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
Sick and Tired
No Turning Back Lyrics
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It had to be, feels like dying
Showed me what it is
I had to see, I'm still trying
Standing on the crossroad
Of our dream, it's so surreal
Tragedies are never
When will you see me smile?
And when will you seem worthwhile.
Waiting for a chance
To do the right, sick and tired
Never thought that I
Could reach the light, hate required.
When will you see me smile?
And when will you seem worthwhile.
When I'm drawn, drawn in hate
Leave my world, seal my fate
Have to know, where you stand
Violate who I am
VIOLATE WHO I AM
VIOLATE WHO I AM.
Everything that I ever loved, it doesn't matter!
Everything that I ever loved, it doesn't matter to me!!
To me!
IT DOESN'T MATTER to me!
The lyrics to "Sick and Tired" by No Turning Back describe someone who feels betrayed by someone they loved and trusted. The first two lines, "Turned your back on me, it had to be, feels like dying," displays the deep hurt and disappointment they feel after being let down by this person. They were shown what this person is capable of and now they cannot unsee it, causing them to question everything they thought they knew about their relationship. They find themselves at a crossroad of their dreams, which now seems surreal, as they never thought they would be in this situation. The tragedies they face are not what they seem, as their feeling has been numbed and they cannot tell what's real anymore.
The chorus expresses the hope they have for a better future, where they can finally smile again and feel worth some while. However, they are still sick and tired of trying to salvage what's left of their relationship. They feel like they are fighting a losing battle, and hate is slowly taking over their heart.
The last verse talks about the consequences of this situation. The singer is being drawn into hate, causing them to leave behind the person they once were and seal their fate. They want to know where their former partner stands and find out why they had to violate who they are. The repeated phrase, "violate who I am," is particularly powerful as the singer is struggling to come to terms with their identity after this sense of betrayal. The final line, "Everything that I ever loved, it doesn't matter to me," reveals the extent of their despair – that the things they once cherished no longer hold any value.
Line by Line Meaning
Turned your back on me
You ignored me when I needed you
It had to be, feels like dying
Your abandonment hurt me deeply
Showed me what it is
You revealed the reality of our situation
I had to see, I'm still trying
I am struggling to come to terms with the truth
Standing on the crossroad
I am faced with a difficult decision
Of our dream, it's so surreal
Our shared vision now seems like a distant dream
Tragedies are never
Suffering and loss are never easy to endure
What they seem, when you cannot feel.
The true depth of pain is hard to understand until you experience it
Waiting for a chance
I am hopeful for an opportunity to make things right
To do the right, sick and tired
I am exhausted by the effort of trying to do what is right
Never thought that I
I did not expect to
Could reach the light, hate required.
I did not expect to find hope in the midst of hatred
When I'm drawn, drawn in hate
When I am overwhelmed by negative feelings
Leave my world, seal my fate
I feel like I am losing everything and my future is uncertain
Have to know, where you stand
I need to understand your intentions
Violate who I am
Your actions are undermining my sense of identity
Everything that I ever loved, it doesn't matter!
The things that were important to me no longer hold value
To me!
From my perspective
IT DOESN'T MATTER to me!
I am indifferent to what once mattered
When will you see me smile?
I long for you to notice and appreciate my happiness
And when will you seem worthwhile.
I want to feel like my efforts to please you are worth it
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dosie1968
so great HXC rulz!!!!!!!