1) A Traditional/Melodic Metal b… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with this name:
1) A Traditional/Melodic Metal band from Pennsylvania, USA, active 2004 - Present.
2) A Christian Gothic Metal band from Germany, active between 1987 - 2002.
1) Necromance is a Traditional/Melodic Metal band from Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA - formed in September 2004. The band was formed by siblings Jeff (Guitars) and Sarah (Vocals) Teets, along with good friend Kaling Schweizerhof on drums. Kalin has come and gone from the band a few times over the course of their history, but is currently in the line-up. Over the course of their 6-year history the band has opened for national acts such as Jon Oliva's Pain, Circle II Circle, Overkill, Raven, George Lynch (ex-Dokken), Manticora, and Attacker. In the fall of 2008 they won studio time by beating out 18 other bands, and the CD that came as a result, entitled Never Look Back was released independently in April 2009. The CD reserved very favorable reviews from various metal websites and organizations, though the band has cited dissatisfaction with several aspects of the release. After their third period of down-time the band is currently seeking a new bassist to replace long-standing member Chad Hontz, working on a lot of brand new music, and ready to get back into the music scene.
Line-up:
Jeff Teets - All Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals (September 2004 - Present)
Sarah Teets - lead Vocals, Keyboards (September 2004 - Present)
Kalin Schweizerhof - Drums (September - October 2004, January 2007 - March 2009, April 2010 - Present)
Past Members:
Chad Hontz - Bass (November 2005 - February 2010)
John Wesolowski - Guitars, Backing Vocals (September 2004 - October 2007)
Nick Andreas - Drums (November 2004 - July 2006)
Joe Marvin - Drums (April - October 2009)
2) Necromance was a Christian gothic metal band from Spremberg, Germany, formed in 1987, disbanded in 2002. Originally signed to Morbid Records as a death metal act and later signed to Pleitegeier Records after changing the music style, the band built a reputation in the underground scenes touring with groups such as Demigod. Necromance released two albums in the 1990s: White Gothic (1997) and Wiederkehr der Schmerzen (1999). Their 2001 album Tribulation Force showcased a strong industrial metal influence. The band has toured Europe, and performed on notable European festivals such as Freakstock in Germany. Their two latest albums were well-received by magazines such as Rock Hard and Metal Heart. The band leader Runhardt Scheffler typically writes lyrics about the End Times.
Line-up:
Runhardt Scheffler - vocals, guitar
Raphaela Poltermann - vocals
René Schwulera - synthesizer
Jean Schulze - drums
Former members:
Mike Winkler - guitar
Sandra Bogdan - vocals
Mike Petrick - vocals, bass
Mario Eckert - bass
Far Away
Necromance Lyrics
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Misused, mistakes
Too long, too late
Who was i to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'cause you know,
That i love you
I have loved you all along
And i miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
One my knees, i'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'cause with you, i'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but i won't give up
'cause you know,
You know, you know
That i love you
I have loved you all along
And i miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'cause i needed
I need to hear you say
That i love you
I have loved you all along
And i forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'cause i'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
The lyrics of Necromance's song "Far Away" express the pain of separation and longing for the person they love. The opening lines "This time, this place / Misused, mistakes / Too long, too late / Who was I to make you wait" convey the regret for the mistakes made that led to the separation. The singer then admits to their love for the person and apologizes for being away for too long.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the depth of love and longing for the person by saying that the singer has loved them all along and misses them. They hope to be reunited with the person they love and will do anything to keep them close, even if it means not breathing if they don't see them anymore.
The second verse expresses the willingness to go through anything for the person they love, even if it means going through hell. The final lines express the desire to stay with the person, knowing that they both need each other and that they have loved each other all along. The singer promises to never leave again and asks the person to hold on and never let them go.
Overall, the lyrics of "Far Away" are a powerful expression of love and longing, with an emphasis on regret for past mistakes and a desire for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
This time, this place
I am acknowledging the current situation and location
Misused, mistakes
There have been misunderstandings and errors in our relationship
Too long, too late
It's been too much time and the opportunity may have passed
Who was I to make you wait
I regret having kept you waiting and wonder who I was to do so
Just one chance
I only need one opportunity
Just one breath
I only need one moment
Just in case there's just one left
I want to make sure to use every opportunity we have left
'cause you know,
You know, you know
You are already aware of my feelings towards you
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
I want you to know how much I love and miss you. I dream about being with you and can't imagine living without you. I cherish the possibility of seeing you again.
On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I am willing to humble myself and ask for one more chance, as I would do anything to be with you and face any hardship for the opportunity to hold your hand.
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'cause you know,
You know, you know
I am willing to give everything for our love, but I won't give up hope because you already know how I feel.
So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
Although we have been apart for so long, I hope you are still aware of my heartfelt emotions towards you.
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
I wish you didn't have to leave and I need you to acknowledge my love for you. I still love you and forgive you for the time we have been apart.
So keep breathing
'cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Please keep living and breathing, as I am here to stay with you now. Believe me when I say I will always be here, holding on tight to ensure that we never have to be apart again.
Writer(s): Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.