Abraskadabra is a six-piece ska-core band from Curitiba, Brazil. Having pla… Read Full Bio ↴Abraskadabra is a six-piece ska-core band from Curitiba, Brazil. Having played for more than 10 years now, they grew amidst an energic scene and never stopped contributing for its expansion, as one of the few ska bands nationally. On the past five years alone, the group played supporting several hardcore/ska acts such as Bad Religion, Flogging Molly, Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish to name a few, including a whole tour supporting Voodoo Glow Skulls and Mad Caddies. Their first full length album was released in October 2012, and has 11 tracks that rock so hard sometimes they just might boost you through the roof, while sometimes it'll also stick you to the sofa paying attention to such good melodies. On 2014 their ska rendition of No Use For a Name's tune Not Your Savior was first place on the contest to be featured on the soundtrack for their upcoming documentary, which tells the story of Fat Wreck Chords, and at such great timing they'll be touring the US for the first time on September. To make it fresh and better, they're self-recording a new EP called 'Fun as in Fungus' with 6 brand new songs to be released on late August. With such catchy riffs, ultra-powered chords, great melodies and a portion of brazillian roots, they're certainly a good reason to go out on your dancing shoes if you're close to them.

Nothing New
AbraSKAdabra Lyrics

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I give my precious moments to you
But I couldn't wait to live my life
Alone

I held my breath, I swallowed the truth
Until I found the perfect state of mind
To go

How can you still feel green and bored?
Try to settling up the score
In the end you will be coming back for more

Don't ask me please
Don't thank me for
Keep me waiting at your door
It reminds me of the time we fell in love
It was so long ago

I wish that I
Could be the one who's always left behind
Than be the one deciding to decide

I wanted you to follow
You never bring me nothing new

I am impressed by what you can do
But I'm even more impressed by what
You don't
All of this stress we have been through
We can overcome filling our hearts
With love

How can you still feel green and bored?
Try to settling up the score
In the end you will be coming back for more

Don't ask me please
Don't thank me for
Keep me waiting at your door
It reminds me of the time we fell in love
It was so long ago

I wish that I
Could be the one who's always left behind
Than be the one deciding to decide

I wanted you to follow
You never bring me nothing

Don't ask me please
Don't thank me for
Keep me waiting at your door
It reminds me of the time we fell in love
But it was so long ago

I wish that I
Could be the one who's always left behind
Than be the one deciding to decide

I wanted you to follow
I wanted you to follow

I wanted you to follow
But you never bring me nothing new

Overall Meaning

In "Nothing New," AbraSKAdabra appears to be recounting a time when she was in a relationship that didn't quite live up to her expectations. She gave her all to the person, but ultimately realized that they weren't bringing anything new into her life. The lyrics suggest that the relationship became stagnant and boring, with AbraSKAdabra feeling unfulfilled and ready to move on. She holds back her true feelings and wishes that the other person could take the lead and bring something new and exciting to the relationship.

The lines "I wish that I could be the one who's always left behind than be the one deciding to decide" are particularly telling, as they imply that AbraSKAdabra would rather be the one who's left behind than have to make the tough decisions about the relationship's future. It's possible that she feels trapped or stuck in a rut and desperately wants the other person to take charge and inject some life into the relationship.

Overall, "Nothing New" seems to be a bittersweet reflection on a relationship that didn't work out. AbraSKAdabra may feel nostalgic for the early days of the relationship when things were exciting and new, but ultimately realizes that staying in a stale partnership isn't worth it. The song's upbeat ska sound contrasts with its somewhat melancholy lyrics, making for an interesting contrast.

Line by Line Meaning

I give my precious moments to you
I have made sacrifices and given you my time and attention

But I couldn't wait to live my life Alone
However, I have always had the desire to be independent and on my own

I held my breath, I swallowed the truth
I endured the pain and kept my honest feelings hidden

Until I found the perfect state of mind To go
Until I found the mental strength and conviction to move on

How can you still feel green and bored?
How can you still feel unsatisfied and unfulfilled?

Try to settling up the score
Try to make things right or even

In the end you will be coming back for more
Ultimately, you will come back looking for more from me

Don't ask me please
Please don't bother asking me

Don't thank me for
Do not feel obligated to thank me

Keep me waiting at your door
Leave me waiting outside your door, unsure of where we stand

It reminds me of the time we fell in love
This situation reminds me of the past when we first fell in love

It was so long ago
However, that was a long time ago

I wish that I Could be the one who's always left behind
I wish I could be the one who is the follower, rather than the decision maker

Than be the one deciding to decide
Rather than being the one forced to make decisions on my own

I wanted you to follow
I wanted you to be the decisive one in our relationship

You never bring me nothing new
However, you never bring anything new or exciting to the table

I am impressed by what you can do
I acknowledge and appreciate your abilities and talents

But I'm even more impressed by what You don't
However, I am even more impressed by the things you choose not to do

All of this stress we have been through
All of the tension and difficulties we have faced

We can overcome filling our hearts With love
However, we can overcome anything as long as we approach it with love

Lyrics © Abraskadabra
Written by: Eduardo de Almeida Gonçalves, Rafael Ribas Maranhão Faria, Thiago de Sá Jorge

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