After 10 years, approximately 1500 shows, 2 albums and 5 EP's Nitocris made the very difficult decision to have an indefinite and possibly permanent break to pursue their own personal projects. The girls have been playing around the country since they were all an average age of 15 and have achieved amazing success within Australia.
2001 alone saw them play the Big Day Out Tour nationally; complete their own 60 date national headlining tour; receive an ARIA Nomination for Best Independent Release; and release the final single, Spouse Killer, from their self-titled album.
Butter
Nitocris Lyrics
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You are my enemy
There's a curse on the two of us
I am tormented
I am saddened
You've cursed my sobriety
Don't you wish you couldn't feel it
I've left all my guilt behind me
To indulge myself in bliss...
You fucked with my energy
You are my enemy
There's a curse on the two of us
I am tormented (by your energy)
I am saddened by your smile
To me you are just like a child
You're a human being consider this
You were born to think consider that
Why must we suppress this energy
Why let them fuck with your mind
In Nitocris's song "Butter," the artist expresses her emotions towards someone who has caused her harm. The first two lines "You fucked with my energy, You are my enemy" suggest that this person has done something to negatively impact Nitocris's life. The following lines, "There's a curse on the two of us, I am tormented, I am saddened, You've cursed my sobriety" further explain how Nitocris is affected by this person's actions. The curse on the two of them implies that whatever the person has done has affected both Nitocris and the other person in a negative way. Nitocris expresses that she is tormented and saddened, and that the person has even affected her sobriety.
The third stanza, "Don't you wish you couldn't feel it, Don't you wish you were not you, I've left all my guilt behind me, To indulge myself in bliss..." further emphasizes Nitocris's feelings towards this person. The first line suggests that Nitocris believes that the person should feel bad or guilty for what they have done. The second line emphasizes the negativity of the person's actions by suggesting that the person themselves is a negative influence. The third line suggests that Nitocris is done feeling guilty and instead wants to focus on her own happiness. The last line is a suggestion that Nitocris wants to indulge in something that will bring her joy, regardless of the other person's actions.
The final stanza "You're a human being consider this, You were born to think consider that, Why must we suppress this energy, Why let them fuck with your mind" is a call to action for this person and for listeners. Nitocris wants the person to consider their own humanity and the impact that they have on others. She suggests that humans are meant to think and that we should not suppress our own energy. Finally, she questions why we allow others to control our thoughts and our minds.
Overall, "Butter" is a powerful song that captures Nitocris's emotions towards someone who has caused her harm. It reminds us to prioritize our own happiness and to consider our own energy and the energy of those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
You fucked with my energy
I feel drained and depleted because of your negative influence on my life
You are my enemy
You are someone who intentionally wants to harm me and my well-being
There's a curse on the two of us
We are both dealing with bad luck and misfortune, and it's affecting our relationship
I am tormented
I am suffering and in emotional pain because of what you've done to me
I am saddened
I feel deeply unhappy and disappointed because of what's happened between us
You've cursed my sobriety
You've caused me to relapse back into my addiction or bad habits, which I was trying to overcome
Don't you wish you couldn't feel it
Don't you wish you could escape from the negative emotions and effects of our relationship?
Don't you wish you were not you
Don't you wish you could be someone else, away from all the problems and burdens of your current life?
I've left all my guilt behind me
I no longer feel guilty or ashamed for my past mistakes, and I am ready to move on
To indulge myself in bliss...
I am seeking pleasure and happiness for myself, and I won't let anyone bring me down
To me you are just like a child
You act immature and irresponsible, and I cannot rely on you for support or guidance
You're a human being consider this
You are a person with feelings and thoughts, and you should take into account the impact of your actions and words
You were born to think consider that
You have a powerful mind and the potential to use it for good, so don't let negative influences hold you back
Why must we suppress this energy
Why do we have to hide or ignore our natural emotions and desires, especially when they could benefit us in some way?
Why let them fuck with your mind
Why allow others to manipulate or control your thoughts and feelings, especially when it's causing you harm?
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.