In March 10, 2007, co-founder Gopal Metro left the band, and vocalist Andy Deane announced Tony Pugh as his replacement. Bella Morte's 2011 lineup included Andy Deane on vocals, Tony Lechmanski on guitar, Marshall Camden on bass, and Branden Shores on drums.
Having been signed to Metropolis Records from 2002-2014, Bella Morte also released albums through their own label, Some Wear Leather, and Cleopatra Records. In 2006, Bella Morte's album "Bleed the Grey Sky Black" reached number one on the Metropolis Records Preorder sales list.
On July 25, 2023, after the death of guitarist Tony Lechmanski, Andy Deane announced that Bella Morte had played their final show on March 31, 2023, at Dark Force Fest in New Jersey. Andy continued his musical journey as a solo artist under The Rain Within.
Discography:
- Remorse (1996)
- Remains (1997, 2002)
- Where Shadows Lie (2000)
- The Death Rock EP (Vinyl 2001, CD 2002)
- The Quiet (2002)
- As the Reasons Die (2004)
- Songs for the Dead (2004)
- Bleed The Grey Sky Black (2006)
- Beautiful Death (October 7, 2008)
- The Rain Within: Pain Management (Andy Deane)
- Before the Flood (2011)
- Exorcisms (2014)
- Year Of The Ghost (2017)
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Away
Bella Morte Lyrics
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Who we were echoes still
I remember your smile still
Though you're far away
I remember tears on your face
Though the reasons fade
Though dreams fade we are strong
Rain is merely tears on your face
Yet still hope remains
So long my love may we never fade
Our time lives on in a land within
So our eyes may find smiles from our distant days
And at night our stars burn as long as before
The Bella Morte song "Away" portrays a love that has endured through the years despite the physical distance between the two people. The opening line, "Away, we grow cold as years pass" emphasizes the impact of time on their relationship. It is an acknowledgement that people change over time, which can compromise the bond they share. However, the second line, "Who we were echoes still," is a reminder that their past is still present and that it is possible to hold on to that love through memories and nostalgia.
The following lines demonstrate the power of memory and how it can keep the love alive despite being separated from the person. The lyrics "I remember your smile still, Though you're far away, I remember tears on your face, Though the reasons fade" encapsulate how even the memory of the person's sadness can stir up feelings of love and compassion. The chorus goes on to talk about how rain serves as a reminder of the challenges they've faced in the past, but their hope remains unchanged.
The final verses of the song express the desire for their love to endure forever, even if they are not physically together. The lyrics "So long my love may we never fade, Our time lives on in a land within, So our eyes may find smiles from our distant days, And at night our stars burn as long as before" evoke an atmosphere of hope, a wish that their love will remain strong and that their memories will continue to be a source of comfort and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Away, we grow cold as years pass
We distance ourselves as years go by
Who we were echoes still
The people we used to be still influence us
I remember your smile still
I still have memories of you smiling
Though you're far away
Even though you're not here
I remember tears on your face
I still recall you weeping
Though the reasons fade
Even if the reasons for the tears become hard to remember
Away, for so long we were one
We used to be very close, but now we've grown distant
Though dreams fade we are strong
Even when our hopes and aspirations are crushed, we remain resilient
Rain is merely tears on your face
The rain is like tears on your face
Yet still hope remains
Despite everything, there's still hope
So long my love may we never fade
May our love last forever
Our time lives on in a land within
Our time together exists in a place within us
So our eyes may find smiles from our distant days
We can look back on our past and remember happy times
And at night our stars burn as long as before
Even at night, the stars are still shining just as brightly as they always have
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