The current lineup of Novelists consists of Florestan Durand on guitar, Amael Durand on drums, Nicolas Delestrade on bass guitar, and Pierre Danel on guitar, who joined the band in 2021. Previously, Charles-Henri Teule served as a guitarist from 2013 to 2018, while Matteo Gelsomino was the lead vocalist from 2013 to 2020, later replaced by Tobias Rische from 2020 to 2023.
Novelists was formed in 2013 by brothers Amael and Florestan Durand. They were soon joined by Matteo Gelsomino, Nicolas Delestrade, and Charles-Henri Teule, following the dissolution of their previous band, A Call to Sincerity. In April 2014, the band released a demo featuring six songs. In July 2015, they signed with the record label Arising Empire, and in November of that year, their debut studio album, "Souvenirs," was released.
The band gained further recognition in June 2017 when they released the single "The Light, the Fire" and embarked on a tour with While She Sleeps and Northlane. Shortly after, they signed with SharpTone Records and released their second studio album, "Noir," in September 2017. Novelists continued their musical journey and released their third studio album, titled "C'est La Vie," in January 2020.
In April 2020, the band announced the departure of Matteo Gelsomino as the vocalist and initiated an online audition process to find a replacement. In October 2020, Tobias Rische, formerly of Alazka, was unveiled as the new vocalist. The band also signed with Out of Line Music in November 2020 and released the single "Lost Cause." They followed it up with two more singles in 2021, namely "Terrorist" and "Do You Really Wanna Know?"
Throughout their career, Novelists has showcased a metalcore sound infused with progressive metal and djent influences. They are recognized for their emphasis on clean vocals rather than screamed vocals, a deviation from traditional metalcore practices.
In 2022, Novelists released two additional singles, "Smoke Signals" and "Heretic," the latter featuring Florian Salfati from the band LANDMVRKS. On April 6, 2023, the band announced Tobias Rische's departure via their Instagram page.
Their fourth album, "Déjà Vu," was released on September 2, 2022, through Out of Line Records. The album introduced Pierre Danel as a permanent guitarist and showcased Novelists' penchant for accessible, pop-oriented approaches to heavy music. The album's songwriting demonstrated the band's ability to craft memorable hooks and satisfying choruses, with occasional mellow guitar passages adding depth to their sound.
On 6 April 2023, Novelists announced on their Instagram page that Rische had left the band. In September, it was announced that Camille Contreras was taking over vocal duties
2. Novelists is a music collective from Thompson, Canada. The collective consists of Alex King (vocals, percussions), Dollah 69 (vocals, guitars, keys) and Papyrus (vocals, keys, percussions, bass) and Sean Sean (keys).
Gravity
Novelists Lyrics
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Bragging that perfect life you've never had
The tables turn, kid
I just can't wait to see it
I wanna know what you are made of
You just don't know who you are
There's not much left of yourself
You can not see the whole world around
There is no chance to, to cover this hole
I can't see where your heart takes place
There's nothing clear in this game you play and you're losing yourself
Because you're living in a lie
You don't even know who your friends are
Do you feel the gravity?
Just come back, just come back down
Alterating the reality
Your heart is blinded by the lies that you told
You want a life you'll never have
Leading yourself to your motherfucking downfall
Open your mind to the world around
Or you will never make it out alive
You just don't know who you are
There's not much left of yourself
How could you even see with your heart?
You can not see the whole world around
There is no chance to, to cover this hole
I can't see where your heart takes place
There's nothing clear in this game you play and you're losing yourself
Because you're living in a lie
You don't even know who your friends are
Do you feel the gravity?
Just come back, just come back down
Open your eyes all your loved ones are faking
You're getting caught up by your lies
I just can't wait to see how this will end
Oh, you'll never know how to animate your empty heart
You'll never feel that fire
You feel nothing
Your chest is empty, you can't fill this space
Your heart is gone for good, leaving you loveless
It's been a while that you're life is a mindfuck
How the fuck could you live with yourself?
You're just a goddamn liar, playing a fucking role
Bragging that perfect life you've never had
Facing the mirror, you just can't be yourself
Feeling the reality slip between your fingertips
In "Gravity", Novelists addresses the problem of living a fake life, pretending to be someone you are not just for the sake of fitting in or impressing others. The lyrics directly call out the person who is living this lie, accusing them of being a "goddamn liar" who is "playing a fucking role". The song also touches on the idea that living a lie can lead to a loss of self, leaving the person feeling empty and loveless.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with a sense of anger and frustration at the person who is pretending to have a perfect life. The tables have turned, and the singer can't wait to see the facade crumble. The lyrics repeatedly state that the person does not know who they truly are, and they cannot see the world around them because they are blinded by their lies. The song also warns that if this person does not open their eyes to the truth, they will never make it out alive.
Overall, "Gravity" is a powerful critique of those who choose to live a lie, pretending to be someone they are not in order to fit in or gain acceptance. The song urges listeners to be true to themselves and to open their eyes to the reality around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just a goddamn liar, playing a fucking role
You are not being true to yourself and are pretending to be someone you are not
Bragging that perfect life you've never had
You boast about a life that you have never lived or experienced
The tables turn, kid
The situation will eventually change and turn against you
I just can't wait to see it
The artist eagerly anticipates the consequences of the liar's actions
I wanna know what you are made of
The artist wants to test the liar's true character and see what they are actually capable of
You just don't know who you are
You do not have a clear sense of self-identity
There's not much left of yourself
You have lost touch with your true self
How could you even see with your heart?
Your emotions cloud your judgment and prevent you from seeing reality
You can not see the whole world around
You are limited by your narrow perspective and cannot fully understand the world around you
There is no chance to, to cover this hole
You cannot hide or fill the void within yourself
I can't see where your heart takes place
It is unclear where your true emotions and feelings lie
There's nothing clear in this game you play and you're losing yourself
Your deceptive actions are causing you to lose touch with your true identity
Because you're living in a lie
Your entire life is based on falsehood and deception
You don't even know who your friends are
Your dishonesty has caused you to lose trust in your relationships
Do you feel the gravity?
Are you aware of the consequences of your actions and the impact they will have?
Just come back, just come back down
Return to reality and face the consequences of your actions
Alterating the reality
You are changing the truth to suit your own desires
Your heart is blinded by the lies that you told
Your own dishonesty has made it impossible for you to see the truth
You want a life you'll never have
Your desires are unrealistic and unattainable
Leading yourself to your motherfucking downfall
Your actions will result in your own eventual destruction
Open your mind to the world around
Expand your thoughts and ideas beyond your narrow perspective
Or you will never make it out alive
Failure to change and see the truth will result in permanent damage to yourself
Open your eyes all your loved ones are faking
The people around you are pretending and not being honest with you
You're getting caught up by your lies
Your own falsehoods have become entangled and difficult to escape
Oh, you'll never know how to animate your empty heart
You will never be able to bring life or meaning to your hollow emotions
You'll never feel that fire
You will never experience true passion or meaning in your life
You feel nothing
Your emotions are hollow and empty
Your chest is empty, you can't fill this space
You cannot find fulfillment or meaning within yourself
Your heart is gone for good, leaving you loveless
Your emotions and ability to love have been lost and cannot be regained
It's been a while that you're life is a mindfuck
Your life has been confusing and difficult for some time
How the fuck could you live with yourself?
How can you continue to exist and live a life based on lies and deception?
Facing the mirror, you just can't be yourself
Even when alone and reflecting on yourself, you are unable to be honest with yourself
Feeling the reality slip between your fingertips
You are losing touch with reality and your ability to understand the world around you
Writer(s): AMAEL DURAND, FLORESTAN DURAND, MATTEO BUIL GELSOMINO
Contributed by Kaelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You're just a goddamn liar, playing a fucking role
Bragging that perfect life you've never had
The tables turn, kid
I just can't wait to see it
I wanna know what you are made of
You just don't know who you are
There's not much left of yourself
How could you even see with your heart?
You can not see the whole world around
There is no chance to, to cover this hole
I can't see where your heart takes place
There's nothing clear in this game you play and you're losing yourself
Because you're living in a lie
You don't even know who your friends are
Do you feel the gravity?
Just come back, just come back down
Alterating the reality
Your heart is blinded by the lies that you told
You want a life you'll never have
Leading yourself to your motherfucking downfall
Open your mind to the world around
Or you will never make it out alive
You just don't know who you are
There's not much left of yourself
How could you even see with your heart?
You can not see the whole world around
There is no chance to, to cover this hole
I can't see where your heart takes place
There's nothing clear in this game you play and you're losing yourself
Because you're living in a lie
You don't even know who your friends are
Do you feel the gravity?
Just come back, just come back down
Open your eyes all your loved ones are faking
You're getting caught up by your lies
I just can't wait to see how this will end
Oh, you'll never know how to animate your empty heart
You'll never feel that fire
You feel nothing
Your chest is empty, you can't fill this space
Your heart is gone for good, leaving you loveless
It's been a while that you're life is a mindfuck
How the fuck could you live with yourself?
You're just a goddamn liar, playing a fucking role
Bragging that perfect life you've never had
Facing the mirror, you just can't be yourself
Feeling the reality slip between your fingertips
Nathan B.
The best metal band ever that almost nobody knows about.
Kickin’ Wing
That’s like every band on Arising Empire lol
scott adkins
Thats right, and its a shame Matt is not with them anymore. I loved his vocals.
Faz
Absolutely underated.... this is the best music to do sport
SplitRensonator
These guys were just too good. It was so far beyond what normal, baseline people could appreciate.
Matthew Duca
I'm revisiting this song after listening to it for the past three years. I honestly believe this is one of the best songs of all time
Ivan David Martinez Baron
Las armonías en los coros son simplemente hermosas. Esa combinación entre scream brutal y voces limpias son perfectas
g-man racer
Extremely under rated! These guys got it. The guitarist is just on point, and is as clean as one could get. One of my favorite bands these days!
Rodney Smith
EVH would be proud.
Vilehell
I think I found my new favorite band today...man wish I found you guys earlier. You guys are 🔥