MTL's live debut as a band soon followed, but Gates then relocated to North Carolina. While solidifying a new lineup, MTL released the single "Carry the Flame" in late 2018. They have also refined their stage show, recently finishing a month-long residency at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich. In March, the band embarks on their first US tour with stops in CT, DE, OH, WI, IL, TX, TN, and NC -- including a performance at the SX Stoner Jam 19 in Austin. Following the tour, MTL will be playing at the 2nd Annual New England Stoner and Doom Fest in early May. The band continued their momentum teaming up with Boston's Oxblood Forge for a split EP that included 2 new songs, a piano version of "Carry the Flame" featuring guest Sean "Orc" Adams (Virus of Ideals, Orcumentary) and a cover of the Candlemass classic "Bewitched" with a guest solo from Joey Concepcion (Sanctuary, The Absence). The band has completed the recording of their first full length album at Studio Wormwood with Producer/Engineer Dave Kaminsky with a release TBA. Following the recording of the full length Mourn the Light have expanded their lineup with the addition of Kieran Beaty on 2nd guitar and backing vocals to bring every nuance of their sound to life in the bands live performances.
Candlemass, Night Demon, Haunt, Swallow the Sun, Katatonia, Savatage, and Kings X are just some of the bands MTL counts as influences -- but they do not let genre expectations define the music they create. With their distinctive sound and indomitable work ethic, Mourn the Light will continue to deliver a unique mark upon the metal landscape for years to come.
Band Members :
Andrew Stachelek - Lead Vocals
Dwayne Eldredge - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Kyle Hebner - Drums
Bill Herrick - Bass
Kieran Beaty - Guitars and Backing Vocals
Weight of the World
Mourn The Light Lyrics
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Things were so much better
Young and wild
Thought id live forever
I couldnt have been more wrong
The path i walked led me here today
The road i travelled led me astray
Shackled and chained
By the thoughts in my mind
Angered and pained
Hurting all the time
I just want to feel the light of the sun on my face
Out of the darkness to become stronger
I just want to wake up and feel i belong in this place
And not feel afraid any longer
The shit ive seen
Makes you rethink it all
The way it could have been
Instead of the fall
I couldnt have been more wrong
I feel the weight of the world
Its too much for me to bear
I feel it all rests on me
Nothing in life is fair
In Mourn The Light's song "Weight of the World," the singer is reflecting on the stark difference between their carefree childhood and the struggles of adulthood. As a child, they were full of youthful hope and believed that they would live forever, but as they've grown older, they've been burdened by the weight of their experiences. The singer feels as though they've strayed from the path they intended to take and are now shackled to their negative thoughts and constant pain. All they want is to feel the warmth of the sun on their face and finally emerge from the darkness they've been living in. The singer realizes that they've experienced terrible things that have made them reevaluate their life and choices, and they feel as though the weight of the world is resting solely on their shoulders, leaving no room for a fair and just life.
The lyrics of "Weight of the World" are deeply introspective and reveal the struggles of an individual facing significant adversity. The singer is grappling with the pain of their past and present circumstances, battling with their own insecurities and limiting beliefs. The song highlights the need for hope and finding strength even in difficult times. Although the lyrics are bleak, they end on a note of resilience and the recognition that although life may not be fair, it is possible to overcome its challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When i was a child
Reflecting on a youthful time of innocence and simplicity.
Things were so much better
Life seemed easier in the past.
Young and wild
Full of energy and enthusiasm for life.
Thought id live forever
Unaware of the fleeting nature of life.
I couldnt have been more wrong
Realizing the error of previous ways of thinking.
The path i walked led me here today
Making sense of current circumstances by looking back on the journey.
The road i travelled led me astray
Taking a path that didn't lead to the intended destination.
Shackled and chained
Feeling trapped by one's own thoughts and emotions.
By the thoughts in my mind
Mental state having a negative impact on overall well-being.
Angered and pained
Experiencing strong negative emotions such as anger and pain.
Hurting all the time
Suffering constantly.
I just want to feel the light of the sun on my face
Yearning to experience positivity and happiness.
Out of the darkness to become stronger
Using past difficulties as an opportunity for growth.
I just want to wake up and feel i belong in this place
Struggling with feelings of not fitting in or being accepted.
And not feel afraid any longer
Desiring to feel free from fear and anxiety.
The shit ive seen
Making reference to experiences that have been difficult and traumatic.
Makes you rethink it all
Encountering experiences that cause a shift in perspective and priorities.
The way it could have been
Imagining a different outcome to past situations.
Instead of the fall
Reflecting on a period of great difficulty in contrast to what could have been.
I feel the weight of the world
Overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility and pressure.
Its too much for me to bear
Feeling unable to cope with the demands of the situation.
I feel it all rests on me
Feeling that one is solely responsible for a particular outcome.
Nothing in life is fair
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life.
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Dwayne Eldredge
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