Interlace is also a virtual laboratory, a realm of enlightenment. All academic fields are represented here, and art is the room that encapsulates them all. In cautious hands, knowledge is molded into sonic and visual expressions that will shake the foundations of a society taught to settle for less.
Interlace was blue-printed nearly a decade ago and has gradually developed since. Other artistical engagements delayed the realization of the project until the fall of 2001.At this time, the members agreed to enter into a collaboration with swedish alternative label Memento Materia. Subsequently, the debut album Innuendo was written and produced during an intense three-month period.
"Different artistic expressions must be allowed to converge and cross-fertilize, music is merely one. Parallel to the outer world, signs, symbols and ciphers build fine threads in our own web. Analyzing them leads to new discoveries, and new leads emerge along the way. We promote progress on all levels of human conciousness."
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Némesis
Interlace Lyrics
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Clock strikes two
Their's a ghost in the hallway
And the ghost in my head
Singing, oh I eat...
Compress the iron lung
Digest, the jagged pill
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Split into fractions
I will reap my reward
From the strength of the Chosen
To the squireen of the meek
And in the hallway
My nemesis goes
they'd the star
I learned from the shadow blade
Just who you are
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Yes I know my enemy
What my enemies become
I say moses a black bird
Cries on the ground
Yes I know my enemy
What my enemy has done
Setup, Setup
Setup, Setup
Setup
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
Faith, poison
The lyrics of "Nemesis" by Interlace convey a sense of being trapped and under attack both physically and mentally. The opening line "We can talk, I cannot breathe" suggests a conversation is happening but the persona feels suffocated under some kind of pressure. The clock striking two is a reference to the witching hour, a period associated with heightened supernatural activity. The ghost imagery in the hallway and in the persona's head is symbolic of haunting thoughts and memories.
The line "Singing, oh I eat..." could be interpreted as a reference to a type of self-harm or self-destruction through the consumption of something harmful. The jagged pill could be a metaphor for a situation or experience that is difficult to swallow. The reference to black blood and infection could represent the persona being poisoned both physically and metaphorically.
The chorus repeats the line "Your faith, your poison under my skin" which suggests that the source of the persona's pain is someone else's belief system or ideology. The final verse appears to speak of the persona's realization of their enemy's intentions and the knowledge gained from this understanding.
Overall, "Nemesis" suggests a struggle to break free from negative patterns and influences that are taking a toll on the psyche. It is a haunting and introspective track that delves into themes of inner conflict, identity, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
We can talk, I cannot breathe
Despite communication being possible, the singer is feeling suffocated and restrained.
Clock strikes two
A reference to the passing of time, perhaps indicating that time is running out or that the situation is becoming urgent or dangerous.
Their's a ghost in the hallway
A supernatural and ominous presence is felt nearby.
And the ghost in my head
The artist is haunted or plagued by their own inner demons or thoughts.
Singing, oh I eat...
The artist is describing a sense of indulgence or consumption, perhaps referring to their own appetites for self-destruction or self-gratification.
Compress the iron lung
A reference to a medical device used to assist with breathing, suggesting the singer is feeling constricted or suffocated in some way.
Digest, the jagged pill
The singer is describing a painful experience of swallowing or processing something difficult or unpleasant.
Infect, my black blood
The artist is describing a kind of corruption or contamination in their own blood or essence, which may have harmful or toxic effects.
Your faith, your poison
Under my skin
The artist is addressing some form of religious or ideological belief, which they perceive as harmful or potentially dangerous. They are describing it as a kind of toxic infection that has taken hold within them.
Split into fractions
The artist is describing a sense of fragmentation or division, perhaps within themselves or within society or the world at large.
I will reap my reward
The singer is describing a sense of destiny or inevitability, indicating that they will receive what they are due or what they have earned.
From the strength of the Chosen
To the squireen of the meek
The artist is contrasting different levels or types of power or influence, perhaps indicating a critique of existing social structures or hierarchies.
And in the hallway
My nemesis goes
they'd the star
I learned from the shadow blade
Just who you are
The singer is describing a confrontation or observation of someone or something that represents a personal or existential threat. They are coming to understand the true nature or identity of this enemy.
Yes I know my enemy
What my enemies become
The singer is describing a sense of knowledge or insight into their adversaries, anticipating their actions or behaviors.
I say moses a black bird
Cries on the ground
The singer is making a cryptic or metaphorical statement, perhaps indicating a sense of loss, death, or mourning.
Setup, Setup
Setup, Setup
Setup
The artist is making a declarative statement that may be interpreted in various ways, perhaps indicating a sense of anticipation, preparation, or frustration.
Faith, poison
A repetition of the same phrase used earlier, indicating a sense of fixation or obsession with the harmful beliefs or ideologies mentioned earlier.
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.