1. An American sludge metal band from Arizona, founded in 2005.
2. A Polish black metal band from Toruń, founded in 1992.
3. An American industrial rock band from Chicago, founded in 1993.
4. An American post-punk band from Philadelphia, founded sometime in the 90s.
5. An Australian band.
6. An Alternative band from New Delhi, India
1. NORTH is the moniker of the Arizona-based atmospheric sludge metal quintet.
Formed by drummer Zachary Hansen, bassist Evan Leek, and guitarist Ty Engle as an instrumental trio in 2005, NORTH added guitarist Matthew Mutterperl and self released their EP "Siberia" in the Summer of 2006, followed by extensive touring. In 2007 the group released their follow up EP "Ruins," noted for exploring a darker sound previously hinted at on "Siberia". After adding keyboardist Peter Ridgeway and vocalist Kyle Hardy, the critically acclaimed "What You Were" was released in July 2008 by Toledo, Ohio-based Cavity Records, followed by two years of various tours throughout the U.S. Not shortly thereafter, Ty Engle left the band, and writing for the next full length began in January 2010. Pete left amicably in 2011, and guitarist Kyle Szostek was welcomed later that year. Their fourth album, The Great Silence, was themed around the question of extraterrestrial life and saw an August 2012 release with six weeks of tour support covering much of the US. 2013 saw the departure of vocalist Kyle Hardy as well as guitarist Kyle Szostek, leaving the band as a three-piece with Evan Leek assuming both vocals and bass. Their 4-song EP Metanoia is the first form of output from the newly-minted trio and features a focused, stripped-down attack, amplified with soaring vocals and loud, jarring riffs. The band self-released Metanoia on March 11, 2014, returning to a more active tour schedule than they have in years previous.
More information and tour dates can be found at http://www.northband.us
2. North is a Polish band, founded in 1992 in Toruń by Sirkis and Thorn. In february 1993 drummer Nithramous comes to the band and in may they recorded rehearsal demo called ”Entering the Dark Kingdom”. In november 1993 when they recorded second demo "As My Kingdom Rises", guitarist Vermighor joined to the band. In december 1993, line-up was crystallizes and bass player Sabesthor joined to the band. In early years they played Raw Black Metal, but from 2002 they play Pagan War Black/Death Metal. North also released Kat's cover "Noce Szatana" on „Czarne Zastępy: W Hołdzie KAT” in october 1996.
Current line-up:
Sirkis - Guitar, Vocals (Grom (Pol), My Infinite Kingdom, Fight (Pol), Selossed)
Marcin - Guitar (Algebra)
Sabesthor - Bass ([[artist]Grom (Pol), My Infinite Kingdom, Selossed)
Hellrider aka Lola - Drums (Croque-Mort (Pol), Algebra)
Past members:
Thorn - Guitar, Vocals (Neasit)
Zemial - Guitar (Venedae, The Lord, Midnight (Pol), Angrenost (Pol), Demiurg Błyskawicy)
Vermighor - Guitar
Aothar - Guitar (Grom (Pol), Selossed)
Sławoj Orzeł Trivialis - session Guitars (Nów, Majestat, Stara Pieśń, Stanica, Grom (Pol), Fornostem, Orłów Kraina, Kurhany, Zarzewie)
Nithramous - Drums (Neasit)
Discography:
Demos, rehearsals & promos:
1993 Entering The Dark Kingdom
1993 As My Kingdom Rises
1993 Rehearsal June 1993
1994 Promo 94
Studio albums:
1995 Thorns On The Black Rose
1998 From The Dark Past
2002 Korona (The Crown)
2006 Na Polach Bitew (In The Battlefields)
2011 Czekając Na Sztorm (Waiting For The Storm)
Best of..:
2000 Wojna Trwa (The War Rages On)
Splits:
1996 Jesienne Szepty (Autumnal Whispers) (with Sacrilegium (Pol))
1998 Sovereigns Of Northernlands
2000 Jesienne Szepty/Przedświt... (Autumnal Whispers/Daybreak...) (with Sacrilegium (Pol) and Neasit)
2005 Lechia, Slawia, Aria (with Gromowładny)
2007 Eastern Hammer (with Graveland, Nokturnal Mortum and Темнозорь (Temnozor))
http://www.north.art.pl/
http://www.myspace.com/northpl
3. NORTH is a four-piece Industrial Metal band from Chicago that was formed in 1993 by producer/engineer, drummer, and keyboardist Brian Eaton. North uses technology to the hilt, giving the band its industrial strength rock sound, but there’s more hiding below the surface. North’s vocalist Don Grillo manipulates his voice in unearthly ways, scowling and screaming, drifting into harmonies then laying his soul bare. Bassist Nick Sanzeri knocks the listener flat with intricate bass lines coming up from the depths. Classically trained, Sanzeri is the perfect compliment to Eaton’s rhythmic base. Jon Studtmann has the duty of filling in the high parts with searing guitar work. Equal parts of metal and rock mixed with a style all his own, Studtmann uses his guitar as an emotional Richter scale, reversing the feel of a tune with the changing of a note. Eaton’s samples provide an overall gothic feel to the band’s debut disc, Genocidal World.
4. A band by the name of North also existed for a short time in 1998 and recorded one 7" EP for the MindWalk Recording label. Featuring former members from Elements of Need, I Am Heaven, Goodbye, Blue Monday, and Lollycolumn.
5. NORTH are also four local musicians from Melbourne, Australia - Alf, Beau, Joel and Thanh - doing their own thing in the music business.
6. NORTH was formed in early 2012 by singer and songwriter Jordan Johnson, drummer Akshay Deokuliar and electric guitarist Shobith John, and were joined shortly after by Sean and Zoe Tuckey contributing to the band bass, piano and vocals.
Their first album is Pieces of Mind, released on 27th February 2015.
More information and tour dates can be found at:
* https://www.northbandinsoundcloud.com/northbandin
* https://www.facebook.com/northbandin
* https://twitter.com/northbandin
Forgive Me
North Lyrics
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But I can't look You in the eye
So I, I just stay away
I tried and tasted what's forbidden
And it filled me with delight
But now I'm still hungry inside
For living like I'm not Yours
I forget how kind You are
You are light for my foolish heart
My heart, my heart, my heart
You are the light of my
My heart, my heart, my heart
You are the light of my
Oh, God, I let intruders into
The garden of my soul
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Foxes are running wild
I thought You were holding out on me now
To keep me from being free
How could I have been so wrong
Forgive me, forgive me, Lord
For living like I'm not Yours
I forget how kind You are
You are light for my foolish heart
My heart, my heart, my heart
You are the light of my
My heart, my heart, my heart
You are the light of my
Like a runaway
Always running, running from the pain
Tried my own way to live
To steal what You already give
I gave up the truth for a lie
Trade the sun in for the moonlight
Oh, don't let me sleep here tonight
I want to see You here with new eyes, new eyes
Forgive me, forgive me, Lord
For living like I'm not Yours
I forget how kind You are
You are light for my foolish heart
My heart, my heart, my heart
You are the light of my
My heart, my heart, my heart
You are the light of my
Father, forgive me
I forget that I am Yours
No other savior is as kind as You are
So kind to me, Lord
You are mine, I am yours
You are mine, Lord, and I'm yours
You are mine, Lord, and I'm yours
The song "Forgive Me" by North is a heartfelt plea to God for forgiveness and a return to a life lived in His presence. The first verse sets the tone with the singer admitting that they have heard God calling out to them but can't bring themselves to face Him because of the guilt they feel for straying from Him. They describe their experience with sinful pleasures as filling them with delight but eventually leaving them feeling hollow and unsatisfied. They realize that the only way to find true fulfillment is through a relationship with God, and so they ask for forgiveness for living as if they don't belong to Him.
The second verse uses the metaphor of a garden to describe the singer's soul, with intruders and foxes running wild. This imagery paints a picture of a place once beautiful and orderly, now overrun with chaos and danger. The singer acknowledges that they were mistaken in thinking that God was holding out on them, and they lament the fact that they gave up the truth for a lie. They long to see God "with new eyes" and to be reunited with the joy and peace that comes from being in His presence.
Ultimately, the message of the song is one of repentance, surrender, and a desire to live a life fully devoted to God. It acknowledges the pain and emptiness that comes with living outside of His will, but also the unending forgiveness and kindness that God offers to those who come back to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear You calling out my name, Lord
Despite hearing the Lord call out to them, the singer avoids facing their transgressions.
But I can't look You in the eye
Confronting the Lord about their wrongdoings is difficult for the singer.
So I, I just stay away
The singer distances themselves from the Lord as a result of their shame.
I tried and tasted what's forbidden
The artist has made mistakes and given in to temptations they knew were wrong.
And it filled me with delight
The temporary pleasures of giving in to temptation initially made the artist feel content.
But now I'm still hungry inside
The momentary happiness they felt did not satisfy them in the long term.
Forgive me, forgive me, Lord
The singer is asking for forgiveness from the Lord for their mistakes and regrets.
For living like I'm not Yours
The artist is sorry for not following the Lord and acting in a way that goes against their beliefs.
I forget how kind You are
In making their mistakes, the artist disregarded the Lord's kindness.
You are light for my foolish heart
The Lord is seen as a guiding light for the artist's heart.
My heart, my heart, my heart
The singer's heart is in turmoil over their wrongdoing.
You are the light of my
The Lord is the source of light to help guide the artist out of their mistakes.
Oh, God, I let intruders into
The singer let negativity into their life and allowed it to take hold.
The garden of my soul
Their soul is symbolic of a garden that they allowed to be overrun by intruders.
Foxes are running wild
The intruders represent the wild foxes running rampant.
I thought You were holding out on me now
The artist believed the Lord was purposefully withholding something from them.
To keep me from being free
The artist believed the Lord was limiting their freedom.
How could I have been so wrong
The singer realizes they were incorrect in their assumptions about the Lord.
Like a runaway
The singer has been avoiding their problems.
Always running, running from the pain
The artist has been avoiding acknowledging and confronting the pain of their mistakes.
Tried my own way to live
The artist has tried living their life without the Lord's guidance.
To steal what You already give
The artist has been taking things for granted that the Lord has already blessed them with.
I gave up the truth for a lie
The singer chose to believe a lie over the truth the Lord presented.
Trade the sun in for the moonlight
The artist chose temporary darkness over the light of the Lord.
Oh, don't let me sleep here tonight
The singer is seeking assistance from the Lord and asking to not be left alone.
I want to see You here with new eyes, new eyes
The singer is hoping to rediscover the Lord's presence and teachings with a fresh outlook.
Father, forgive me
The singer is addressing the Lord as their father and seeking his forgiveness.
I forget that I am Yours
The artist wishes to remember their connection to the Lord.
No other savior is as kind as You are
The Lord's kindness is unparalleled to any other savior.
So kind to me, Lord
The singer recognizes the Lord's kindness in spite of their mistakes.
You are mine, I am yours
The singer reaffirms their relationship with the Lord.
You are mine, Lord, and I'm yours
The artist is confirming their place as the Lord's follower.
You are mine, Lord, and I'm yours
The artist is expressing their commitment to following the Lord.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, FUN ATTIC MUSIC, LLC
Written by: BRENDON SHIRLEY, JASON JAMISON, JEFF OWEN, MIKE DONEHEY, RUBEN JUAREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nancy Foix
Just as the father was waiting
for his prodigal Son to return;
Our heavenly Father is waiting
for us to return
when we have wandered away from His fold..
He's right there waiting with open arms
because He loves us
and does not want us to drown in our sorrows,
nor perish in our sins.
He loves us so much,
He sent is Son to die in our place,
to pay the penalty for our sin:
mine the sin, His the sacrifice;
mine the sin, His the pain;.
mine the sin, but His death.
"The wages of sin is death,
but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord."(Romans 6:23)
Katie Bergman
This song is so relatable ! I was thinking about how Jesus wouldn't forgive me, but now I realize he will ALWAYS .
Creative Me
yes
Daniel D
Ignore the sole person
Lauren Booker
Saw them in concert last night and this song had me in tears.. I've not been a very good Christian and this song really spoke to me and I know what needs to change now in my life. I have a lot of decisions to make now. Prayers would be much appreciated, thank you!
Jesse Kohler
Relapsed a couple months ago, distanced myself from everyone, my family, friends, church, completely turned my phone off that whole time, they came looking and I hid... Couldn't talk to God even tho I can hear him calling.. this song... Hits hard, couldn't make it 10 seconds in before hitting the ground.
Just texted my pastor to pick me up and he's on the way... Lord forgive me.
Sam Gatukui
hello Jesse. I hope you are fighting on. Grace and peace.
christopher weiner
This song cuts deep. Out of all of my struggles, living my life like I don't know Christ. I'm thankful for the steadfast love of Christ, for when I wander so far from God, still he calls me back.
Xeon Light
Amen.
Allison Blackwood
Amen. I'm still struggling.
Ermelinda
Wow your comment made me cry. It cut through me