant airplay well into 2007 on UK music channels, such as MTV Dance and Rapture TV. The scene has since blended with other Trance styles, spawning new genres. The crossover of uplifting trance with Goa trance, for example, is named Nitzhonot. In the UK, during the 2000s, a crossover of Uplifting Trance and Happy Hardcore appeared, called "Scouse house." In early 2006 Uplifting Trance saw a sudden eruption in interest amongst new and old fans and throughout 2007 and 2008 it firmly re-established itself within the Trance scene. Although by some, Uplifting trance at current, is not considered to be like 'it used to be' many consider it to have evolved into a more creative, thus more 'Uplifting' music in general, fusing with styles such as Progressive Trance/House, and Electro House, the genre is wildly followed by an extensive and loyal fan base.
Nihilist Blues
Bring Me the Horizon Lyrics
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But I can't hide from the nihilist at my door
Buried in the basement floor, didn't know what I had planted
It blossomed with all the heart of a Cold War
I'm a spirit in a tomb
Won't somebody raise the roof
I'm going white, I'm going black, I'm going blue
Do you mind if I'm exhumed?
I'm the ashes in the plume
I'm a beggar in the ruin
I'm peaking out, I'm burning up, I'm shooting through
I'm only lonely for the truth
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Light as a feather, stiff as a board
Sink to the floor, I sink to the floor
I sink to the floor
Light as a feather, stiff as a board
You were in my dream last night, but your face was someone else's
A twitch in my spine, a mutual disorder
Isolation neophyte, too afraid to taste your conscience
You march in the dark, little lamb to the slaughter
I'm a spirit in a tomb
Won't somebody raise the roof
I'm going white, I'm going black, I'm going blue
Do you mind if I'm exhumed?
I'm the ashes in the plume
I'm a beggar in the ruin
I'm peaking out, I'm burning up, I'm shooting through
I'm only lonely for the truth
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
I've been climbing up the walls to escape the sinking feeling
But I can't hide from the nihilist at my door
The lyrics to "Nihilist Blues" by Bring Me the Horizon describe a sense of being trapped and lost in a world that lacks meaning or purpose. The song is filled with imagery of isolation, confusion, and desperation, as the singer struggles to find a way out of their own personal labyrinth. They describe feeling "light as a feather, stiff as a board" and sinking to the floor, as if they are unable to move or escape their own thoughts and emotions.
The use of "nihilist" in the lyrics is significant, as it suggests a sense of hopelessness or despair in the face of a meaningless existence. The singer is unable to hide from this feeling, as it haunts them even in their own home, represented by the nihilist at their door. The use of a Cold War metaphor to describe the growth of something planted in the basement floor speaks to the idea that even something intended for good can have negative consequences if left unchecked and unattended.
The repeated refrain of "paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out" suggests a sense of longing for something more, but also a fear of being trapped in their own desires and dreams. The singer is begging not to be followed, presumably afraid that others will be trapped in the same despair they are experiencing. Overall, "Nihilist Blues" is a powerful meditation on the struggles of the human psyche and the need for connection and meaning in a seemingly meaningless world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been climbing up the walls to escape the sinking feeling
I've been trying to escape my negative emotions.
But I can't hide from the nihilist at my door
Unfortunately, my own sense of despair is still present and affecting me.
Buried in the basement floor, didn't know what I had planted
I buried something without realizing what it was.
It blossomed with all the heart of a Cold War
It grew into something complicated and intense, like the tensions during the Cold War.
I'm a spirit in a tomb
I feel trapped and dead inside.
Won't somebody raise the roof
I'm pleading for help to break free from this confinement.
I'm going white, I'm going black, I'm going blue
My emotions are all over the place and I can't control them.
Do you mind if I'm exhumed?
I'm asking for permission to be dug up and examined.
I'm the ashes in the plume
I'm the remains of something that was destroyed.
I'm a beggar in the ruin
I feel completely helpless and desperate.
I'm peaking out, I'm burning up, I'm shooting through
I'm experiencing intense and overwhelming emotions that are hard to contain.
I'm only lonely for the truth
I'm seeking honesty and authenticity in my relationships.
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I have a sense of inner peace and happiness, but I'm afraid it is out of reach.
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
I feel lost and confused, as if trapped in a maze with no clear path forward.
Please, don't follow
I'm asking others not to follow in my footsteps, as I am struggling myself.
Light as a feather, stiff as a board
I feel light and free, yet also rigid and stuck in my ways.
Sink to the floor, I sink to the floor
I feel defeated and overwhelmed, collapsing under the weight of my issues.
You were in my dream last night, but your face was someone else's
I'm confused about my own emotions and desires, even in my subconscious.
A twitch in my spine, a mutual disorder
I am experiencing physical and emotional stress and pain.
Isolation neophyte, too afraid to taste your conscience
I am a newcomer to feeling alone and isolated, and I'm too scared to confront my own feelings head-on.
You march in the dark, little lamb to the slaughter
Others are blindly (or willingly) following a path or belief that will lead to their own destruction.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jordan Fish, Lee Malia, Matthew Kean, Matthew Nicholls, Oliver Sykes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@petraalgis9651
I've been climbing up the walls to escape the sinking feeling
But I can't hide from the nihilist at my door
Buried in the basement floor, didn't know what I had planted
It blossomed with all the heart of a Cold War
I'm a spirit in a tomb
Won't somebody raise the roof
I'm going white, I'm going black, I'm going blue
Do you mind if I'm exhumed?
I'm the ashes in the plume
I'm a beggar in the ruin
I'm peaking out, I'm burning up, I'm shooting through
I'm only lonely for the truth
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Light as a feather, stiff as a board
Sink to the floor, I sink to the floor
I sink to the floor
Light as a feather, stiff as a board
You were in my dream last night, but your face was someone else's
A twitch in my spine, a mutual disorder
Isolation neophyte, too afraid to taste your conscience
You march in the dark, little lamb to the slaughter
I'm a spirit in a tomb
Won't somebody raise the roof
I'm going white, I'm going black, I'm going blue
Do you mind if I'm exhumed?
I'm the ashes in the plume
I'm a beggar in the ruin
I'm peaking out, I'm burning up, I'm shooting through
I'm only lonely for the truth
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Paradise is in my soul and I'm terrified I can't get out
I'm lost in a labyrinth, we are lost in a labyrinth
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
Please, don't follow
I've been climbing up the walls to escape the sinking feeling
But I can't hide from the nihilist at my door
@velhonen
I wouldn't be mad at all to hear more songs like this.
@kieranstevenson1909
Yeah I can't stop listening to it now it's like a cult
@NOfearNOinfinity
Depends where the creativity leads enit bro
@neverquin6037
Hell nah this shit is unique af and slaps. I’ve loved all their new shit.
@zoemiller4517
Bring Me The Horizon:
Say no more.
@violettapapamethodiou6932
SAME.
@tigermotive2378
They need a whole album of this style
@axtrw2527
Yeeeeeeeeessssss!!!!
@floydduncan2642
No
@axtrw2527
@Floyd Duncan Yes