The band released two more albums, Discouraged Ones (1998) and Tonight's Decision (1999), before settling into a stable quintet lineup for all of the 2000s. The band released four more albums with said lineup: Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001), Viva Emptiness (2003), The Great Cold Distance (2006) and Night Is the New Day (2009), with the band slowly moving away from their metal sound while adding more progressive rock sounds to their work over time. While lineup changes started up again into the 2010s, Renkse and Nyström persisted, and the band continued on to release their ninth and tenth studio albums, Dead End Kings (2012) and The Fall of Hearts (2016). After touring in support of the album through 2017, the band entered a hiatus at the beginning of 2018. The band returned from their hiatus in February 2019, with their eleventh studio album, City Burials, released in April 2020 and twelfth studio album, Sky Void of Stars (2023).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katatonia
Studio albums
Dance of December Souls (1993)
Brave Murder Day (1996)
Discouraged Ones (1998)
Tonight's Decision (1999)
Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001)
Viva Emptiness (2003)
The Great Cold Distance (2006)
Night Is the New Day (2009)
Dead End Kings (2012)
The Fall of Hearts (2016)
City Burials (2020)
Sky Void of Stars (2023)
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Katatonia was a Polish death/thrash metal band. They released one demo, "It's Only a Dream", in 1993 before splitting up. See here: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Katatonia/55254
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Katatonia Lyrics
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Who could see beyond this my darkness
And for once save their own prayers
Who could mirror down just a little
Of their sun
How could this go so very wrong
That I must depend on darkness
How could this go so very far
That I need someone to say
What is wrong
Not with the world but me
Who could call my name without regretting
Who could promise to never destroy me
Tonight my head is full of wishes
And everything I drink is full of her
The lyrics to Katatonia's "Tonight's Music" speak to a deep sense of loneliness and despair. The singer is crying out for someone to be able to call their name without regret or judgment, someone who can see beyond their darkness and save their own prayers. They long for someone to be a beacon of light in the midst of their darkness, to be able to mirror down just a little bit of their sun.
The lyrics also express a sense of self-doubt and self-blame. The singer wonders how things have gone so wrong that they must depend on darkness, and they question whether anyone would follow them further down this path. They feel lost and alone, and they need someone to tell them what is wrong – not with the world, but with themselves.
Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for someone who can promise to never destroy them, someone who can lift them up and give them a sense of hope. But while they may find temporary relief in their wishes and their drinks, they know that these things are not enough to save them from their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Who could call my name without regretting
Who among all those who know me could call out my name without feeling guilty or disappointed?
Who could see beyond this my darkness
Is there anyone who could truly understand and look past the darkness that surrounds me?
And for once save their own prayers
Could there be someone who would be willing to save their own prayers for a moment, and instead, focus on me?
Who could mirror down just a little
Is it possible for anyone to show me even the smallest glimpse of happiness or hope, like reflected light?
Of their sun
Of their own inner light and positivity?
How could this go so very wrong
How could everything in my life go so wrong that I'm now forced to rely on the darkness for comfort?
That I must depend on darkness
The fact that I have to rely on the darkness speaks to the depths of my despair.
Would anyone follow me further down
I wonder if anyone would be willing to stand by me despite how deep and dark my troubles are?
How could this go so very far
How could my problems feel so insurmountable that I'm in need of help beyond myself?
That I need someone to say
I'm at a point in my life where I'm completely reliant on others to help me move forward.
What is wrong
I need someone to identify and validate the issues I am facing to provide clarity and support.
Not with the world but me
I'm not seeking reassurance that the world is to blame for my problems, but rather acknowledgement that my internal struggle is valid and important.
Who could promise to never destroy me
Who would vow to never hurt, harm or destroy me?
Tonight my head is full of wishes
In this moment, I'm filled with hopes and dreams for a better future.
And everything I drink is full of her
I'm consuming everything, but thinking of just one person, and how they may hold the key to my salvation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS NYSTROM, JONAS PETTER RENKSE
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@nicolasmkrtchian5841
How long
Is the pattern going to speak for you
How far can your voice reach
Your song below the night
From my view
I can see you
Shudder where you are standing
In the vision
Cyan blue
Now
October
This time you won't be needing me
To run along the freeway
To weigh one's heart against the oncoming dark
You left me with the pills
We had plans but you couldn't make it
Through the trees
What took you so long
The high grass
What took you so long
Translate the fire
The venom's rush inside your heart
How long can winter
Colour your every word
And the skyline
Past the houses and the cities
Hyperopia
Carmine red
Now
This river
This time I will
@nicolasmkrtchian5841
"Lethean"
How long
Is the pattern going to speak for you
How far can your voice reach
Your song below the night
From my view
I can see you
Shudder where you are standing
In the vision
Cyan blue
Now
October
This time you won't be needing me
To run along the freeway
To weigh one's heart against the oncoming dark
You left me with the pills
We had plans but you couldn't make it
Through the trees
What took you so long
The high grass
What took you so long
Translate the fire
The venom's rush inside your heart
How long can winter
Colour your every word
And the skyline
Past the houses and the cities
Hyperopia
Carmine red
Now
This river
This time I will
@ccaalluuss
who is listening Katatonia now in 2039?
@jaypee6061
Everyone..........
@LeMnISc4tA
Me, myself and this oldman! ^^
@Lumi8779
Yok Ebenin Gözü knk
@wypimentel
I will be listening for sure whether I have ears or life :-)
I already listen them for at least 15 years, I remember as it was yesterday the launching of the "The Great Cold Distance", and a really annoying "radio voice" inside the tracks haha
@allancheli
me, since 1997
@Jablan11
Man Jonas' clean singing voice is proboably my favorite regardless of genre.
@OffTheRailGaming
Nice profile picture.
@blackbullet4254
Facts, dude has amazing voice, he could sing about anything and I'd love to listen to it
@DanteLikesRock
this entire album is so great, my personal favorite of theirs. it's just so dark, heavy and melodic.