1) Prie… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists sharing the name Priestess:
1) Priestess is a Canadian rock band formed, in Montreal,Quebec in 2003 by Mikey Heppner (vocals/guitar), Mike Dyball (bass), Vince Nudo (vocals/drums), and Dan Watchorn (vocals/guitar).
Mike Heppner was playing with The Dropouts at the time when three of its members headed to New York to form The Stills. Left on his own, Heppner formed a new band: Priestess. In 2005, the band released their debut album, Hello Master. The release was issued via Indica in Canada and on Ace Fu in the U.S. A major-label recording contract with RCA followed in January 2006.
North American tour dates opening for Dinosaur Jr. followed that spring. Priestess toured with The Sword, Early Man, Diamond Nights, Black Label Society, Black Stone Cherry, Converge, Mastodon and thrash metal pioneers Megadeth as a part of their "Tour Of Duty" tour in June of 2007.
2) Priestess is an Italian rapper. Her first EP "Torno Domani" was out in November 2017.
3) Priestess is a US-Born, London-Based pop artist.
Moving from the suburbs of Philadelphia to the busting streets of London, Priestess has never been one to give up on a dream. A daughter of Russian Immigrants, Sasha Nadein began writing under alias "Priestess" in 2018, inspired heavily by the aesthetics and sounds of 2014 Tumblr. With lyrics that reflect what it's like being a young adult in the 21st Century. Priestess aims to being sonic nostalgia to generation z in a time where things often feel uncertain.
Sideways
Priestess Lyrics
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That your skills can overtake me
I've no time to waste, draw your sword
Say goodbye, your life is over
I'm a demon
I walk the road through the river of fire
The truth I believed in betrayed
Strangers pass by me in the street
All they hope, as they avoid me
No remorse and I've no regrets
Let them fall all around me
Carried south on the river
Blood was shed in the north
Scattered bodies like windfall
This disgrace is my cross to bear
It's the force that motivates me
Stand and fight me or step aside
You will die if you attack me
The lyrics of Priestess's song Sideways Attack seem to be about a powerful, demon-like character who walks through fire and is seeking revenge. They seem to be used to defeat those who are not as strong as they are, indicating that this character is not afraid to fight and kill for their beliefs. The character seems to be alone, as they describe the strangers who pass by them on the street and avoid them. They are unapologetic and unremorseful for their actions, as they claim to have no regrets.
The character's motivation for their actions is described as a "disgrace", and they seem to carry it with them like a burden. They challenge others to stand and fight them, warning that they will die if they attack. The lyrics suggest that this character may be haunted by their past and are seeking to right a wrong. It is unclear who or what the character is seeking revenge against, leaving room for interpretation.
Overall, this song's lyrics create a dark and foreboding atmosphere, painting a picture of a powerful and dangerous character seeking revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
You are strong and you might assume
Acknowledging the strength of the opponent before challenging them
That your skills can overtake me
Warning the opponent that their skill alone won't defeat the singer
I've no time to waste, draw your sword
Showing urgency to start the fight and daring the opponent to draw their weapon
Say goodbye, your life is over
Taunting the opponent with a threat of death
I'm a demon
Revealing the true identity of the artist
I walk the road through the river of fire
Describing the path the singer has taken, full of obstacles
The truth I believed in betrayed
Sharing the cause of the singer's anger and revenge
My revenge, I long for the day
Expressing the artist's desire for retribution
Strangers pass by me in the street
Noting the artist's isolation and estrangement from others
All they hope, as they avoid me
Assuming what others think of the artist and their unwelcomeness
No remorse and I've no regrets
Justifying the violent actions and mindset of the singer
Let them fall all around me
Accepting the consequences of violence and not caring about casualties
Carried south on the river
Describing the aftermath of the singer's violence (flow of blood)
Blood was shed in the north
Revealing the location of the singer's violence
Scattered bodies like windfall
Comparing the fallen victims to an abundant, but unwanted harvest
This disgrace is my cross to bear
Recognizing the burden of guilt or shame that comes with violent actions
It's the force that motivates me
Explaining how the disgrace fuels the artist's desire for revenge
Stand and fight me or step aside
Challenging anyone around to either fight or move away
You will die if you attack me
Reiterating the threat of death and daring anyone to attack
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL WATCHORN, MICHAEL DYBALL, MICHAEL HEPPNER, VINCENT NUDO
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