1. Nails is a grindco… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands that use the name Nails.
1. Nails is a grindcore band from USA, that started as a 3-piece until the inclusion of Andrew Saba (formerly of Bad Seed and Harm's Way). Formed by Todd Jones, who had previously played in Carry On, Terror, and still an active member of both Internal Affairs and Snake Eyes. Musically they cover styles like grindcore, death metal, metalcore and sludge. They released "Obscene Humanity" in the summer of 2009 on Six Feet Under Records. 2010 saw the release of the "Unsilent Death" LP on Six Feet Under Records and in 2013 the band released "Abandon All Life" on Southern Lord Records.
Nails is:
Todd Jones: Vocals/Guitar
John Gianelli: Bass/Vocals
Andrew Saba: Guitar
Taylor Young: Drums
2. Nails are a hardcore band from USA that formed in the late 2000's
3. Nails are a hardcore band from Germany
I Will Not Follow
Nails Lyrics
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The lyrics to Nails' song "I Will Not Follow" speak to the concept of resisting societal pressure and finding one's own path in life. The metaphor of the tightening rope around our necks represents the pressure society places on individuals to conform, to follow the status quo, and to live a certain way. However, the singer refuses to succumb to this pressure and instead urges for silence and the end of this societal pressure.
The lyrics also touch on the aspect of betrayal, as the singer refers to the ones they trusted not being their real friends. This can be interpreted as the realization of the false promises made by those in power, who do not have the interest of the common people at heart. The line "Fuck the sheep who tell me how to live" is a direct rejection of those who try to impose their will on others and a declaration of the singer's individuality and freedom.
Overall, "I Will Not Follow" is a powerful statement of defiance against societal norms and expectations, urging individuals to find their own path and reject the pressure to conform. It highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not being swayed by the opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
As the rope tightens around our necks.
As we face impending doom or consequences, we feel suffocated and helpless.
Pray for silence.
Seeking peace or an end to the chaos and noise around us.
Pray for the end.
Looking for an escape or an ending to our suffering/struggle.
The ones that we trusted were not our friends.
The people we relied on or believed in betrayed us or weren't truly supportive.
Fuck the sheep who tell me how to live.
Rejecting conformity or those who try to control or dictate our choices and actions.
I wasn't born to follow or swallow anybodies shit.
Rejecting the idea of blindly following or accepting another person's beliefs or behavior.
Contributed by Claire O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.