Proceed a German EBM band and Proceed,a… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands named Proceed.
Proceed a German EBM band and Proceed,a British post-hardcore band.
1. The German EBM/Electro Band formed in 1999.
Since the release of their first album PROCEED have had live support from drummer Rene S. In 2005 PROCEED appeared on the “Out Of Line - Awake the Machines Vol. 5” sampler, and an enormous positive response led to them signing to this famous label. They are described as a classic EBM band with a modern face, bringing strength of the old sound and introducing it to a mix of other influences and new age sounds.
2. Proceed (UK) post-hardcore quintet started in 2007.
Since then they have had major plays on Alex Bakers 'The Unsigned Show', on Kerrang! Radio.
Following this success they have played with some of the biggest names in the UK scene and Proceed are set for big things in 2010 with the release of their new 7-track mini-album "Curious Electric"
Websites:
Proceed (Germany)
http://www.proceedweb.de
http://www.outofline.de/Proceed/indexeng.html
Proceed (UK):
http://www.proceed-online.com
http://www.proceed.bigcartel.com/
http://www.myspace.com/proceed
http://itwillbeheard.blogspot.com/2009/08/proceed.html
http://www.facebook.com/proceedband
Nightshift
Proceed Lyrics
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That it's just the way things go
Can't eliminate desire
That explains the sad expression
What it is I see over in the distance?
Something that I can't let go of
Its inside of mind
But needless to say I'm motionless
Take me home, take me home
I am your burden you have to bear
When I shut my eyes I don't need sentiment
Its something I could do without
But we all have to abide
Everybody knows
That it's just the way things go
What is it I hear through this deafening silence?
The fortune teller error is near
The worst is yet to come
And there's nothing here at all
That I or anybody else can do
Take me home, take me home
I am your burden you have to bear
When I shut my eyes
I don't need sentiment
Its something I could do without
But we all have to abide
By these terms
Working a frightful nightshift
Were just working a frightful nightshift
Everybody knows
That it's just the way things go
Can't eliminate desire
That explains the sad expression
Everybody knows
That it's just the way things go
Can't eliminate desire
That explains the sad expression
Ohh it's just the way things go
Can't eliminate desire
That explains the sad expression
The song "Nightshift" by Proceed speaks about the inevitability of desire and the sadness that accompanies it. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation to the fact that we are bound to desire things that we cannot have. The opening lines "Everybody knows that it's just the way things go, can't eliminate desire, that explains the sad expression" sets the tone for the rest of the song as the artist acknowledges that we are all bound to feel desire and the futility of trying to resist it. The artist goes on to describe seeing something in the distance that they cannot let go of and the feeling of being motionless in the face of it.
The chorus "Take me home, take me home, I am your burden you have to bear" speaks about the burden of desire and how it can weigh on us. The artist seems to be asking for release, to be taken back to a place where they are not constantly reminded of their desire. The second verse starts with the lines "What is it I hear through this deafening silence? The fortune teller error is near" which suggests a feeling of impending doom or a sense that something bad is about to happen. The artist expresses a feeling of helplessness as they acknowledge that there is nothing that they or anybody else can do to prevent it.
Overall, the song "Nightshift" by Proceed is a poignant reflection on the nature of desire and the sadness that inevitably follows. It speaks to a universal feeling that many of us experience and provides a space for reflection and contemplation.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows
It's a well-known fact
That it's just the way things go
Things happen the way they're meant to happen
Can't eliminate desire
We can't get rid of our wants and needs
That explains the sad expression
Our unfulfilled desires make us unhappy
What it is I see over in the distance?
What is it that's catching my eye in the distance?
Something that I can't let go of
Something that's on my mind that I can't forget
Its inside of mind
It's in my thoughts
Its in front of my face
It's right in front of me
But needless to say I'm motionless
But I can't seem to take any action about it
Take me home, take me home
Take me somewhere safe
I am your burden you have to bear
I'm causing you trouble and you have to deal with it
When I shut my eyes I don't need sentiment
Emotions don't matter when I close my eyes
Its something I could do without
I don't need it
But we all have to abide
But we all have to accept it
What is it I hear through this deafening silence?
What am I hearing in this complete silence?
The fortune teller error is near
A bad omen is approaching
The worst is yet to come
Things are going to get worse
And there's nothing here at all
There is nothing to be done here
That I or anybody else can do
There's nothing that can be done by me or anyone else
By these terms
According to these rules
Working a frightful nightshift
Working a scary job at night
Were just working a frightful nightshift
We're simply doing our scary job at night
Ohh it's just the way things go
Oh, that's just how life is
Can't eliminate desire
We can't get rid of our wants and needs
That explains the sad expression
Our unfulfilled desires make us unhappy
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Not Your Average Mark
10 years later and I still come back to this. Just amazing
QueenOfPATD
same....
Royal Peasant
@QueenOfPATD me to :P
C M
Same…
Dan Zeshan Poker
I seriously don't understand how you aren't ridiculously famous yet, this is literally the best thing I've ever seen.
Melanie Stangl
every time i hear your voice, it impresses me more and more. you're incredibly talented, and i love this video.
SamChudman
this mans voice never ceases to blow me away
Cliff Hopkins
I love this band wish they had more songs out
SilentDeath901
You know what would make this song even more insane? A violin. Great music man, keep it up!
zodawg0079
I don't always find good music. But when I do, it's from truly talented musicians.