We’re talking rising basssmith Notion, one of bassline’s most prominent new… Read Full Bio ↴We’re talking rising basssmith Notion, one of bassline’s most prominent new-generation artists who’s been steadily denting the game with wounders and weapons since 2015 on the likes of White Peach, 877, Four40, Crucast and his 2017-launched own label N Music.

Far from being paranoid, vexed or a masochist, he’s actually a chill Bristol-based 23 year old who’s buzzing off his best summer so far. With three UKF appearances and a killer UKF On Air set with Holy Goof & Friends it’s high time we found out who the hell he actually is.

Némesis
Notion Lyrics

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Welcome to the battlefield
Are you friend or are you foe
When the fear infects your mind
You got to fight to keep control
Old men in flawless suits still
Hold the levers, take control
So did god just give us reason
So we´d become each other's downfall

Will you let humanity die on behalf of power
Will you save a life or will you take it
When nations fall
Hear the diplomatic banter
Read the truth between the lines
Face the fear and face the anger
Listen to the truth inside
Human instincts are suppressed by
Artificial fake beliefs
Face the fear and face the anger
Overcome your nemesis
When nations fall!
The devil in disguise
One thousand years of lies
Don´t shift your blame

Don´t shift your blame on me
Bring this war to an end

Overall Meaning

The song "Nemesis" by Notion is a hard-hitting track that touches on the topic of war and how it can result in the downfall of humanity. The opening lyrics "Welcome to the battlefield, are you friend or are you foe" immediately set the tone for the song and the lyrics that follow explore the idea of fighting to maintain control amidst the spreading fear and chaos of war. The song also hints at the powers that be, represented by the "old men in flawless suits", manipulating the situation and ultimately leading to the downfall of humanity.

The chorus of the song asks a series of tough questions, challenging the listener to consider whether they are willing to let humanity die for the sake of power or whether they will take action to save lives instead. The song also touches on the idea that at times, diplomacy and politics can hinder the truth, with the singer urging the listener to read between the lines and face the fear and anger that war brings.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the "nemesis" referred to in the title may be the enemy in war but also the internal struggles within oneself – the artificial beliefs and suppression of human instincts. The song ends on a powerful note urging for an end to the war and the "thousand years of lies".

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the battlefield
The singer welcomes us to a world full of conflicts and struggles.

Are you friend or are you foe
The singer questions whether we stand with them as an ally, or against them as an enemy.

When the fear infects your mind
The singer acknowledges the impact of fear on one's thoughts and actions.

You got to fight to keep control
The artist encourages us to resist the influence of fear and remain in command of our own fate.

Old men in flawless suits still / Hold the levers, take control
The artist suggests that political and economic elites (represented as 'old men in flawless suits') manipulate and exploit others to maintain power.

So did god just give us reason / So we´d become each other's downfall
The singer questions whether God gave humans reason and intellect to ultimately bring about their own destruction and demise.

Will you let humanity die on behalf of power
The singer asks us whether we are willing to let humanity perish for the sake of preserving power structures.

Will you save a life or will you take it
The artist presents a choice between compassion and aggression, and questions which path one will choose.

When nations fall / Hear the diplomatic banter / Read the truth between the lines
The artist encourages us to be critical of political rhetoric and look beyond the surface level in order to understand what is really happening during times of political upheaval.

Face the fear and face the anger / Listen to the truth inside
The artist advises us to confront our emotions and embrace self-reflection in order to more accurately perceive reality.

Human instincts are suppressed by / Artificial fake beliefs
The singer argues that societal and cultural constructs inhibit people from expressing their inherent nature.

Overcome your nemesis / When nations fall!
The artist exhorts us to defeat our personal demons, especially during times of great turmoil and chaos.

The devil in disguise / One thousand years of lies
The singer sees falsehood and deceit everywhere - either manifesting as visible malevolence or under the surface as concealed corruption.

Don´t shift your blame / Don´t shift your blame on me
The singer refuses to be subject to scapegoating and decides to hold each person accountable for their own actions.

Bring this war to an end
The singer implores for an end to conflict and violence.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Florian Pewert

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