Metalcore Band: Nehem… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named Nehemiah
Metalcore Band: Nehemiah was a 6-piece metalcore band from Minneapolis, MN. After self-releasing their first, self-titled demo, they were signed to Uprising Records, releasing an LP entitled "The Asphyxiation Process", and an EP entitled "Lenore". After several somewhat controversial lineup changes throughout their career, Nehemiah broke up in October of 2005. Members from the band ended up in several projects, including Dead to Fall, Everest/Iron Thrones, Frontier, Amber Waves and Regret. Despite the obvious biblical reference, Nehemiah was not a christian band.
Nehemiah left a legacy of hardcore/metal aspects. Known for fast, expiermental riffs, Nehemiah's technical playing set them apart from their peers.
R&B artist: Though Public Mind is Nehemiah’s first solo release, it is not Nehemiah’s debut on the music scene. Raised in his father’s church, Nehemiah has been performing music in one form or another for most of his life. Nehemiah had recorded his first song by the age of 12 and at the age of 15 he headlined his first concert in his hometown of Portland, Oregon with the proceeds going toward teenage victims of domestic violence. It was after that concert that Nehemiah was convinced that he wanted to pursue music professionally.
This pursuit has had its ups and downs but each one of them has shaped who Nehemiah is today, both as an artist and as a person. The highlights of Nehemiah’s early career included an appearance in the motion picture Reggie’s Prayer, starring the late football star Reggie White. In addition, Nehemiah appeared on a nationally syndicated talk show, took his live show to Canada, and opened up for the famed R&B/Gospel group, Virtue. The experiences of his teenage years opened the door for Nehemiah to later join Soul, a contemporary gospel group signed to a subsidiary of the Hendrix record label. This release spent 9 weeks on the Billboard gospel charts and peeked at number 36. Though the group was short-lived it provided Nehemiah the opportunity to tour the states and establish relationships that would bear fruit in the years to come.
After briefly filling the lead vocalist spot in a group with producer HR Crump (Beyonce), Nehemiah decided to focus on developing his solo project. His debut solo album, Public Mind, is the product of all of his life experiences, both good and bad. The mid-tempo track “That Person” is a celebratory autobiographical account of all that happened to Nehemiah as he recognized all that Jesus Christ is. Another personal song, “Fly Away,” was written for his daughter, Amiah, who died several weeks after being born. It is songs like these that helped the album find its title. Nehemiah explains, “The title of the album is intended to communicate on two levels. First, I wanted to emphasize that I identify with my audience. The things that they struggle with, I struggle with. The things that trouble them, trouble me. Second, I wanted to show that this album is not simply a collection of songs, it is a window into my mind and life which I have made public through this release.”
Nehemiah lists artists ranging from Commissioned to Boyz II Men to Phil Collins among his influences and the diversity of his personal palate comes through in the diversity of the album. Nehemiah wrote and produced much of the disc himself while also teaming with producers and songwriters Derek Clark (Fred Hammond), Anson Dawkins (Dawkins & Dawkins), Chris Turner (Singleton’s), Cole Brown (Michelle Williams) and his brother J.B. (Benjiman). The production and vocals on the project are top notch, there is nothing about Nehemiah’s debut that sounds like the independent project it truly is. But while people will definitely respond to the impressive vocals and banging tracks Nehemiah hopes they will especially be drawn to the stories. “Some of these songs are birthed out of experiences I’ve lived and some of them were born out of the experiences of my community. Not all people will be able to relate to the exact details of every song but I believe everyone will find themselves somewhere in each song. Each of them speaks of something true and real that we can all identify with. I look forward to hearing how people find their own stories in these songs.”
Beloved
Nehemiah Lyrics
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The darkness calls my name.
From this day forth the calling will prevail eternal.
Let this be the last time that you come for me,
As we become one.
I can't envision the temptation of turning back.
There is so much more to give now,
Than there once was,
The severance is to me as fire is to the damned.
What I desire most has been buried away,
With the time that has come and gone.
The repetition has become all I feel.
There is no comfort in desolation,
But only in the sweet scent of life.
No solace is found in the arms of the deceitful.
Now I must thirst for what brings life to us all.
Consuming blackness, I am the unseen.
Knowing that this is what kiss, I will destroy.
A breath that will endure, a kiss that shall be your last.
Hunting in search of satisfying a taste for my life
To save you the pain.
Forcing my presence to be but a mere shadow,
Cast upon your sweet cheek. Become one with me.
Follow me and together we can exist,
In the shadow of gloom.
Conceal ourselves from the light and rest,
Until we must breathe again when the nighttime calls.
To reconcile the thoughts for the beloved,
We must give in to the taste.
To the taste. We must give in. To the taste.
For we are alone to torment the fucking souls,
Of the mortal flesh, and bound by the everlasting taste.
The lyrics of Nehemiah's song Beloved describe an individual that is consumed by darkness, longing to become one with it. The singer is tempted by the calling of the night, the scent of life and the taste of darkness. The lyrics depict an individual that is willing to abandon the light and embrace the darkness, seeking comfort in the unknown. The song explores themes of temptation, desire, and loneliness, as the singer struggles to embrace their true identity.
The song is structured with a slow and repetitive rhythm that creates a sense of longing and melancholy. The use of metaphorical language such as "the darkness calls my name" and "we must give in to the taste" adds depth and complexity to the lyrics. There is also a sense of foreboding, as the singer speaks of "destroying" and being "unseen." The lyrics create a sense of mystery around the singer's identity and motive.
Overall, Nehemiah's song Beloved is a beautiful exploration of darkness, loneliness, and the human desire to belong. It is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the essence of human emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a midnight sky,
In the dark of night, I am lost in thought.
The darkness calls my name.
I am drawn to the unknown.
From this day forth the calling will prevail eternal.
This pull towards the unknown will continue on forever.
Let this be the last time that you come for me,
This is a warning, don't repeat your mistakes.
As we become one.
We are losing ourselves in this dance of life.
I can't envision the temptation of turning back.
I am committed to this path with no regrets.
There is so much more to give now,
I have yet to show the world my potential.
Than there once was,
I have grown and evolved over time.
Yet it seems as if time grows ever so slowly.
The road ahead feels like it stretches on forever.
The severance is to me as fire is to the damned.
This separation is torturous to me.
What I desire most has been buried away,
My greatest wish lies hidden and forgotten.
With the time that has come and gone.
As long as time continues, I will feel its weight.
The repetition has become all I feel.
My life is stuck in a cycle that I can't seem to escape.
There is no comfort in desolation,
Being alone brings me no solace.
But only in the sweet scent of life.
I find comfort in the beauty of the world.
No solace is found in the arms of the deceitful.
Lies and deceit offer me no comfort either.
Now I must thirst for what brings life to us all.
I long for the things that keep us alive.
Consuming blackness, I am the unseen.
I move through the shadows unnoticed.
Knowing that this is what kiss, I will destroy.
I recognize the dangers of this path, but I can't resist it.
A breath that will endure, a kiss that shall be your last.
I am willing to take risks and push boundaries.
Hunting in search of satisfying a taste for my life
I am on a quest for something that will bring me fulfillment.
To save you the pain.
I will go to great lengths to protect those I care about.
Forcing my presence to be but a mere shadow,
I try to keep my existence hidden from view.
Cast upon your sweet cheek. Become one with me.
I want to merge with the world around me.
Follow me and together we can exist,
Let's go on this journey together.
In the shadow of gloom.
We will seek comfort in the darkness.
Conceal ourselves from the light and rest,
We will hide away until we are ready to face the world again.
Until we must breathe again when the nighttime calls.
We will live by the rhythm of the night.
To reconcile the thoughts for the beloved,
I try to come to terms with my feelings for someone I care about.
We must give in to the taste.
We must follow our desires without hesitation.
To the taste. We must give in. To the taste.
Our desires have an insatiable hunger that we must satisfy.
For we are alone to torment the fucking souls,
We are the only ones responsible for our own happiness and misery.
Of the mortal flesh, and bound by the everlasting taste.
Our physical bodies and desires will always be intertwined.
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