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)
Lost In A Day
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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So far away, from any choice I have
Here in this day, I continue to fear
Simple as I am, It's always on my mind
Somewhere inside, a voice is heard
To remind me that I have lost control
With every waking breath, I decide...
How I live my life is far from normal days
See my downward fall, and allow me to lie
Somewhere inside, a voice is heard
To remind me that I have lost control
I give into my life, and color it with black
I listen to my heart, and hear nothing
If every day is cold, and the skies have turned to gray
Only then will I be happy with this pain
I have come to realize, my trials are before me
These are the rules set forth, to be lost in a day
I can't control when I was afraid
So far away, from any choice I have
Here in this day, I continue to fear
Simple as I am, to be lost in a day
The lyrics of Novembers Doom's song Lost In A Day speaks to the feeling of being lost and out of control in one's life. The opening lines, "I can't control when I was afraid, so far away from any choice I have," immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is admitting that they are powerless and helpless in their current state. They continue to fear and feel weighed down by their circumstances, despite their best efforts to break free from this cycle of despair.
The song takes on an introspective tone as the singer reflects on their life, admitting that they have lost their will to continue living in the same way. They feel trapped by their own circumstances and inability to change their fate. The line, "I give into my life, and color it with black," reveals the singer's mental state and how they perceive everything around them. The only thing they can hear is the sound of their heart beating, driving home the feeling of isolation and despair.
The song ends on a somewhat cryptic note, with the lines "I have come to realize, my trials are before me, these are the rules set forth, to be lost in a day." The singer seems to accept their fate and the challenges that lie ahead. The song speaks to the human experience of feeling trapped and powerless, and how one goes on to deal with these feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't control when I was afraid
I had no power over my fear when it overtook me
So far away, from any choice I have
During that moment of fear, I was unable to make any decisions
Here in this day, I continue to fear
Even now, the fear still lingers
Simple as I am, It's always on my mind
My mind is preoccupied with this simplistic yet consuming fear
Somewhere inside, a voice is heard
Despite the fear, a voice within me is trying to communicate
To remind me that I have lost control
This voice reminds me of my lack of control over the situation
I have lost my will, to continue this way
I no longer have the willpower to carry on in this fearful state
With every waking breath, I decide...
I make a conscious decision with every breath I take
How I live my life is far from normal days
My current lifestyle is markedly different from previous normalcy
See my downward fall, and allow me to lie
Witness my deterioration and allow me to deceive myself about it
I give into my life, and color it with black
I submit to my existence, and everything is consumed with darkness
I listen to my heart, and hear nothing
I am deaf to my heart's desires, feeling empty inside
If every day is cold, and the skies have turned to gray
When every day seems bleak and overcast with sadness
Only then will I be happy with this pain
In this dismal state, pain becomes my only comfort and solace
I have come to realize, my trials are before me
I acknowledge that challenges are yet to come
These are the rules set forth, to be lost in a day
These are the unavoidable circumstances that lead to being lost in a single day
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Written by: PAUL HORAN
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