Aosoth was a French black metal band that was formed in Paris in 2002 by me… Read Full Bio ↴Aosoth was a French black metal band that was formed in Paris in 2002 by members of Antaeus. They released five full-length albums as well a number of EPs and split releases. Vocalist MkM was the only consistent member from the band's formation, but from 2010 onwards the lineup featured BST (VI, The Order of Apollyon) on guitar and INRVI (VI) on bass. The name Aosoth is derived from the dark female force of the pantheon of the Order of the Nine Angels. They released their latest full-length album "V: The Inside Scriptures" on September 17, 2017, but MkM announced in a subsequent interview that the band had officially been put to rest in June 2017.

Under the Nails and Fingertips
Aosoth Lyrics

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Away
From me
Soul ashamed.
That all unsaid
How now
It has come
Again
For you to live

Allow
With ending why
This too will die
Ugh
See how
See a self in which hope has lied
Nothing

Etc.
Bugger!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aosoth's "Under the Nails and Fingertips" are open to interpretation, but there are some themes that stand out. The first verse talks about a soul that is ashamed and a feeling of separation or distance. This could be interpreted as someone experiencing feelings of guilt or shame, possibly over something left unsaid. The second verse talks about the cyclical nature of life, with something coming back around for someone to experience again. The lines "Allow with ending why / This too will die" suggest that the singer is recognizing the impermanence of life and urging themselves to accept it.

The line "See a self in which hope has lied" could suggest feelings of despair or disillusionment, with the singer recognizing that they have been let down by their own sense of hope. The final lines, "Nothing / Etc. / Bugger!" feel abrupt and angry, possibly representing a sense of frustration or a desire to reject or escape from those feelings of despair.

Line by Line Meaning

Away
Distanced from me

From me
Separated from my existence

Soul ashamed.
My inner self filled with guilt and regret

That all unsaid
The unexpressed thoughts and emotions

How now
Currently, at this point in time

It has come
The situation has arisen

Again
Recurring once more

For you to live
For you to endure and carry on

Allow
Permit or grant permission

With ending why
Questioning the reason for the ending

This too will die
All things come to an end, including this