Operating out of their ambitious high tech studio complex in Groningen, Noisia creations range from stark experimental soundscapes to precision-engineered club sledgehammers. They can be found across myriad singles, two critically acclaimed artist albums (Split The Atom and Outer Edges), their brutalist hip-hop fusion exploration I Am Legion with Foreign Beggars, and scores such as cult game Devil May Cry and contemporary ballet Sleeping Beauty Dreams. They’ve remixed acts from Pendulum to The Prodigy, their collaborations range from Amon Tobin to KRS-One, and both their DJ sets and their immersive unique Outer Edges A/V performance concept are equally diverse and daring.
Fundamentally, they never sit still. Like their music, performances and ventures in other worlds, Noisia are paradoxically both fine-tuning and broadening their operations, approach and vision. In the years that have followed their successful Outer Edges album, the trio have ploughed through the last part of the decade with a strong sense of immediacy, releasing tracks on a near-monthly basis that are often so fresh they’re just weeks out the studio. Meanwhile their labels have exulted new-gen talent such as Tsuruda, Former, Samba, Signal, Chee and HØST, pitching them alongside more established kindred spirits such as The Upbeats, Mefjus, Posij and many more.
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Exorcism
Noisia Lyrics
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I thought it could't be true That's not my bed, these are not my clothes
And this ain't my room
My arms are shackled and my legs are asleep
Why am I tied to these chains?
Who is responsible and where do they live?
And what are their names?
Step in, into their world
Step in, but tell me no lies
My mind is too fucked from their games
Deed to the world, I lay in seclusion
A fission of freedom or fear?
Reach out and weigh in the evil
I feel that the wicked are near
They pump my veins and they've withered my brain
And ask me 'how do you feel'
Break out and over the walls
This time there won't be no deals
Step in, into their world
They're trying to drive me insane
Step in, but they won't succeed
My adrenalin's pumping again
I'm feeling wicked and I'm tracking you down
Brother, I'm coming for you
You had your day now the night she is mine
You can't stop what I'm gonna do
Won't see me coming but you'll know I am there
Your soul will be shaking with fear
Don't see you laughing, now the tables have turned
This message is so fucking clear
Step in, into their world
They were sucking the blood from my veins
Step in, into their world
I was lying there dying in vain
Step in, into my crypt
Where my life was taken away
Step in, into my world
And I'll show you the meaning or pain
The lyrics to Noisia's song "Exorcism" paint a picture of a terrifying and disorienting experience. The singer wakes up in a strange place, restrained and confused about what's happening to them. They're being experimented on, their mind and body manipulated by some unknown force. The chorus encourages the listener to "step in" to this other world, but warns that the experience may be too intense to handle. The final verse of the song is a declaration of revenge against those who have done the singer harm. They promise to infiltrate their world and inflict pain in return.
Overall, the lyrics of "Exorcism" seem to be about the dangers of losing control over oneself. The singer is trapped in a situation where they have no agency, and they're fighting to regain it. The song could be interpreted as a commentary on power dynamics and the way that some people try to exert control over others. Alternatively, it could simply be a reflection of the band's interest in horror and science fiction themes.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake in fear, what I thought was a dream
I'm scared and confused, trying to determine if what I'm experiencing is real or just a nightmare.
I thought it could't be true That's not my bed, these are not my clothes
I don't believe what I'm seeing and feel like I'm in someone else's reality.
And this ain't my room
I'm convinced that I am not where I should be and feel helpless.
My arms are shackled and my legs are asleep
I cannot move and feel trapped, feeling like I am unable to escape the situation.
Why am I tied to these chains?
I'm trying to figure out the reason for my captivity and the people responsible for it.
Who is responsible and where do they live?
I want to know who is keeping me here and where they are so I can seek justice.
And what are their names?
I want to know who these people are and hold them accountable for what they're doing to me.
Step in, into their world
Experience what I'm going through to understand the problems and chaos I'm facing.
Where problems and peace are the same
In this world, conflicts and harmony coexist and are equally important.
Step in, but tell me no lies
I want honesty and transparency from those who claim they can help me out.
My mind is too fucked from their games
My mental state has suffered from the stress and manipulation that I've endured in this situation.
Deed to the world, I lay in seclusion
I am isolated from the rest of the world and feel like I have no control over my life.
A fission of freedom or fear?
I'm unsure if breaking free will lead to freedom or more danger.
Reach out and weigh in the evil
I need assistance in confronting the evil forces that have subjected me to this suffering.
I feel that the wicked are near
I sense that the people inflicting harm on me are close by and that I'm not safe.
They pump my veins and they've withered my brain
They've weakened me physically and mentally through past mistreatment.
And ask me 'how do you feel'
They are feigning concern while gaslighting me to try and maintain control over my thoughts and feelings.
Break out and over the walls
I'll do whatever it takes to escape and rise above this confinement.
This time there won't be no deals
I won't accept the same deals that have kept me in captivity before.
They're trying to drive me insane
The people keeping me captive are trying to break me down mentally until I can no longer resist their control.
My adrenalin's pumping again
I feel my strength returning and my determination to fight increasing.
I'm feeling wicked and I'm tracking you down
I will become the hunter in this situation, seeking out the people responsible for my suffering.
Brother, I'm coming for you
I know who has caused me harm and will seek vengeance against them.
You had your day now the night she is mine
The tables have turned, and I am now coming for the people who've held me captive in the dark.
You can't stop what I'm gonna do
The captors won't be able to prevent me from taking action and seeking justice.
Won't see me coming but you'll know I am there
I will utilize all means necessary to conceal my movements, but the captors will feel my presence.
Your soul will be shaking with fear
I will strike fear into the hearts of my captors, and they will know the terror that I've felt.
Don't see you laughing, now the tables have turned
I won't be the victim anymore, and the people who caused me harm will now be the ones on the defensive.
This message is so fucking clear
The captors will know my intentions and my rage with absolute certainty.
Step in, into their world They were sucking the blood from my veins
Enter the world of those who have caused me harm, knowing that they have been draining the life from me like a parasite.
I was lying there dying in vain
I was suffering and dying without any purpose or meaning to my captors, and their cruelty was pointless.
Step in, into my crypt Where my life was taken away
Enter the dark place where I was held captive and treated with cruelty that destroyed my spirit.
And I'll show you the meaning or pain
I will show you what true pain is and the consequences for those who engage in actions that hurt others.
Writer(s): Thijs de Vlieger, Martijn H. J. van Sonderen, Nik R. Roos, Nik Roos Copyright: Roc Nation Music, The Publishing Designee Of Noisia, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brodaty Sąsiad
This is stuff from 2005. Why is no more tracks like this today? :(((((( beautifull sound...
R3V3L
mainstream money ruins everything. lol but there's still tunes like this being pushed out. check out the label Sofa Sounds.
snaus
@R3V3L sup, going for a dive but any particular songs you recommend yourself?
Patrinus
If you cannot enjoy DnB without drugs, then you don't really like it. You only listen to it because you are on drugs. Someone who really likes DnB will appreciate the sounds! Another good one from Noisia. :)
Diego Lopez
Dnb is my drug
eagleflyer775
Noisias always made the best drum patterns, like these guys know what they're doing
Jack William
A life without music is unthinkable. Musics great but nothing beats this music on a soundsystem buzzing cant deny it without trying it
gelal001
this brings good old memories, outstanding
Dirty Weaboo
Well, thats the only reason i am not afraid my demons die because of exorcism. Because every time they die, i hear this masterpiece.
9TxONE
Can't believe I missed this one! Proper masterpiece from NL's finest! Respect!