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.
Darkside
Nitocris Lyrics
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Wasting a moment
Something's telling me
Where I should go
There's an apple upon my shoulder
And a worm trying to wiggle out
Trespassers fazes me not,
Well I'm a seeker, a seeker of truth
Sees me living my life passionately
There's a Dark Side to everyone
Even when the moon is new
A waning moment seems to pass
The only thing left is what you
Think of you
It's crystallising fast
A truth & life a brand new mask
Electric visions of lights a glow
Crisp sensations no limitations
Just here
Something
My silent shadow
My sweet sweet inspiration
Just here
, the singer of the Nitocris's song "Darkside" is at a crossroads, uncertain of where to go. In the midst of her confusion, she sees an apple on her shoulder, and a worm trying to crawl out. Despite this distraction, she is a seeker of truth, exploring a reality that does not exist. She lives her life passionately, but there is always a dark side to everyone, even when there is a new moon. At this moment, she is facing a waning moon, and the only thing that truly matters is what she thinks of herself. The truth and life are crystallizing fast, and a new mask is forming as she sees electric visions of lights that have no limitations. Her silent shadow and sweet sweet inspiration are always with her, guiding her on her journey.
This song appears to touch on themes of personal transformation and the quest for self-knowledge. The lyrics suggest that even when we feel lost and uncertain, we can still discover truths about ourselves and the world around us. The use of symbolic imagery, such as the apple and the worm, adds depth and complexity to the song's meaning. The reference to the dark side further highlights the idea that we all have aspects of ourselves that can be difficult to confront or acknowledge. Ultimately, "Darkside" seems to offer a message of hope, encouraging listeners to embrace their passions and seek the truth, no matter where it may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Just here I am
I am present in the moment and aware of my surroundings
Wasting a moment
I am not using my time productively
Something's telling me, Where I should go
My intuition is guiding me towards a particular path or decision
There's an apple upon my shoulder, And a worm trying to wiggle out
I am experiencing temptation and facing potential consequences for my actions
Trespassers fazes me not, Well I'm a seeker, a seeker of truth
I am not afraid of those who may try to stop me because I am driven to discover the truth
A non existant reality, Sees me living my life passionately
I am fully engaged in my own reality, living with passion and purpose
There's a Dark Side to everyone
Each person has a hidden, potentially negative aspect of their personality
Even when the moon is new, A waning moment seems to pass
Even in times of new beginnings, negative moments can still arise
The only thing left is what you, Think of you
In the end, how I perceive myself is the most important thing
It's crystallising fast, A truth & life a brand new mask
My understanding of my truth and my life is becoming clear, but it may require me to change who I am
Electric visions of lights a glow, Crisp sensations no limitations
I am experiencing a heightened awareness and a sense of limitless potential
Just here, Something, My silent shadow, My sweet sweet inspiration
I am present and mindful, with a sense of something meaningful guiding me internally
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.