1. Nails is a band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands that use the name Nails.
1. Nails is a 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
Lies
Nails Lyrics
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Are not the same fucking thing
Can't face what you have become
Keep lying to yourself
It's all just a fucking lie
You want to be the victim
You won't take responsibility
Stay the fuck away from me
The lyrics to Nails' song "Lies" address the theme of dishonesty and the consequences of denying one's true self. The song opens with the lines "Who are you and what you portray, are not the same fucking thing." This lyric points to the idea that a person may present themselves as one way to the world, but internally feel differently. The next line "Can't face what you have become, keep lying to yourself" reinforces the idea that this kind of deception can be self-destructive.
The chorus "It's all just a fucking lie" is a direct statement about the falseness that the singer is addressing. The following lines critique a person who wants to be the victim, but refuses to take responsibility for their actions. "You want to be the victim, but you did this to yourself, you won't take responsibility, stay the fuck away from me" show the singer's frustration with the dishonesty and the lack of accountability.
Overall, the message of the song is that pretending to be someone you're not or being dishonest with yourself can have negative consequences. It also points out that it's important to take responsibility for one's actions instead of placing blame on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you and what you portray
The persona you exhibit and your true self are not aligned
Are not the same fucking thing
They differ greatly, and you are not honest about it
Can't face what you have become
You are unable to confront the reality of the person you have turned into
Keep lying to yourself
You continue to deceive yourself about who you are
It's all just a fucking lie
Everything you put out is fabricated and not true
You want to be the victim
You want to be seen as the one who has been wronged
But you did this to yourself
In reality, you are the one responsible for your actions and circumstances
You won't take responsibility
You refuse to own up to your mistakes and take accountability
Stay the fuck away from me
I refuse to have someone who lives in deceitful lies around me
Contributed by Owen E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.