NIGHTSISTER is a gothic coldwave band out of Portland, Oregon that has recently shared their single, “lost in a past life.” It’s the title track from an EP they released last month.
It operates in a hypnotic sonic soundscape that is icy and chilly with a haunted gothic tone, blended elements of post-punk, synthwave, and new wave into a sound that pulls you in with a rather cinematic vision.
Speaking on it, the band details:
This song convey a sense of regret, nostalgia, and the realization that certain expectations or dreams did not come to fruition. I reflect on being “lost in a past life” and feeling doomed to repeat old mistakes, suggesting a pattern of unsuccessful choices or experiences. The repetition of the lines “I thought I’d love/live forever, but forever never came” highlights the disappointment and the contrast between expectations and the reality of their experiences.
The reference to steering a ship without direction, lacking ambition, and having no plan reflects a feeling of aimlessness and being adrift in life. The mention of a broken record and a skipped needle suggests being stuck in a repetitive and unproductive cycle, unable to move forward.
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