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)
Torn
Novembers Doom Lyrics
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I long for days like this
My heart pounds when you are near
The gift of life
Treasure it, for it is pure
Embrace it with all your heart
Not a thousand years of pain
I hold for you a special gift
And on this day, a new life begins
(Torn)
Facade the day of forest green
And calm my breath with words of plight
A question I ponder this hour
The light for me, or shadows engulf
(Death)
I am the answers you seek
You stand before me
And I see your sorrow
Even now, in your agony
You can have your doubt
For one last time
(Torn)
Do I make make the sacrifice?
To walk among the restless souls?
How can I let this go on?
Torn between love and life
All is dead in my eyes
(Death)
Close your eyes and welcome the truth
Innocence is so sweet
For only the aging of the flesh
Shall rain upon the sorrows of life
Admire this touch of heaven
Before it fades.
I remember days of old,
And through your grief, one stands clear.
I can see you forge a smile
All these flowers are turning to snow
For all is lost in your heart
It's only her love that keeps you alive
Now's the time for your pain to end
(Life)
How can I ever live without you?
This all seems so perfect
So perfect, until I dream of you
And your smile is my sunshine
You deserve more then this
Your saviour has come
A strong soul to carry on
To take you home
I need you here with me
Follow me now
To pick me up when I fall
Before the sunlight fades
The song “Torn” by Novembers Doom is a powerful piece that explores the themes of life, death, and the pain of choosing between the two. The song begins with the singer expressing their love for life and how much they treasure each moment. They emphasize how important it is to embrace life with all your heart as it is a pure gift. The singer then declares that even a thousand years of pain would not be worth losing the gift of life. They hold a special gift for someone and a new life is about to begin.
The song then transitions to “Torn,” where the singer is struggling between choosing the light or shadows. The metaphor of the “day of forest green” and “calm my breath with words of plight” emphasizes the inner turmoil that the singer is experiencing. They ponder, “Do I make the sacrifice? To walk among the restless souls?” The singer is torn between the love they hold and the desire to live.
The song then moves on to “Death,” where the singer seems to be facing their final moments. They are the answers that someone has been seeking and see the sorrow of the person before them. The singer acknowledges that even in their agony, they can have doubts for one last time. They are offering answers and solutions to the person they are talking to.
Finally, the song ends with the singer coming to terms with their own mortality. They talk about how everything is turning to snow and all is lost in their heart. The only thing that keeps them alive is the love of someone else. The singer accepts that they need to be taken home and that someone else will carry on. They end the song by saying that they need that person to pick them up when they fall before the sunlight fades.
Overall, “Torn” is a powerful exploration of the pain and struggles that come with life, death, and everything in between.
Line by Line Meaning
I long for days like this
I yearn for moments of happiness and contentment
My heart pounds when you are near
Being close to you fills me with excitement and joy
The gift of life
Life itself is a precious and valuable thing
Treasure it, for it is pure
Hold onto your life, for it is untainted and uncorrupted
Embrace it with all your heart
Cherish and hold onto life with all of your being
Not a thousand years of pain
Enduring immense suffering for a lengthy period of time is not worth
Would be worth the loss of this
Giving up this gift of life would not be a fair trade
I hold for you a special gift
I have a special present reserved for you
And on this day, a new life begins
Starting today, a new chapter of life will commence
Facade the day of forest green
Conceal the bright and hopeful day with a gloomy atmosphere
And calm my breath with words of plight
Ease my worries and anguish with some comforting words
A question I ponder this hour
I am currently contemplating a significant question
The light for me, or shadows engulf
Do I choose the path of hope and brightness or allow myself to be consumed by darkness
I am the answers you seek
I possess the solutions to your problems
You stand before me
You are currently in front of me
And I see your sorrow
I can sense and feel the sadness in you
Even now, in your agony
Even while you are in immense pain and suffering
You can have your doubt
It is okay to be uncertain and anxious
For one last time
For the final instance, for your ultimate chance
Do I make make the sacrifice?
Should I give up something significant as a sacrifice?
To walk among the restless souls?
To be with those who are troubled and distressed?
How can I let this go on?
I cannot permit this to continue
Torn between love and life
I am conflicted between choosing a person or choosing to live
All is dead in my eyes
Everything appears lifeless and bleak
Close your eyes and welcome the truth
Shut your eyes and accept the reality
Innocence is so sweet
Being pure and unspoilt is delightful
For only the aging of the flesh
The only thing inevitable is the physical deterioration of the body
Shall rain upon the sorrows of life
Will bring sorrows and grief to the hardships of life
Admire this touch of heaven
Appreciate this divine experience
Before it fades.
Before it disappears completely
I remember days of old,
I recollect previous days
And through your grief, one stands clear.
Amongst your distress, one memory shines through
I can see you forge a smile
I can witness you creating a smile despite your pain
All these flowers are turning to snow
All of these beautiful things are being ruined
For all is lost in your heart
You have lost everything meaningful to you
It's only her love that keeps you alive
Only her affection is keeping you going
Now's the time for your pain to end
The present moment is when you need to get rid of your sorrow
How can I ever live without you?
I cannot imagine living without you
This all seems so perfect
Everything seems ideal and just right
So perfect, until I dream of you
Everything seems perfect until I dream of you
And your smile is my sunshine
Your radiant smile fills me with happiness and warmth
You deserve more then this
You deserve a better experience than this
Your saviour has come
Your rescuer has arrived
A strong soul to carry on
A robust individual to keep going
To take you home
To escort you to a better place
I need you here with me
I require you to be here with me
Follow me now
Come with me immediately
To pick me up when I fall
To assist me when I falter
Before the sunlight fades
Before the chance to experience light passes away
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Phil Thornalley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alef Martins
como sempre november doom me surpreendendo com músicas uma mais foda que a outra.
유LEONARDO웃
Falou e disse 😀
Starscream
I LOVE Novembers Doom, but this is hands down my favorite song.
Kamari Emmanuel
@Daniel Enrique yup, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself =)
Hessel M
Wow i always knew Novembers Doom, but only a few songs of theirs.This is like a hidden gem.I really have to check out the rest of their discography aswell.
Václav Říha
Úžasná skladba...
Loki Galeas
A great tune. This and Broken are their best songs
solefail
I love this song...
jtzche1
Amazing song
giselle gamer
Beauty song great band