After leaving their previous band MORTUARY, guitarists Hilarl and Fufu found NOTHNEGAL on the capital island Malé in 2006. At first they dedicate themselves to melodic Death Metal. The cousins are aiming for a high level of professionalism right from the start, which leads to several changes in the line-up before the recording of their first release "Antidote of Realism" (2009).
This self produced 4 track EP was mixed by Finnish producer Anssi Kippo, who is known for his work with CHILDREN OF BODOM and NORTHER among others. Even though "Antidote of Realism" gets released through the internet it gains the band immediate worldwide attention and positive reactions.
Their line-up is completed in April 2009, when American drummer Kevin Talley (DÅÅTH, ex-CHIMAIRA, ex-DYING FETUS, ex-MISERY INDEX) and Finnish keyboard player Marco Sneck (KALMAH, POISONBLACK) join NOTHNEGAL as official members. With their new crew and more experience the band sets out to record their album debut.
During the song writing and recording process, NOTHNEGAL shift away from the previous melodic Death Metal and focus on creating a new original sound that melts together Thrash, Industrial and Progressive Metal with the ambient of Maldivian atmosphere and culture. With the album slated for a release in early 2011 via Season of Mist, NOTHNEGAL are already confirmed to support FINNTROLL with fellow label mates ROTTING CHRIST on their upcoming European tour which covers 25 cities in 12 countries.
Sins of Our Creations
Nothnegal Lyrics
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Distorted, demeaning to what I believe
Like quicksand, it drags you in the more you struggle
Too tired to try, I resign to destiny
Hopeless and defeated I am left
Hungry for vengeance I am compelled
To grieve for the life misspent
The drive to excel has left me
I am but a shell of my former self
Too late for looking back
But not too late for regret
Wake me from this nightmare
Save me from the ghosts of past
Help me escape my inner demons
Spare me the sins of our creations
Wake me from this nightmare
Save me from the ghosts of past
Help me escape my inner demons
Spare me the sins of our creations
Open the doorway to the new age
Clash of titanic wills dacay the world
Right before my eyes all I hoped for fails
Chaotic turn of events. Decease with no cure
The lyrics to Nothnegal's "Sins of Our Creations" convey a sense of despair and lost hope. The first verse speaks to the idea of fate being twisted and distorted. It's as though the singer feels like they have no control over their circumstances, and the more they struggle, the more they feel like they are sinking in quicksand.
The second verse touches on the idea of vengeance, which suggests that the singer has been wronged in some way. They are grieving for a life misspent and mourning their losses in silence. There's a sense of resignation in their words, as though they feel like they can't change the past, but they can still feel regret for the choices they've made.
The chorus repeats the plea to be saved from this nightmare, to escape from inner demons, and to be spared the sins of our creations. It suggests that there is a larger sense of responsibility here, that we are all responsible for the world we create, and that we need to find a way to escape the negative consequences of our actions.
The final line speaks to the chaos and destruction that we are capable of as humans. The clash of titanic wills brings about the decay of the world, and it's as though the singer is resigned to the fact that there is no cure for this.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sins of Our Creations" are bleak and introspective, suggesting that we are all responsible for the world we create, and that there may be no escape from the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Observe the twisted tendrils of fate
Take notice of how fate is unpredictable and can lead to unexpected outcomes
Distorted, demeaning to what I believe
Fate can challenge one's beliefs and values, causing them to feel lost or uncertain
Like quicksand, it drags you in the more you struggle
The more one resists their fate, the harder it becomes to escape its grip
Too tired to try, I resign to destiny
Feeling defeated and powerless, one may accept their fate without a fight
Hopeless and defeated I am left
Feeling lost and defeated in the face of uncertainty and adversity
Hungry for vengeance I am compelled
Feeling a strong desire for revenge or justice due to past grievances
To grieve for the life misspent
Feeling regret or sadness over wasted opportunities or a life not fully lived
To moan my loss in silence
Feeling sorrowful about a loss or life circumstance, but keeping it to oneself
The drive to excel has left me
Motivation and ambition have dwindled or disappeared completely
I am but a shell of my former self
Feeling like a diminished version of oneself due to life circumstances or trauma
Too late for looking back
There is no point in dwelling on the past or things that cannot be changed
But not too late for regret
One can still feel remorse or sorrow over past actions or missed opportunities
Wake me from this nightmare
A plea for relief from a painful or distressing situation
Save me from the ghosts of past
A desire to be freed from the haunting memories or outcomes of past events
Help me escape my inner demons
A plea for assistance in overcoming personal struggles, such as addiction or mental health issues
Spare me the sins of our creations
A desire to be spared from the negative outcomes or consequences of society's actions and decisions
Open the doorway to the new age
A call for change and progress to usher in a better future
Clash of titanic wills decay the world
Conflict between powerful individuals or entities can result in destructive consequences for society
Right before my eyes all I hoped for fails
Seeing one's hopes and aspirations crumble and fall apart
Chaotic turn of events. Decease with no cure
A chaotic and devastating turn of events, with no clear solution or resolution
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ayyy
You guys rock!! wish more Maldivians are aware of how much talent you have xD
Iliyan Vasilev
You are one of a kind Band !
Aakash Rabbi
Why is this band so fucking good? I know they have Kevin Talley for drums, ;)
mathiu0
RESPECT : freaking awesome !!
sheesu
awesome
Taa Dee
what a dream theatre sound lol
Iliyan Vasilev
Nothnegal Maldivian gyus the best ones
雪真
nice vid
Fabricio Queiroz
Abelerechate bibari