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)
Not The Strong
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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How much longer can I go on
To raise to my feet, to try this game again
I often point fingers of blame
If only my mother knew the real me
Her heart would break, for I am shame
Not the strong man she raised from birth
In my dreams, I can fly away
And look back through tears of pain
Even if I were to never awake
I would still have my downtime
If only my mother knew the real me
Her heart would break, for I am shame
Not the strong man she raised from birth
A coward, a child, and a scared soul
A sweet embrace from honest love
Just won't be enough this time
If I had the cure, to save myself
I would then know how you feel
If only my mother knew the real me
Her heart would break, for I am shame
Not the strong man she raised from birth
A coward, a child, and a scared soul
The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song "Not The Strong" delve into the theme of struggling with feelings of inadequacy and disappointment in oneself. The singer admits to having fallen multiple times before someone, likely a parent or guardian figure, and wonders how much longer they can keep going. Despite trying to get back up and try again, the singer finds themselves pointing fingers of blame instead of taking responsibility for their actions.
The chorus reflects the singer's feelings of shame and cowardice, particularly in relation to their mother. The singer notes that if their mother knew the "real" them, she would be heartbroken. They feel like they are not the strong, capable person that their mother raised them to be, but rather a scared child who is unable to face the world.
The bridge of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer dreaming of being able to fly away and escape their pain. However, even in their dreams, they cannot escape the sense of sadness and isolation that plagues them. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that even the love of others may not be enough to help them overcome their feelings of inadequacy.
Overall, "Not The Strong" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of navigating life and struggling with one's own shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times have I fallen before you
I have failed so many times in the past, particularly in front of you (the audience).
How much longer can I go on
I am losing my strength and patience to keep pushing forward, because things are not improving.
To raise to my feet, to try this game again
Even though I am tired and feel beaten down, I will still try to get up and keep going.
I often point fingers of blame
I tend to blame others for my failures and shortcomings, instead of taking responsibility and trying to improve myself.
If only my mother knew the real me
I am hiding my true self from others, especially my mother, who I fear will be disappointed in me.
Her heart would break, for I am shame
My mother would be deeply saddened if she knew the extent of my struggles and shortcomings.
Not the strong man she raised from birth
I have failed to live up to the expectations of what my mother raised me to be.
A coward, a child, and a scared soul
I feel weak, helpless, and afraid, like a scared little child.
In my dreams, I can fly away
In my imagination, I can escape my problems by dreaming of flying away to someplace better.
And look back through tears of pain
Even though I am escaping in my dreams, I know that the reality of my situation is painful and heartbreaking.
Even if I were to never awake
Even if I never wake up from my dreams and stay lost in them forever,
I would still have my downtime
I would still have moments of rest and peace, even if they are only in my dreams.
A sweet embrace from honest love
Even though I need support and love from others,
Just won't be enough this time
I fear that even the love and support of others won't be enough to help me overcome my struggles right now.
If I had the cure, to save myself
If I had a solution to my problems that could save me,
I would then know how you feel
I would then know how it feels to be free of the weight of my struggles and fears.
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