Nemesis
Neckless Lyrics
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raise your head
being perforated and used up
raise your head
giant boulders lose their equipoise
and runaways get closer to my place
another doom
sky begins to thunder and to burn
another dawn
sick of being recontaminated
raise your head
graded down to acreage and bulk
raise your head
giant boulders lose their equipoise
and runaways get closer to my place
another doom
another dawn
sky begins to thunder and to burn
I'm ready for an all-refacing play
another dawn
The lyrics to Neckless's song Nemesis seem to delve into themes of exhaustion and the desire to break free from the patterns of life that lead to feeling drained and depleted. The opening lines, "tired of becoming mutilated, raise your head," suggest that the singer is tired of feeling like they are being taken advantage of, or used up by others. They want to assert themselves and take control of their situation.
The repeated refrain of "giant boulders lose their equipoise/and runaways get closer to my place/another doom" gives the sense that everything is falling apart and chaos is approaching. The sky "begins to thunder and to burn," creating a sense of impending disaster. However, the singer seems to be preparing themselves for this reality, declaring "I'm ready for an all-refacing play/another dawn." Despite the darkness that seems to be looming over them, they are ready to face it head-on and start anew.
Overall, this song seems to be a call to action for those who feel stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and frustration. It encourages them to raise their heads and take control of their situations, even in the face of chaos and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
tired of becoming mutilated
I'm exhausted from repeatedly being harmed and damaged.
raise your head
Look up and acknowledge what's happening around you.
being perforated and used up
I feel like I'm being drained and exploited.
giant boulders lose their equipoise
Things that were once stable and balanced are now becoming chaotic and unstable.
and runaways get closer to my place
Situations that were previously avoidable are now getting closer and harder to ignore.
another doom
Another disaster or negative event is on the horizon.
sky begins to thunder and to burn
The situation is becoming intense and volatile, like a storm on the brink of breaking.
I'm ready for an all-refacing play
I'm prepared to face the challenges and make changes to turn things around.
another dawn
A new day is coming, bringing hope for change.
sick of being recontaminated
I'm tired of being polluted and tainted again and again.
graded down to acreage and bulk
I've been reduced to a mere commodity, stripped of my individuality and worth.
sky begins to thunder and to burn
The situation is heating up and reaching a breaking point.
I'm ready for an all-refacing play
I'm ready to take control and change the narrative in my life.
another dawn
A new opportunity for change and renewal is on the horizon.
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.