1) In the midst of an incredibly prolific time for the band Lycia during the mid-1990s, bandleader Mike Van Portfleet and fellow member David Galas found time to create a side project, Bleak, to focus on more aggressive music than they normally produced in their main group. One full-length album, titled "Vane", was released in 1995.
2) Formed in Finland's rock capital Rovaniemi in 1997, Bleak stuck strictly to grunge during the first years of its career. The new millennium saw the band take a short breather, but Bleak regrouped in 2002, armed with a new, broader musical outlook. Today, the band's music is a reflection of the eternally, well, bleak sonic frost of these five northern men, coated with an earthy penchant for melody, all served continental style. Vocalist/songwriter Caleb's exceptional voice is the icing on the cake.
The band worked hard on a grass roots level, and their self-financed single 'Crossword' was in rotation at several rock radio stations. Radio airplay and live performances started to build a solid fanbase steadily. Asko Kallonen and Niko Nordstr├╢m from Helsinki Music Company took an interest in the band and soon signed Bleak. The first fruits of the new partnership came in the form of the single 'Play', which debuted on the official Finnish singles chart at number 2. The song also found its way to the playlists of both Radio City and YleX.
Bleak has also gigged regularly. Support from Ville and Mige from HIM has given the band a great shove forward, and Bleak has performed as HIM's opening act twice. The new single 'What You Are' will be released on April 12th, and is already in rotation at Radio City and YleX. Bleak's debut album '[Burns Inside]' was released on May 17th 2006. Unfortunately, the band split up in February 2009, to allow its different members to work on their other projects. Nevertheless, Caleb "adopted" all of the old Bleak songs -as well as the new ones from the album the band had been working on- and will continue to play them with his new band, Fireal.
Discography:
Album:
Burns Inside (2006)
Singles:
- Silvertigo (05.2007)
- Fate (featuring Ana Johnsson) (2006)
- What You Are (04.2006)
- Play (11.2005)
Demos:
- Crossword (2004)
- Smoke (2003)
- Luna Umbra (1999)
- Demo (1998)
3) Bleak is ambient / atmospheric / raw black metal with vocals reminiscent of early Burzum, formed in 2001 in Chico, California, United States.
For the most part, all recordings have been done using cheap equipment, and pirated software. the kind founders of metalhordes helped with the recording of the vocals in the two most recent works, allowing sole member, Anthony, to make use of California State University, Chico's recording arts equipment.
Bleak is not about being grim, nekro, ns, kvlt or any other trends that affected teens may be buying into within the different sub genres of black metal. Bleak is about despair, depression, hopelessness, etc. Bleak is about the realization of inevitable death, loss of all that is valued, and the absolute, inavoidable failure of mankind, and all that mankind has created. See also http://www.last.fm/music/Bleak+USBM
Discography:
...of Infinite Nothings (demo, 2001)
Reflections on Death (demo, 2002)
An Ode to Nothingness... (split with Twilight Falls, 2003)
Austere I & II (EP, 2004)
Austere (full-length, 2005)
4) Bleak is the greatest death blues band this side of the Delta. Imagine a noise that can melt through bank vaults. Throw in a wall shattering live show. Add twisted humour and a dash of voodoo. What do you get? Heavy, brutal, primal, direct, and yet sublimely beautiful, this band drags you by your throat from the plantations of the 1860s Deep South via the jails and chain gangs of the Great Depression and throws you face down among burning rubble and charred corpses of the Rhythm Night Club, Natchez Mississippi.
These guys tried to sell their souls to the devil at the crossroads. He couldnтАЩt afford them, so they are going to give you a piece for free instead. BLEAK are Tim - the highs; Rach - the lows; Rich - the sighs; Yvonne - the blows; Anton - the blues...
Discography:
Album:
For the Good of the Nation (2011) - Line Out Records
5) Bleak is a techno act from Sweden.
6) Bleak are a hardcore/metal band from Syracuse, NY, USA.
Skot - Vocals
TJ - Guitar
Matt - Bass
Nick - Drums
Discography:
Split with Hell Mary
Split with KDC
Bleak (2015)
We Deserve Our Failures (2015)
Good Girl
Bleak Lyrics
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A slave to the tension, a star
And I got too sure
Coz I thought you were
So much more
Well, so much more for us
My tears are made out of stone
And it's
Too bad you never meant what you said
So sad you never get out of my head
Too bad you never meant what you said
It's so sad...
You're cruel coz your heart got stolen
So you tore apart my soul and
Then you wiped me out
You didn't like me around
It's you that's done me wrong
So soon you want me gone
My tears are made out of stone
In my thoughts I've cried for your coldness
And it's
Too bad you never meant what you said
So sad you never get out of my head
Too bad you never meant what you said
So sad you never get out of my head
Too good...
Too good...
She calls herself a good girl
A good girl
She calls herself a good girl
My tears are made out of stone
In my thoughts I've cried for your coldness
And it's
Too bad you never meant what you said
So sad you never get out of my head
It's too bad you never meant what you said
So sad you never get out of my head
It's too bad that you never meant what you said
So sad you never get out of my head
It's too bad you never meant what you said
So sad... Never get out of my head
Never meant what you said
Never meant what you said
What you said to me
Never get out of my head
You're too "Good" for me...
In "Good Girl" by Bleak, the lyrics explore the themes of longing, betrayal, and heartbreak in a tumultuous relationship. The song suggests that the singer is infatuated with someone who craves attention and is entangled in a web of tension. Initially, the singer believed this person to be special and thought there was potential for a deeper connection between them. However, as the relationship progresses, the singer realizes that they were mistaken, and the person never truly meant what they said.
The first verse signifies the disappointment that the singer feels. They feel like their tears are made of stone, implying that they have cried so much over the coldness and indifference of the other person. The lyrics express sadness and frustration at the fact that the person didn't follow through on their words. This person's actions have taken a toll on the singer's soul, leaving them feeling wiped out and unwanted.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the other person is cruel due to their stolen heart and how they tore the singer's soul apart. Despite the pain caused by this person, the singer is the one being blamed and pushed away. The lyrics highlight the unfairness of the situation, indicating that it is the other person who has done them wrong. The repeated phrases emphasize the lingering impact of this relationship on the singer's mind.
Towards the end, the song shifts to reflect the contradictory nature of the person who refers to themselves as a "good girl." It suggests that their behavior contradicts this self-proclaimed label and implies that they may not be as good as they claim to be. This adds another layer of complexity to the lyrics, as the singer is grappling with the fact that the person they were infatuated with may not have had their best interests at heart.
Overall, "Good Girl" delves into the emotions of longing, hurt, and disillusionment in a relationship that seemed promising initially but ended in disappointment. The lyrics emphasize the singer's realization of the other person's true character and the lingering effects this relationship has on their thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Crave new attention, you are
You constantly desire and seek new attention and validation from others, it is a core part of your identity
A slave to the tension, a star
You are controlled by the constant need for drama and conflict in your relationships, and this behavior gives you a sense of importance and superiority
And I got too sure
I became confident and overly trusting in you
Coz I thought you were
Because I believed you had qualities and intentions that were different from reality
So much more
I expected you to be much better or have more value than you actually have
Well, so much more for us
I had hoped for something greater or more fulfilling for both of us in our relationship
My tears are made out of stone
I have shed countless tears for you, but they no longer hold the same emotional impact, as if they were hardened and unfeeling
In my thoughts I've cried for your coldness
Emotionally, I have suffered because of the lack of warmth and affection you have shown me
Too bad you never meant what you said
It is unfortunate that your words did not hold true meaning or sincerity
So sad you never get out of my head
I am deeply troubled by the fact that I cannot stop thinking about you, despite the pain you have caused
You're cruel coz your heart got stolen
You act in a cruel manner because someone took possession of your heart, leaving you bitter and guarded
So you tore apart my soul and
As a result, you intentionally destroyed my innermost being and emotions
Then you wiped me out
You completely eradicated me and my existence from your life, without remorse
You didn't like me around
You preferred not to have my presence in your life, finding it undesirable
It's you that's done me wrong
You are the one who has caused me harm and inflicted pain
So soon you want me gone
Surprisingly, you now quickly desire to remove me from your life
Too good...
You believed yourself to be morally superior or better than others
She calls herself a good girl
You identify yourself as someone who possesses positive qualities and moral righteousness
My tears are made out of stone
Once again, my tears are devoid of emotion and feel hardened, reflecting my deep emotional pain
It's too bad you never meant what you said
Regrettably, your words held no true intention or sincerity behind them
So sad you never get out of my head
I am filled with sorrow and sadness because I cannot stop thinking about you, despite everything
Never meant what you said
You never truly intended to fulfill the promises or statements you made
What you said to me
The specific words and declarations you directed towards me
You're too 'Good' for me...
You believe yourself to be far superior or morally upright in comparison to me
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