The band signed with US record label Wind-up Records, which released the band's first album: 2003's So Far From Real. The album included the song "Something Beautiful", which was turned into a music video. The singles "Choke" and "Killing Me" were featured in Nintendo GameCube game 1080° Avalanche.
They left Wind-Up Records citing creative differences after the album, not pleased with the direction being forced upon them. On July 22nd of 2005, Cauterize released their second album, Paper Wings, without a label.
Their manager during Paper Wings, Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger, started the label High 4 Records.
As one of the first two bands to be signed to High 4 Records, they released their last album, Disguises, on 12 June 2007. This is mainly a re-release since they’ve re-used most of the songs that were already present on Paper Wings. However, they remastered the tracklist and replaced a few songs with 4 brand new ones: Love in the Attic, Don’t Stop Now, The Devil in Lace and Slivers. The first 2000 people to pre-order received signed copies and the first 500 were sent signed copies of Disguises and a very special EP called Unmasked, which is a mini-album containing acoustic versions of Don’t Stop Now, Minor Key Symphony, My Favorite Patient, Why This Last Dance and Closer - signed as well. The only song to be redone completely on Disguises is Closer, which is shorter and sounds much better, but lacks two lines from the original version (‘You’ll wish you never met me, butterfly... butterfly, float on by me!’) and the extended instrumental part near the end.
During a concert on September 12, 2007 in Ottawa, Cauterize announced they were breaking up; ending their more than ten years together as a band. The band had been scheduled to play on MTV Live in Canada on September 5 and cancelled, which was later found to be due to the decision to break up the band. A formal announcement was posted on the band's message board and website on September 27, 2007. They played their final show together October 19, 2007 in their hometown of Oshawa.
Chuck Coles is currently playing with Brown Brigade, led by former Sum 41 guitarist Dave Baksh. Jesse Smith recently produced the album When We Were Safe by Burlington-based band Sydney, which was released in October 2007.
As of April 2008, the band's website no longer exists.
Official sites:
High 4 Records
For the Danish death metal / grindcore metal band. see Cauterized.
Feel
Cauterize Lyrics
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Let your hair down the way you always used to
The tile's cold,
The tap is dripping
As I go to rinse my hands of you,
And watch the pieces one by one wash away down the drain
(Bridge:)
Dressed in black and trying not to laugh
(Chorus:)
Sleep tight my dear
This WILL be your last night here
Breathing among the living
I've got some plans for you
Sweet dreams my love
It'll all be over soon
We're just waiting for the poison in your blood
To reach your heart
So cold and pale laid out before me
So weak and frail quiet as can be
Peacefully sleeping for all of eternity
No one will ever suspect me
Fingerprints and DNA won't give me away
(Bridge)
(Chorus)
I brought your favorite flowers
Your mother said you would have loved them
I'll read your favorite poem out loud
And I'll break down,
I'll break down
You said THAT I don't feel
That's why you could not LIVE with me
I don't feel the least bit sad right now,
How's that for irony?
I FAKED this morning at your funeral
Dressed in black and trying not to laugh…
…I can't help but laugh
(Chorus)
The song "Feel" by Cauterize is a dark and hauntingly beautiful piece that tells the story of a man who has committed murder and is faking his grief at the funeral of his victim. The first verse specifically mentions the memory of the victim, who is referred to as "you," and the way they used to let their hair down. However, this imagery is juxtaposed with the cold and dripping faucet, which gives a sense of finality and death, and the washing of pieces down the drain symbolizes the gradual loss of memory.
The bridge of the song reveals the full extent of the murderer's emotional detachment, as he contemplates faking his mourning at the victim's funeral. He is "dressed in black and trying not to laugh," which is a chilling and unnerving thought. The chorus implies that the victim is about to die, and it seems almost as if the murderer is addressing them directly, stating that "this will be your last night here." He further explains that he has plans for the victim, and that they are simply waiting for the poison in their blood to take effect.
The second verse describes the victim's lifeless body, which is laid out before the murderer, "cold and pale," and even though they are deceased, the victim is still referred to in affectionate terms like "my love." The murderer is also quite confident that they will not be caught because there is no physical evidence of their involvement. The bridge is repeated, and this time the murderer reveals the exact reason the victim had to die. Apparently, the victim believed that the murderer did not feel anything, and that was why they could not be together. However, the murderer has the last laugh as he coldly admits that he "doesn't feel the least bit sad right now," which is ironic considering the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful LIKE the dress I laid out for you
Comparing your beauty to the dress I chose for you
Let your hair down the way you always used to
Trying to make you comfortable like when we were together
The tile's cold,
The surroundings are grim and unforgiving
The tap is dripping
The unpleasant sound echoes the pain you caused me
As I go to rinse my hands of you,
Trying to forget you and move on
And watch the pieces one by one wash away down the drain
Seeing our memories disappear one by one
I'll fake this morning at your funeral
I'll pretend to mourn you but I don't really care
Dressed in black and trying not to laugh
I'll try to hide my joy at your demise
Sleep tight my dear
Your time is up
This WILL be your last night here
You won't survive this night
Breathing among the living
You are alive for now
I've got some plans for you
I have something special planned for you
Sweet dreams my love
You won't wake up from this dream
It'll all be over soon
Your suffering will soon end
We're just waiting for the poison in your blood
I've already set the plan in motion
To reach your heart
Till your heart stops beating
So cold and pale laid out before me
You lie there lifeless and colorless
So weak and frail quiet as can be
You are no more a threat to me
Peacefully sleeping for all of eternity
You're gone forever
No one will ever suspect me
I've done it with perfection
Fingerprints and DNA won't give me away
I left no trace of my crime
I brought your favorite flowers
As if I cared for you
Your mother said you would have loved them
As if your mother's opinion mattered to me
I'll read your favorite poem out loud
I'll pretend as if I knew you well
And I'll break down,
I'll act as if I am hurt
I'll break down
But in reality, I feel no remorse for you
You said THAT I don't feel
You doubted my emotions
That's why you could not LIVE with me
That's why you're no more
I don't feel the least bit sad right now,
I am happy that you're gone
How's that for irony?
You were wrong about my feelings
I FAKED this morning at your funeral
I pretended to be sad
Dressed in black and trying not to laugh...
But I couldn't help but laugh at your death
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@diam2434
Dont do it !!
I did it 3 years ago
I regret doing it, it does not hurt
However my nose stopped bleeding for a long time
After several months past by, nearly 13-18 months my nose started to bleed again
And it bleeds alot more now
Like alot ! Way more than before
As my nose bleeds nowadays I feel dizzy or sick due to the amount of blood I lost.
I don’t recommend doing it
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@linwei-lee1738
I had both sides of my nose cauterized as a teenager because of frequent nose bleeds due to allergies and anemia. It had gotten to the point that it would bleed almost every time I stood up. So worthwhile and well done. Only very rarely had nosebleeds since then.
@BatGOATIFP._
I can't even touch my left nostril nor can clean it with a handkerchiefs
@ieronimo18
This girl is a trooper, braver than 97% of adults would have been!
@eddy1978
Yup totally agree
@stevechance150
I've got to go to the ENT tomorrow for this (probably with the electric tool). This little girl gives me hope.
@andrewroach5153
How did it go? I am considering doing this. Was it a long procedure? Pain? Type of freezing if any they used? Was it the electric tool?@@stevechance150
@patricklandon7476
What a brave little girl. I pussed out and let the doctor talk me out of it. I'm 54 years old!
@sheenclover
She's the adult now.
@sheamcewen7811
She looks dead inside her eyes while waiting for the procedure. Good girl for not panicking! Took me years to master that "I'm not really here" look/mindset. Thanks for sharing!