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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Beneath
Bella Morte Lyrics
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The things I thought were dead
The past is trying to breath
To tear apart this life
Everything is dying away
Against my dying will
Against my dying cries
I see no pain
I feel no pain
Until the end
To wake beneath the rain
I know nothing lasts so long
My patience waits
I feel no remorse
I know no pain
Beneath this, beneath this there once was hope
There once was warmth
Just one word, just one prayer is all I need
To save me from myself
The Bella Morte song “Beneath” is a powerful statement on the struggle with pain, both internal and external. The opening verses present a world in flux, with everything that was once thought dead rising again and threatening to tear apart the singer's life. The world grows redder and redder, becoming a symbol of the pain and uncertainty that plagues the singer. However, the next verse seems to present a sudden shift. Instead of feeling pain, the singer discovers a sense of calmness – that is, until the end of their journey when they must awake to the rain.
This song presents a powerful metaphor for pain and the struggle to overcome those inner demons. Despite the constant rise and fall of hope and suffering, the singer remains resolute in their determination to endure. They understand that nothing lasts forever and that they must have patience to hold on until things get better. Yet they also know that even with the help of others or prayers, they must ultimately find a way to save themselves from their own internal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is rising again
The singer is noticing that things from their past are resurfacing and coming back to life.
The things I thought were dead
The singer is surprised that the things they believed were over and done with are now reemerging.
The past is trying to breathe
The singer sees the past as something that's coming back to life and trying to be relevant again.
To tear apart this life
The singer is concerned that this resurgence of the past may damage or ruin their current life.
Everything is dying away
The singer's current life and surroundings are deteriorating, going away, or disappearing.
Against my dying will
The singer is powerless to prevent this deterioration or change.
Against my dying cries
The singer is upset by these changes and is trying to express their emotions.
The world is turning red
The singer is seeing the world in a violent or threatening light.
I see no pain
The singer is numb to the hardships they're experiencing.
I feel no pain
The singer doesn't feel the emotional pain of their situation.
Until the end
The singer expects things to remain the same until the situation resolves itself or ends.
To wake beneath the rain
The singer anticipates feeling sadness or sorrow in the future.
I know nothing lasts so long
The singer acknowledges that nothing stays the same forever.
My patience waits
The singer is waiting for the situation to change or improve.
I feel no remorse
The singer doesn't regret any actions that may have led up to the current situation.
I know no pain
The singer views themselves as resilient and unaffected by their current hardships.
Beneath this, beneath this there once was hope
The singer remembers a time when they were optimistic about the future, before their current problems arose.
There once was warmth
The singer remembers feeling content and happy in the past.
Just one word, just one prayer is all I need
The singer feels that a small bit of help or support would go a long way in helping them through their difficulties.
To save me from myself
The singer recognizes that they may be their own biggest obstacle and their problems may be self-inflicted.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FREDRIK THORDENDAL, TOMAS HAAKE
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