The band is recognized as pioneers of the grindcore genre, blending elements of crust punk and death metal. They are known for their noise-filled sound, characterized by distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempo, blast beats, and vocals consisting of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks. Their songs are exceptionally short, often featuring sociopolitical lyrics. Napalm Death gained substantial influence in the global metal community with the release of their debut album "Scum" in 1987, which was issued by Earache Records. Notably, their track "You Suffer" holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest recorded song, lasting a mere 1.316 seconds.
Over the years, Napalm Death has released sixteen studio albums and is recognized by Nielsen SoundScan as the seventh-best-selling death metal band in the United States.
Studio albums
Scum (1987)
From Enslavement to Obliteration (1988)
Harmony Corruption (1990)
Utopia Banished (1992)
Fear, Emptiness, Despair (1994)
Diatribes (1996)
Inside the Torn Apart (1997)
Words from the Exit Wound (1998)
Enemy of the Music Business (2000)
Order of the Leech (2002)
The Code Is Red...Long Live the Code (2005)
Smear Campaign (2006)
Time Waits for No Slave (2009)
Utilitarian (2012)
Apex Predator - Easy Meat (2015)
Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism (2020)
Impressions
Napalm Death Lyrics
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Surrounds me every move
Actions reflect
Upon the response they receive
A sense of insecurity
Prevents my instincts being followed
Fear lies in my openness
Why should I feel trapped?
Why should I hold back?
Why can't I...break free?
The lyrics of Napalm Death's "Impressions" reflect the feelings of insecurity and fear that can often hold someone back from following their instincts and being true to themselves. The singer is constantly aware of how their actions will be perceived by others, and this self-consciousness prevents them from freely expressing themselves. The fear of rejection from the crowd is particularly strong, as the singer feels trapped by their own insecurities and unsure of how to break free from them.
The song speaks to the universal struggle to find confidence and self-assurance in the face of perceived external pressures. The lyrics are raw and honest, exposing the vulnerability of the human experience and the difficulty of breaking free from negative thought patterns. Ultimately, the song asks the question: why should we allow ourselves to be held back by fear and insecurity when we have the potential to break free and live our lives to the fullest?
Line by Line Meaning
A shroud of insecurity
A certain amount of insecurity surrounds me
Surrounds me every move
It surrounds me continually and affects everything I do
Actions reflect
What I do and how I behave is a direct reflection of
Upon the response they receive
how other people respond or react to me
A sense of insecurity
Feelings of doubt and insecurity
Prevents my instincts being followed
Stops me from following my natural instincts
Fear lies in my openness
I'm frightened to be open and honest with others
Meeting rejection from the crowd
Because I've been rejected before by people around me
Why should I feel trapped?
What reason is there for me to feel stuck and unable to move forward?
Why should I hold back?
Why restrain myself from fully expressing myself?
Why can't I...break free?
What is preventing me from being myself and attaining the freedom I desire?
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEIKO LEMPIO, JAN MIESNER, LARS BOEGE
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A shroud of insecurity
Surrounds me every move
Actions reflect
Upon the response they receive
A sense of insecurity
Prevents my instincts being followed
Fear lies in my open-ness
Meeting rejection from the crowd
Why should I feel trapped?
Why should I hold back?
Why can't I...break free?
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