In June 1998, GOTHICA released their second demo entitled "Proserpina" (demo of the month – METAL HAMMER Nr. 11 / November 1998). Thanks to this demo, GOTHICA signed the contract with the Swedish Cold Meat Industry label. In April 2000, GOTHICA appeared in the CD compilation "Intimations Of Immortality" vol. 5 by Energeia with the song "The Land Under The Waves" (demo version).
Nothingness
Gothica Lyrics
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My thought is taken away by the wind.
It's a background music to the rhythm
Of the breaking waves, to breathing.
Why is this world so gloomy,
The dark labyrinth is consuming me,
No madness because I feel,
In Gothica's song "Nothingness," the lyrics depict a dark and isolating world. The singer expresses a sense of withdrawal as they retire into themselves. They are lost in their own thoughts, which are carried away by the wind – highlighting the concept of transience and the fleeting nature of our minds. The song employs a metaphor of the breaking waves, which function as a background music to the singer's thoughts, and breathing, which represents our very existence. The repetition of the word "nothingness" builds a sense of despair throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's sense of hopelessness.
The world depicted in the song is dark and gloomy, and the singer feels consumed by a dark labyrinth. This labyrinth is an apt metaphor for the complexity and confusion of modern life that can drag us into a sense of stagnation. The singer's sense of despair is conveyed by the line "No madness because I feel,” as they seem to have lost touch with the world and themselves. "Nothingness" represents an absence of emotion, passion, and inspiration, something that they feel at a deeper level. The final line "I feel you inside me" highlights the potential for rebirth and renewal, as if the singer is inviting a new sense of self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's dark and I retire into myself,
As the night falls, I retract from the world and delve into my own thoughts.
My thought is taken away by the wind.
My mind drifts aimlessly, carried by the breeze.
It's a background music to the rhythm
The wind's gentle rustling is a soothing melody
Of the breaking waves, to breathing.
Echoing and complimenting to the sound of ocean waves, the sound of my breath brings peace
Why is this world so gloomy,
I wonder why the world seems so bleak and hopeless
The dark labyrinth is consuming me,
I feel trapped and lost, consumed by the never-ending darkness around me
No madness because I feel,
Despite the overwhelming sense of emptiness, I am not driven to insanity or desperation
Nothingness, I feel you inside me.
A void fills me completely, leaving me with only a sense of absence and nothingness within my being
Contributed by Dominic A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gothic Metal
Beautiful song! Alessandra has an amazing voice!
LMMM
I LOVE GOTHICA! excelente grupo!
Erik Andersson
This is brilliant. So beautiful. Where can I find more?
Kat lopez
Gothica is amazing
Ricky Garza
Gothic RULES!
Kat lopez
i feel the same way!!!!
Sparks
hope one day life will mean more things....
KimiNoKagayaki
I once again have strayed towards the gothic side of youtube. give me 20 more minutes and i bet im gonna end up on the japanese side.
Allah snackbar
damn i wish thesame for more goth then this hip hop bullshit here.anyone know where they any gothic towns left.idc if they out of the u.s.a ill move the fuck out..
EsteraGothic
Aciu :)