NFD came to life when Tony Pettitt, the Fields Of The Nephilim founder-bas… Read Full Bio ↴NFD came to life when Tony Pettitt, the Fields Of The Nephilim founder-bassist, teamed up with vocalist/guitarist Peter (Bob) White and drummer Simon Rippin when the Nephilim reunion floundered in 2002. Simon was previously in both Nefilim and Fields of the Nephilim line-ups, as well as together with Bob in Sensorium. For live gigs they were bring in two extra guitarists, Chris Milden and Steve Carey
Peter (Bob) White is the only constant member of the band

Their Nephilim roots gave them immediate attention from that band's still devoted following, but press reviews surpassed any casual goodwill. "NFD's 'No Love Lost' simply devastates and lays waste to every other gothic wannabe band of the last decade. Some of the best gothic rock music produced since the late 80's" was Rock Sounds' verdict. Metal Hammer said: "An absolute must-have." And Germany's Sonic Seducer called it "Possibly THE gothrock album of the year". The German press in particular have got behind the band with regular features in Zillo, Orkus & Sonic Seducer magazines.

NFD have performed at numerous festivals, both in the UK (Whitby headline, Dark City, Witchfest) and Germany (Mera Luna, Zillo, Wave-Gotik Treffen, Burgnachte, Herbsnachte) and toured UK & Europe on their own and with Mortiis, Umbra Et Imago & The Mission.

In 2008 Luca Mazzucconi replaced Simon Rippin on the drum stool, and James McIlroy (Cradle Of Filth) replaced Steve Carey on guitar.

In 2023 NFD released E.P. "Trinity" recorded by current line-up:

Peter ‘Bob’ White - Vocals, Lead Guitars, Bass, Keyboards & Programing
Chris Milden - Rhythm Guitar
Luca Mazzucconi - Drums
& Arulei - Violins

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Stronger
NFD Lyrics

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If you could catch me before I fall
Then you could save me from the hell of it all
If you could love me through all my ways
Then I would hold you till the end of our days
My love is getting stronger
My dear I'm stronger
Don't let me fall from you
I'm back, I'm coming back

Once more, I'm coming back
From the hell of it all

What do you see here
Behind my eyes
Don't deceive me
Don't tell me lies
Now I feel stronger
From the hell of it all
I don't belong here
Don't let me fall, from the edge of it all
I'm coming back, felling stronger...
Coming back
From the edge of it all...
I'm coming back
I'm feeling stronger...

Coming back
I'm feeling stronger, I'm coming back.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NFD's song "Stronger" explore the idea of love as a source of strength and salvation. The singer seems to be in a vulnerable state, potentially on the brink of falling apart, and they are looking to their loved one for support and reassurance. The opening lines suggest that the singer feels like they are about to "fall" and that their partner has the ability to save them from "the hell of it all". It seems as though the singer is dealing with some kind of difficulty or pain, and they are hoping that their partner can help them through it.

The next lines express the idea that if the partner can love the singer through all of their ways - including their flaws and imperfections - then the singer will be committed to holding onto the relationship for the rest of their days. The chorus repeats the message that the singer's love is getting stronger - perhaps as a result of the support they are receiving - and that they are feeling more confident and grounded as a result. However, the singer also expresses a fear of falling from their partner's grace and urges them not to let them go.

The second verse has the singer questioning what their partner sees when they look into their eyes, and begging them not to deceive or lie to them. The chorus repeats the message that the singer is feeling stronger, and that they don't want to fall from the edge of it all. The final lines indicate that the singer is committed to coming back and returning to a place of strength, with their partner as their source of support.

Overall, "Stronger" seems to be a song about the power of love to provide strength and support, even in the face of difficult circumstances. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship in which one partner is struggling, but the other is committed to being there for them and helping them through. The repetition of the phrase "I'm feeling stronger" in the chorus emphasizes the idea that love can be a transformative force, and that support and kindness can help lift us out of dark places.

Line by Line Meaning

If you could catch me before I fall
If you could be there for me when I'm struggling

Then you could save me from the hell of it all
Then you could rescue me from the worst of my problems

If you could love me through all my ways
If you could accept and support me through all my behaviors and choices

Then I would hold you till the end of our days
Then I would be devoted to you for life

My love is getting stronger
My feelings for you are becoming more intense

My dear I'm stronger
I'm becoming a stronger person thanks to your love

Don't let me fall from you
Don't let me lose you

I'm back, I'm coming back
I'm returning to a better version of myself

Once more, I'm coming back
I'm making another attempt to improve myself and our relationship

From the hell of it all
From the worst experiences and emotions in my life

What do you see here
What can you discern from my outward appearance or behavior