Starting out in 1997 as 16-year olds in the barren south-eastern parts of The Netherlands, music was their only means of venting their anger and frustration of not fitting in, in a world that seemed sick and cold to the bone. Since those days the band has come a long way. Driven by a merciless give-all-take-all attitude, No Turning Back have steadily been building an impressive career touring worldwide and became a household name in hardcore music, with an incredible back catalogue of four full length records, three MCDs, two split 7''EPs and a 7'' EP.
Leaning on the original NYHC sounds No Turning Back has evolved and developed their own signature grooves, fast breaks and massive sing along anthems. The sound that moves any crowd into a swirling mass including circle-pits, tons of stage dives and huge sing alongs.
Hardcore the way it should be.
Since fall 2006, the release of 'Holding On', a lot has happened for No Turning Back.
This third full length record, released on five continents on multiple labels, CD and vinyl, has taken the band to the next level of their impressive ten year strong career.
With overwhelming feedback from the international press the band showed the rest of the world what they do best, transforming any audience into a raging mob within seconds during the band's increasingly popular liveshows. 2007 has been No Turning Backs best year so far. It's the year that the band celebrated their 10 year anniversary as a band, still raising every bar ever set in hardcore by sounding more hungry, more eager and more inspiring than any of their contemporaries supporting their music and words by relentless touring and live performances.
Since the release of 'Holding On', No Turning Back smashed the stage at over 220 shows across the globe, planting their flag firmly in the top region of European hardcore.
Three North America tours, headline tours in Japan, Brasil and all over Europe hitting major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Rio, Sao Paulo, NYC, LA, London, Barcelona and more. Being support for Terror, Sick Of It All, Hatebreed, Ignite, Gorilla Biscuits, Bad Brains and many others. Playing festivals all over the world like the Sound and Fury Festival in California, U.S. and the Groezrock festival in Meerhout, Belgium in front of thousands. No Turning Back is living their dream.
In between the almost non-stop touring they went back into the studio for two new releases. First a split 7 EP released on several labels worldwide and they recorded a full length cd '1979-2007', released on the bands own label Bust! Records. In 2007 No Turning Back also re-released their first two full lengths on Bust! Records, this do-it-yourself point of view strongens the bands reputation as the most hardworking in this scene.
The year 2008 will be another promising year for No Turning Back. They are in the process of recording a new album called STRONGER. Dirk Miers at De Studio and Alan Douches at West West Side will be contributing their expertise to make this record another highlight in No Turning Backs excistence.
Martijn - Vocals
Johan - Guitar
Emiel - Guitar
Giel - Bass
Willem - Drums
Cold Hands
No Turning Back Lyrics
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They never meant shit to me
I hope it makes you feel so proud
That's all you'll ever be.
And it never makes any sense
Where is the innocence?
And it never lets me see
The things in store for me.
It gets thinner with passing time
When you look for things divine
The stain is left behind.
All the words you scream so loud
They never meant shit to me
I hope it makes you feel so proud
That's all you'll ever be.
And it never makes any sense
Where is the innocence?
And it never lets me see
The things in store for me.
I know I feel
Cold hands caressing me
My guilt is real
You know I ache to be.
In time I'll try
I choose to live a lie
The truth unreal
The heart I couldn't steal
The lyrics to No Turning Back's song "Cold Hands" are filled with anguish and frustration, directed at someone who has tried to exert control over the singer, but ultimately failed. The opening lines suggest that the other person has been screaming and making a lot of noise, but that their words have never had any real impact on the singer. The ironic tone of the line "I hope it makes you feel so proud, that's all you'll ever be" implies that the other person is misguided in their attempts to dominate the singer.
The repeated refrain of "And it never makes any sense, where is the innocence?" suggests that the singer is struggling to understand why the other person is acting the way they are. They feel like they are being held back by the other person's influence, unable to see their own potential or move forward in their life. The image of "hanging on this line" that "gets thinner with passing time" creates a sense of unease and instability, as if the singer is teetering on the edge of a precipice.
The lines "I know I feel, cold hands caressing me, my guilt is real" suggest that the singer feels trapped and guilty, even though they know that the other person's attempts to control them are unjustified. The final lines express a desire to escape from the situation, even if it means living a lie and denying their true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
All the words you scream so loud
The things you say loudly are just empty and meaningless.
They never meant shit to me
Your words were never important or significant to me in any way.
I hope it makes you feel so proud
Perhaps you feel proud when you speak, but that is all you will be.
That's all you'll ever be.
Your identity is defined by the words you use, which have no real substance.
And it never makes any sense
There is no structure or logic to what you say.
Where is the innocence?
Why can't we go back to a time when things were pure and untainted?
And it never lets me see
Your words prevent me from seeing what is truly important.
The things in store for me.
What lies ahead for me is unclear because of your meaningless words.
When you're hanging on this line
When you are in a vulnerable position, exposed and defenseless...
It gets thinner with passing time
...the situation becomes even more precarious as time goes on.
When you look for things divine
When you seek guidance or a higher power...
The stain is left behind.
...you are left with a blemish or mark that cannot be erased.
I know I feel
I am aware of something inside me...
Cold hands caressing me
...a sense of coldness and detachment that I cannot shake off.
My guilt is real
I carry a genuine sense of wrongdoing or regret.
You know I ache to be.
I yearn for something more, but I don't know what it is.
In time I'll try
Maybe someday I will make an effort to change...
I choose to live a lie
...but for now, I have decided to deceive myself or others.
The truth unreal
I cannot handle the reality of my situation.
The heart I couldn't steal
I am unable to attain or win over someone's affection or loyalty.
Contributed by Connor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
generaxion
Thanks for the upload! this song kickass!