Carpathian was a band from Melbourne, Victoria and formed in 2003.

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Carpathian have been an indestructible force on unstable ground. Hampered by incessant line-up changes, they've nonetheless managed to assert their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up label in 2005, they were signed to Australian label Resist, who issued the acclaimed full-length album "Nothing to Lose" the following year. Further forging their reputation on the live front, Carpathian played second-fiddle to no one, whether mixing it with the cream of the local scene or stepping up onto bigger stages for tours with Killswitch Engage, Bleeding Through, etc. After battling line-up changes, a freshly unified Carpathian line-up toured through the UK and Europe alongside Parkway Drive and On Broken Wings. Later they became the only local band to play every date on the Australian legs of the 2007 Taste of Chaos Tour. Then in December, came the first recording by the rejuvenated line-up, a limited two-song 7"EP via Resist titled "Wrecked", unveiling a frightfully intense new Carpathian sound.

Soon after they converged upon the Getaway Group, a studio situated in the basement of Jay Maas' suburban home in Wakefield, Massachusetts. A respected hardcore producer who has pulled huge sounds from the likes of Shipwreck a.d. and Verse, Maas proved the perfect choice to help Carpathian realize their grand vision for "Isolation".

Within each of the ten songs that comprise "Isolation", Carpathian's overall growth is apparent. Cohesive song-writing, fantastic recorded performances, and a powerful collective vision shine throughout. Lyrically "Isolation" walks the desolate personal path of Carpathian vocalist/lyricist Martin Kirby. Taking on personal and social/environmental subject matter, he strives to not only express but also educate willing ears to live as positively in this negative world. Instilling the fact that Carpathian are one of the few bands out there today that remain as inspiring as they are highly entertaining.

The latest chapter of the bands life is the live split between them and American touring partners Shipwreck A.D. on vocalist Martin Kirby's own record label, Dead Souls. Recorded by Martin on the Australian tour the bands completed in 2008.

After two years of touring, Carpathian have returned with easily their most pensive work to date. Returning with a new 7" EP, entitled Wanderlust, which was produced also by Maas, Carpathian have demonstrated again they are still as inspiring as they are entertaining, with the EP containing three new tracks and a Joy Division cover.

Wanderlust was released on September 2nd, 2010 on Deathwish, and is due to be released in Australia on September 17th, 2010 on Resist Records.

On 2011. The band announced an indefinite hiatus.

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Nothing To Lose
Carpathian Lyrics

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These are the days we won't forget
Everything that we've been through and yet to fall
Through it all
I'll fucking stand by you

Remembering how our sides ached, faces wet with tears
It felt so good let's do it all again
The weight of the world can't touch this shit

Can you feel it?
We're unstoppable

Nothing to lose.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carpathian's song Nothing To Lose depict a sense of solidarity and determination amongst friends who have shared difficult experiences. The opening lines "these are the days we won't forget, everything that we've been through and yet to fall" suggest that the group has faced their fair share of obstacles but are still standing strong. The line "I'll fucking stand by you" asserts a commitment to loyalty and support, no matter what might come their way. The following stanza reminisces about past moments of laughter and tears, highlighting how these shared experiences have bound them together. The lyrics then declare that "the weight of the world can't touch this shit", communicating an unwavering sense of resilience and strength. The final line "nothing to lose" further reinforces this idea of fearlessness, with the group being willing to take risks since they have nothing left to lose.

Line by Line Meaning

These are the days we won't forget
These are the moments that will stay with us forever

Everything that we've been through and yet to fall
We've been through a lot and there's more to come, but we won't give up

Through it all
No matter what happens

I'll fucking stand by you
I'll always support you, no matter what

Remembering how our sides ached, faces wet with tears
Recalling the times we laughed and cried together

It felt so good let's do it all again
Those memories were so great, let's make more like them

The weight of the world can't touch this shit
No matter how heavy the burden, it won't break us down

Can you feel it?
Do you sense the power and energy in us?

We're unstoppable
We can overcome any obstacle

Nothing to lose.
We have nothing holding us back, so we can take risks and chase our dreams

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