(1) Maintain from Boston formed in 2005. They have released a 7" EP, Searching for Balance, and a full-length, Save Yourself (2009). More info: http://www.myspace.com/maintainhc
(2) Maintain from Germany formed in 1998. Actuation through Differentness: "Actually everything is different" knows guitarist and songwriter Nils Tinnemeyer in Maintain to report about the second album and meets with the nail on the head in such a manner that this Mantra could be stung in addition to his other innumerable Tattoos. The five metalheads from North-Germany are already different in quite everything since their establishment in the year 1998.
At that time in the lowlandses of Lower Saxony it were first the musicians, who were different. They differed from their school fellows, friends and the remainders of the villages, in which they grew up. That became already apparent in the fact that Nils and Co. were interested in a music direction called hardcore. A music, whose energy is flogged point-exactly in maximally three minutes in most brutal speed from the boxes and that transports something in its texts, a message. Bands such as Biohazard led into the scene and thus to Earth Crisis or Snapcase and finally into the local youth centres, where also local Bands were into this style of music. Inspired by their sorroundings the young men founded the band Maintain and proved fast that they were also here again something special. Because although the statement and raw power of hardcore stood close to them, they were not convinced of the technically rather simple style and turned to Metal as the second inspiration. âThere were many bands in our surrounding field that played, but we always were already more into the Metal- Influenced style such as âTurmoilâ for instance. Not so classically Old School. We continued to develop technically, which has only quite limited possibilities within hardcore. We wanted to write good Lyrics, but also advance as musicians. The roots remain clearly recognizable and make Maintain become differently even in the Metal and Hardcore scene, because bands such as Caliban, Mendeed or Killswitch Engage are aware of their roots lying clearly within Metal.
With âReveal Our Disguise to an Infinite Abyssâ in 2005, they succeeded in throwing their debut album on the starving Metal and Hardcore market. Once again Maintain proved courage to be different and decided to do a production completely based on the âDo It Yourself â mentality and also giving it into the hands of a quite known hardcore producer. Nils laughs while sharing his memories of the recording session: âHe never ever recorded Metal before, therefore we actually more or less said him what had to be done. That was a great experience for him and for us. But it turned out great, it was our debut and we were more or less youngbloods. It turned out so cool that even Metal Hammer and RockHard praised the album in highest tones and Maintain could secure themelves various live-appearances in the future. One of the highlights might have surely been the support of Caliban on their last European tour.
At autumn 2006 the activities were terminated and then the guys headed up to new banks. A way, which was firstly connected with a personnel change soon to be walked with Benjamin Rase as their new drummer. âThat was rather hard, because we had one month left until the recording of our new CD started. But Benjamin is a Metal-Monster-Drummer, this man is a genuine projectile. Even the producer was stoked concerning his drumming. Within one month he learned the set for the Pressure festival and the complete album, while making his graduation.â Nils seems very enthusiastically about the new Maintain member and also the album obtained a big shot of fresh energy. The new album âWith A Vengeance âwas then taken with the help of this new manpower in November/December 2006 in Denmark by producing-legend Jacob Hansen (Maroon, Heaven Shall Burn, Fear My Thoughts, Mercenary among others). Those young men had to face the fact for the first time that now their past differentness and the self-implementation demanded a further development from them as Nils explains: âJacob partly said to us that certain things we did was simply shit. That was a reality check weâve never had before. But the more you learn, the more you get aware of all those things that you donât know. After we worked with Jacob, I looked at these old Gods such as Eddie Van Halen, which I wouldnât have done in former times. And then suddenly you realize, what such people are able to do.â
The album âWith A Vengeanceâ is a milestone for Maintain, an enormous step towards a professional music career. Floating, energetically, strong. In addition versatile due to itâs different moods, because âWith A Vengeance â can not be attached to only one certain sound. âActually is everything different. This album is way more versatile: it is faster and more slowly, harder and softer. The new record goes into all directions way more than our predecessor. This time weâve put our goals further on and I think weâve reached themâ, says Nils in a fully accurate way. The album is an extension to the debut, the music is consistently more towards Metal, technically matured and above all more variable than âRevealâŠâ was, because the Songs developed this time not from the identification phase of Maintain, but as a part of a process, which welded the members together. The songs reflect that Maintain found themselves. The self-imposed pressure to obtain a success with this album has compressed the album in such a way that it nearly appears like a substantial unloading of energy while hearing âWith A Vengeanceâ. âTherefore the album is also called âWith A Vengeanceâ. With this album the band stands and falls, if it turns out badly⊠â says Nils halfway joking and we know, the band has always been a little different. But we do not need to be concerned, because this album is already something - and if it is only DIFFERENT âŠ
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Shiver
maintain Lyrics
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Can't you see there's need to try.
Could have stopped yourself and I hoped you'd might.
Feelin' bittersweet about it coming to light.
Monochrome. Perceive the world as just your own.
Never really phased, so proud to lead the path you've paved.
Won't stick around to hear-out what you've got to say. Been done with that since I turned the
age where I could tell you where to stick your bigotry & ignorance.
The shivers down my back that you made,
You walked yourself right over my grave.
I should have said. So can I admit?
In my defense... your life's a mess, I think you ruined it.
I hate to say 'somethings won't ever change',
You point at me like I'm to blame.
You could have said and with all respect...
Don't wish you dead, you've made your bed, now go and lay in it.
Resent the scene recurring in my mind
Branding me, engraved in my life.
Called me out so clear, you'd chosen to fight
Took your shot at me for one last time.
Monotone. The words come out but the sound 'it drones'.
Complacent, losing face... caused by the actions you can't restrain.
Decisions made. The consequences you have to take upon your chin just like the way you
taught us how to be emotionless, mere shells of broken men.
The shivers down my back that you made,
You walked yourself right over my grave.
I should have said. So can I admit?
In my defense... your life's a mess, I think you ruined it.
I hate to say 'somethings won't ever change',
You point at me like I'm to blame.
You could have said and with all respect...
Don't wish you dead, just save your shit, go shave your head, you've made your bed, now
fuckin' lay in it!
Oooh!
A burden I held up for the likes of you.
Someone I knew, who'd never pull through.
So I feel stained; contained by a conscience not my own, yet it still has free reign.
Exhaust myself on time already spent for someone who'd never cared for what it meant.
So now it must be clear as day... you know we're not to blame.
Been around to hear-out what you've got to say.
I've heard you out, it sounds the same...
Go build that perfect life all for yourself, but no one else.
You know we're not to blame.
The shivers down my back that you made,
You walked yourself right over my grave.
I should have said. So can I admit?
In my defense... your life's a mess, I think you ruined it.
Hate to say 'somethings won't ever change'
You point at me like I'm to blame
You could have said and with all respect
Don't wish you dead, you've made your bed, now go and lay in it.
Glance at me with hopeful eyes
Glance at me with hopeful eyes
Glance at me with hopeful eyes
The lyrics of "Shiver" by Maintain delve into the emotions that arise from a toxic and damaging relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing a sense of frustration towards someone who they felt had potential but chose not to change or improve themselves. The line "Feelin' bittersweet about it coming to light" implies that the singer had hopes for growth and positive change that were ultimately dashed.
The chorus emphasizes the impact of this person's actions on the singer, with the metaphor of shivers down the back symbolizing the unsettling and disturbing effect they had. The line "You walked yourself right over my grave" suggests that this person's actions brought harm and pain to the singer, metaphorically burying them alive.
The second verse delves deeper into the consequences of the person's behavior. The singer resents the recurring thoughts of the past, feeling permanently marked by the experience. The line "The words come out but the sound 'it drones'" suggests that the person's arguments or attempts to justify themselves have become monotonous and ineffective. The singer also mentions how this person's influence has led others to become emotionless and broken.
In the bridge, the lyrics reveal that the singer carried a burden for this person, someone they once knew, but who ultimately let them down. The mention of feeling stained and contained by a conscience that is not their own suggests that the singer took responsibility for this person's actions and their consequences. They express exhaustion from investing time and effort for someone who didn't appreciate it.
The final chorus reiterates the themes of blame and accountability. The singer asserts that they are not at fault for the mess in the person's life and encourages them to take responsibility for their choices. The line "Go build that perfect life all for yourself, but no one else" implies that the singer no longer wants to be involved in the person's life or their destructive patterns.
Overall, "Shiver" is a powerful exploration of the aftermath of a toxic relationship, shedding light on the emotions of frustration, resentment, and a desire to let go. The lyrics capture the pain and realization that the singer is not responsible for the choices and actions of another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Glance at me with hopeful eyes
Look at me with anticipation and optimism
Can't you see there's need to try
Do you not realize that there is a necessity to make an effort
Could have stopped yourself and I hoped you'd might
You had the chance to control yourself and I wished that you would exercise it
Feelin' bittersweet about it coming to light
Experiencing conflicting emotions as the truth is revealed
Monochrome. Perceive the world as just your own
Viewing the world in a simplistic and limited manner
Never really phased, so proud to lead the path you've paved
Never affected by criticism and feeling proud of the path you have chosen
Won't stick around to hear-out what you've got to say
I will not stay to listen to your words or opinions
Been done with that since I turned the age where I could tell you where to stick your bigotry & ignorance
I have been finished with that since the time when I gained the ability to strongly reject your prejudice and lack of knowledge
The shivers down my back that you made
The uncomfortable sensations you caused me
You walked yourself right over my grave
You disrespectfully crossed the place where my remains will lie
I should have said. So can I admit?
I should have expressed my thoughts. Can I confess now?
In my defense... your life's a mess, I think you ruined it
In my justification... your life is chaotic, and I believe you are responsible for it
I hate to say 'somethings won't ever change'
I dislike expressing that certain things will never be different
You point at me like I'm to blame
You accuse me as if I am at fault
You could have said and with all respect...
You had the option to speak and show respect...
Don't wish you dead, you've made your bed, now go and lay in it
I don't desire your death, but you have created your own situation, so now deal with it
Resent the scene recurring in my mind
Feel bitterness towards the repeated memory
Branding me, engraved in my life
Leaving a lasting mark on me, deeply ingrained in my existence
Called me out so clear, you'd chosen to fight
You directly challenged me, deliberately opting for conflict
Took your shot at me for one last time
Made one final attempt to harm or criticize me
Monotone. The words come out but the sound 'it drones'
Speaking in a dull and unchanging tone, with the words becoming repetitive and monotonous
Complacent, losing face... caused by the actions you can't restrain
Satisfied with the status quo, losing respect... all due to the uncontrollable actions you engage in
Decisions made. The consequences you have to take upon your chin just like the way you taught us how to be emotionless, mere shells of broken men
Decisions have been made, and now you must face the outcomes without complaint, just like the way you taught us to be devoid of emotions, mere empty versions of damaged individuals
Oooh!
Expression of surprise or intensity
A burden I held up for the likes of you
A weight I carried solely for your benefit
Someone I knew, who'd never pull through
Someone I was acquainted with, but who would never overcome their struggles
So I feel stained; contained by a conscience not my own, yet it still has free reign
I feel tainted, trapped by a moral sense that is not mine, yet it still has full control
Exhaust myself on time already spent for someone who'd never cared for what it meant
Wear myself out thinking about the time I invested in someone who never valued its significance
So now it must be clear as day... you know we're not to blame
Now it should be completely evident... you are aware that we are not at fault
Been around to hear-out what you've got to say
I have been present to listen to what you have to say
I've heard you out, it sounds the same...
I have listened to you, but your words remain unchanged and unconvincing
Go build that perfect life all for yourself, but no one else
Go create that flawless life solely for your own benefit, without consideration for anyone else
You know we're not to blame
You are aware that we are not responsible
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Bradley Turner, Jack De Lara
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Kushal
A day without anxiety and shaky hands is a dream for me
Dahlia Chase
Same. Here
Soumyadeep Barman
Yes brother, I can feel your pain. I have same problem. It is ruining my study life.đ
SoulFire30
Same here, having shaky hands that you can't control is the absolute worst.
K.đčY.
ME TOO
Bob
This
H. Nima
I had this problem a few days ago while giving a speech:
I was totally confident and I had no stress, but for some reason my legs kept shaking. I remained calm and ignored the shaking. It went well! :)
Ahaliya
Same thing was happened with my hands while giving a speech
F-16 Raptor
Iâm happy thatâs Iâm normal guy đ
But I still get nervous badly đ
Keep in mind English is not my first language and itâs working even shaky hhhahahaha
D MR x marak Boy yt
Ya same me to