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
Nothing Changes
No Turning Back Lyrics
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Too many stories I can't tell
This ain't give me more
It won't be like before
After that I lost my mind
All those years so fucking blind
Tables turn and so do friends
Lovers are haters in the end.
See me walk away from my life
Nothing changes hope in strife
HOPE IN STRIFE
HOPE IN STRIFE.
Being true for what?
Destruction is all I've got
To save me from myself
My heart is on the shelf
After that I lost my mind
All those years so fucking blind
Tables turn and so do friends
Lovers are haters in the end.
See me walk away from my life
Nothing changes hope in strife
No one answers unheard cries
HOPE IN STRIFE
Tell me baby will I ever try?
HOPE IN STRIFE.
GIVE YOURSELF TO ME
Give me what I need
GIVE YOURSELF TO ME
You will not succeed
The lyrics to "Nothing Changes" by No Turning Back express feelings of frustration and disillusionment with relationships and the way things have turned out. The singer's experience with love and life has left them feeling lost and disconnected, unable to find the hope they need to move forward. The opening lines, "Seeing you feels like hell, too many stories I can't tell," suggest that the singer has unresolved issues with someone, perhaps an ex-lover or former friend, that continue to plague them.
The second verse highlights the singer's struggle to be true to themselves when faced with destruction and turmoil. They feel like they need to protect themselves from their own impulses and emotions, and are unable to trust anyone to help them. "My heart is on the shelf" suggests that the singer has closed themselves off emotionally and feels unable to connect with others.
The chorus, "See me walk away from my life, nothing changes hope in strife," suggests that the singer is ready to move on from their past and seek a new direction, but is unsure how to do so. They feel stuck in a pattern of pain and hopelessness, unable to escape.
Overall, the lyrics of "Nothing Changes" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with relationships and life. The singer is struggling to find hope and connection, and feels like they are unable to trust themselves or others. The song's title suggests that the singer feels like nothing can change or improve their situation, and must face their struggles alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Seeing you feels like hell
Encountering you is a terrible and painful experience for me.
Too many stories I can't tell
There are numerous tales I cannot disclose.
This ain't give me more
This situation isn't providing me with any benefits.
It won't be like before
Things will not be the same as they were before.
After that I lost my mind
I went insane as a result of that.
All those years so fucking blind
I was unaware of things for all those years.
Tables turn and so do friends
Circumstances alter and so do companions.
Lovers are haters in the end.
Partners become enemies in the end.
See me walk away from my life
Observe me leaving behind the life I used to have.
Nothing changes hope in strife
Despite everything, I continue to hope when there is trouble and difficulties.
HOPE IN STRIFE
Believing that things will eventually work out okay even when they seem dismal.
Being true for what?
What good is staying honest and true?
Destruction is all I've got
All I have left is chaos and destruction.
To save me from myself
I am attempting to protect myself from my own thoughts and actions.
My heart is on the shelf
My emotions are put to the side and ignored.
No one answers unheard cries
There is no one to hear or respond to cries that go unnoticed.
Tell me baby will I ever try?
Baby, can you tell me if I will ever attempt to make a change?
GIVE YOURSELF TO ME
Surrender yourself entirely to me.
Give me what I need
Provide me with what I want.
You will not succeed
However, you will be unsuccessful.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wondry Irgendwas
tThe album is called " Holding on" from 2006