The band’s origins can be traced to the adolescence of founding members, Fleming and Jdavyd Williams. Their combined classical music training– hers in voice, his in guitar– as well an affection for underground music encouraged the two to create music together. Fortunately, finding eager band-mates was not a problem.
Nathaniel Acker was enlisted on bass guitar, with longtime scene-maker Michael Johnson completing the rhythm section on drums. After witnessing In Tenebris live, Marshall Camden completed the band’s sound by augmenting preprogrammed synthesizers with live, dynamic keyboard work.
Respected and nationally recognized bands took notice, and soon In Tenebris began playing shows with Ours, The Birthday Massacre, Bella Morte and The Last Dance. They also won new fans by playing the following festivals: Reverence, Cirque Macabre, and Eccentrik.
In May of 2007, they released their self-titled debut full-length CD. Re Gen Magazine summed it up best: "A mature, professional sounding effort... (that) conjures up sights of Victorian concert halls."
In August 2007, In Tenebris officially disbanded.
For a multitude of free mp3s, visit http://www.intenebris.com.
Nearly all of the self-titled album can also be downloaded at http://www.myspace.com/intenebris
Please enjoy the music and pass it along to everyone you know.
Many of the former members can be found in new projects:
http://www.myspace.com/IDILideal
http://www.myspace.com/tacitact
http://www.myspace.com/cavetrolldungeon
Chrysalis
In Tenebris Lyrics
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Pulling at my limbs just to see how far I bend
Persuing every detail in my skin
I am self dissection and I cherish every pin
Disposes of any piece that threatens to defy
It never rests shedding every useless thing
As I stretch towards complete autonomy
I have forgotten
How it feels
To be clean and
To be just me
I am not lost I
Am just in hiding
To be held by time
And take back my life
I'll push this far enough to see
How to take control over every part of me
I contain everything I need
To know that I'm alive all I have to do is breathe
Alone, safe with the company I keep
Except the needling of thoughts, pushed in way too deep
I fear the ache that finds me in my sleep
I know I can't run faster than the blood black night can creep
Filling me up
Making me whole
Holding me close
Letting me grow. freeing my soul
The lyrics to In Tenebris's song Chrysalis convey a sense of introspection and self-examination. The opening line "Fixating on my wounds again" suggests that the singer is dwelling on their pain and past traumas. This disposition continues as they describe "pulling at my limbs just to see how far I bend" and "pursuing every detail in my skin". The language of "self-dissection" and "cherishing every pin" evokes an image of someone who is fascinated with their own inner workings and is willing to go to great lengths to examine themselves.
The singer's introspection takes a darker turn as they describe "this genocide behind my eyes" which "disposes of any piece that threatens to defy". This suggests a desire to rid themselves of any aspect of their character that they deem to be weak or undesirable. Yet, despite this fixation on the self, the singer expresses a sense of disconnection from their own identity, stating that they have "forgotten how it feels to be clean and to be just me". This lack of clarity around their own sense of identity is mirrored in the line "I am not lost, I am just in hiding", which suggests that the singer is keeping something hidden from themselves.
The song ends on a more hopeful note, with the singer expressing a desire to "take back my life" and to "push this far enough to see how to take control over every part of me". The idea that "I contain everything I need" suggests a growing sense of self-reliance and confidence. Despite the feelings of disconnection expressed earlier in the song, the final lines of "holding me close, letting me grow, freeing my soul" suggest that the singer is starting to find a sense of peace within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Fixating on my wounds again
Focusing on my emotional pain and trauma once more
Pulling at my limbs just to see how far I bend
Testing my emotional strength and resilience by putting myself through extreme circumstances
Pursuing every detail in my skin
Examining every aspect of my personal identity and past experiences
I am self dissection and I cherish every pin
I am constantly analyzing myself and my experiences in order to better understand and grow from them
This genocide behind my eyes
The constant internal struggle and conflict that I experience within myself
Disposes of any piece that threatens to defy
Eliminates any part of myself that goes against my beliefs and values
It never rests shedding every useless thing
My internal struggle and self-reflection never stops, constantly shedding negative or unimportant aspects of myself
As I stretch towards complete autonomy
As I work towards becoming truly self-sufficient and independent
I have forgotten
I have lost touch with
How it feels
The sensation of
To be clean and
To feel pure and untainted
To be just me
To be my true self without any external influences
I am not lost I
I am not directionless or without purpose
Am just in hiding
I am simply keeping my true self hidden from the outside world
To be held by time
To allow time to take its natural course and guide me towards personal growth
And take back my life
And regain control over my own destiny
I'll push this far enough to see
I will keep pushing myself until I reach my limits
How to take control over every part of me
How to gain full mastery and authority over all aspects of my identity
I contain everything I need
I possess all the necessary tools and resources required for personal growth and healing
To know that I'm alive all I have to do is breathe
Simply being alive and present in the moment is enough to validate my existence and worth
Alone, safe with the company I keep
Finding comfort and safety in my own solitude
Except the needling of thoughts, pushed in way too deep
Except for the persistent and deeply ingrained negative thoughts and emotions that still haunt me
I fear the ache that finds me in my sleep
I am afraid of facing my deepest fears and anxieties in moments of vulnerability
I know I can't run faster than the blood black night can creep
I am aware that I cannot outrun my problems or escape from my past forever
Filling me up
Making me feel complete and fulfilled
Making me whole
Bringing together all the disparate parts of myself into a cohesive whole
Holding me close
Providing me with a sense of security and comfort
Letting me grow. freeing my soul
Enabling me to grow and evolve as a person, gradually freeing myself from the constraints of my past
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MagicalShiBirb
Fixating on my wounds again
Pulling at my limbs just to see how far I bend
Persuing every detail in my skin
I am self dissection and I cherish every pin
This genocide behind my eyes
Disposes of any piece that threatens to defy
it never rests shedding every useless thing
as I stretch towards complete autonomy
I have forgotten
How it feels
To be clean and
To be just me
I am not lost I
am just in hiding
to be held by time
and take back my life
I'll push this far enough to see
How to take control over every part of me
I contain everything I need
To know that I'm alive all I have to do is breathe
Alone, safe with the company I keep
except the needling of thoughts, pushed in way too deep
I fear the ache that finds me in my sleep
I know I can't run faster than the blood black night can creep
Filling me up
making me whole
holding me close
letting me grow. freeing my soul
@cactusblossom402
This song has always spoken to me in a sense of being able to pick up the pieces and move past darker times in my life. I also am one of the people who does flesh hook suspension as a suspendee. This song is one that has always spoken to my reasons why and it recently came on my Pandora just as I was getting ready to start lifting off. Coincidentally, that was my longest one to date.
@c0pp3rt0p
A bit late in discovering them as well. How about a reunion concert at Wacken Open Air? Yes, Pandora introduced me to In Tenebris, wish I had paid more attention back in ought seven.
@ShadowSpine420
i will never get enough of this stuff =D
@persephone2588
idk why but i love this song so much
@joeysmith5086
https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=1227970&content=songs ; only thing I can find from her since they disbanded... A serious style change too lmao... I had to do some voice comparisons to make sure it was her.
@rcondie1
This song was just played on my Pandora Station. I LOVE IT!!!!! I can't find the album.
@anthonyward8853
In Tenebris disbanded many years ago, sadly. I discovered them as they were selling off the last of their stock of albums. I could send you a copy of them if you'ld like.
@MagicalShiBirb
Fixating on my wounds again
Pulling at my limbs just to see how far I bend
Persuing every detail in my skin
I am self dissection and I cherish every pin
This genocide behind my eyes
Disposes of any piece that threatens to defy
it never rests shedding every useless thing
as I stretch towards complete autonomy
I have forgotten
How it feels
To be clean and
To be just me
I am not lost I
am just in hiding
to be held by time
and take back my life
I'll push this far enough to see
How to take control over every part of me
I contain everything I need
To know that I'm alive all I have to do is breathe
Alone, safe with the company I keep
except the needling of thoughts, pushed in way too deep
I fear the ache that finds me in my sleep
I know I can't run faster than the blood black night can creep
Filling me up
making me whole
holding me close
letting me grow. freeing my soul
@peterbrixey9387
Love this group
@alonsocastillo8774
Love it. I wonder which musical style does In Tenebris play? It sounds kinda Evanescence-like gothic & Nu metal, but sometimes I can feel in it sometuing Dark-wave with hard rock guitars.