Founding mem… Read Full Bio ↴Bay Laurel was a Swedish gothic rock band founded in 1990.
Founding member Mattias Jonsson (bass) was an ex-Celestial Signs member, whilst Rickard Löfgren (vocals) and Johan Carlsson (keyboards) both had prior affiliations to the death metal outfit Dawn of Decay. In May 1995 Daniel Bergstrand produced the album "Under a Clouded Sky", issued on the Noxious label, the band comprised Löfgren, Jonsson, Carlsson, guitarists Anders Karlsson and Petter Miller with Tobias Gustafsson on drums. "Days of Joy" followed in December 1996.
Their EP "Bitter Intoxins" was released in February 1998 and included cover versions of Depeche Mode's "To Have and to Hold", David Bowie's "Heroes" and Leonard Cohen's "First We Take Manhattan". This set was recorded minus Miller, Jonsson and Gustafsson with the introduction of bass player Dan Borg and drummer Chris Montgomery. The band released "Where Pain Comes to Die" in May 2000.
Bay Laurel disbanded in 2001.
A Misery Song
Bay Laurel Lyrics
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A line of people just like me.
My hometown is covered in blood.
I don't know what's about to come.
At night the madness starts. We watch the darkness fall.
We're all afraid to walk into the flames.
The night has just begun. We're all on the run.
A misery song.
The night is cold and we're so tired.
Someone's screaming, fear is or guide.
Close together walking in pain.
People crying for help in vain.
Death is all around. We're praying not to be found.
It's so unreal when beautiful lights fall down.
To the ground with a sound that shivers down my spine.
The sirens wail, cuts through my body and soul.
A misery song.
The first verse describes an individual's need to escape their hometown, which has been stained with violence and bloodshed. The phrase "a line of people just like me" suggests that there are others who feel the same way and are also fleeing. The second verse delves deeper into the chaos that ensues at night, with the individual and others feeling afraid and surrounded by flames. The use of sirens adds to the tension and highlights the danger of their situation. The chorus speaks to the overall sense of misery and desperation, with death and destruction all around.
The second verse continues to paint a picture of hardship, with people walking close together out of necessity and others crying out for help to no avail. The fear is palpable as the possibility of being found and killed looms large. The use of the phrase "beautiful lights fall down" is a poignant contrast to the destruction and death that surrounds them. The chorus repeats once more, emphasizing the feelings of pain and sorrow that permeate the entire song.
Overall, the lyrics to Bay Laurel's "A Misery Song" paint a powerful picture of a world torn apart by violence and destruction. The sense of chaos is paired with the fear and desperation of those who are living through it. The use of sirens in the song also adds to the haunting quality of the music. This song serves as a reminder of the terrible consequences of hate and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting away from here.
I want to escape from this place.
A line of people just like me.
I am not alone, there are others who feel the same.
My hometown is covered in blood.
My city, my home, is now filled with violence and death.
I don't know what's about to come.
I am unsure what the future holds.
At night the madness starts. We watch the darkness fall.
As darkness sets in, chaos begins.
We're all afraid to walk into the flames.
We fear for our lives and do not want to be caught in the violence.
The night has just begun. We're all on the run.
The situation is still worsening, and we are desperately trying to flee.
The sirens wail, cuts through my body and soul.
The sound of sirens is a painful reminder of the danger and fear we face.
A misery song.
Our struggle is so intense that it feels like we are living in a never-ending sorrowful song.
The night is cold and we're so tired.
We are exhausted and shivering despite the chilling night.
Someone's screaming, fear is or guide.
The sound of screams fills the air, and fear is the only thing that gives us direction.
Close together walking in pain.
We stumble on together, wounded and suffering alongside each other.
People crying for help in vain.
The cries for help are falling on deaf ears - we are left to fend for ourselves.
Death is all around. We're praying not to be found.
Death is lurking everywhere, and we are praying to avoid being its next victims.
It's so unreal when beautiful lights fall down.
It is shocking to see the beauty and light of our city being destroyed so quickly and easily.
To the ground with a sound that shivers down my spine.
The destruction is so violent that it literally sends shivers down my spine.
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Lindberg
Bay Laurel alltid bra! Skönt att ha både 'under a clouded sky' och den här. Önskar jag hade 'days of joy' så hade samlingen varit komplett. Läste om bandet någonstans innan de upplöstes 😞
Cerey Runyon
This whole concept of misery and pain is nearly supernatural~ I am looking for a song called "Misery" It is sung by a man with a British accent~ this is not it ; can anyone help?
Bastian M
Did you find it ?
Andres Fargo
Did you ever find it?
Anders Bergman
Ruskigt bra ! Går skivorna att få tag på ?
c. j.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p9DajWSYUe24XbZrhi4NW?si=jpLr-Y80QdGl7ShvOHVvOA
Clabbe Bjurström
Knappt, om man har tur. Det var ingen stor pressning av dem. Har man mer tur kan man hitta dem på MP3