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
Rush
Nemesea Lyrics
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Nothing straight here anymore
I am falling, flying high
Nothing's larger than the sky, high
Away
I am loosing sense of time
Delay
Today
Everything that's wrong is right
I've gone astray
But i will hold on tight
Mindset's changing, vision's blurred
Wicked spirits pouring down
Another fix, a triple dose
Makes it warm beneath my nose
Away
I am loosing sense of time
Delay
In a world where nothing's mine
Today
Everything that's wrong is right
I've gone astray
But i will hold on tight
Today, i've gone astray
In this rush there's no delay
Away
I am loosing sense of time
Delay
In a world where nothing's mine
Today
Everything that's wrong is right
I've gone astray
I'll float towards the light
The lyrics of Nemesea's song Rush describe the feeling of being lost in the moment, being consumed by a powerful rush that makes everything else disappear. The opening lines "Drifting off, about to rush" set the stage for this experience. The singer is about to lose themselves completely and feels as though nothing in their life is straight anymore. They're falling but flying, and everything seems enormous - nothing is larger than the sky.
As the rush takes hold, the singer becomes disoriented and the world around them blurs. They feel as though they're losing their sense of time and are stuck in a place where nothing belongs to them. The rush is all-consuming, and the temptation to take more becomes too strong. The reference to a triple dose that makes it warm beneath the nose suggests that this is a drug-induced experience.
Despite becoming aware of their situation, the singer chooses to hold on tight and keep going. The rush is too powerful and too entertaining to resist. They have gone astray from what is safe and normal, but they're determined to float towards the light and continue living in this moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting off, about to rush
I am losing focus and I am about to jump into something chaotic without thinking it through
Nothing straight here anymore
The situation is not simple or easy to understand anymore, it is very complicated
I am falling, flying high
I may be sinking or failing, but I am still enjoying the feeling of being on top
Nothing's larger than the sky, high
The sky is the limit, there is nothing that can hold me back
Away
I am mentally absent, not present
I am losing sense of time
I am not aware of the passage of time, I cannot keep track of it
Delay
Procrastination, hesitation, or being slower than needed
In a world where nothing's mine
I feel like I don't own anything, I don't control anything, I don't have anything to call my own
Today
This current moment or situation
Everything that's wrong is right
I am doing things that are incorrect or harmful, but they feel good or satisfying in the moment
I've gone astray
I've become lost or misdirected and I am now on the wrong path
But I will hold on tight
I will try my best to not give up or fall apart despite everything that is happening
Mindset's changing, vision's blurred
My beliefs or perspectives are shifting, and it is making it hard for me to see or think clearly
Wicked spirits pouring down
Negative or harmful influences surrounding me, affecting me
Another fix, a triple dose
I keep seeking more and more of something, a substance possibly, anticipating a greater high each time
Makes it warm beneath my nose
The substance is making me feel warm and comfortable, but in reality it is affecting me in bad ways
Today, I've gone astray
At this moment, I have completely lost my way
In this rush there's no delay
There is no time to stop or slow down in this chaotic and fast-paced rush
I'll float towards the light
I will seek out something positive or bright, hoping to move away from these negative influences and situations
Contributed by Anthony H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seth Baruti
This is a fantastic song. The chorus is just so powerful. I love the soaring vocals.
Iurii Kim
This was my big favorite back in 2011, and it's so nice to return to it sometimes.
Thanks, Nemesea. That's really incredible
AntitheticMe
This song is so well thought out. From the beginning [before the song actually starts], how the second verse is more aggressive, to the subdued part, finally to when the guitar kicks back in and drives it to the end. It's brilliant, really!
sekazi
Listening to the album nonstop. Need more of this style.
Boston Heaford
I just found Nemesea a couple days ago and it was love at first melody. I have never been affected by a band this much in my life, rush brought a tear to my eye and all the other songs are absolutely gorgeous. Manda has the voice of an angel and the heart of a saint. not to mention she's beautiful as well
H3dgie
Under rated song
nemesea official
Thanks Boston! Means a lot to us!
Walaa Khamis
Awesome <3
nemesea official
Working on it! ;-)
Boston Heaford
Of course :-) i love you guys! I've been working alot lately to maybe come see you guys this summer if you have any concerts :-)... unfortunately being a junior in high school, I don't get many hours to work and that's an expensive trip from here in minnesota... But I'm still working for it! Hope I can make it!