1. An Aust… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands and an artist named Memento:
1. An Australian alternative metal band.
2. A Serbian alternative rock band from Belgrade.
3. An Italian singer and songwriter
Further information:
1) Formed in 2001, Memento was comprised of Australian natives in vocalist/keyboardist Justin Stewart Cotta, guitarist Space, bassist Leighton Kearns, and American drummer Steve Clark.
The band released their debut album Beginnings on February 25, 2003. Two singles were released from the album in "Nothing Sacred" and "Saviour", and a music video for "Coming" was produced as well. Both "Nothing Sacred" and "Saviour" made a moderate impact on the US mainstream rock charts. Memento was also part of the 2003 Ozzfest tour as a rotating second stage act.
Due to personal conflicts amongst the band members, as well as record label issues, the band was dissolved in late 2004. The band's guitarist would then go on to form the contemporary alternative indie duo Digital Daggers with vocalist Andrea Wasse.
3) Born in 2002 in Lombardy, Memento (real name Andrea) grew up listening to Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. He enrolled in the musical address, where he began his guitar studies at the age of 11: here his love for music flourishes, which he continues to cultivate over time, from the bedroom to social centers, where he plays for various projects.
The chapter "Memento" opens about two years ago: the song "Non Mi Manchi" testifies to the change taking place. "Non ti conosco" (I don't know you) - track released in June 2020 within the album "HANAMI" - marks the entrance of Memento on the Asian Fake roster. In 2020 his debut EP "Memento Non Ha Paura Del Buio" (Memento Is Not Afraid Of Dark) is released for Asian Fake, containing the single Tu Non Lo Sai (You Don't Know), a collaboration with Rodrigo D’Erasmo. In July 2021 he publishes the Oceano / Vipera project, in which he addresses the theme of loneliness, two tracks produced respectively by Mr. Monkey and Amanda Lean & not for climbing. In May 2022 he released his debut album ACQUADOLCE (Softwater)
Below
Memento Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Still waters belie the current that drags us down
Without a sun shallow waters can only be black
As cold and as weathered as the leaves
That clog your dead mouth
What the f*** is wrong with us people?
What the f*** is wrong with you people?
Looking down your nose from the same mother
Looking down your nose, judge, judge f*****
As we sink below
Could you have walked on water with two led feet?
This epiphany reached whilst breathing through a straw
Conscience is the only weak link in my ball and chain
I've been making excuses for things I've done to myself
What the f*** is wrong with us people?
What the f*** is wrong with you people?
Down, down, down down down
Can I be?
Can I be all of these people at once?
Can I please all of you parasites at once?
Can I be all of these people at once?
Can I be?
I cannot be.
The lyrics of Memento's song "Below" seem to express a deeply pessimistic view of life, focusing on the sense of despair and hopelessness that can come with feeling stuck or trapped in difficult circumstances. The metaphor of a harbor of tears that is slowly capsizing suggests a sense of overwhelming sadness or grief, while the lack of a sun and the blackness of shallow waters evoke a feeling of darkness and emptiness. The lyrics suggest that people are struggling to keep their heads above water, and that judgment and blame are only adding to the weight of their troubles. The singer asks, "What the f*** is wrong with us people?" and "What the f*** is wrong with you people?" suggesting that he sees everyone as being part of the problem, but also feeling powerless to do anything to fix it.
Line by Line Meaning
In this gray harbour of tears we are capsizing
We are in a sad and miserable place and our situation is only getting worse.
Still waters belie the current that drags us down
Just because things may appear calm on the surface, it doesn't mean there isn't something dragging us under.
Without a sun shallow waters can only be black
Without something to bring light to our situation, even the shallowest of things can become dark.
As cold and as weathered as the leaves that clog your dead mouth
We are as desolate and deprived as the leaves that have decayed and are plugging up our mouths, leaving us unable to speak up.
What the f*** is wrong with us people?
What is causing all of us as individuals to struggle so much and be so unhappy?
What the f*** is wrong with you people?
An accusatory statement directed towards others, questioning why they aren't doing anything to improve the situation.
Looking down your nose judging me f*****
Others are looking down on and judging me with contempt.
Looking down your nose from the same mother
Despite our differences, we all ultimately come from the same place and should be treating each other better.
Looking down your nose, judge, judge f*****
Continuation of the feeling of being unfairly judged and looked down upon as if we are less than others.
As we sink below
We are sinking deeper into our miserable situation.
Could you have walked on water with two led feet?
A rhetorical question with the answer being no, and suggesting that we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves or each other for things that are impossible to do.
This epiphany reached whilst breathing through a straw
A sudden realization came to us, even though we were struggling to breathe or survive.
Conscience is the only weak link in my ball and chain
Our own guilt and conscience are holding us back and weighing us down.
I've been making excuses for things I've done to myself
We have been rationalizing or making excuses for the poor choices that we have made and how they are affecting us.
Down, down, down down down
Repeating the word 'down' to emphasize our descent into despair or hopelessness.
Can I be?
Asking if it is possible to be something or someone else or to escape our current state of being.
Can I be all of these people at once?
Asking if we can fulfill everyone's expectations or desires, which is impossible to do.
Can I please all of you parasites at once?
Asking if we can satisfy everyone, even if they are draining our energy and resources like parasites, which is again impossible to do.
Can I be all of these people at once?
Reiterating the question asked previously, and coming to the conclusion that it is not possible to be everything to everyone.
Can I be?
Finally acknowledging that we cannot be everything to everyone and that we need to accept ourselves for who we are.
I cannot be.
Accepting that we can only be ourselves and that we need to stop trying to please everyone else.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: JASON SMITH, JUSTIN COTTA, STEVE CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Victor Slaughter III
Does anyone know how to contact these guys i would like to speak with whoever penned the lyrics for this album it is an important part of my life i just want to tell them how wonderful and amazing this music is and they are for making it Thank you Momento Cheers!!!!!
steven applegate
Such a powerful song, great lyrics and vocals!
t8kit2thecross
i miss when people put their emotions in music. thank you for uploading! \m/
Molly Monroe
To the author of these lyrics , YOU STRAIGHT UP ROCK. To the singer, I pray you didn’t have to live these lyrics . Much respect LBSL CFB SOS MC IOWA USA
TheMowens
Such a great song.
Grant Carr
I dont understand why they never made it big.... :/
drummer4truth
badass drummer badass band
thesoundsofspace
+gretsch in the studio m e m e n t o t h e b a n d . c o m New music soon! :)