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
No Regrets
No Turning Back Lyrics
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If the words I said made you upset
You just can't handle the truth
So why the fuck should I care about you?
I just speak my mind
I'm not deaf, dumb or fucking blind
I just speak my mind
Listen kid, next time I won't be so kind.
I'm talking to a wall
I'll break you down brick by brick
'Till there's nothing left at all.
Still nothing left to share with you
I'm talking to a wall
I'll break you down brick by brick
Just waiting for your fall.
So let's wait.
Kick it!
I just want to make you feel
The meaning of my words
When I'm done you'll know
The truth often hurts.
I don't have any regrets
NO REGRETS
Never take my words back.
Never take back
In No Turning Back's song No Regrets, the lyrics reveal an unapologetic attitude towards speaking one's mind and not caring about the backlash received from others. The singer claims to have no regrets even if the words spoken may have upset someone. The phrase "you just can't handle the truth" suggests that the singer believes the recipient of their words cannot handle their honesty. The repetition of "I just speak my mind" emphasizes the singer's conviction in their words, implying that they won't be silenced or apologetic for expressing themselves.
The line "there's nothing left to share with you, I'm talking to a wall" suggests a feeling of disconnection and frustration towards the person the singer is addressing. The following line "I'll break you down brick by brick 'til there's nothing left at all" indicates a sense of aggression towards the person, suggesting that they will continue to speak their mind regardless of how they are received.
The chorus "I just want to make you feel the meaning of my words, when I'm done you'll know the truth often hurts" conveys a message of tough love, acknowledging that the truth can be painful but still necessary to share. The repetition of "no regrets" further emphasizes the singer's conviction in standing by their words and actions, never taking them back.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't have any regrets
I have no remorse for my actions
If the words I said made you upset
If my words hurt you, that's your problem
You just can't handle the truth
You cannot accept reality
So why the fuck should I care about you?
I have no reason to care about you
I just speak my mind
I am simply vocalizing my thoughts
I'm not deaf, dumb or fucking blind
I am aware of my surroundings and the situation
Listen kid, next time I won't be so kind.
Take warning, I will not tolerate any further disrespect
There's nothing left to share with you
There is no more information I wish to disclose to you
I'm talking to a wall
Talking to you is like talking to a wall, you show no reaction or response
I'll break you down brick by brick
I will diminish your defenses or ego piece by piece
'Till there's nothing left at all.
Until there is nothing left of you to build yourself back up with
Still nothing left to share with you
My level of communication with you has not changed
Just waiting for your fall.
I am eagerly anticipating your downfall
So let's wait.
Let's anticipate the outcome of the situation
I just want to make you feel
I want to make you understand
The meaning of my words
The significance behind my actions and words
When I'm done you'll know
By the end, you will comprehend
The truth often hurts.
The truth can be painful to accept
NO REGRETS
I have absolutely no remorse
Never take my words back.
I stand by everything I have said, I won't go back on my word
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fernando Martín Gutierrez
Impresionante el sonido que sacaron en este disco!
Alick Andreades
Awesome thanks for the post much appreciated! will buy it!
Xavier Rivera
Sick
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Supah Gualtah
Tu é q sabes mpt. ❤
Supah Gualtah
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