Anaria - “Holding Cell“ (Official Video)

Anaria’s third official studio album, “Holding Cell” is a hard rock album which explores themes of isolation, breaking out of one’s own mind prison, and forging towards self-acceptance. The title track, “Holding Cell“ is about breaking free of the expectations placed upon us by society and the self. Ultimately, the song is about acknowledging but letting go of the past which keeps us from making progress towards our futures. The music video, filmed in-house, features the Three Fates from ancient religion and mythology as they spin the tapestry which binds together the cycle of birth, life, and death. Audio/Video Production by: @wildthornproductions7476 With special drum performance for the video by Zachary King of Uncured “The Three Fates“ cast includes the lovely Niki Cesar Trachea, Morgan Cameron, and Catherine C. Martinez Tech Assistant: Gabriel Joseph Hofacre All of our content is self-produced and made possible by our fans! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content: Sign up to our mailing list for monthly giveaways and check out our online shop for physical copies and merch: Bandcamp: Spotify: iTunes: Facebook/Instagram/X: @Anariaband TikTok: @anariaband Lyrics: I’ve been living in a nightmare world Trapped inside my holding cell Gotta smile so the world can’t tell Is this real Tired of living like I’m second rate tired of looking for the hand of fate The years just take And then they slip away Tired of wondering if I’m good enough Or being told I need to toughen up Swimming even though the water’s rough I don’t need compliments or lies to bring me up. Sacrifice every part of me To the gods I cannot see Like I’m living in a memory Is this just a dream— I’ve been living in a nightmare world Trapped inside my holding cell Gotta smile so the world can’t tell Is this real because it feels like hell Time for me to put the past behind This old sadness doesn’t age like wine The years go by And we run out of time Not gonna make apologies Or give a self-indulgent speech I know that I did right by me Just be real with me And leave me be Sacrifice every part of me To the gods I cannot see Like I’m living in a memory Is this just a dream— I’ve been living in a nightmare world Trapped inside my holding cell Gotta smile so the world can’t tell Is this real because it feels like hell If you love me unconditionally, You won’t spend your time judging me. I said, I know I did right by me And life’s too brief To make apologies. Sacrifice every part of me To the gods I cannot see Like I’m living in a memory Is this just a dream— I’ve been living in a nightmare world Trapped inside my holding cell Gotta smile so the world can’t tell Is this real because it feels like hell #thethreefates #selflove #femalefrontedrock