2.) Post-Punk band from Minneapolis. See also The Idle Hands.
3) Descendents and Wipers influenced punk from Münster, Germany.
4) Idle Hands (1999-2002) was a pop punk group from California. They were signed to Trustkill Records, known more for hardcore punk and metalcore.
5) A Blues/Stoner Rock band from Sheffield, UK
2) With the song title “The 80’s Killed Your Boyfriend” and the upbeat sing-song-y tunes “Loaded” and “Sunshine on the Tenements,” The Idle Hands unashamedly link their sound and style to the post-punk movement of two and a half decades ago. Other, more story-telling, indie-pop songs, “Space Thing” and “Damage Control,” let loose a more empathetic, rock sound. Often rooted in standard danceable punk beats, their sound is carried on by driving electric guitar with intermittent picking, the occasional synth and keyboard lines. Ciaran Daily’s voice sometimes beautifully counteracts the hazy music with well-voiced falsetto melodies, though he more often sticks with his bashful young punk voice.
The Idle Hand’s music escapes the often-obnoxious, overdone grimy punk sound while retaining much of its energy. Their lyrics, however, remain stuck in their punk roots. Singing cliche lines about drinking, girls, and friends, The Idle Hands have some regrettable moments, such as the whiny and overdone line ‘I’ve Lost You Now’ repeated far too many times at the climax of the track “Secretary.” While their sound could be likened to mature, mellowed out punk, their lyrics have miles to go to match the maturity of their sound. A little less of ‘baby,’ ‘darling,’ and ‘just remember where your heart is,’ never hurts anyone.
4) The band was a four piece outfit led by Meaghan Ball on vocals, and rounded out with Chris Mohney (Drums), Dan Previch (Bass) and Joe Robb (Guitar). Ball was known for her earlier work in the emo band Copper, while the rest of the band formerly played in the hardcore band Suburban Empire. Recordings include the 1999 EP "Treaty" and the 2000 full-length "Building a Desert".
I Feel Nothing
Idle Hands Lyrics
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Once again.
I feel the fire, the fire is dying.
Once again.
I see the earth changing, the world is amazing, but just not for me.
I hide my face.
...And if this is real,
Then why don't I feel anything?
Don't you?
I know this is real, so why don't I feel anything?
The lyrics to Idle Hands's song "I Feel Nothing" seem to express a sense of detachment from the world and an inability to feel any sort of emotional connection to it. The first two lines describe physical sensations - feeling the wind on the face and the fire dying out - but these are quickly contrasted with a disillusionment with the world around the singer. They acknowledge that the earth is changing and that the stars are shining, but they cannot find any personal meaning in these things and instead choose to hide their face. The chorus questions the singer's lack of feeling, wondering why they can't seem to connect to anything that is undeniably real.
Overall, the song seems to be a contemplation of the singer's existential state, with a focus on their inability to feel anything despite the world around them. It's unclear what specifically has caused the singer to feel this way, but the lyrics suggest they may be struggling with depression or a general disassociation from their surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the wind, the wind touches my face
Once again.
I am aware of the physical sensations of the wind on my face.
I feel the fire, the fire is dying.
Once again.
I am aware of the fire and its fading intensity.
I see the earth changing, the world is amazing, but just not for me.
I am aware of the beauty of the world but feel disconnected and unaffected by it.
I see the stars shining far away.
I hide my face.
I observe the distance and brilliance of the stars but feel overwhelmed and retract.
...And if this is real,
Then why don't I feel anything?
Don't you?
Despite the reality of my surroundings, I feel an emotional numbness and question if others experience this as well.
I know this is real, so why don't I feel anything?
I am struggling with the disconnect between sensory experiences and emotions.
Contributed by Mackenzie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Johan Asp
Best band to immerge in the last 20 years!! Amazing songwriters!
The Bad Savage
One guy
Johan Asp
@The Bad Savage Yes, Gabriel! Genius!🙂
Gojira93
Gothic metal and rock has finally truly been accomplished. And it’s name is Unto Others.
Marcos Paulo
Que som é esse meu amigo, senti o mesmo arrepio quando ouvi Type o Negative pela primeira vez
Mister Dearly
This is how gothic metal should have sounded all along. The punch of Maiden with the emotion/loss of goth or even doom. Doom is sometimes too slow to properly express sadness. So original and so good. If old Anathema were sped up and had only clean vocals or if Theatre of Tragedy lost the beauty and the beast and stuck to good old-fashioned hooks, melody and sadness.
antonis273
all I hear in this comment is MAIDEN MAIDEN MAIDEN and I agree
Jorrick Thole
You should check out the band Tiamat, especially their Judas Christ album 🤘
Daz Firth
Give Sentenced a listen, thats how gothic metal should be played
Rob Thorne
And a little Queensryche, Armored Saint, and Fates warning mixed in there.