1.Narrows are comprise… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1.Narrows are comprised of a seasoned cast of musicians: Dave Verellen (Botch, Roy), Rob Moran (Unbroken, Some Girls), Ryan Fredereksen (These Arms Are Snakes), Jodie Cox (Tropics, Bullet Union), and Sam Stothers (Makeout Boys, Quarantine).
Narrows' "Self Titled" debut was recorded and engineered by Ben Verellen (Harkonen, Roy), brother to vocalist Dave Verellen. In these three remarkable songs, Narrows transcend the tired sub-genres of hardcore/punk/metal and leave their own unforgettable musical scar. Proving that they are the celebrated past, awe inspiring present, and infectious future of today's heavy music community.
2. Narrows is the most recent solo project of J. Flannelly (PoopVaginaButtWetness). His self-published album "Spaced" was made this year (2008).
3. The following songs are by St. John's, Newfoundland-based post-progressive rock band, Narrows: "Shining", "54321", "Memory Lane", "Uninverse", "Manatee", "Moving Bodies", and "Tedinverse". Please see http://myspace.com/narrowsmusic for more info!
4. 'The Narrows' is a heavy slow rock band originally from Bellingham, Washington.
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Under the Guillotine
Narrows Lyrics
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Today is the day, time has come.
Hearing black mists you spray.
Will you know victory today?
Breaking ground, taking the the head of the hound.
Let´s cut the head off this.
In time the swords are dawn.
This is the sand that you can´t stop.
Arrows away.
Night blocks out day.
The lyrics of Narrows' song "Under the Guillotine" seem to depict a violent scene of power struggle and conflict. The "Crown" is worn by a "sullen son," which could imply that the person in power is not happy or satisfied with their position. The second line emphasizes the urgency and significance of the moment, stating that "today is the day, time has come." The third line, "hearing black mist you spray," is a bit ambiguous, but could possibly refer to the sounds of weapons or conflict in the air, or the fog of war and chaos that surrounds the scene. The following line, "will you know victory today?" implies that someone is fighting for power and control, and it remains to be seen if they will succeed.
The next few lines are more explicit in their depiction of violence and conflict - "breaking ground, taking the head of the hound," and "let's cut the head off this." These lines suggest that someone is either literally or figuratively taking down their opponent, and trying to eliminate any threat to their power or position. The final lines speak to the continuation of this conflict - "in time the swords are drawn" - and the inevitability and relentless nature of this struggle - "this is the sand that you can't stop," and "night blocks out day." Overall, these lyrics seem to paint a picture of a violent struggle for power and control, with an uncertain outcome and no end in sight.
Line by Line Meaning
The Crown is worn by a sullen son.
The ruler is a gloomy person who ascended to the throne by inheritance.
Today is the day, time has come.
The day of reckoning has arrived and there is no turning back.
Hearing black mists you spray.
The sound of silence is deafening and overwhelming.
Will you know victory today?
Are you prepared to triumph in a contest of life and death?
Breaking ground, taking the head of the hound.
Making progress by defeating a formidable enemy.
Let´s cut the head off this.
Let's eradicate the root cause of the problem.
In time the swords are dawn.
Weapons will be unsheathed and used when the need arises.
This is the sand that you can´t stop.
This is the inevitable course of events that cannot be altered.
Arrows away.
Attack with force and precision.
Night blocks out day.
Darkness prevails and overwhelms the light of day.
Contributed by Tristan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.