Combining the best of several genres in the vein of Strapping Young Lad, In Flames and Opeth with expanded versatility, while effortlessly alternating between several vocal styles (from the gruffest Alexi Laiho bark to Opeth-style croon), Naildown certainly know the tricks of their trade – and then some: there are a many surprises on the way.
On their new effort the band lays out a riff tsunami of brutal, yet blindingly skillful guitarwork and a violent soundscape due to the fact that “Dreamcrusher” was recorded at Sound Supreme studios, mixed at Hansen studios, Denmark and mastered at Finnvox studios.
Lamé
Naildown Lyrics
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You see
What has been seen
You say
What has been said
Laughing straight in your face
So wrong for so long
From high above you'll fall
Lame, so lame
Your way to go
Slave, what you've become
You're feeding the plague
Still loosing every round
You only see
When your eyes are shut
You see
What has been seen
You say
What has been said
Lame, so lame
Your way to go
Slave, what you've become
You're feeding the plague
Still loosing every round
(You see)
(What's already been seen)
(You say)
(What's already been said)
Laughing straight in your face
As I spit on your grave
So wrong for so long
From high above you'll fall
Lame, so lame
Your way to go
Slave, what you've become
You're feeding the plague
Still loosing every round
The lyrics of the song Lame by Naildown are clearly pointing a finger at someone who has become a slave to the norms of society, and someone who is feeding the plague of conformity. The lyrics tell us that the person being addressed is only able to see what their mind allows them to see, and is only capable of repeating what has already been seen and said. The lyrics are scathing in their criticism of this person, laughing in their face and spitting on their grave.
The song suggests that this person has been so wrong for so long, and now, from high above, they will fall. It is implied that this person has lost every round, becoming more and more lame as they continue to follow society's expectations. The lyrics urge the listener not to follow in the footsteps of this person, not to become a slave to society's norms, and not to be afraid to see and say what needs to be seen and said.
Overall, the song Lame is a powerful critique of conformity and the dangers of being a slave to society's expectations. The lyrics are hard-hitting and uncompromising, urging the listener to stay true to themselves and to fight against the urge to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
You only see what your little mind allows
Your vision of the world is limited by your narrow mindset
You see
What has been seen
You say
What has been said
Your perspective is not original and you merely regurgitate what you have been exposed to before
Laughing straight in your face
As I spit on your grave
So wrong for so long
From high above you'll fall
I am not afraid of you and find it comical how long you have been misguided. You will face consequences for your actions
Lame, so lame
Your way to go
Slave, what you've become
You're feeding the plague
Still loosing every round
Your choices are unimpressive and have led you to a life of subservience. You are a contributing factor to the problems in society and continue to fail
You only see
When your eyes are shut
You are blind to the truth and only acknowledge it when it is too late
Contributed by Aria O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.