As the first song started being developed the band found itself marching towards the heavier side of rock, which wasn't really a big surprise considering each member's influences.
Shortly after a draft of the first song was done, guitarist Marcelo Seabra left the band for personal reasons.
Caco, Felipe and Thiago continued on as a power trio, and for the following months of 2007 wrote many songs over the weekends.
By this time it was safe to say Bad Salad was a Progressive Metal band. Long songs, heavy riffs, odd arrangements and time signatures, instrumental sections, and all that good stuff.
The term progressive metal is being thrown around like crazy these days. So how to separate Bad Salad's sound from the millions of bands who define themselves as being part of this mainstream unfriendly yet increasingly growing genre of rock music? Well, for starters, Bad Salad's music has strong personality. Each song is unique, and scars you with it's identity. They're like olives, or anchovies, for example. Like it or not, you will know what it is when you taste it! Another quality that stands out in the band's sound lies in the rhythmic section. Bad Salad's music is very hammering! At times it almost feels like a full-throttle construction of a building. Some of the grooves are very tribal/ethnic. There are many fun poly-rhythmic games between the instruments.
2008 and 2009 were inactive years for Bad Salad. They had an album's worth of material, but the band was incomplete as a trio. They knew a keyboard player would have to join the team, aswell as a vocalist later on. Unable to find the right guys to complete the lineup at the time, and having other important things to do stacking up, the band was put on hold.
In January 2010 Caco, Felipe and Thiago resumed BS activities. 2 years down the line, more mature and educated, they were set on finally making an album, with or without a keyboardist.
They scheduled writing sessions everyday, and revised every single song from the 2007 sessions, making sure they were up to their new (ever evolving) standards.
After unofficially talking about the idea for many months, César Zolhof (keyboards) joined the band full time in March 2010, completing the band's instrumental lineup.
In the period of April 20th to June 20th 2010 an online Vocal Tryout was held to search for the final missing member of the band. A section of one of our unreleased songs, which goes by the working title #8 "Susto" (later to be named 'Crowded Sky'), was put on youtube in order to promote the tryout internationally. Dozens of entries were received and reviewed by the band, some of them quite worthy. In September 2010 the band happily announced the "winner", Mr. Denis Oliveira.
Nemesis
Bad Salad Lyrics
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Nobody can hear me
Rest and peace are gone among the silent screams
In between the lines I’ve been
Searching for those memories I wish I could relive
Unconscious movements
Take me to places I’ve never been before
Disconnected mind and soul
Aimless wandering, nowhere to go
Vivid projections or memories resurrected from deep inside
My own nature in protest
Find, I need to find a way to get my life back
Controlling a massive hate
Obsessive to stay sober from this reality
Shifting strategies to try to defraud me
All in vain
Everything feels like it’s so numb now
And all the colors look the same to me
I can’t hear my heart beating today
I only feel the cold blood passing through my veins
I chain myself and then release again
One hand holds me down while the other’s reaching around
I’m on a bridge to nowhere
And I’m desperate to get there
Amputated feelings, undeniable truth
Burning quietly and growing stronger
Can’t face myself without blaming someone else
I’m hiding way longer than I thought
What to do when no prayer’s been answered?
Where to go when I’m not lost?
Blurry vision and my hands are shaking
Red paradise I hope I am mistaken
Could it be this, my nemesis?
Could this be it, my nemesis?
And I don’t have the will anymore to bow before God
No will anymore
Try and realize that it’s better just to let it control
Than to put up a fight
Willing to renounce everything you believe in
When you see there’s no more humanity
Close your eyes to see
You have already lost the game
Everything feels like it’s so numb now
And all the colors look the same to me
I can’t hear my heart beating today
I only feel the cold blood passing through my veins
Everything feels like it’s so numb
And all the colors look the same
I can’t hear my heart beating
I only feel the cold blood passing
The lyrics to Bad Salad's song "Nemesis" portray a deep sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer describes feeling trapped and unable to communicate or find peace amidst the chaos that surrounds them. The opening lines, "Breathing is so difficult right now / Nobody can hear me", set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is struggling to find their voice and feel heard, even in their own thoughts. The lack of rest and peace is juxtaposed with "silent screams", giving the sense that the singer is surrounded by noise and chaos, yet feels just as alone as if they were in silence.
Throughout the song, the singer uses vivid and sometimes disturbing imagery to describe their inner turmoil. They talk about "unconscious movements" taking them to new places, where they find that even friendly faces appear scary. They describe their mind and soul as disconnected, aimlessly wandering without direction or purpose. Despite this, they cling to memories that they wish they could relive, suggesting a deep sense of nostalgia or longing for the past.
The chorus of the song, "Everything feels like it’s so numb now / And all the colors look the same to me", highlights a sense of detachment and apathy. The singer feels disconnected from their emotions and surroundings, stuck in a world where everything seems to blend together. The final lines of the song suggest a sense of defeat, as the singer talks about no longer having the will to fight or believe in anything.
Overall, "Nemesis" paints a bleak picture of someone struggling to find meaning or purpose in their life. The lyrics suggest a desire to escape from reality, to disconnect from the world and the pain it brings. It is a powerful and emotive song, conveying a sense of deep despair that is all too relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing is so difficult right now
I am struggling to take deep breaths at the moment
Nobody can hear me
I feel like nobody is listening to what I am saying
Rest and peace are gone among the silent screams
My mind is filled with distressing thoughts and I am unable to find any calm
In between the lines I’ve been
I have been searching for a deeper understanding of the situation I am in
Searching for those memories I wish I could relive
I am yearning to go back to a time when things felt better for me
Unconscious movements
I am moving without any real awareness of what I am doing
Take me to places I’ve never been before
My thoughts are leading me down unfamiliar paths
Friendly faces never looked as scary as now
Even people I trust are starting to seem threatening to me
Disconnected mind and soul
My thoughts and emotions are not in harmony with each other
Aimless wandering, nowhere to go
I am lost and have no clear direction or purpose
Vivid projections or memories resurrected from deep inside
I am remembering things from my past in a very detailed and intense way
My own nature in protest
I am struggling against my own instincts and desires
Find, I need to find a way to get my life back
I am seeking a solution to my current problems
Controlling a massive hate
I am trying to manage my strong feelings of anger
Obsessive to stay sober from this reality
I am fixated on finding a way to escape from my current situation
Shifting strategies to try to defraud me
My mind is coming up with different ways to trick me or lead me astray
All in vain
My efforts are not resulting in any meaningful change
And all the colors look the same to me
I am unable to appreciate the beauty in the world around me
I can’t hear my heart beating today
I am feeling emotionally numb and disconnected
I chain myself and then release again
I am grappling with feelings of restraint and freedom at the same time
One hand holds me down while the other’s reaching around
I am feeling pulled in multiple directions at once
I’m on a bridge to nowhere
I am stuck in a place of uncertainty and confusion
And I’m desperate to get there
I am eager to find a way out of my current situation
Amputated feelings, undeniable truth
I am struggling to connect with my emotions and accept what is happening
Burning quietly and growing stronger
My feelings of discomfort and turmoil are slowly intensifying
Can’t face myself without blaming someone else
I am finding it difficult to take responsibility for my actions and feelings
I’m hiding way longer than I thought
I have been avoiding facing my problems for longer than I realized
What to do when no prayer’s been answered?
I am questioning what to do when my efforts to seek help have not resulted in any resolution
Where to go when I’m not lost?
I am wondering where I fit in and what my purpose is in life
Blurry vision and my hands are shaking
I am feeling physically and emotionally unwell
Red paradise I hope I am mistaken
I am hoping that my idealized vision of a perfect place is not real
Could it be this, my nemesis?
I am questioning whether my current struggles are my greatest enemy
Try and realize that it’s better just to let it control
I am suggesting that sometimes it is easier to surrender to our problems than to try and fight them
Than to put up a fight
I am suggesting that resistance might not be the best approach in every situation
Willing to renounce everything you believe in
I am questioning whether it is worth sacrificing our values and beliefs for the sake of avoiding discomfort
When you see there’s no more humanity
I am suggesting that sometimes circumstances can make us feel like we have lost our sense of human connection
Close your eyes to see
I am suggesting that sometimes we need to look beyond our physical senses to gain a deeper understanding
You have already lost the game
I am suggesting that sometimes we can feel defeated in life, but it is important to keep going
Contributed by Micah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Flávio Brito
10:02 Só uma palavra pra descrever esta parte: ÉPICA!!!!
Lucas Raiol
Man, bands like this make me proud of being born in Brazil!!! Keep up the amazing work, guys! You are probably the first band that I'll be able to watch it growing and becoming a sucess!
KuBaYa
Fantástico! Já partilhei no facebook!! Parabéns pelo enorme talento, irmãos!!Um abraço de Portugal!
Krones Krew
That beginning riff is awesome! i listened to this song when it came out and it still gets stuck in my head to this day!
Guilherme Paulo
Saudades dessa banda 😔❤️
Victor Cardone
I have listened to this song like 5 times today. I can't wait for an album!
Asphyx123
Awesome song guys. Always great to hear something new from your end. I knew I wouldn't regret subscribing to you guys. Looking forward to the album. Stay heavy!
Omer Sela
04:46 I just love how the drums empower that awesome keyboard solo
Paulo Freire
Thanks for making such great music! This definitely shows that there's plenty of quality in the music world nowadays... you just have to look in the right place :-)
krajmagic
OMG! So freaking awesome. I really admire your work guys! Keep it up! :D