We are nolongerhuman, and this is only the beginning…

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nolongerhuman is the sole project of Clint Robertson.

Starting in 2000, with a project called Varix, which focused on heavy electronics and Noise infused beats, Clint was quickly noticed and included in several compilations.

2004, furthering the nolongerhuman concept, several demo only recordings were released, and the development of what would become nolongerhuman’s signature sound began emerging.

2006 saw the first compilation release, a track titled Transcend Humanity on BLC Records Interbreeding IX: Kuru. It generated a great amount of interest, even without vocals, and again, showed a remarkable growth from earlier work, in addition to catching the interest of several promoters and DJ’s all along the West Coast.

2007, nolongerhuman continued to work on new music, seeing the release of 13 tracks, all creating a growing fan base both locally, nationally, and internationally. The first live shows began to be discussed. In May, the first nolongerhuman show, with two other local bands in Portland took place, to a stunned audience. Immediately after getting off stage he was approached for 4 more shows. Each subsequent show, opening for bands like Haujobb, and Gothminister, and God Module, earned more fans, and more supporters of the music. The demand for a longer live set quickly developed, which led to the first nolongerhuman headline show.

2009 saw the release of the debut album “Antipathy” on COP International Records. Released to nearly universal positive reviews “Antipathy” became a must have. Genre bending harsh electronics with a sense of emotion rarely seen in. Focused, determined, with a message to carry. Touring for “Antipathy” began in late 2009 and continued through 2010, supporting acts like both Nachtmahr and Funker Vogt.

2012, nolongerhuman releases “Depersonalization” on COP international. Focusing on the inhumanity in everyday life. The music is a direct response to everyday atrocity, the lyrics are both political, personal, and sociological. Heavy, distorted beats, screamed vocals, and incredibly aggressive keyboards come together with the use of found samples and movie samples as well as real emotion, nolongerhuman is as much a diary as it is an experience. All combining to form one of the most punishing, thought provoking acts available.

2014 now brings the third album, “Withdrawal.” A great mixture of hard hitting beats, catchy keyboard riffs and a haunting sense of ambience drenched with foreboding swirls of doom. Heavy use of vocal samples put “Withdrawal’ in a historical context, harking back to early 90s industrial. A deeply personal album, a journey to find oneself, yet it never shies away to take a stand, to be honest, to be truthful.

“I only plan on moving forward from here, or I will die trying.”

Addict
nolongerhuman Lyrics

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White collar murder
Dying for your greed.
Shouldn't you know better
Living your fathers mistake
Carbon Copy Human
Screaming In silence
Begging for dimension
To your one sided life

Addict
Junkie for your greed
Follower
Get on your knees
Disciple
Begging for your lead

Parasite
Feeding on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to nolongerhuman's song Addict seem to be a commentary on the poisonous nature of addiction, whether it be a substance, a person, or even a lifestyle. The opening lines paint a picture of a person who may have originally had good intentions, but has now become corrupted by their own desire for more money and power, which has resulted in the "white collar murder" of those around them, including themselves. The lyrics are asking whether this person should have known better and learned from their father's mistakes, but it seems that they have fallen into the same trap.

The middle section of the song seems to be directed towards those who have become addicted to this person and their lifestyle. The lyrics use strong imagery of being a "carbon copy human" and "screaming in silence" to convey a sense of lost identity and powerlessness. The people are characterized as being "junkies for greed" and "feeders on" the person's power and influence, begging for more and following blindly without thinking for themselves. In the end, the people are reduced to being "parasites", reliant on the person's success to thrive.

Overall, the song seems to be a warning against the dangers of addiction, whether it be to a harmful substance, a toxic person, or an unhealthy lifestyle. It suggests that we should be careful not to become lost in our own ambitions and desires and should strive to maintain our own sense of identity and self-determination.

Line by Line Meaning

White collar murder
Killing for profit and status

Dying for your greed.
Suffering and losing everything due to an insatiable desire for more

Shouldn't you know better
Questioning why someone would repeat the mistakes of the past

Living your fathers mistake
Continuing to make the same errors as previous generations

Carbon Copy Human
A person who conforms to societal norms and lacks individuality

Screaming In silence
Struggling internally while appearing outwardly unaffected

Begging for dimension
Desiring more depth and complexity in life

To your one sided life
Referring to a narrow-minded and unfulfilling existence

Addict
Addicted to acquiring and consuming more

Junkie for your greed
Obsessed with fulfilling selfish desires at any cost

Follower
Submissive and obedient to another's wishes