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Moderat's formation began back in 2002 in Berlin, Germany when Sascha Ring (aka Apparat) and Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary (aka Modeselektor) recorded an EP for the record label BPitch Control ("Auf Kosten der Gesundheit"). When it came time to begin working on an album, Moderat suddenly broke up.
Meanwhile Modeselektor set a milestone in German music history with their sophomore album, Happy Birthday!, including musicians such as Puppetmastaz, Maximo Park and Thom Yorke. Amongst a slew of remixes for the likes of Thom Yorke and Björk, Modeselektor also went on to tour with Radiohead across Japan in 2008.
Apparat, on the other hand, moved forward with his album Walls in 2007 (after his collaboration with Ellen Allien on "Orchestra of Bubbles"), taking a musical path that was more band-oriented and kept him on tour for several years running.
2008 saw the reunion of this project and the three members of Moderat went back to the studio to continue working together and finally released their 1st full album "Moderat" in April 2009. This is a monumental 'audio-visual declaration' album, which includes ten videos by Berlin's highly regarded visualists Pfadfinderei.
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Rusty Nails
Moderat Lyrics
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You tricked me on shaky ground
Don't tell me
It feels like walking on rusty nails
But the pain's not mine
Where we collide
'Cause hell's above
I've tried to
Focus on anything
But the strain inside
Some words rush
Oh, like jets in the sky
Don't stay long
Just passing by
But you talked it away
You talked it away
The lyrics to Moderat's song Rusty Nails are complex and open to interpretation. The first verse, "In broken speech, you tricked me on shaky ground, don't tell me" suggests a lack of trust and communication between two individuals. The pain that results from this shaky ground is described with the metaphor of "walking on rusty nails." However, in the second verse, "Where we collide, down is the only way out, 'cause hell's above," it becomes clear that this pain is not the singer's alone. The two individuals are colliding together and need to find a way out as they face the possibility of descending into hell.
The chorus, "I've tried to focus on anything but the strain inside" suggests that the singer is attempting to find some relief from the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. They describe the sensation of "words rush[ing] like jets in the sky," conveying the constant bombardment of thoughts and emotions. Despite this, they urge the other person to "Don't stay long, just passing by." It is clear that the guilt of the other individual is a heavy burden as seen by the final line, "But you talked it away, you talked it away," suggesting that the other person deflects responsibility for their actions.
* "Rusty Nails" is a single from Moderat's 2009 self-titled album.
* Moderat is a collaboration between German electronic music acts Modeselektor and Apparat.
* The song is known for its dark, melancholic feel and unique production style.
* The lyrics were written by Sascha Ring, the frontman of Apparat.
* In an interview, Ring revealed that the song is about the disintegration of a relationship.
* The song features an experimental mix of electronic and acoustic instruments, including guitar and drums.
* The music video for the song was directed by Pfadfinderei and features an eerie, abstract visual interpretation of the song's lyrics.
* The song was featured in the soundtrack to the popular video game "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit" in 2010.
* "Rusty Nails" has been remixed by a number of popular electronic music artists, including Booka Shade and Shackleton.
* The chords for "Rusty Nails" are not available as the song is primarily electronic and was created using digital production techniques.
As "Rusty Nails" is a primarily electronic song, there are no traditional chords available. However, musicians and producers can use digital audio workstations to recreate the sounds and structure of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
In broken speech
Communicating in a stuttered, unclear manner.
You tricked me on shaky ground
You deceived me in an unsteady or unstable situation.
Don't tell me
Do not inform me.
It feels like walking on rusty nails
The situation is extremely uncomfortable, as though walking on sharp, corroded objects.
But the pain's not mine
Though the experience is unpleasant, I am not the one suffering.
Where we collide
The point at which our contrasting views intersect.
Down is the only way out
The only solution is to surrender and move in a negative direction.
'Cause hell's above
The situation is so dire, it feels like an inferno reigns above.
I've tried to
I have made an effort to.
Focus on anything
Concentrate on anything to escape the unpleasantness of the situation.
But the strain inside
Yet the tension inside me persists, blocking any attempts to divert my attention.
Some words rush
Some words are spoken hastily and without thought.
Oh, like jets in the sky
They flow and exit quickly like a plane soaring overhead.
Don't stay long
Do not linger for a prolonged period of time.
Just passing by
Just here briefly and then moving on.
But you talked it away
You explained the situation until it was no longer a problem.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GERNOT BRONSERT, SEBASTIAN SZARY, SASCHA RING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Arina Nikolaieva
this is just perfect
shortih1510
great rmx :D
BazuBee
Just today I was thinking if someone would have attempted to remix rusty nails it would've been just stale and tasteless (at least to moi). But now i think who could have been better than Herr Bookashade to be up to that task.