1) Defiance is a punk rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1993 from the ashes of Portland’s anarcho bands Deprived, Resist, and The Unamused. Their album “No Future, No Hope” has been sited as a major influence on other ’90s anarcho and street bands such as The Unseen. Since being together Defiance has released 5 E.P.s and 4 full lengths. They finished their latest album in February of 2010 and will release it on Unrest Records.
2) Defiance is a Thrash Metal band from the bay area formed in 1985 by Brad Bowers, Mike Kaufmann, and Matt Vander Ende. They are known as one of the classic second-tier thrash bands to come from the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They played a decidedly technical style of thrash originally evoking bands like Testament, though they would later move on to playing in their own unique, more progressive thrash style. They recorded and released 3 albums for Roadrunner Records before splitting up in 1994. In 2005 the band regrouped and signed on with Candlelight Records. They released their 4th full length studio album entitled "The Prophecy" in October 2009.
3) Defiance was a d-beat rawpunk band from Osaka, Japan. Pre Gloom. Demo and some compilations.
4) Thrash metal/crossover from Caen, France
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Perfect Nothing
Defiance Lyrics
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Release me from this grasp
Another perfect nothing
Memories of disrupt from my past
It's a lie, I know not why
A sin forever within
The darkest side of my mind
Down to shelter
Come again this life I feel
I feel a pretense slowly taking over
In time I seem to dwell and fade
To a source beyond recognition
I sleep through my nightmares
Loneliness I must feel
And when I cry for laughter
My sorrows appeal
So come back again this life I feel
Numb against the pain that felt so real
Time and time again I say I try to see
Bring forth the light which is supposed to be
So come again this life I feel
Numb against the pain so real
In desperate search of reason
Curiosity rules my mind
I'm drowning in confusion
Perfect nothing I know not why
Come again this life I feel
Once again I feel a presence taking over
In time I seem to dwell and fade
To a source beyond recognition
A sin forever within
The darkest side of my mind
I feel it bring me down to shelter
It's a lie, I know not why
The lyrics to Defiance's song Perfect Nothing describe a sense of confusion and disorientation in the face of a life that feels disconnected from reality. The singer is searching for meaning and purpose in their existence but is ultimately left feeling lost and alone. The repeated phrase "perfect nothing" seems to represent both the emptiness and the unattainable ideal that the singer is struggling against.
The opening lines "beyond recognition, release me from this grasp" suggest a desire to escape from a situation or mindset that has become unbearable. The singer feels trapped and claustrophobic in their own life, as memories of past disruptions continue to plague them. The disconnection between reality and perception is further emphasized in the line "it's a lie, I know not why," which suggests that the singer is struggling to distinguish truth from fiction.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be searching for a way to break free from this cycle of confusion and loneliness. However, their attempts are often thwarted by a sense of numbness or disassociation, which makes it difficult for them to connect with the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond recognition
I am so lost and confused that I do not recognize myself anymore.
Release me from this grasp
I want to break free from the hold that the past and my negative emotions have on me.
Another perfect nothing
I feel like my existence is pointless and meaningless.
Memories of disrupt from my past
My past experiences continue to haunt me and prevent me from moving on.
It's a lie, I know not why
I am unable to understand why I continue to believe the lies and negative thoughts in my mind.
A sin forever within
I feel guilty and burdened by my mistakes and flaws, which seem to never go away.
The darkest side of my mind
My inner demons and negative thoughts are the most challenging to confront and overcome.
I feel it bring me
I sense the weight and impact of my negative emotions pulling me down.
Down to shelter
I seek refuge from the pain and negativity in my life.
Come again this life I feel
I keep experiencing a never-ending cycle of pain and negativity in my life.
I feel a pretense slowly taking over
I notice myself pretending to be someone I'm not as a way of coping with my pain and negative emotions.
In time I seem to dwell and fade
As time passes, I become more and more consumed by my negative thoughts and feelings, causing me to lose touch with reality and fade away.
To a source beyond recognition
My inner turmoil has become so all-encompassing that I no longer recognize who I am.
I sleep through my nightmares
I have become desensitized to my pain and negative experiences to the point where they feel like a regular part of my life.
Loneliness I must feel
I have accepted loneliness as a natural consequence of my struggles and negative emotions.
And when I cry for laughter
Even in moments of happiness, I cannot escape the pain and negativity that have become a part of my life.
My sorrows appeal
My negative emotions and struggles have become a source of comfort and familiarity for me.
Numb against the pain that felt so real
I have become emotionally numb as a way of coping with the pain and negativity in my life.
Time and time again I say I try to see
Despite my struggles, I continue to make an effort to understand my pain and work through it.
Bring forth the light which is supposed to be
I am searching for a way to find hope and positivity in my life and overcome my struggles.
In desperate search of reason
I am constantly seeking a reason for my pain and struggles, hoping to find a way to overcome them.
Curiosity rules my mind
Despite my struggles, I remain curious and open-minded, always seeking knowledge and understanding.
I'm drowning in confusion
My struggles have caused me to feel overwhelmed and confused, unsure of how to move forward.
Perfect nothing I know not why
I am still unsure why my life feels meaningless and empty despite my efforts to find purpose and positivity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ESQUIVEL, DOUG HARRINGTON, JIM ADAMS
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