Since Leprous was founded in 2001, they've gone through a few changes in the line-up, and now consists of Einar Solberg (synth/vocals), Tor Oddmund Suhrke (guitar), Simen Børven (bass), Robin Ognedal (guitar) and Baard Kolstad (drums)
The young quintet have already made themselves visible on the Norwegian prog- and metal scene, and twice the band has made the finals in the Norwegian Rock Championship. Besides Leprous, the guys in Leprous are currently working as a session band of solo artist "Ihsahn", also known as the front figure of the legendary black metal band Emperor.
In August 2008, Leprous recorded their debut album "Tall Poppy Syndrome". As a result they caught the eye of several record companies, and ended up signing with the American label Sensory Records for a May 2009 release.
Prior to "Tall Poppy Syndrome", Leprous have recorded two demos which both received great accolades from the worldwide media, with the demo (self-financed full length album) "Aeolia" among other great reviews received a perfect 10 out of 10 score from the Norwegian webzine www.metal-norge.no. The band at that point decided to hold off on the search for a label to release their albums though, as they knew that they could create even better songs. And now, a couple of years later, "Tall Poppy Syndrome" is ready to hit the shelves.
Backed by Intromental Management & Booking Agency, Leprous spent 2009 promoting the release with numerous shows throughout Scandinavia, and entering 2010 the band and management laid plans for bringing the music of Leprous even further out to fans, by lining up shows around Europe and USA, as well as setting the band up as main support on Swedish orchestral metal band Therion's fall 2010 European tour, taking the band through no less than 17 countries in 30 days.
The music of Leprous is not an easy one to classify. Various genres are included, from progressive rock, to jazz, to pure metal. The vocals alternate between clean and growling, something which gives the music a heaviness it otherwise wouldn't have. To compare Leprous to other bands is practically impossible, but the closest comparisons would be bands such as Opeth, Arcturus, Porcupine Tree, Van Der Graaf Generator or Emperor. An interesting listening-experience for the open-minded music fan.
Studio albums
Tall Poppy Syndrome (2009)
Bilateral (2011)
Coal (2013)
The Congregation (2015)
Malina (2017)
Pitfalls (2019)
Aphelion (2021)
Live albums
Live at Rockefeller Music Hall (2016)
Demos
Silent Waters (2004)
Aeolia (2006)
Restless
Leprous Lyrics
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You're left with regret
Sleep your way, you're free
Render a purpose to be at ease
Find out who you want to be
Restless
Suffer and pray you will be
Restless
Prepare to win
Beware the sin you will see
Be aware of your own self-destruction
Keep it out of your head
The revelation
The beacon of truth
I would have lived to be dead
Sitting down with a hollow heart
Paradoxical breath tomorrow
Dynamic living to feel joy
You must embrace the sorrow
Restless
Compress the day
Suffer and pray you will be
Restless
Prepare to win
Beware the sin you will see
Dynamic living to feel joy
You must embrace the sorrow
The song Restless by Leprous is a complex piece that deals with themes of self-discovery, regret and acceptance. The lyrics speak of the importance of living every day to the fullest and embracing our own inner demons in order to truly experience joy.
The opening lines "Reap the day, You're left with regret" suggest that we should make the most of every moment as time is fleeting and once it's gone, we cannot get it back. The lines "Sleep your way, you're free, Render a purpose to be at ease, Find out who you want to be" further emphasize the idea that we should find our own sense of purpose and identity in order to live life to the fullest.
The chorus "Restless, Compress the day, Suffer and pray you will be, Restless, Prepare to win, Beware the sin you will see" seems to suggest that we should prepare ourselves for the challenges that will come our way and face them head on. The idea of "suffering and praying" suggests that finding inner peace and acceptance may require some degree of hardship and struggle.
The lines "Be aware of your own self-destruction, keep it out of your head, The revelation, The beacon of truth, I would have lived to be dead" seem to suggest that we should be mindful of our own self-destructive tendencies and try to avoid them. The idea of the "beacon of truth" suggests that accepting our flaws and facing our demons head-on can be a transformative experience.
In conclusion, Restless by Leprous is a powerful song that encourages us to make the most of every moment, embrace our inner selves and face our demons head-on in order to truly experience joy and inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Reap the day
Seize the day with enthusiasm
You're left with regret
If you approach life without vigor, you'll regret it
Sleep your way, you're free
Taking the easy way out will only lead to feeling trapped
Render a purpose to be at ease
Find a meaningful purpose in life to achieve a sense of peace
Find out who you want to be
Determine your identity and strive towards it
Restless
Feeling uneasy or anxious
Compress the day
Make the most of your time and energy
Suffer and pray you will be
Overcome challenges and hope for a positive outcome
Prepare to win
Be ready to succeed
Beware the sin you will see
Be cautious of negative influences in your life
Be aware of your own self-destruction
Recognize when your actions and choices are harmful and prevent them
Keep it out of your head
Avoid negative thoughts and self-doubt
The revelation
A significant realization or discovery
The beacon of truth
An important guiding principle
I would have lived to be dead
I've had such a negative experience that I'd rather be dead
Sitting down with a hollow heart
Feeling empty and unfulfilled
Paradoxical breath tomorrow
Facing a conflicting, uncertain future
Dynamic living to feel joy
Living fully and embracing opportunities to experience happiness
You must embrace the sorrow
Dealing with pain and difficulty is necessary for personal growth
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ramoniervasutti8121
Reap the day, you're left with regret
Sleep your way, you're free
Render a purpose to be at ease
Find out who you want to be
[Chorus]
Restless
Compress the day, suffer and pray
You will be restless
Prepare to win, beware the sin you will see
Be aware of your own self-destruction
Keep it out of your head
The revelation, the beacon of truth
I would have lived to be dead
Sitting down with a hollow heart
Paradoxical breath tomorrow
Dynamic living to feel joy
You must embrace the sorrow
[Chorus]
Restless
Compress the day, suffer and pray
You will be restless
Prepare to win, beware the sin you will see
Dynamic living to feel joy
You must embrace the sorrow
Restless
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“RESTLESS” TRACK INFO
Written ByTor Oddmund Suhrke & Øystein Landsverk
Release DateAugust 22, 2011
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@alexrodriquez8096
Reap the day
You're left with regret
Sleep your way, you're free
Render a purpose to be at ease
Find out who you want to be
Restless
Compress the day
Suffer and pray you will be
Restless
Prepare to win
Beware the sin you will see
Be aware of your own self-destruction
Keep it out of your head
The revelation
The beacon of truth
I would have lived to be dead
Sitting down with a hollow heart
Paradoxical breath tomorrow
Dynamic living to feel joy
You must embrace the sorrow
Restless
Compress the day
Suffer and pray you will be
Restless
Prepare to win
Beware the sin you will see
Dynamic living to feel joy
You must embrace the sorrow
@The1stMrJohn
saw this band and TesseracT support
Devin Townsend at Bristol on 12thMarch2017
Saw Devin sing for Vai in 1993, twice in Birmingham.
got a 3 minute clip I filmed of DT performing the first half of Stormbending....but he was so loud, it is a bit distorted.
Postscript ~January2018;
after a few months Leprous seemed to have got stuck in my head as I listened to them more and more, previously I think I had only heard a track from the album with the diamond skull on cover. Plus enjoyed that concert at the Rockefeller place.... it's very strange as I don't usually go for music with this type of vocal !?
It's strange 'cos "on paper" I should prefer TesseracT, but I don't.
Obviously Dev still was the best that night, the nutter
;~) my significant other likes the nudity in this, she's always liked the Scandinavian and Norse male form!
@ianadkinson2852
Never seen this video till now, this whole video is hilarious given the clean look and sound they have now
@Mikeoneus
The shot of Einar freaking out around 2:20 gets me every time.
@88omair
Best part of this classic video
@ArturoGarcia007
Dear GOD, Please give me the chance to witness this band and Haken LIVE before I die. Amen.
@Fwrotje
And have you succeeded so far?
@elifarmer3815
I saw both bands this year, they definitely didn't disappoint. Although I wish Haken played longer.
@88omair
I miss Oystein. His guitar playing and compositions added a lot of dimensions to the music
@MrFritzinger
But I think they found an amazing player with Robin as well ;) Complements Tor's playing perfectly.
@MusicisaSafeHigh
was listening to the music in the background, ignoring the video. was thinking to myself "This is odd". Then i watched the video...
@LiquidSpartan117
I love you... marry me maybe?