1) Nihil Obstat is a br… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Nihil Obstat is a brutal death metal band from Columbia. They formed in 1999, and currently consist of Andrés Felipe Bonilla (vocals), Germán “Mancho” Ramirez (guitar), David Santos (guitar), Fabián Tejada (bass, 2004-present) and Leofaber Gutierrez (drums, 2003-present). The band was picked up by US label Goregiastic Records and released the debut full length entitled "Inherited Primitive Behaviors" in July, 2004. They have just released their second full-length entittled ”Disintegration” released by Gormageddon Productions and the Russian promoters Stygian Crypt Productions.
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2) Nihil Obstat was an experimental industrial noise power electronics project of John Lithium. Currently inactive.
3) Nihil Obstat is a melodic death metal/ Metalcore band from Germany.
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4) Nihil Obstat is a Slovakian crust/raw punk band.
Inception
Nihil Obstat Lyrics
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Designed for perdition
Conveyor of disgrace
Living imperfection
Defective inception
Conceived in disarray
Desensitized and cold
Imitate what is alive
The lyrics to Nihil Obstat's "Inception" speak to the idea of being both physically alive but emotionally and spiritually dead. The lines "alive yet so lifeless" and "living imperfection" capture this feeling of emptiness and lack of purpose. The song also speaks to the idea of being designed for failure and living a life of shame and disgrace. This may represent feelings of worthlessness or a sense of being trapped in a negative cycle.
The second verse of the song expands on this concept by describing the "defective inception" of the individual, referring to the idea that their life began in chaos and confusion. The lines "desensitized and cold" suggest a sense of numbness and detachment from emotions, which can lead to destructive behavior. Finally, the lyric "imitate what is alive" could be interpreted as a call to find some sense of purpose or to emulate those who seem to have found meaning in their lives.
Overall, the lyrics to "Inception" paint a poignant picture of the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can often feel overwhelming and hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Alive yet so lifeless*
Existing with vitality, yet lacking a sense of purpose or meaning.
Designed for perdition
Intentionally created for eternal damnation and suffering.
Conveyor of disgrace
Serving as a vessel for shameful actions or behavior.
Living imperfection
Continuously embodying flawed characteristics and imperfections.
Defective inception
A flawed beginning or creation, predetermined to fail.
Conceived in disarray
Born into chaos, disorder, and confusion.
Desensitized and cold
Numb to emotions and lacking warmth or compassion.
Execute the program
Follow a predetermined plan or set of actions without deviation.
Imitate what is alive
Emulate the actions and behavior of those who possess true life and vitality.
Contributed by Eliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.