More albums followed: Vim and Vigor (2014), the unusual live project A Date at the Chapel (2014), Oscillation (2017) and Salvo (2018) and - finally - V (2023). The latter two albums showcased a considerably more accessible and poppy sound. The band also released two EPs: Navarone in 2009 and the part 'electric, part acoustic' Loud & Clear in 2018.
In July 2023 Navarone announced their decision to call it a day after some fifteen years together. They wrapped things up with three 'farewell shows' at Nijmegen's Doornroosje club in January 2024.
Navarone were:
Robin Assen (drums)
Kees Lewiszong (guitar)
Merijn van Haren (vocals)
Roman Huijbreghs (guitar, vocals)
Bram Versteeg (bass)
December
Navarone Lyrics
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it's raining outside
leaves are falling down
to a darker shade of white
a darker shade of white
waiting for the cozy emptiness
freezing cold
these days are such a struggle
if the sun would shine at night
will the world be light and dark
will the taste still be so bright
will the singing birds still stand
will the singing birds still stand
if the sun would shine at night
if the sun would shine at night
if the sun would shine
nothing here is coming to its end
you remember all the times that we were walking
hand in hand
cause we
we were walking hand in hand
december is coming nearer every day
it's getting colder every hour
when the sky is turning gray
december is coming nearer now
when the sky is turning gray
the sky is turning gray
and the sky must die in pain
when the sky is turning
the sky woh noooo
oh-oh
when the sky is turning gray
the sky is turning gray
and the must die in pain
when the sky is turning
the sky woh noooo
staring out of the window
it's raining outside
leaves are falling down
to a darker shade of white
The song "December" by Navarone is a melancholic ballad about the approach of the winter month, December. The lyrics describe the scene of the singer staring out of a window while it is raining outside and leaves are falling down to a "darker shade of white," which symbolizes the arrival of winter. The first verse portrays a sense of loneliness and emptiness, as the singer is waiting for the cozy feeling that comes from being wrapped up indoors during the colder months. However, they find comfort in having someone to hold, suggesting the importance of companionship during the difficult winter months.
The second verse continues to highlight the gloomy weather conditions as December draws nearer. The repetition of the line "if the sun would shine at night" suggests a desire for brightness but acknowledges the inevitability that winter brings darkness. The chorus repeats the same line and asks whether the world will still be the same if the sun were to shine at night, implying that the inevitable passing of time will change everything, regardless of outside factors. The bridge briefly reminisces about happier times walking hand in hand, but the ominous finale of the song suggests that the winter months will bring pain and darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
staring out of the window
Looking outside through the window, lost in thought
it's raining outside
Raindrops falling from the sky
leaves are falling down
Leaves falling due to the winter season
to a darker shade of white
The leaves losing their colors and turning white
a darker shade of white
Describing the colors of the leaves in winter season
waiting for the cozy emptiness
Describing the feeling of emptiness during the winter season
freezing cold
Descriping the intense cold experienced during the winter season
these days are such a struggle
The challenges faced during the winter season
but I've got someone to hold
Describing the comfort and warmth of having a loved one around during the winter season
if the sun would shine at night
Imagining a scenario where the sun would shine at night instead of daytime
will the world be light and dark
The impact of the sun shining at night on the world's illumination
will the taste still be so bright
The impact of the sun shining at night on the sensation of taste
will the singing birds still stand
The impact of the sun shining at night on the behavior of birds
nothing here is coming to its end
Nothing is ending, everything will endure
you remember all the times that we were walking
Recalling a memory shared with a loved one
hand in hand
Holding hands of the loved one while walking
december is coming nearer every day
Winter season approaching fast
it's getting colder every hour
Temperatures continuing to drop as winter season approaches
when the sky is turning gray
Describing the approaching gloomy weather of winter season
the sky is turning gray
The sky losing its blue color and turning gray
and the sky must die in pain
Anthropomorphizing the sky and describing the pain it must go through
the sky woh noooo
Expressing sadness and empathy for the sky's pain
oh-oh
Expressing emotional distress and worry due to approaching winter season
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
1XXHardrockXX1
Toller Song und tolles Video. Go on Navarone!
Marco Vrijaldenhoven
Geweldige band! Hier zit de wereld op te wachten. Wow!
theinsanelogic
very soulful. interesting :) great song guys! lekker!
AlwinoFloyd
Wat een geweldig geluid. Vet man!
Ties van Haren
geweldig nummer dit!! ik ben echt fan van jullie muziek!! is er een mogelijkheid dat ik ergens aan de baspartij kan komen?
Frank de Ruiter
Zo'n goed nummer, ben echt blij dat ik ze heb kunnen ontmoeten als backstage crew bij het bevrijdings festival drenthe
Dauwedabbert1
Geniaal!!!
Fleur
Net live gezien op oranjepop, was heel tof!
Patricia Fallis
i adore this video
Nel Berkheij
Geweldig optreden in Katwijk aan de Rijn ( Oranjerock)! Kom maar snel terug! \m/