Strauss started touring with her own band Lia-Fail as a teenager, leaving high school in her junior year to pursue music full time; the band included future world champion boxer Mikaela Mayer. Although initially known for her work with Iron Maiden all-female tribute band The Iron Maidens, Strauss' career has included performing with several rock ensembles including Consume the Fire, Femme Fatale, and the video-game supergroup Critical Hit.
In 2014, Strauss was the official in-house guitarist for the Los Angeles Kiss (LA KISS), the arena football team owned by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS. The house band played the national anthem and provided additional music during the games.
In June 2014, Strauss was hired to replace Orianthi as Alice Cooper's touring guitarist for the remaining 2014 tour dates. She has toured with Alice Cooper since that time.
In April 2018, Strauss launched a Kickstarter campaign for her debut solo record 'Controlled Chaos'.
In October 2021 she shared "'Dead Inside", her first new solo music since the release of her debut album.
Nita will release her sophomore solo album, ""'The Call Of The Void", on July 7, 2023.
Nita Strauss has recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the guitarist's upcoming "Summer Storm" tour.
Live band
Josh Villalta - drums
Johnny Young - rhythm guitar
Christopher Dean - bass
Katt Scarlett - keyboards
The Golden Trail
Nita Strauss Lyrics
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Taste of sulphur from the acid rain
Lost the momentum, lost the rage
Feel like six feet under but I am awake
When placed against the feeling
Like days that never end
Trembling in a vacuum
I can see right through it all
Yet I can't escape the sirens song
Making sure they never will
But who am I to tell right from wrong?
It's safe to say that I can't tell
There's the moment when all senses fail
Searching for the golden trail
Seconds pass and there's no way
Doesn't seem the same at all
For once I wanna feel something
We've been here before but then I fall
When placed against the feeling
Like days that never end
Trembling in a vacuum
I can't forget so I call your name
I can see right through it all
Yet I can't escape the sirens song
Making sure they never will
But who am I to tell right from wrong?
It's safe to say that I can't tell
There's the moment when all senses fail
(Head to wall, I rush right in)
Searching for the golden trail
Is there light at the end at all?
How will I know when I get too far?
I am searching for the golden trail
When placed against the feeling
Like days that never end
Trembling in a vacuum
But I can't forget so I call your name
I can see right through it all
Yet I can't escape the sirens song
Making sure they never will
But who am I to tell right from wrong?
It's safe to say that I can't tell
There's the moment when all senses fail
Searching for the golden trail
Is there light at the end at all?
How will I know when I get too far?
I am searching for the golden trail
"The Golden Trail" by Nita Strauss is a song that delves into themes of uncertainty and the search for meaning and purpose in life. The lyrics paint a picture of a world tainted by the remnants of a destructive past, with references to radiation, acid rain, and feeling buried alive. Despite this bleak backdrop, the singer remains awake and yearning for something more.
The verses describe a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a never-ending cycle, where time seems to stand still and the void feels suffocating. The mention of calling someone's name suggests a longing for connection or guidance, even though the singer can see through the illusions and manipulation around them. The sirens' song symbolizes temptation and deceit, exerting a powerful hold that is difficult to break away from.
The chorus expresses the singer's struggle to discern the right path or make sense of their circumstances. They acknowledge their own limitations in understanding and distinguishing between right and wrong. The quest for the "golden trail" represents the search for a purpose, a sense of direction, or perhaps the pursuit of fulfillment. The refrain about light at the end and the fear of going too far speaks to the uncertainty and fear of getting lost or losing oneself along the way.
Overall, "The Golden Trail" explores themes of existentialism, the human desire for purpose and meaning, and the challenges faced when navigating through a complex and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
Radiation from days of past
The lingering effects and memories of past experiences
Taste of sulphur from the acid rain
A bitter and unpleasant reminder of previous hardships
Lost the momentum, lost the rage
Feeling disconnected and lacking the intense passion
Feel like six feet under but I am awake
Feeling buried or trapped, but still conscious and aware
When placed against the feeling
When compared to the overwhelming emotion
Like days that never end
Enduring through seemingly endless periods of time
Trembling in a vacuum
Feeling vulnerable and uncertain in an empty space
I can't forget, so I call your name
Unable to let go of the past, seeking solace or comfort
I can see right through it all
Seeing through the facade and recognizing the truth
Yet I can't escape the sirens song
Unable to resist the allure and temptation
Making sure they never will
Ensuring others won't experience the same pain
But who am I to tell right from wrong?
Questioning one's ability to judge what is morally correct
It's safe to say that I can't tell
Admitting the inability to discern
There's the moment when all senses fail
Reaching a point where everything becomes unclear
Searching for the golden trail
Seeking a path or direction that brings fulfillment and purpose
Seconds pass and there's no way
Time goes by quickly and there's no escape
Doesn't seem the same at all
Things have changed and are no longer familiar
For once I wanna feel something
Desiring to experience genuine emotions
We've been here before but then I fall
Having gone through similar situations, but still succumbing
Is there light at the end at all?
Questioning if there is hope or a positive outcome
How will I know when I get too far?
Uncertainty about recognizing when one has gone too deep
I am searching for the golden trail
Continuing to seek a fulfilling and meaningful path
Lyrics © Nita Strauss Inc.
Written by: Anders Friden, Nita Strauss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WarzoneVictoryWins
Nita in Flames
@richard-em6zi
In Nita's Flames 😏
@enekoaritza12
The hottest NIta in flames😂
@erickhauser2322
She put them to work. Badass.
@kevinjacquin5232
Literally LOVE everything Anders touches...
@fredtello
when you spoil your underpants this is how you sing about it
@StephenCorey0608
Nita is growing as a guitarist. The song does sound like it could be on any In Flames album.
@Leaf4IF
The guitar fits well with Anders vocals in that way it seems, I thought the same thing lol
@Lithvin666
She did write a song that is more In Flames than In Flames itself...🤘
@HoRostam
by "any"... you don't really mean "any" ... But I know what you mean ... and yes.