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
Pariah
Nails Lyrics
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On your throne of shit
Making claims
That you'll later regret
Fool for abuse
In all you lose
Blind sheep lead blind sheep
You won't show
To maintain your control
It's so easy to talk about me
When you'll never come and see me
It's all the same
A pawn in their game
Your name is a shame
The lyrics to Nails's song Pariah are a scathing indictment of a certain individual who has a high opinion of themselves and enjoys belittling and mistreating others. The opening lines, "So idle you sit, On your throne of shit," set the tone for the rest of the song, which is full of aggressive language and pulsing beats. The song depicts this person as a "fool for abuse," someone who gets what they deserve in the end. The line, "In all you lose," suggests that the person's bad behavior and negative attitude will ultimately lead to their downfall.
The song also comments on the societal tendency to follow blindly, as the lyrics admonish "blind sheep lead blind sheep." It's an allusion to the idea that people are often more concerned with maintaining their power and control over others than with doing what's right. This is reinforced by the line "You won't show, to maintain your control," suggesting that the person in question is willing to sacrifice anything to hold onto their power.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action against abusive and manipulative individuals who value their own status over the wellbeing of others. By the end of the song, the subject has earned their name as a "shame," demonstrating the contempt that they've earned from those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
So idle you sit
You're not doing anything productive
On your throne of shit
You're sitting on a high horse of lies and deceit
Making claims
You're asserting statements that are untrue
That you'll later regret
You'll eventually be ashamed of your lies
Fool for abuse
You're a willing victim of maltreatment
In all you lose
You're always coming out as the loser
So highly esteemed
You think too highly of yourself
Blind sheep lead blind sheep
You lead others who are also deluded and reckless
You won't show
You don't have the courage to reveal your true self
To maintain your control
You're afraid to let go of the power and authority you hold
It's so easy to talk about me
You find it effortless to gossip or criticize behind my back
When you'll never come and see me
But you won't dare to speak to my face or hear my side of the story
It's all the same
You're nothing but a copycat of others
A pawn in their game
You're a mere tool used by other people for their selfish purposes
Your name is a shame
Your reputation is tarnished due to your immoral actions
Contributed by Natalie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lawng Cawk
I lover this song so much
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