Nil by Mouth

"Nil by Mouth" is a song by British progressive metal band Haken. It is the fifth song on the band's fifth album, Vector.

Basis

NOTE: It's recommended that you know the basis of the album before you read this.

"Nil by Mouth" is a medical term that simply means that a patient is not allowed to have any form of food, drink or medications by mouth.
How "Nil by Mouth" fits into the story is unclear. The song likely follows annother series of experiments on Patient 21, judging by the song's title.

Production

Little is known about the production of "Nil by Mouth".

Lyrics

"Nil by Mouth" lyrics [Click here]

[Instrumental]

Personnel

Haken

Ross Jennings - vocals
Richard Henshall - guitars
Charlie Griffiths - guitars
Diego Tejeida - keyboards, sound design
Conner Green - bass
Raymond Hearne - drums

Trivia

In a 2020 Q&A livestream, both Richard Henshall and Ray Hearne stated that "Nil by Mouth" was for them the hardest song to play live.
Ross Jennings has professed his love for the song, as it lets lets him go take a break backstage and have a cup of tea.
The ending of the song is often extended when performed live.

"Nil by Mouth"

Song by Haken

Album	Vector
Genre	Progresssive Metal, Djent
Length	6:51
Live Plays	125 (#7 [tied])

Vector

Veil

"Nil by Mouth"

"Host"