The Nekromantix were formed in 1989 in Copenhagen by Kim Nekroman after he left the Danish Navy, in which he had been a submarine radio operator. Deciding to launch a new career in music, he initially played drums in a rockabilly band prior to the foundation of Nekromantix. Learning to play the double bass and to sing, Nekroman set about forming a horror-themed psychobilly band with himself as the frontman. The band lineup is currently rounded out by Franc (guitar) and Lux (drums).
The band played two local shows in Copenhagen before appearing in a large psychobilly festival in Hamburg, Germany only six months after the band's formation. This lead to a record deal for their first album, Hellbound. Nekromantix began touring Europe heavily. At the time, the psychobilly scene was largely dominated by English bands. The band recorded a second album in 1991, Curse of the Coffin which resulted in some MTV play. 1994's Brought Back to Life became the only psychobilly album so far to ever be nominated for a Grammy award.
The band was signed to Hellcat Records in 2001, due to record label owner Tim Armstrong of punk rock band Rancid being a long-time fan of the band. Their fifth album and USA debut, Return of the Loving Dead, was recorded in Los Angeles and released in 2002. A sixth album, Dead Girls Don't Cry, was released for Hellcat in 2004, with Nekroman recording bass and vocals in Los Angeles while the Sandorff brothers recorded their respective parts back in Denmark.
In April 2005, the Sandorff brothers departed from the Nekromantix on good terms, citing their reason for leaving as "it wasn't funny anymore". They were replaced with guitarist Troy and drummer Wasted James, both from California-based psychobilly group Rezurex. Wasted James also plays in Tiger Army, and formerly played as the Nekromantix touring drummer. Andy Demize is now drummer for Nekromantix and features on the new 2007 album 'Life Is A Grave & I Dig It!'
Kim Nekroman is married to Patricia Day, ex-guitarist of Danish band Peanut Pump Gun. They play in rockabilly band called Horrorpops together.
Kim Nekroman's signature coffinbass has gone through many incarnations, the first of which being fashioned out of an actual child's coffin. The child's coffin, however, did not produce an excellent sound, so Nekroman built another himself with better acoustics. Over the years he has made a handfull of the instruments, the most recent update being collapsable for easier transportation.
Flowers Are Slow
Nekromantix Lyrics
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In the heat it grows so strong,
Eternal Anguish,
On this lawn where we belong,
Be cautious watch your step,
And don't awake the wrath and hate,
Don't fall behind,
There's no chance for escape,
From this the dark lord's estate,
You better swallow your pride,
And accept your fate,
The poisoned soil of pain,
Keeps you confined in his domain,
Don't ever trust a snake's advise,
Bite the apple let the nightmares materialize!
See them suffer, hear them shriek,
Roses might be pretty, but they're also weak,
The smell is sweet, but leaves a bitter taste,
Flowers are slow, weeds make haste,
There's a seed on Satan's lawn,
More powerful than any thorn,
It grows, apace,
and feeds on grief and mourn
There's no way you can hide,
In this field of beezlebub,
You better get past your suburbia,
and join the club!
The lyrics of Nekromantix's song "Flowers Are Slow" have a dark and ominous tone that describes a dangerous and sinister world. The song is about being trapped in the domain of the dark lord, Satan. The opening lines set the scene with the description of a seed growing strong in the heat, indicating that something terrible is happening. The phrase "eternal anguish" signifies the never-ending suffering that the dark lord's subjects must endure. The repetition of the phrase, "on this lawn where we belong," reinforces the idea that the singer is trapped in this miserable place.
The next verse is a warning to be cautious and watchful. The phrase "don't awake the wrath and hate" suggests that one wrong move could lead to destruction. The words "keep it up and tag along" convey the idea that survival depends on sticking together and following the rules. However, the bridge reveals that there is no chance for escape from this dark lord's estate. The only option is to swallow your pride and accept your fate.
The chorus is a commentary on the fragility of beauty. The flowers are pretty to look at and smell. Still, they are weak, and the weeds are the ones that make haste in this darkness. The final verse reinforces the idea that Satan's domain is a terrible place full of suffering, pain, and grief. The line "bite the apple let the nightmares materialize" is a reference to the biblical story of Adam and Eve and the devil's temptation. In summary, "Flowers Are Slow" is a warning about the dangers of joining the wrong club, getting caught up in evil, and the consequences of greed and deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a seed on Satan's lawn,
There's something evil growing in the devil's territory.
In the heat it grows so strong,
This evil entity thrives in fiery conditions.
Eternal Anguish,
The torment is never-ending.
On this lawn where we belong,
We are a part of this hellish landscape.
Be cautious watch your step,
Be careful where you tread.
And don't awake the wrath and hate,
Don't anger the evil within.
Don't fall behind,
Don't lag behind the rest of the doomed souls.
Keep it up and tag along,
Stay with the group of the damned.
There's no chance for escape,
There is no way out.
From this the dark lord's estate,
From the devil's territory.
You better swallow your pride,
You must give up your arrogance.
And accept your fate,
And come to terms with the fact that you are damned.
The poisoned soil of pain,
The ground is contaminated with suffering.
Keeps you confined in his domain,
The agony keeps you trapped in this place.
Don't ever trust a snake's advise,
Never follow the guidance of a serpent.
Bite the apple let the nightmares materialize!
Indulge in temptation and let your worst fears come true.
See them suffer, hear them shriek,
Witness the agony and despair of others.
Roses might be pretty, but they're also weak,
The surface appearance of something can be deceiving.
The smell is sweet, but leaves a bitter taste,
The initial allure of something can be followed by unpleasant consequences.
Flowers are slow, weeds make haste,
Things that seem gentle and harmless may actually be more dangerous than they appear.
More powerful than any thorn,
The evil growing here is more threatening than any sharp obstacle.
It grows, apace,
It grows quickly and without restraint.
and feeds on grief and mourn
It thrives on the sadness and despair of those trapped in this place.
There's no way you can hide,
There is no way to escape or conceal yourself.
In this field of beezlebub,
In this landscape controlled by the devil.
You better get past your suburbia,
You need to leave behind your old comfortable life and accept this new reality.
and join the club!
You must accept your place among the damned.
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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brings me back to being seventeen
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