The name Belle Manoir is of French origin. Translated it means "Beautiful House," or basically, "heaven; utopia." We connect its meaning to the specific ideal life every individual person wants to live. We believe everyone should reach and live in their metaphorical "Belle Manoir." We hope the sounds we create resonate with others and help them find a place within themselves to call home.
In 2012 they released their EP called 'Century Tree'.
Belle Manoir called it officially quits the 5th of June 2013.
Members:
Those who recorded the album Century Tree:
Tanner Allen - Clean Vocals
Steve Williams - Unclean Vocals/Guitar
Colin Campbell - Guitar
Stanley Sobolevsky - Bass
Billy Landry - Synth/Piano
Owen Marvin - Drums
Later members:
Chris Walzel - Bass
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Orphans
Belle Manoir Lyrics
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But I still despise what has unfolded before my eyes.
Well, how did you think I'd respond to this?
Did you think I'd be fine?
Well, how did you think I'd respond to this?
Rusted eyes can't see your lies.
And it's not only my voice that calls your name.
Swallow your pride and leave.
The stars in skies sing hallelujah for what has come,
But I still despise what has unfolded before my eyes.
Stay with me, stay with me.
Remember how it used to be, used to be.
Stay with me and remember how it used to be.
A vacant soul;
I've lost my sense,
I've lost my sense of home.
Through the lens, the world moves perfectly but,
We only bend to match the circuitry.
We're building,
We're building nothing.
Rephrase your misinterpretations with each and every breath.
Take every word that you've ever spoken and hold it to your chest.
Mark these words, broken mirrors show your real appearance.
You have never found your faith in me.
When someone you really care about does something that totally changes how you feel about them, things are never the same. At first you may not even believe it, or choose to ignore it. Once you realize your personal integrity is at stake, this changes. After, you can't help but ask, "Why would you do something like that?"
Time and time again this situation ruins friendships, relationships, etc. You may feel depressed or disoriented because of it. Don't let your negative feelings get the best of you. You should never purposely put yourself around people who go against everything you believe in. This will only create conflict and waste your time.
Give another chance if the person is trying and has shown true signs of change, but if the situation reoccurs (which it almost always does), forget them. You deserve better.
This song is for anyone in a situation like this.
The lyrics of Belle Manoir's song Orphans speak about the feeling of disappointment and betrayal that one feels when someone they care about breaks their trust. The first verse talks about the contrast between the hallelujahs that the stars are singing for what has come, and the hatred that the singer feels towards what has unfolded before their eyes. It seems that something has happened that has changed things for the worse, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with it.
In the next verse, the singer questions how anyone could have expected them to react positively to what has happened. They are disillusioned and hurt, and their eyes are now "rusted" and unable to see the truth behind the lies that have been told. The singer hints that others have also been affected by what has happened, as it is "not only my voice that calls your name".
Despite their anger, the singer still wishes that things could be as they were before. They ask the person who has let them down to stay with them and remember how it used to be, but it seems that this is impossible. The final verse talks about feeling lost and disconnected from the world, and seeing everything through a lens that distorts reality. The line "we're building nothing" implies that the situation has caused everything to fall apart, leaving everyone feeling lost and alone.
Overall, the lyrics of Orphans express the complex emotions that come with feeling let down by someone you care about. The singer is angry, hurt, and disillusioned, but also nostalgic for the way things used to be. The song is a reminder that even when things fall apart, it is possible to move on and find a new sense of purpose and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
The stars in skies sing hallelujah for what has come,
Despite the beauty of the world, I can't find it in myself to celebrate because of what has happened.
But I still despise what has unfolded before my eyes.
I can't help but hate what I've seen, and I'm struggling to move past it.
Well, how did you think I'd respond to this?
Why did you expect me to just accept what happened without any reaction?
Did you think I'd be fine?
Did you really believe that I wouldn't be affected by what you did?
Rusted eyes can't see your lies.
You're blind to the truth, and you can't seem to realize how much you've hurt me.
Your perception's only what your heart invites,
You only see what you want to see, and refuse to acknowledge the pain you've caused.
And it's not only my voice that calls your name.
Other people are aware of what you've done as well, and they won't forget it.
Swallow your pride and leave.
You need to take accountability for your actions and remove yourself from my life.
Stay with me, stay with me.
I want things to go back to the way they were before I found out about your betrayal.
Remember how it used to be, used to be.
I want you to reflect on the good times we had before you hurt me.
A vacant soul;
I feel empty and lost as a result of your actions.
I've lost my sense,
I don't know who I am or what I believe anymore.
I've lost my sense of home.
I don't feel like I belong anywhere anymore, and I can't find comfort in the same things I used to.
Through the lens, the world moves perfectly but,
On the surface, everything looks great, but it's all an illusion.
We only bend to match the circuitry.
We're programmed to fit in with society's expectations and standards, even if they don't align with who we are as individuals.
We're building,
We're creating something significant.
We're building nothing.
But in reality, we're not making any progress or improving ourselves.
Rephrase your misinterpretations with each and every breath.
Stop twisting the truth to fit your own narrative, and start seeing things as they really are.
Take every word that you've ever spoken and hold it to your chest.
Think carefully about the impact your words have on others, and be accountable for them.
Mark these words, broken mirrors show your real appearance.
Don't hide behind lies and illusions; the truth will eventually come to light and reveal who you really are.
You have never found your faith in me.
Despite how much I trusted and believed in you, you never returned those feelings or put faith in our relationship.
Contributed by Caleb C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.