Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: emo
Song Meaning of “ニムロッド” by People In The Box
‘ニムロッド’, or Nimrod by People in the Box encapsulates a complex and vivid landscape of emotions. The song speaks to a deeply personal and tumultuous life journey, one filled with varying degrees of lonesomeness and solitude.
The lyrics begin with a rousing ode to transformation, the protagonist proclaiming “just change the sky’s colour” to begin a new journey “as if I was holding the invincible key and having wings”. It paints a picture of a brave individual taking on a challenge, a challenge to discover true freedom and understanding which is distant. The subsequent lyrics portray the protagonist facing various hardship which stands in the way of this journey and the protagonist being pushed and pulled in all directions by an overwhelming force.
Instrumentally, powerful rock guitars and powerful drums tantalize the protagonist’s fervent adrenaline and will to overcome such force. The chorus proclaims confidently “I’m the challenger, yeah I’m Nimrod, I’m going through, I’ll go the world”. Nimrod itself likely references the biblical figure as a figure of strength and determination yet also pointing to the challenge dynamic the protagonist faces.
The protagonist is determined to face and grapple with this immense challenge, a task which will test them to their very limits. The bridge is darkly poetic, almost ethereal, suggesting feelings of despair and doubt that the protagonist will ever achieve victory.
The song features further affirmation of optimism, such as “if rain of light shines upon me,I shouldn’t be scared of any darkness” and “I’m still standing before this world rises up, if you have any courage still, take me closer, I will follow”. Ultimately, the song captures the struggle of one person and demonstrates courage and strength in the face of fear and doubt. It is a powerful and auspicious example of the power of hope and determination under the direst circumstances.