Novembers Doom formed in 1989, but it was not until 1992 that Novembers Doom would receive some attention in the metal world. An early deal with Regress Records, of Italy, allowed Avantgarde Records to hear the band. This demo (Her Tears Drop) was heavy, combined with moods of darkness and despair. The two songs would lead to the release of the band's full length debut CD, Amid Its Hallowed Mirth on Avant Garde and Nuclear Blast. Exploring and expanding, the band added female backing vocals and continued its thick, eerie brand of metal. A compilation track for Pavement Music soon followed. In 1997, Novembers Doom released the EP For Every Leaf That Falls. The album was well received, leading to favourable reviews and response worldwide. Novembers Doom has since released their second full length album Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers, with Martyr Music Group. This new offering had received rave reviews.
In May of 2000, Novembers Doom entered the recording studio once again, to record the follow up to Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers. The band has recorded The Knowing with Studio One's Chris Djuricic. The CD is an extension of the previous material, only taking steps in new directions to enhance their already original sound.
In July of 2000, Novembers Doom officially became a member of Dark Symphonies. Realizing the bands potential, they constructed a deal with Martyr Music Group, to include the band on its roster, releasing The Knowing to the public.
Now, with their third full length release receiving praise, and a European licensed release of the CD through Pavement Music, Novembers Doom secured themselves more attention than before.
To Welcome the Fade
In October 2002, Novembers Doom entered the studio to begin work on their second full length of new material for Dark Symphonies. The band's fourth full length album would be entitled To Welcome the Fade, only this time they recruited the talents of the Grammy Award-winning producer, Neil Kernon. Kernon, best known for his work with acts like Hall & Oates, Kansas, Yes, Queensrÿche, Judas Priest, and more recently Nevermore and Cannibal Corpse, brought a new power and clarity to the sound of the band. This album was chosen as the Number One metal album of 2002 in Metal Maniacs magazine by one of its head editors, Novembers Doom was also a featured cover story on their January 2003 issue.
Signing with The End
In 2004, a successful tour in North America with The Gathering eventually leading to a signing with The End Records that summer. The band entered the studio in the fall to record their fifth album, The Pale Haunt Departure. This time around the band enlisted the help of the very respected producer and artist Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath and Nightingale) for the mixing duties, and the mastering went to metal guitarist and producer James Murphy (Testament, Obituary and Disincarnate).
In March 2005, The Pale Haunt Departure was released with a tour supporting it. Novembers Doom continues to forge ahead, meshing diverse musical styles and textures in the pursuit of always creating a new and unique listening experience with each new release, while retaining their heavy sound and dark lyrics.
The Novella Reservoir
In June 2006, the band's sixth full-length album, The Novella Reservoir, was announced on The End Records' website. The album will contain eight tracks. It is a follow-up to The Pale Haunt Departure.
Discography
* Her Tears Drop (Demo 1995)
* Amid Its Hallowed Mirth (Full-length 1995)
* For Every Leaf That Falls (EP 1997)
* Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers (Full-length 1999)
* The Knowing (Full-length, 2000)
* To Welcome the Fade (Full-length 2002)
* Reflecting In Grey Dusk (Best of/Compilation 2004)
* The Pale Haunt Departure (Full-length 2005)
* The Novella Reservoir (Full-length 2007)
* Into Night's Requiem Infernal (Full-length 2009)
* Aphotic (Full-length 2011)
* Bled White (Full Length 2014)
* Hamartia (Full Length 2017)
Autumn Reflection
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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The rain fell to the earth
For I dream of your arrival
And color my dark world with faith
Knowing you would be the strong one
To keep my focus in close view
For the angel beside me today
The guardian of my sanity
The one who will save my soul
If I ever doubt the faith I hold
I only need one smile from you
And an autumn reflection
Will deliver me to your arms
Someday you will understand
How much you mean to me
For every day that passes me by
I long for the person you will become
I thank the heavens above
For the angel beside me today
The guardian of my sanity
The one who will save my soul
If I ever doubt the faith I hold
I only need one smile from you
And an autumn reflection
Will deliver me to your arms
I am stronger now
Since you came into my life
With a thought of your smile
I remember yesterday
The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song Autumn Reflection are a love letter to someone who has brought light and purpose into the singer's life. The opening lines convey a feeling of nostalgia for the past, as the singer remembers the rain falling to the earth. But this feeling of melancholy is soon replaced by hope and joy, as the singer dreamt of the arrival of someone special who has brought color to his dark world. This special someone is described as the "strong one" who can keep the singer focused and grounded. The singer thanks "the heavens above" for this angel who is the "guardian of [his] sanity" and who can save his soul if he ever doubts the faith he holds.
The chorus repeats the singer's gratitude for this special person who is the source of strength and hope in his life. The promise of being delivered to the angel's arms through "an autumn reflection" adds a sense of poetic magic to the song. In the latter half of the song, the singer projects into the future and expresses the longing to see the person the angel will become. The song ends with the singer being stronger because of the presence of the angel in his life.
Overall, Autumn Reflection is a song about the transformative power of love and the gratitude one feels when they find someone who brings hope and purpose into their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember yesterday
The singer remembers a time before their guardian angel came into their life
The rain fell to the earth
It was a rainy day when the singer met their guardian angel
For I dream of your arrival
The singer had hoped for someone to come into their life and provide guidance
And color my dark world with faith
The artist was in a dark place before their guardian angel's arrival and they have brought light and faith into their life
Knowing you would be the strong one
The artist had faith in their guardian angel to help them through tough times
To keep my focus in close view
The guardian angel helped the singer stay on the right path
I thank the heavens above
The singer is grateful for their guardian angel's presence in their life
For the angel beside me today
They are referring to their guardian angel
The guardian of my sanity
The guardian angel has helped the artist maintain their mental health
The one who will save my soul
The guardian angel has been instrumental in the artist's spiritual journey
If I ever doubt the faith I hold
If the singer ever has doubts about their faith, their guardian angel is there to reassure them
I only need one smile from you
The smallest gesture from the guardian angel can bring the artist comfort
And an autumn reflection
The changing of the seasons and the beauty of nature can remind the singer of their guardian angel
Will deliver me to your arms
The singer trusts their guardian angel to guide them through tough times
Someday you will understand
The singer knows that their guardian angel will one day learn the true impact they have had on their life
How much you mean to me
The artist has a deep appreciation for their guardian angel's presence in their life
For every day that passes me by
The artist does not take a single day for granted with their guardian angel
I long for the person you will become
The singer is excited to see their guardian angel's growth and development
I am stronger now
The singer has become a stronger person thanks to the guidance of their guardian angel
Since you came into my life
The artist's life changed for the better when their guardian angel appeared
With a thought of your smile
Thinking about their guardian angel's smile brings the artist comfort
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Mal Bredova
I remember yesterday
The rain fell to the earth
For I dream of your arrival
And color my dark world with faith
Knowing you would be the strong one
To keep my focus in close view
I thank the heavens above
For the angel beside me today
The guardian of my sanity
The one who will save my soul
If I ever doubt the faith I hold
I only need one smile from you
And an autumn reflection
will deliver me to your arms
Someday you will understand
How much you mean to me
for every day that passes me by
I long for the person you will become
I thank the heavens above
For the angel beside me today
The guardian of my sanity
The one who will save my soul
If I ever doubt the faith I hold
I only need one smile from you
And an autumn reflection
will deliver me to your arms
I am stronger now
Since you came into my life
With a thought of your smile
I remember yesterday
NovembersDoom1989
Hopefully I can clear up a few things... 1. I write the lyrics, I am not religious. Each members individual belief is their own personal business, but as a band, we are not a Christian band. We don't preach religion, we promote individual thought. 2. This song is about my daughter. 3. "Heavens" is a commonly used term in astrology to describe the Infiniti of space. Not everything written is as it seems. Search the deeper meaning in the words & they may have an entirely new meaning to you.
CenobiteBeldar
I’ve wondered number 3 myself, but thank you for finally explaining. It’s a shame artists can’t share their reasons behind their creations that are so amazing.
Justin Vermilyea
Wow man glad it's you I love this song have since 2006
DJ RAVE FOX
But its a blessing you made this song music can still move people
Arline Kuhr
Very simply put....this song was written for our daughter Rhiannon Autumn Kuhr, her middle name is Autumn= (Autumn Reflection) she was the strength Paul needed to deal with his multiple spinal diseases. She was too young at the time to be in the video, she was only 3 but @ 2:09 there is a picture of Rhi & Paul hanging on the wall. (That was the director Tony's lovely idea) So yes technically she's in the video. Twilight Innocence & Swallowed By The Moon are also written for Rhiannon.
donSparda
I follow Paul`s facebook all the time, ND is just immense musical atmosphere, how the hell do they do it?
May i ask, what happened between you two?
Elena Sandu
Arline Kuhr Beautiful song , i like Novembers Doom very much , hope Paul is feeling good ,because he lost a lot of weight . Wishing you all the best .
Aurora Flores
This song is so close to my heart. I can relate so much.
Marc P.
+Arline Kuhr I'm seriously way sorry to hear this. Hope both of you would recover from this...Paul is so handicapped with his diseases...but still doing way good vocals. I do have a foster child which i raised 5 1/2y with my ex (girlfriend back then) and can't see her for real because of her real father...that's a lot of pain...to live with... :-/
Marc P.
I hope so...my best wishes for you all. Be strong. That's the thing how life goes..sad, but true...sometimes.