Their first three albums ('In a Time of Blood and Fire', 'Tales of Mystery and Imagination' and 'The Sacred Talisman') feature the former vocalist Anders Zackrisson, while the newer albums are sung by Johnny Lindkvist. Also the musical style has changed a bit during the years; some demo's were something more like death metal, but then the three first cd releases pure melodic power metal, and on "Afterlife" they took a bit heavier approach with influences of true heavy metal like Masterplan and Dream evil and even some thrash metal riffs, though the melodic choruses were kept right in the core of the songs.
They have released a few more albums since, with the latest ones being 'Grand Illusion' that came in 2005 and '8th Sin' that came out in 2007. The band keeps on fighting on and remains one of Scandinavia's best known power metal bands.
On June 21st, 2008 it was announced that guitarist Nils Norberg has left the band. On May 9th, 2010, Chris Rörland joined Nocturnal Rites. A video of him playing and Fredrik Mannberg talking a bit about him can be seen here.
Leave Me Alone
Nocturnal Rites Lyrics
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So won't you come sit and talk to me
And tell me how we're gonna be together always
Hope you know that when this late at night
I hold on to a pillow tight
I think about how you promised me forever
I never thought that anyone could make me feel this way
Now that you're here boy all I want is just a chance to say
Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone
'Cause I know about her (who)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies
You said that you would treat me right
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)
Tell me why you looking so confused
When I'm the one that didn't know the truth
How could you ever be so cold?
You go behind my back and call my friend
Boy you must've fall and bumped your head
'Cause you left your number on her phone
So now that after all that you've said and done
Maybe I'm the one to blame but
To think that you could be the one
Well it didn't work out that way
Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone (you to be gone)
'Cause I know about her (move)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies (all the lies)
You said that you would treat me right (you said that you)
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)
I wanted you right here with me
But I have no choice you've got to leave
Because my heart is breaking with
Every word I'm saying, I gave up everything I had
On something that just would not last
But I refuse to cry
No tears will fall from these eyes (oh, oh)
Get out
Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me (you and me)
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone (you to be gone)
'Cause I know about her (move)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies (how did I)
You said that you would treat me right (you said that you)
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)
Get out (leave) right now
It's the end of you and me (hey yeah)
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone (you to be gone)
'Cause I know about her (move)
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies
You said that you would treat me right (treat me right)
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)
Get out (leave) (you and me)
It's too late (too late) (now)
About her (now) (why)
You said that you would treat me right
But you were just a waste of time (oh)
The lyrics to Nocturnal Rites' song "Leave Me Alone" are about a relationship that has ended due to the partner's infidelity. The singer initially waits all day for her partner to arrive so they can discuss their future together. However, as the conversation progresses, she realizes that he has been cheating on her with her friend. Filled with anger and hurt, she demands that he leave and never come back.
She confronts him about his betrayal, expressing confusion about how he could be so cold and deceive her so easily. She also acknowledges her own role in the failed relationship, allowing herself to be taken in by his lies. In the end, she chooses to let him go, recognizing that he was not worth her time and that she deserves better.
The song showcases emotions of betrayal, anger, hurt, and personal strength as the singer takes control of her situation and chooses to move on. The lyrics offer a relatable message to anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting all day for ya babe
I have eagerly been waiting for your arrival all day long.
So won't you come sit and talk to me
Can you please come and sit with me and have a conversation?
And tell me how we're gonna be together always
Can you assure me that we will be together forever?
Hope you know that when this late at night
I hope you realize that when it's late at night,
I hold on to a pillow tight
I cling to a pillow tightly.
I think about how you promised me forever
I reflect on how you made a commitment to me for eternity.
I never thought that anyone could make me feel this way
I never thought that I could feel this attached to someone before.
Now that you're here boy all I want is just a chance to say
Now that you're present, all I want is an opportunity to express something to you.
Get out (leave) right now
Please leave this place immediately.
It's the end of you and me
Our relationship has come to an end.
It's too late (now) and I can't wait for you to be gone
This is too late, and I cannot tolerate your presence any longer.
'Cause I know about her (who)
I know about the other woman in your life.
And I wonder (why) how I bought all the lies
I question myself as to how I believed all the falsehoods you told me.
You said that you would treat me right
You promised me that you would treat me well.
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)
However, you ended up being a complete waste of time.
Tell me why you looking so confused
Why are you appearing confused at the moment?
When I'm the one that didn't know the truth
When I'm the one who was clueless about the truth.
How could you ever be so cold?
How could you be so unfeeling?
You go behind my back and call my friend
You secretly called my friend behind my back.
Boy you must've fall and bumped your head
You must have fallen and hit your head, young man.
'Cause you left your number on her phone
Since you left your phone number on her device.
So now that after all that you've said and done
Now that all that you have said and done.
Maybe I'm the one to blame but
Perhaps I am responsible, but
To think that you could be the one
To believe that you could be 'the one.'
Well it didn't work out that way
Well, it did not turn out that way.
I wanted you right here with me
I desired for you to be present with me.
But I have no choice you've got to leave
But I don't have a choice, and you must go away.
Because my heart is breaking with
Because my heart is hurting due to
Every word I'm saying, I gave up everything I had
Every term I'm telling you, I sacrificed everything I had.
On something that just would not last
On something that would not continue indefinitely.
But I refuse to cry
But I won't shed tears.
No tears will fall from these eyes (oh, oh)
No tears will stream from these eyes.
It's the end of you and me (you and me)
Our relationship has come to a conclusion.
Hey yeah
Hey, yes.
Move
Leave this place.
Treat me right
Treat me well.
But you were just a waste of time (waste of time)
However, you ended up being a complete waste of time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Carsten Schack, Kenneth Karlin, Phillip White, Alexander V. Cantrall
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