There are multiple artists named Mare: 1) A Norwegian black metal band. 2) … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Mare: 1) A Norwegian black metal band. 2) A Canadian progressive sludge band.

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.

Sun For Miles
Mare Lyrics

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Look down
Tens upon tens
Won't forget your name for a while
Tens upon tens
Will cry themselves to sleep for a while
Be quiet for a second
I hope to see you again
I hope

Overall Meaning

that we can pretend
That there's nothing wrong with this

The song "Sun for Miles" by Mare is a melancholic and emotional piece that deals with themes of loss, memory, and longing. The opening lines encourage the listener to "look down" and contemplate the vastness of the world around them. The repetition of the phrase "tens upon tens" suggests a multitude of things to remember or mourn. The singer then acknowledges that they won't forget the name of the person they've lost for a while, indicating that they've recently experienced a profound loss.

The next lines express empathy for others who are also grieving; "tens upon tens will cry themselves to sleep for a while." The final lines are perhaps the most poignant, with the singer hoping to see their loved one again and to pretend that nothing is wrong with the situation. This suggests that they are struggling to accept the finality of the loss and are desperate to cling to any sense of normalcy. Overall, the song is an insightful exploration of the complex and often overwhelming emotions that come with the grieving process.

Line by Line Meaning

Look down
Take a moment to reflect on your current situation

Tens upon tens
Many people, a multitude of experiences

Won't forget your name for a while
This experience will stay with us for some time

Tens upon tens
There are many people affected by this situation

Will cry themselves to sleep for a while
There will be emotional consequences for those involved

Be quiet for a second
Pause and listen, there is more to be revealed

I hope to see you again
Looking forward to reconnecting and finding closure

Contributed by Natalie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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