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Nihilist Blues
Bring Me the Horizon Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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.

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@tigermotive2378

They need a whole album of this style

@axtrw2527

Yeeeeeeeeessssss!!!!

@floydduncan2642

No

@axtrw2527

@Floyd Duncan Yes

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