In April 2003 the band had their first performance as support act for After Forever, and remained that band's support for a year. They attracted record company interest and signed for small Dutch label Ebony Tears in November 2003. In November 2004 Nemesea released their debut album "Mana" (meaning 'the magical power of things, given by the gods'), and they later toured the Netherlands and Belgium until December 2005. By this time they were well established in the Nordic European symphonic metal scene. For their second album, Nemesea had talks with some major record labels, but they later decided to sign up to the Dutch crowdsourcing website SellaBand. They were the first band to raise more than $50,000 from the fans, and the album, called "In Control", was released on June 21, 2007. A distribution deal was made with Rough Trade Records to bring the new album to music stores in Benelux on October 26, 2007.
Nemesea released their 3rd studio album through Napalm records called The Quiet Resistance on 18-11-2011
Nemesea also released a remixed and remastered version of their live album Pure live@P3.
Nemesea added Lasse Delbrugge (ex-Orphanage) to their lineup as keyboard player in 2009.
It was announced that Manda Ophuis on August 1,2016 that she will quit being the singer instead to focus on her education job with highly gifted children. On May 19th 2017, it was announced that Sanne Mieloo was the band's new vocalist. Along with this announcement came the single "Dance in the Fire".
Former members:
• Steven Bouma (drums) (2005-2011)
• Chris Postma (drums) (2002-2005)
• Sander Zoer (drums) (2005-2006)
• Martijn Pronk (guitars) (2002-2007)
• Berto Booijink (keyboards) (2002-2007)
• Manda Ophuis (vocals) (2002-2016)
Official site: www.nemesea.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nemeseaofficial
Lost Inside
Nemesea Lyrics
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Here inside my heart and mind
I cannot show you what it means
To live without this pain inside
Believing you are all I'm living for
So I will not tell you what it is I've done
I grow stronger
I can feel
I can bear it
Even though I am lost
I'll find my way
I'll find my way out
You'll never understand my pain
You'll say it makes no sense
Drowning every day a little more
But how can I tell you when I cannot confess
Day by day
I grow stronger
I can feel
I can bear it
Even though I am lost
I'll find my way...my way
I can't tell you (x3)
How I feel inside
(x2)
I can't tell you (x3)
I won't tell you now!
I can't tell you (x3)
How I feel inside
(x2)
Dying every day a little more
I can't tell you what I've done
Day by day
I grow stronger
I can feel
I can bear it
Even though I am lost
I'll find my way
I'll find my way out
The lyrics of Nemesea's song Lost Inside reflect the emotional turmoil of the singer, who is struggling to convey the depth of her pain to someone she holds dear. The opening lines "I cannot tell you how it feels here inside my heart and mind" suggest that she is unable to articulate the extent of her suffering to the person she is addressing. This may be because she fears that they won't understand, because they may not be capable of empathizing with her or because she is hesitant to admit the cause of her anguish. The following lines "I cannot show you what it means to live without this pain inside" suggest that the pain she feels is an integral part of her existence and she is unsure how to exist without it.
The chorus "Believing you are all I'm living for, so I will not tell you what it is I've done" suggests that the singer's secrets are tied to her relationship with the person she is addressing. She implies that her actions may have had negative consequences and that she fears losing this person's love and support if they knew what she had done. Nevertheless, she acknowledges that she is getting stronger day by day and that she is determined to find her way out of the emotional morass she is in. The line "You'll never understand my pain, you'll say it makes no sense" suggests that the person she is addressing may be dismissive of her suffering, further intensifying her feeling of isolation.
Overall, the lyrics of Lost Inside suggest that the singer is grappling with emotional pain that she is unable to share with someone she cares for deeply. The song is a poignant reminder of the importance of communication and empathy in human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot tell you how it feels
The singer is unable to articulate the depth of emotion they are feeling
Here inside my heart and mind
The singer is carrying the burden of their emotions internally and is struggling to share those feelings with others
I cannot show you what it means
Even if the singer could express their emotions, the complexity of the situation cannot be easily explained
To live without this pain inside
The singer is describing the constant emotional pain they are experiencing
Believing you are all I'm living for
The singer is expressing how much they have invested in the relationship
So I will not tell you what it is I've done
The singer feels ashamed of something they have done and is hiding it from the other person
Day by day
The singer is emphasizing the pace of their personal growth
I grow stronger
The singer is gaining strength and resilience over time
I can feel
The singer is developing a better understanding of their own emotions
I can bear it
The singer is learning to cope with their emotional pain
Even though I am lost
The singer acknowledges that they feel lost or confused about their situation
I'll find my way
The singer is optimistic about their ability to navigate their difficult feelings and situation
You'll never understand my pain
The singer believes that the other person cannot understand the depth of their emotional pain
You'll say it makes no sense
The singer anticipates that the other person will be judgmental or dismissive of their emotions
Drowning every day a little more
The singer is describing how their emotional pain feels like they are slowly suffocating or struggling to stay afloat
But how can I tell you when I cannot confess
The singer feels unable to share the truth of their situation with the other person, even though they want to
I can't tell you (x3)
The singer is reiterating their inability to share their emotions fully
How I feel inside (x2)
The singer is emphasizing the depth and internal nature of their emotions
I won't tell you now!
The singer is expressing a sense of defiance or reluctance to share their emotions
Dying every day a little more
The singer is describing the intensity of their emotional pain and how it is affecting them physically
I can't tell you what I've done
The singer feels unable or ashamed to share the truth of their situation with the other person
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Unohdettu
I absolutely love this song! This is one of several songs that has helped me get through some of the toughest times my life has put me through.
Fernanda Souza
Nemesea is in a different league. It has evolved from the usual Gothic metal recipe of beauty and beast and incorporated electronic music to the "old" recipe, making it so much cooler and modern while maintaining the weight of the distorted guitars and the beauty of the angelical voice. A fresh take on the, also great, but also copied 1000 times, Within Temptation, Epica style. A pleasure to listen to.
John Henry Eden
Cooler Sound and perfect feeling. Like this song and this warm voice.
Hua Mulan
Wow! 😯 😃 This was really good.
CrownedSerpent
Been looking for this everywhere. Thanks for posting!
Joppi1992
@doggingstyle well they want the content that will increase the number of their listeners. So if a band isn't being launched by a big record company it's hard to get the word across to the world. But IF a song is so damn good then it will be popular whether they're being launched or not. The best (and toughest I might add) way to become famous as an artist is by having people share the song to as many people that they know/can share it to.
kostky007
hell, this is good
RaiKageRyu
GOMtv chooses another great song to showcase yet again!
Tommyleini
Gänsehaut :D
K
I AGREEE!!!!!