Taking their name from a '60s horror film (via an obscure English thrash band) and taking their cues from the likes of Sabbath, Maiden, Trouble, Danzig, Celtic Frost, Grand Funk and ZZ Top, the band started taking the cause to people. Debuting in November 2002 supporting Cathedral and Electric Wizard, after being together for a mere two months, the band soon made a name for themselves playing with the cream of heavy bands; including Mastodon, Brant Bjork, High on Fire, Grand Magus, Bongzilla, Orange Goblin, Firebird, Alabama Thunderpussy; and Conquest of Steel.
The Demo they released at the time of their debut gig (16-17) received rave reviews, the best of which was the coveted "Demo of the Month" in the February 2003 edition of Metal Hammer. Toward the end of 2003 they released a self financed EP "For the Sake of Clarity", which received warm reviews around the world.
While 2004 saw a slow start due to an unfortunate combination of Seamus' hand and the tarmac, the year has seen the band writing and road-testing more and more material which they hoped to use for a debut album in 2005.
Nausea
Blood Island Raiders Lyrics
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And I got the sweats
My Nose is running badly
And I ain't done yet
I got an ache in my belly baby
And it won't go away
I feel it building up inside me
I can't take any more now
Coz I know the score
If this goes on for much longer
I'll end up on the floor
Now I can't take no more
I'm on my back down on this floor
Something's going on inside my head
If I keep this up I'll end up dead
The song "Nausea" by Blood Island Raiders is a portrayal of the physical and mental discomfort that comes with intense sickness, and the fear it brings with it. The opening lines set the tone, with the singer describing how they are "hugging the bowl," a classic sign of vomiting, as a result of feeling ill. The next line tells us that they have broken out into a cold sweat, and they are having trouble breathing through their nose as it is running badly.
As the song continues, the focus moves to the stomach, where the singer describes a lingering pain that they can't shake. They feel as though something is building up inside them, and they are starting to worry that it might be serious. The bringing of the physical discomfort and the internal conflict in the lyrics reflect the fear and panic that can set in when we feel sick, and the writer has been able to capture this in the lyrics.
The final lines in "Nausea" reveal just how strongly this fear has taken hold, as the singer admits that they are worried they will die if they carry on like this. The repetition of the phrase "I can't take no more" increases the sense of urgency and desperation, as they struggle to control their physical symptoms and their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Been hugging the bowl now baby
I've been throwing up in the toilet and it's been happening for a while now.
And I got the sweats
I'm sweating profusely from the sickness.
My Nose is running badly
I have a runny nose and it's not stopping.
And I ain't done yet
I still feel sick and there's more to come.
I got an ache in my belly baby
I have a painful sensation in my stomach that won't go away.
And it won't go away
The pain in my stomach is persistent and doesn't seem to be subsiding.
I feel it building up inside me
I sense that the sickness is getting worse and is taking over my body.
I think it's here to stay
I believe the sickness is going to last for a while and won't be going away anytime soon.
I can't take any more now
I've reached my limit and can't handle any more of the sickness and pain.
Coz I know the score
I understand the severity of my condition and that it's not going to get better by itself.
If this goes on for much longer
If the sickness continues to persist, it will take a toll on my body and my health.
I'll end up on the floor
I'll collapse and fall down due to the exhaustion and weakness caused by the sickness.
Now I can't take no more
I can't handle the sickness anymore.
I'm on my back down on this floor
I've collapsed and am lying down on the floor due to the severity of the sickness.
Something's going on inside my head
I'm experiencing mental distress and confusion due to the physical pain and exhaustion.
If I keep this up I'll end up dead
If I don't receive medical attention soon, the sickness might escalate and cause harm to my body or even lead to death.
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GalloViking
You forgot to mention an important thing: the swamp fever does not wear off when you die, so you MUST make an antidote to get rid of it. Its effect is to lower almost every stats by 20% but to increase speed in return.
You can also transmit it to other players (only tribe mates in PvE) and to dodos (again, only from your tribe in PvE) in order to make a "bio" weapon.
Martin T
GalloViking But.. Shouldn't it wear off when you die? Wouldn't that make the most sense?
Soulmad
Well although it would it would prevent people from just killing themselves and respawning
GalloViking
@Soulmad That's a three years old comment so I don't know if this is still up to date.
AC
@GalloViking lmao
Child Of God
I HATE THIS I WOULDN'T BE LOOKING THIS UP IF SOMEONE WOULDN'T HAVE RAIDED ME TOOK NOTHING AND GAVE ME SWAP FEVER. I WANNA QUIT FOREVER AS SOON AS I DO WELL
Exhumed
Thanks Steve for the work and testing video. It`s helpful for beginners.
NOOBLETS
Thank you ;)
Karanvir Singh
Make a video on pvp base tip and guides
Xetti
nooblets.com v