During the heyday of Wax Trax in the early 90's many fans wrote in saying how good it would be to see what would have happened to Skinny Puppy if Bill Leeb had stayed in the band. Wax Trax paid for the whole project: they paid Leeb, Goettel and Key and gave them use of their studios to produce the album Tenebrae Vision and its two singles "Nothing Stays" and "Temper" (all 1990). Bill went under his Skinny Puppy pseudonym Wilhelm Schroeder. There were no plans for any more albums, and this became even less likely after the death of Dwayne Goettel in 1995.
Cyberaktif (Key, Leeb, and Rhys Fulber ) released a new album, eNdgame, in February 2024.
Nothing Stays
Cyberaktif Lyrics
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just when i thought i had it made
a message, show you how i feel
nothing stays the same
Hunt out misguided angels
search in vain amongst the ruins
a message, do you know how i feel?
nothing stays the same
Search in vain, silent dreams starting again
wake up and out of sleep
far from your crowds
shattered halls
covered in squander
A message, show you how i feel
nothing stays the same
the same, the same
a message, do you know how i feel?
nothing stays the same
nothing stays--
The lyrics of Cyberaktif's song "Nothing Stays" convey a sense of frustration and disappointment with the unpredictability of life. The first line of the song, "System breaks down," can be interpreted as a metaphor for the unexpected challenges and obstacles that can arise in life, even when everything seems to be going well. The next line, "just when I thought I had it made," further emphasizes this theme, as it suggests that the singer had a sense of security or confidence that was suddenly disrupted.
The second verse introduces the idea of searching for something - in this case, "misguided angels" among "the ruins." This can be interpreted as a search for meaning or purpose in the face of chaos and destruction. The line "silent dreams starting again" suggests that hope can be found even in the darkest of times.
The chorus repeats the phrase "nothing stays the same" several times, emphasizing the idea that life is constantly changing and unpredictable. The final line, "nothing stays--" creates a sense of unresolved tension, leaving the listener to ponder the fleeting nature of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
System breaks down
As technology advances and becomes more complex, it is inevitable that at some point a system will breakdown or fail.
just when i thought i had it made
Just when one is confident that they have achieved something and have everything under control, something unexpected can come and change the situation.
a message, show you how i feel
Communication is important for expressing emotions and thoughts, especially if one is experiencing difficult times and needs support from others.
nothing stays the same
Change is a natural and inevitable part of life, and nothing will remain constant forever.
Hunt out misguided angels
People often search for guidance and help from external sources, but sometimes these sources can provide misleading or incorrect information.
search in vain amongst the ruins
It can be difficult to find hope or solutions in situations of destruction or chaos, and sometimes efforts to do so may be futile.
Search in vain, silent dreams starting again
Even when hope seems to be lost and it feels like one is starting over from the beginning, there is still the potential for new dreams and opportunities to arise.
wake up and out of sleep
Sometimes it takes waking up or becoming aware of one's surroundings to realize the gravity of a situation and take action.
far from your crowds
Sometimes it is necessary to distance oneself from the people and things that are familiar in order to gain a fresh perspective or make progress.
shattered halls
The image of shattered halls suggests ruins and destruction, symbolizing the aftermath of a difficult or traumatic experience.
covered in squander
The idea of being covered in squander or waste suggests that something valuable or meaningful has been lost or sacrificed.
the same, the same
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the idea that things will inevitably change and that holding onto the past or trying to maintain the status quo is futile.
a message, do you know how i feel?
Asking for others to understand or empathize with one's emotional state can be a way of seeking connection and support during difficult times.
nothing stays--
The sudden cut off of this phrase suggests the idea that change can come suddenly and unexpectedly, interrupting the flow of life in a dramatic way.
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.