1) Mare is a black metal band from Trondheim, Norway. Its members play in other notable bands of the Norwegian scene such as Kaosritual, Celestial Bloodshed, Grenjar, Black Majesty, among others.
"Those who heard the call of the Nidrosian moon sabbath, come forth and wander deep into these spheres like death, mysteries and darkness... Some call it black metal, some call them Nachtmahrwaltzer, but we call it life. A life that that reaches its worth only when the offerlams blood fills the chalice..."
2) Mare was a progressive sludge band from Oakville/Burlington, Canada, orchestrated primarily by frontman Tyler Semrick-Palmateer, previously on vocal duty for tech-metal outfit The End. In a unique mixture of sludge, doom metal and and other textures that defy immediate genres or categorization, Tyler brings a mix of desperate screams and haunting melodic singing in a style that seems to be a natural evolution from his performance on The End's album Transfer Trachea Reverberations from Point: False Omniscient.
Mare has a 5-song self-titled EP initially released on Translation Loss Records. The band was later signed by Hydra Head, who re-released the EP. A cover of the song Night Goat was also released on a tribute album to The Melvins, compiled by Fractured Transmitter Records.
In February of 2007, Tyler posted an entry on the band's myspace stating that Mare was over due to a lack of motivation to write and record more material for the project. He did, however, indicate that he and Caleb intend to collaborate in the future.
Caleb Collins has joined Circle Takes The Square.
Palaces
Mare Lyrics
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Waiting for command
Sons of sons who answer one
Afraid to lead an open hand
They've found a flaw
They'll find a hundred more
You see you're all a mistake
But all in all you'll save face
When this is where you're meant to be
Cause this is where you are
Get out of bed
We need you
Now
So aren't you glad you know now?
No not since we found out
Do you know what this means now?
We are swimming on our backs
Too tired to explain ourselves
Crying arched spines
Arms reaching for home
She won't drop us
The lyrics to Mare's song "Palaces" seem to be speaking about a situation of authority and control where the ones in power are afraid to lead with kindness and instead use force to maintain their position. The lines "I answer to fists full of armed fingers, waiting for command" suggests that those in power are using violence as a way to control and maintain their authority. The next line "Sons of sons who answer one, afraid to lead an open hand" implies that this cycle has been going on for generations and those in power are too afraid to change their ways.
The lyrics "They've found a flaw, They'll find a hundred more, You see you're all a mistake" show that those in power are quick to point out faults in others and are not satisfied until they have found something to criticize. This line could be interpreted as a reflection on how some people in positions of power will use any means necessary to hold onto their status, even if it means tearing down others. The line "But all in all you'll save face, So please don't point your finger, When this is where you're meant to be" suggests that those in power are aware of their misdeeds but are unwilling to take responsibility for them.
Overall, the song seems to be critical of those in power who use violence and fear to maintain authority. The lyrics also suggest that these people are aware of their wrongdoing but unwilling to change their ways. The final lines "We are swimming on our backs, Too tired to explain ourselves, Crying arched spines, Arms reaching for home, She won't drop us" may be interpreted as a plea for help from those who are suffering under the hands of the violent authoritarian regime.
Line by Line Meaning
I answer to fists full of armed fingers
I am expected to obey people who are ready to use violence to enforce their will
Waiting for command
I am waiting to be told what to do next
Sons of sons who answer one
We are the descendants of generations who have been trained to follow orders unquestioningly
Afraid to lead an open hand
We are scared to offer help or assistance because we fear being vulnerable
They've found a flaw
Our oppressors have identified a weakness in us
They'll find a hundred more
They will continue to look for ways to exploit us
You see you're all a mistake
They believe that we are inferior and unworthy of respect
But all in all you'll save face
Despite the challenges we face, we will find a way to persevere and maintain our dignity
So please don't point your finger
Don't blame us for our circumstances
When this is where you're meant to be
We are exactly where we are supposed to be in this moment
Cause this is where you are
We must accept our current reality
Get out of bed
It's time to wake up and face our problems
We need you
We require your help and support
Now
Immediately
So aren't you glad you know now?
Do you feel relieved that you understand what's going on?
No not since we found out
Actually, we are more troubled than ever now that we have learned the truth
Do you know what this means now?
Are you aware of the gravity of the situation we face?
We are swimming on our backs
We are struggling to stay afloat and survive
Too tired to explain ourselves
We are exhausted from constantly trying to justify our existence
Crying arched spines
Our bodies are contorted in pain and anguish
Arms reaching for home
We yearn for a place of safety and belonging
She won't drop us
Despite the difficulties we face, we can rely on something (possibly a person or a belief) to sustain us
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