Di'Anno (1983–1985):
Di'Anno was the first project by Paul Di'Anno after he was fired from Iron Maiden. This group was originally called Lonewolf but after certain disagreements with a group already called Lone Wolf, they changed their name and ended up recording only one album under the simple moniker of Di'Anno.
On the tour Paul refused to play any Iron Maiden songs (much to the dismay of the crowd), playing only their own songs and a few other covers (most notably Van Halen's version of The Kinks You Really Got Me and Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. After minimal success, the six piece band disbanded shortly after they were done touring.
The only other items available from this band are a single of "Heartuser", a single Japanese release of "Flaming Heart" and a Sweden VHS release called "Live at the Palace" (today in DVD as "Di'Anno Live From London"). During this performance, the band played an unreleased song entitled Spiritual Guidance, which Paul told the audience would be on the band's forthcoming new album. This album was never recorded, leading some fans of the Di'Anno project to speculate that there may yet be more material from 1984/1985 laying around somewhere.
Di'Anno/Nomad (2000–present):
Di'Anno had a reunion in 2000 and released the album Nomad which later was re-released by Paul Di'Anno solo in 2006 as The Living Dead.
Lineup:
Paul Di'Anno - lead vocals
Lee Slater - guitars, vocals
P.J. Ward - guitars, vocals
Kevin Browne - bass, vocals
Mark Venables - keyboards, vocals
Nomad
Di'Anno Lyrics
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A thousand cries for help but no pity underneath the sun
I have seen a world where nobody gives a damn
Shed your tears of blood children, all join hands to die
Scar upon scar, pain upon pain
Building layers high upon my back
Rage against race, the world becomes my cage
The lyrics of Di'Anno's song 'Nomad' describes the life of someone who is constantly moving, searching for peace but never finding it. The world around this person is full of cries for help and desperation, yet there is no pity or compassion to be found. The singer has witnessed a world where nobody cares and is urging the children to embrace their struggles and come together in their pain. The imagery used is stark and powerful, depicting this person's life as a constant cycle of pain, with each new layer of hurt building on top of the last until it becomes an unbreakable cage.
The repeated use of scar upon scar and pain upon pain in the lyrics emphasizes the despair of the singer, who is gradually becoming trapped in their own suffering. The rage against race mentioned in the song also points towards societal and political tensions, which could be seen as factors that contribute to the singer's sense of isolation and hopelessness.
Overall, 'Nomad' showcases Di'Anno's talent for creating poignant lyrics that evoke complex emotions and themes. It tells a story of someone who is struggling to find meaning and peace in a world that seems intent on crushing them.
Line by Line Meaning
I move around the world, seeking peace but finding none
I'm constantly searching for tranquility everywhere I go, but it's nowhere to be found.
A thousand cries for help but no pity underneath the sun
Although there are countless pleas for assistance, there is no compassion to be found in this world.
I have seen a world where nobody gives a damn
I have witnessed a planet where nobody seems to care about anyone or anything whatsoever.
Shed your tears of blood children, all join hands to die
Kids, it's time to let your bleeding hearts out and band together to perish.
Scar upon scar, pain upon pain
I continue to be hurt and traumatized without any break in between, layering wounds upon wounds.
Building layers high upon my back
I'm accumulating a hefty weight of burdens on my shoulders, one on top of the other.
Rage against race, the world becomes my cage
My animosity toward different ethnicities, coupled with the globe's hostility, confines me in a prison.
Never finding hope, I'm trapped
It seems as if I will never find any glimmer of expectation, and I'm forever confined to this hell.
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.