From their inception in late 2003, the band's energetic live performances earned them a hardcore fanbase after playing for only a few months on the Manchester music scene. In 2004 the band were signed to Island records and spent the year touring the UK and recording their first studio album with producer Rob Schnapf in Los Angeles. In 2005 Nine Black Alps toured the UK extensively, promoting the release of their debut album, Everything Is on 13th June 2005. Their first U.S. single was Cosmopolitan; their album Everything Is was released in America on February 28, 2006.
The band's second album, again recorded in LA with producer Dave Sardy Love/Hate, was released on 29 October 2007 and heralded a split with Island Records shortly thereafter. However, Nine Black Alps went on to self-finance and record their third full-length album with producer Dave Eringa, entitled 'Locked Out from the Inside'. Only available as a download from the band's own website - http://www.nineblackalps.com, the album was a return to the louder, heavier sounds of the first record.
Nine Black Alps, after a hiatus of almost 2 years, have been back in the studio as a 3-piece recording tracks for a fourth album, with a possible release in 2012.
Waiting Room
Nine Black Alps Lyrics
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no one talks they don't deserve it
please just don't leave me alone
Look at your friends fus and after
don't admit the great disaster
that brought you back to home
And I'm so sorry to hear
felt that way too soon.
Hope to hear you say
it's simply in your way
from this way they were
Drinking up fast like there's no tomorrow
had your head down in your sorrow
wash them closing the tall.
Say you can't last without medication
look in your glass for inspiration
blurring the pictures on the wall.
And I'm so sorry to hear
that you got so near
felt that way too soon.
Hope to hear you say
it's simply in your way
from this way they were
I'm so sorry to hear
that you got so near
felt that way too soon.
Hope to hear you say
it's simply on your way
from this way they were
The lyrics to Nine Black Alps's song Waiting Room depict the struggles of mental health and the desire for companionship and comfort during difficult times. The first verse describes a gathering of people who are all dealing with their own issues and internal battles, yet no one is willing to talk about it. The singer pleads for someone to stay by their side, recognizing the importance of not feeling alone. The second verse speaks of self-medicating and using alcohol to numb the pain and blur the realities of life. The persona acknowledges that this behavior is not sustainable and searches for inspiration and hope to overcome the difficulties they face.
The chorus repeats the message of empathy and understanding, acknowledging the pain that others have faced and hoping for a better outcome. The use of repetition throughout the song emphasizes the importance of this message and its relevance to anyone who may be struggling with mental health.
Overall, the lyrics to Waiting Room serve as a reminder of the importance of companionship and support during times of hardship. It also sheds light on the realities of mental health struggles and the need for empathy and understanding towards those who may be going through a tough time.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather round some place of run shit,
Come together in a space of chaos and confusion,
no one talks they don't deserve it
No one speaks because they don't feel worthy of being heard,
please just don't leave me alone
Please don't abandon me,
Look at your friends fus and after
Observe your friends' behavior and reactions,
don't admit the great disaster
Don't acknowledge the major problems in your life,
that brought you back to home
That led you to return to your familiar environment,
And I'm so sorry to hear
The singer expresses their concern and empathy for the listener,
that you got so near
That you were so close to a negative outcome or experience,
felt that way too soon.
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless too early,
Hope to hear you say
The singer desires to hear the listener express themselves openly and honestly,
it's simply in your way
That the listener's difficulties are temporary obstacles in their journey,
from this way they were
That they can move on from their current situation and find a better path,
Drinking up fast like there's no tomorrow
Drinking quickly and excessively as if there is no future or hope,
had your head down in your sorrow
Feeling deeply saddened and emotionally drained,
wash them closing the tall.
Washing away one's sorrows by drinking alcohol,
Say you can't last without medication
Admitting to relying on medication or substances to cope with problems,
look in your glass for inspiration
Searching for guidance or inspiration in alcoholic drinks,
blurring the pictures on the wall.
Causing one's vision to become distorted or unclear due to drunkenness,
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.