Backstory:
Frightened Nerve was born out of the grit and grime of a shared New York loft in the late 2000s. Originally composed of three art college dropouts – Sam “Squid” Quinn (Vocals, Guitar), Larry “LZ” Zaragoza (Drums), and Adrian “Addy” James (Bass) – the trio found a common ground in their love for music, specifically the raw, unfiltered energy of punk intertwined with the melodic melancholy of indie rock. With Quinn’s poignant lyrics, Zaragoza’s thunderous drumming, and James’s edgy bass lines, Frightened Nerve quickly began carving out a unique space for themselves in the New York underground music scene.
One fateful night in 2012, they were discovered by a talent scout while performing at a small dive bar. From there, the band was catapulted into the spotlight, gaining a rabid fan base and critical acclaim. The band was then finalized with the addition of Amelia “Amy” Norwood, a classically trained violinist who brought a new depth to their sound with her hauntingly beautiful string arrangements. Despite their rise to fame, Frightened Nerve never lost their indie spirit, consistently delivering music that is as honest and raw as the city that birthed them.
Genre:
Indie Punk
Title:
“Bleeding Shadows”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Bleeding shadows in the [D] dark,
[Em] We wear our wounds like a [C] watermark.
[G] Lost in the echoes of [D] yesterday’s fight,
[Em] The dawn is our only [C] light.
(Chorus)
[G] We are the Frightened [D] Nerve, wayward and wild,
[Em] Dancing on the edge of the [C] night.
[G] We are the poets of [D] stolen dreams,
[Em] Writing in the language of [C] starlight.
(Verse 2)
[G] We trace our scars with [D] trembling hands,
[Em] Each one a map of a [C] no man’s land.
[G] In the heart of the city’s [D] restless night,
[Em] We find our solace in [C] flight.
(Chorus)
[G] We are the Frightened [D] Nerve, lovers and thieves,
[Em] Strung between sorrow and [C] delight.
[G] We are the architects of [D] broken hearts,
[Em] Building castles in the [C] twilight.
Fan’s Name and Testimonial:
Fan’s Name: Jenna Williams
Testimonial:
“Being a fan of Frightened Nerve is like being part of a secret society, a special club. Their music speaks to my experiences, my struggles, and my dreams. It’s raw, truthful, and incredibly poetic. Sam, LZ, Addy, and Amy, they aren’t just musicians… they’re storytellers, painting vivid, visceral pictures with their lyrics and melodies. Their song “Bleeding Shadows” is my absolute favorite. It’s like they took a peek into my soul and turned it into a song. Frightened Nerve isn’t just my favorite band, they’re my lifeline.”