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)
The Fifth Day of March
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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Just one more chance to speak to you again
I find myself at a loss for words
My search for answers only you would provide
All those years we watched you live your life
With sacrifice, the honor and the pride
What to do now, I have nowhere left to turn
I’ve lived the darkest day
On that fifth day of March
Words can’t begin to say
Just how much we’ve lost
Time and time again, you told me you weren’t scared
And I believed in your faith
I wish I had your strength, I wish I knew the truth
So hard to accept this is for real
If you only knew, the guilt I live with now
What if I made the wrong choice?
Go to her. She needs to know your safe
She would walk through fire to hear your voice again
She’ll never be alone, I’ll always keep her close
But you’re the one she’ll never leave behind
I’ve lived the darkest day
On that fifth day of March
Words can’t begin to say
Just how much we’ve lost
The lyrics to Novembers Doom's song "The Fifth Day of March" convey a sense of loss and regret over a loved one who has passed away. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that they will never be able to speak to this person again, and they are haunted by the sense that there were things left unsaid. The song is suffused with a sense of melancholy, and the spare, understated arrangement underscores the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The lyrics suggest that the person who has passed away lived a life of sacrifice, honor, and pride. The singer is left with a profound sense of emptiness and confusion, unsure of what to do next. They acknowledge that they feel guilty about their loved one's passing, and wonder if they made the wrong choice in some way. Ultimately, the singer implores the listener to reach out to someone who is grieving in order to offer comfort and support.
Overall, "The Fifth Day of March" is a subdued and introspective meditation on loss and the transience of life. Its melancholic tone and poignant lyrics make it a moving tribute to those we have loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have you gone, so much was left unsaid
I wonder where you have gone, leaving so much unspoken between us
Just one more chance to speak to you again
I wish I had the opportunity to talk to you once more
I find myself at a loss for words
I am speechless and have no words to express my sadness
My search for answers only you would provide
I am desperately looking for answers that only you could have given me
All those years we watched you live your life
We have seen you live your life for many years
With sacrifice, the honor and the pride
You lived your life with sacrifice, honor and pride
What to do now, I have nowhere left to turn
I don't know what to do now, I have no other options
The unknown calls to my deepest loss
I am facing an unknown future which makes me feel the depths of my loss even more
I’ve lived the darkest day
The day I lost you was the darkest day of my life
On that fifth day of March
It was on the fifth day of March that you left us
Words can’t begin to say
No words can express
Just how much we’ve lost
The magnitude of our loss is immeasurable
Time and time again, you told me you weren’t scared
You reassured me many times that you were not afraid
And I believed in your faith
I had faith in your beliefs
I wish I had your strength, I wish I knew the truth
I wish I possessed your strength and knew the truth like you did
So hard to accept this is for real
It is difficult to come to terms that this is a reality
If you only knew, the guilt I live with now
I feel guilty that I could have made the wrong decision that could have changed everything, if only you knew
What if I made the wrong choice?
What if I made a mistake in my decision making?
Go to her. She needs to know your safe
Please go to her, she needs to know that you are safe
She would walk through fire to hear your voice again
She loves you so much that she would do anything to hear your voice again
She’ll never be alone, I’ll always keep her close
She will never be alone, I will always be there for her
But you’re the one she’ll never leave behind
But you will always be with her, she will never forget you
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.