The Night Terrors of 1927 are an indie/alternative pop duo based out of Los… Read Full Bio ↴The Night Terrors of 1927 are an indie/alternative pop duo based out of Los Angeles, California. The duo consists of Jarrod Gorbel (former lead vocalist of The Honorary Title) and Blake Sennett (ex-guitarist for Rilo Kiley.

Coming together in mid 2012, the duo released their debut single "Dust And Bones" in November of 2012, along with another track, "Watch The World Go Dark". Both tracks garnered widespread attention from around the globe, leading the duo to sign to Atlantic Records that summer.

In November 2013, the duo released their debut EP, "Guilty Pleas" on Atlantic Records. The EP features Dust And Bones and four new tracks.

Fresh off of their first tour with The Colourist, the band is currently recording their debut album, which will be released on Atlantic Records sometime in the near future.

To read more, visit Atlantic Records Press: ]http://press.atlanticrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Night-Terrors-of-1927-Bio-314.docx.

Novocaine
Night Terrors of 1927 Lyrics

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I can put up with the pain, the pain
And I don't mind a life in vain, in vain
You have so much to give
And I can take it I swear
The cross that you carry
Will be mine to bear
And I can put up with the pain, the pain

Cold ghost town with empty streets
Scarred broken and lost at sea
Let me be

Your novocaine
If you let me, I'll keep the wolves at bay
Novocaine
The field will fade, the paths will waste away
Novocaine

We've grown on to all the fights, the fights
Fall out of touch with wrong and right, and right
I'm willing to bend until I break
But I don't know how much more I can take
We are numb now to the pain, the pain

Cold ghost town with empty streets
Stars light up the blackened sea
Let me be

Your novocaine
If you let me, I'll keep the wolves at bay
Novocaine
The field will fade, the paths will waste away
You're not safe from the silent rage
A life you can't sustain
Novocaine
If you let me, I'll take it all away

Close your eyes this once
No, it won't hurt a bit
Try as you might, but you don't
No, you don't feel it

Novocaine
If you let me, I'll take it all away
Novocaine
The field will fade, the paths will waste away
Novocaine
If you let me, I'll take it all away

You're not safe from the silent rage
A life you can't sustain

Overall Meaning

In Night Terrors of 1927's song "Novocaine," the singer speaks from the perspective of someone who is willing to endure a great deal of pain and suffering for the sake of a loved one. They believe that the other person has so much to offer, and they are willing to shoulder the burden of the other person's hardships. The singer even goes so far as to suggest that they will carry the other person's "cross." However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this relationship is not healthy. The singer speaks of a "cold ghost town with empty streets," suggesting that this relationship is a lonely and desolate one. They also reference being "numb" to pain, which could imply that they have become desensitized to the emotional trauma of the relationship.

The central metaphor of the song is the titular "novocaine," which represents the singer's willingness to numb themselves to the pain of this relationship. They offer to be the other person's "novocaine," keeping them safe from the "wolves" that threaten their well-being. However, the singer also acknowledges that this is not sustainable. They recognize that the other person cannot sustain this kind of life forever. The final lines of the song ("Close your eyes this once / No, it won't hurt a bit / Try as you might, but you don't / No, you don't feel it") suggest that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they can continue to endure the pain, when in reality, it is becoming increasingly difficult to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

I can put up with the pain, the pain
I am willing to endure the suffering and hardships that come my way.

And I don't mind a life in vain, in vain
I am content with living a life that may not hold any significant meaning or purpose.

You have so much to give
I recognize the potential and value you possess.

And I can take it I swear
I am capable of handling whatever obstacles or burdens may come our way.

The cross that you carry
I understand the weight of your struggles and hardships.

Will be mine to bear
I am willing to share in the burden and support you.

Cold ghost town with empty streets
An abandoned and lifeless place void of any activity or vibrancy.

Scarred broken and lost at sea
Feeling wounded, shattered, and aimlessly drifting through life.

Let me be
Allow me to provide comfort and support to you.

Your novocaine
I want to be the numbing or soothing agent that relieves your pain and discomfort.

If you let me, I'll keep the wolves at bay
If you allow me, I will protect you from any danger or harm that may come your way.

The field will fade, the paths will waste away
The surroundings and circumstances that once held meaning and direction will become meaningless and unrecognizable.

We've grown on to all the fights, the fights
We have become accustomed to the conflicts and arguments that occur in our relationship.

Fall out of touch with wrong and right, and right
We have lost our sense of morality and have difficulty distinguishing between right and wrong in our actions.

I'm willing to bend until I break
I am willing to make sacrifices until I am no longer able to withstand the strain on myself.

But I don't know how much more I can take
I am reaching my limit and cannot continue to endure the strain indefinitely.

We are numb now to the pain, the pain
We have grown desensitized to the suffering and difficulties that we face.

Stars light up the blackened sea
Even in the darkest of times, there is still hope and light to guide us.

You're not safe from the silent rage
You are not protected from the hidden anger and resentment that is building up inside of me.

A life you can't sustain
The life you are leading is not sustainable or fulfilling in the long term.

Close your eyes this once
Take a moment to rest and relax.

No, it won't hurt a bit
I promise that you will not experience any pain or discomfort.

Try as you might, but you don't
Despite your efforts, you are unable to feel anything.

Novocaine
The numbing or soothing agent that provides relief from pain and discomfort.

If you let me, I'll take it all away
If you allow me, I will help alleviate your burden and stress.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BLAKE SENNETT, JARROD GORBEL, MORGAN NAGLER

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01Dust and Bones4:00

02Running In Place3:36

03Perfect Day

04When You Were Mine (feat. Tegan & Sara)3:55

05Novocaine3:44

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06It Would Be an Honor4:03

07Fire With Fire3:44

08Always Be One3:07

09Shine4:05

10Always Take You Back5:14

11Everything's Coming Up Roses3:44

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Len xo

I can put up with the pain
The pain
And I don't mind a life in vain
In vain
You have so much to give
And I can take it I swear
The cross that you carry
Will be mine to bear
And I can put up with the pain
The pain
Cold ghost town
With empty streets
Scarred broken
And lost at sea
Let me be...
Your novocaine
If you let me
I'll keep the wolves at bay
Novocaine...
The field will fade
The paths will waste away
Novocaine...
We've grown on to all the fights
The fights
Fall out of touch with wrong and right
And right
I'm willing to bend
Until I break
But I don't know how
Much more I can take
We are numb now to the pain
The pain
Cold ghost town
With empty streets
Stars light up
The blackened sea
Let me be...
Your novocaine...
If you let me
I'll keep the wolves at bay
Novocaine...
The field will fade
The paths will waste away
You're not safe
From the silent rage
A life you can't sustain
Novocaine
If you let me
I'll take it all away
Close your eyes
This once
It won't hurt a bit
Try as you might
But you don't
You don'feel it
Novocaine
If you let me
I'll take it all away
Novocaine...
The field will fade
The paths will waste away
Novocaine
If you let me
I'll take it all away
You're not safe
From the silent rage
A life you can't sustain

All comments from YouTube:

Shane Clouthier

9y↑11

Jarrod, you are insanely talented. After 11 years, the music you write constantly finds a way to inspire me, and remind me that none of us are alone in going through similar things at different times. Thank you.