Nailbomb hosted other musicians to play guest spots, including D.H. Peligro (Dead Kennedys), Max Cavalera's brother Igor Cavalera (Sepultura co-founder), and Mexican guitarist Dino Cazares (co-founder and guitarist of Fear Factory, Brujeria and Divine Heresy).
Nailbomb's second album, Proud to Commit Commercial Suicide, was a live recording capturing the band's appearance at the 1995 Dynamo Open Air Festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
NAILBOMB were a shooting star. Between 1993 and 1995 they released one studio effort, 1994's "Point Blank", and had a warm-up gig the evening before their acclaimed European festival appearance, which was documented as the live album "Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide" (1995). NAILBOMB weren't meant to last, but they sure as hell have made their mark. Nearly 30 years later, the two albums are being re-released and packaged together as "1000% Hate", the title that the band initially had in mind for "Point Blank".
Cockroaches
Nailbomb Lyrics
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Everyone could go to hell
Turn into yourself
Always someone else
Don't need sympathy
Smile it's nothing but teeth
I'll keep my integrity
Look around what are you doing
You think god's inside you
Telling people what to do
You don't know who are you
It would be the best
Everyone could go to hell
Turn into yourself
Always someone else
Don't need sympathy
Smile it's nothing but teeth
The song "Cockroaches" by Nailbomb is a nihilistic statement that expresses a desire for self-reliance and a rejection of societal norms. The repeated lines "It would be the best, everyone could go to hell" suggest a disdain for humanity and a preference for isolation. The line "Turn into yourself, always someone else" further emphasizes a mistrust of people and the need to look within for guidance. The lyrics also suggest a rejection of religion, as indicated by the lines "You think god's inside you, telling people what to do, you don't know who you are."
The chorus of "Don't need sympathy, smile it's nothing but teeth" demonstrates a feeling of detachment from others and a belief that showing vulnerability is weakness. The repeated phrase "smile it's nothing but teeth" could be interpreted as a criticism of superficiality and insincerity. The final line of the song, "Look around what are you doing," seems to imply that the world is meaningless and that one's actions ultimately have little impact.
Line by Line Meaning
It would be the best
The ideal situation would be for everyone to suffer and go to hell.
Everyone could go to hell
Everyone deserves to suffer and go to hell for their actions.
Turn into yourself
Reflect on your own actions and take responsibility for them.
Always someone else
Stop blaming others for your own shortcomings and mistakes.
Don't need sympathy
Don't seek pity or sympathy from others for your actions or situation.
Smile it's nothing but teeth
Don't try to mask your true feelings with a fake smile.
I'll keep my integrity
I will continue to act in accordance with my values and morals, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being.
Even if I have to sleep on the street
I am willing to endure difficult and uncomfortable situations in order to maintain my integrity and principles.
Look around what are you doing
Take a moment to reflect on your actions and their consequences.
You think god's inside you
You believe you are superior or infallible in your actions and decisions.
Telling people what to do
You impose your ideas and beliefs onto others without regard for their own thoughts or feelings.
You don't know who are you
You have lost sight of your true self and values, and need to reflect and reassess your actions and beliefs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX NEWPORT, MASSIMILIANO A. CAVALERA
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