Spiritual Beggars are basically a reversion to true rock roots. Although this is no-way a retrogression of musical techniques. They offer intelligent and burnished pieces of euphony, that come across like a junkie of groove. In other words a musical drug, an addictive blend of severity and harmony.
Current lineup
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Carcass) - Guitars
Apollo Papathanasio (Firewind) - Vocals
Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Dismember) - Bass
Per Wiberg (Opeth) - Keyboards
Ludwig Witt (The Mushroom River band, Shining, Firebird) - Drums
Past members
Christian "Spice" Sjöstrand (The Mushroom River Band, Kayser, Spice and the RJ Band) - Vocals, Bass
Johnny Dordevic (Entombed) - Bass
Roger Nilsson (The Quill, Firebird) - Bass
Janne "JB" Christoffersson (Grand Magus) - Vocals
Nowhere To Go
Spiritual Beggars Lyrics
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It seems that what I valued before
Has been eaten cold by a ghost
Deeds, what's to gain here
I want to kill myself
But I ain't got the guts... yet
Ice cold, even the smoke cuts cold
Mother, father, brother, sister
'cause how could you...
When I can't
You bastards
Blind laughters I miss my home
Sick, feel sick
Can't eat more of your shit
You are a decieving liar
And I am a mistrusting fire
Nowhere to go but home
The lyrics to Spiritual Beggars' "Nowhere to Go" depict a sense of betrayal and isolation. The singer is feeling cold and tired, and they have lost the things that they once held dearly. The use of the phrase "eaten cold by a ghost" suggests that these cherished possessions or values have been snatched away from the singer by someone or something unknown.
The singer is in a state of despair and contemplating suicide, but they lack the courage to follow through. The repeated use of the phrase "Ice cold" and other references to the cold reinforce the singer's feeling of detachment and numbness. The singer also feels misunderstood by their family, who are unable to comprehend their struggle. Ultimately, the singer feels stuck, with nowhere to go, but home.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel betrayed,... as I sit here cold and tired
I feel let down and disappointed. Sitting here shivering and exhausted.
It seems that what I valued before
My previous priorities and values seem insignificant now.
Has been eaten cold by a ghost
My past has been disturbed and distorted by an unseen force.
Deeds, what's to gain here
What purpose or benefit is there in my actions?
I want to kill myself
I am overwhelmed with despair and desire to end my life.
But I ain't got the guts... yet
However, I don't have the courage to follow through with it.
Ice cold, even the smoke cuts cold
The atmosphere is freezing and harsh, even the smoke from my breath is painful.
Mother, father, brother, sister
Addressing my family members.
You don't understand me
They cannot comprehend or empathize with my struggles.
'cause how could you...
How could you possibly understand my perspective?
When I can't
When I myself am struggling to make sense of my emotions and thoughts.
You bastards
An expression of frustration and anger towards them.
Blind laughters I miss my home
I feel left out and distant, missing the comfort of my own familiar surroundings. Others' laughter reminds me of what I am missing.
Sick, feel sick
Feeling unwell both mentally and physically.
Can't eat more of your shit
Cannot handle or tolerate the negativity that surrounds me anymore.
You are a deceiving liar
Accusation towards someone who they perceive to be untruthful and manipulative.
And I am a mistrusting fire
I have become consumed with distrust and negativity.
Nowhere to go but home
My only real solution to my struggles is to return to my place of comfort and security.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN BO SJOSTRAND, LUDWIG JOHANNES WITT, MICHAEL AMOTT
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