After scoring big in their own country, w… Read Full Bio ↴Nailpin is a Belgian band.
After scoring big in their own country, with such hits as "Endless Conversations", "Movin' On" and "Together", from their debut album '12 TO GO', the boys decided to give the rest of the world a shot.
Their performance at the 2004 TMF awards (where lead singer Niko amused the crowd by stripping on stage and prancing around in a thong) caused Avril Lavigne to ask them to open for her on her Japan tour.
The band's influences include the bands Mest, Goldfinger, New Found Glory, Homegrown, MXPX and Green Day.
At the end of September '05, the band took part in MTV's Road Rally, in which they had to cross the USA from West coast to East Coast, earning their way and scoring shows. After starting in Los Angeles they ended up just beating Dutch competitor Di-rect in New York. When the serie was aired from November to January, it was a great hit.
The second Nailpin album "White Lies & Butterflies" was released in april 2006, while the band toured Japan for the second time.
Their newest album 'III' was released in april 2008, and got great reviews. The singles 'The Ending' and 'It's Allright' did good in the charts.
The Bet
Nailpin Lyrics
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His credo: ask the eightball
That's just a way to say
Goodbye to responsibilities
He always relies on the role of
The dice I'm
so very sick of you!
To crawl back at us when things go wrong...
Haven't you noticed, haven't you noticed before
we said goodbye
Every way, every way
Is justified if that could save his day
But in the end he lost his friends from all the betting
Straight from the gutter
He grew up smooth as silk
Isn't it ironic that your proud old scene is caving in?
Haven't you noticed, haven't you noticed before
we said goodbye
Every way, every way
Is justified if that could save his day
But in the end he lost his friends from all the betting
Fell in love with the word desire
He just could not let it go
Greed has set his heart on fire
Lost everything he loved
Every way, every way
Is justified if that could save his day
But in the end he lost his friends from all the betting
The lyrics to Nailpin's song "The Bet" tell the story of a person who loves taking risks and pushing boundaries. He believes that his motto of "ask the eightball" - relying on random luck to make decisions - is a way of avoiding responsibility. The singer is frustrated with this person's behavior and tired of him coming back to them when things go wrong. The person is characterized as always relying on chance and gambling, even when it comes to relationships and friendships. He justifies his actions by saying that every way is justified if it saves his day, but in the end, he loses all his friends due to his gambling addiction.
The chorus repeats the idea that every way is justified if it saves his day. The singer recognizes that this person fell in love with the word desire and could not let it go. Greed set his heart on fire, and he lost everything he loved. The final message of the song is that while taking risks can be exciting, gambling and addiction can lead to the loss of everything important.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Bet" reflect on the toxic behavior of gambling addiction and the consequences that come with it. It is a warning to those who seek to push boundaries and take risks without considering the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
He loves straight answers
He prefers clear, concise responses to his questions
His credo: ask the eightball
He believes in asking a magic eightball for decision-making guidance
That's just a way to say
That's just a means of expressing
Goodbye to responsibilities
Avoiding accountability for his actions or decisions
He always relies on the role of
He frequently depends on
The dice I'm
The roll of the dice
so very sick of you!
Completely fed up with his behavior
To crawl back at us when things go wrong...
To seek help or support after making a mistake
Haven't you noticed, haven't you noticed before we said goodbye
Didn't you realize this behavior before we ended our relationship
Every way, every way
Any approach or method
Is justified if that could save his day
He believes any action is acceptable if it helps him win or succeed
But in the end he lost his friends from all the betting
Ultimately, he lost his friendships due to his gambling addiction
Straight from the gutter
Born into poverty or unfortunate circumstances
He grew up smooth as silk
Despite his difficult beginnings, he became very charming and skilled at getting what he wants
Isn't it ironic that your proud old scene is caving in?
Isn't it strange that the community or group he was once proud of is deteriorating?
Fell in love with the word desire
He became obsessed with the concept of desire or wanting more
He just could not let it go
He couldn't stop striving for more or better things
Greed has set his heart on fire
His desire for wealth or success has consumed him
Lost everything he loved
He lost his relationships and possessions due to his addiction or greed
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@boredsund
The Tracey Ullman version of this song is my all time favourite song. However, this is a great cover - never heard of these guys, but they really do it justice!
@KevinToine
Throwback! Blijft een tof nummer!
@fanofmany71
Love this version!
@Delfine04
Oh waar is de tijd dat ik zo zot was van Nailpin! Had een poster van Sean Dhondt uit de Joepie aan mn muur hangen. Nailpin en Flatcat waren toen mijn twee favoriete bands. Later van punkrock naar metal gegaan, maar Nailpin blijft mn guilty pleasure 😇
@seandhondt8150
..en wij maakten ooit de switch van metal naar poppunk toen we Nailpin startten!😉 Alleen maar good memories🤘
@nailpinofficial
Hey, It's cool to hear you like "Honesty" so much, thanks! It's on 'III', our last album, or you can also easily get it at the i-Tunes store of course! Grtz, NAILPIN
@Dirkilseas
Blijft super! Sean is wereldklasse !
@averett1968
Awesome cover! I just went and bought the CD based on what I've seen on Youtube =)
@sylkecurinckx4604
Zoveel jaren later en nog steeds enorme fan van Sean. Toen al top en nu nog steeds! 🤩
@seandhondt8150
Sylke Curinckx Na al die jaren ook nog steeds superfijn om te lezen Sylke!😊❤️