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 Harlot's Lie
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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I thought that I knew her well
Don't believe for a moments time
That I trusted the harlot's lie
Many alive on this desolate day
Bound by a laughter I know
A familiar voice I hear
You cannot fool me again
I have seen the mortar fail
I've always known it was you killing me
For I cater to your tragedy
What I need is to win this fight
And a weakness in the wall was found
Humility in your voice broke the ties
Again your strength has betrayed you
Fall to your knees, taste the blood of this earth
How do you pray? Does he hear your words?
Swallowing pride, worshiping lies
I loathe all that you are
The sun will not rise this day
The advantage lies with you
Within the darkness of eternal black
I will never lose my way
Written in blood, fulfilled by man
This hunger for truth that drives
Within these walls, I fear the worst
And this simple faith divides
Fall to your knees, taste the blood of this earth
How do you pray? Does he hear your words?
Swallowing pride, worshiping lies
I loathe all that you are
For the pitiful, where nothing shines upon
Your name will forever be victim
Of crimes beyond the word of man
Fall to your knees, taste the blood of this earth
How do you pray? Does he hear your words?
Swallowing pride, worshiping lies
I loathe all that you are
In Novembers Doom's song "The Harlot's Lie," the singer is reflecting on a failed relationship with someone he once thought he knew well. He questions how great this wise person really was, as he realizes he was deceived by a harlot's lie. Despite being surrounded by people and hearing familiar voices, he feels desolate and bound. He then addresses the person directly, admitting that they had been killing him all along, but he had always known. He wants to win the fight, and he sees a weakness in the wall that he can exploit. However, when he hears humility in the person's voice, he is momentarily taken aback.
He questions the person's faith and whether their prayers are heard. He loathes all that they are and sees their name as forever a victim of crimes beyond the word of man. The singer concludes by falling to his knees and avowing that he will never lose his way in eternal blackness. The song is a powerful exploration of betrayal, anger, and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
How great is the wise?
The first line inquires about the quality of wisdom.
I thought that I knew her well
The singer believed they understood wisdom.
Don't believe for a moments time
The audience should not trust in the harlot's lie for even a short time.
That I trusted the harlot's lie
The artist admits to having previously believed in the harlot's deception.
Many alive on this desolate day
Many people remain living despite present dire circumstances.
Bound by a laughter I know
These individuals are connected through a shared sense of mirth.
A familiar voice I hear
The singer recognizes someone's speech.
Trickery all in nature's plan
The situation was engineered to deceive or mislead the individuals involved.
You cannot fool me again
The artist has been deceived in the past, but is now wise to the truth or lie.
I have seen the mortar fail
The foundation of something has been exposed as insufficient, the 'mortar' representing support.
I've always known it was you killing me
The singer has always suspected someone conspiring against them or being the cause of their pain.
For I cater to your tragedy
The artist allows themselves to be manipulated or harmed by someone because they feel responsible for that person's unhappy circumstances.
What I need is to win this fight
The singer wants to overcome their adversary and be victorious.
And a weakness in the wall was found
The singer discovered a vulnerability in their foe's defenses or strategy.
Humility in your voice broke the ties
The humbleness in someone's tone created a break in an agreement or loyalty that existed between them and the singer.
Again your strength has betrayed you
The artist is referring to a previous instance where their enemy's strength has been undermined and will not save them from defeat.
Fall to your knees, taste the blood of this earth
The artist is triumphant and urges their opposing force to kneel and/or beg for mercy.
How do you pray? Does he hear your words?
The singer questions their opponent's devotion and whether a higher power listens to their appeals.
Swallowing pride, worshiping lies
The individual being addressed has accepted falsehoods and abandoned their dignity in some way.
I loathe all that you are
The artist has a deep hatred for their foe and everything they represent.
The sun will not rise this day
The outlook is grim, there is no light or positive outcome to be expected at this moment in time.
The advantage lies with you
The opponent currently has an upper hand or strength over the artist.
Within the darkness of eternal black
A foreboding and ominous image that suggests an absence of hope or life.
I will never lose my way
The artist is determined to stay true to their convictions, regardless of the challenges or the outcome of the conflict.
Written in blood, fulfilled by man
A prophecy or doom that has been enacted on or by humanity, often via violence or suffering.
This hunger for truth that drives
The singer is motivated by a need to uncover the truth or expose falsehoods.
Within these walls, I fear the worst
A sense of dread or anticipation of calamity within an enclosed space.
And this simple faith divides
A belief or trust in something that causes friction or separation between two parties.
For the pitiful, where nothing shines upon
A reference to a group or individual who is hopeless or forsaken.
Your name will forever be victim
An ominous declaration that the person addressed will always suffer or be preyed upon.
Of crimes beyond the word of man
The evil or hurt enacted on the person addressed is unimaginable or unspeakable.
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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