Numenor… Read Full Bio ↴Numenorean were a post-black metal band from Canada.
Numenorean disbanded in 2021 after 2 of their members (1 former member and 1 current member) were accused of sexual misconduct.
Byron Lemley - Guitar/vocals, Brandon Lemley - Vocals, Alex Kot - Bass, Roger LeBlanc - Guitar/Vocals, David Horrocks - Drums
Regret
Numenorean Lyrics
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Ferment the nights we cried
These days are wasted light
These days are wasted light
You have the eyes of hate
It's a constant stream
The language of your eyes
I wanna fly away
I'm torn away
I lie still awake
Hymns of my wake
I want to start again
(It's in my head)
I see myself again
(Since the day I was born)
I fly away
Lost in this world
What holds dear?
I feel I'm losing grip
I fail them now
This fear is everlasting
These eyes have run dry
My coarse feels the toll
I put up these walls
Please don't fail me now
Let the sun shine again
Please don't fail me
The lyrics "Your spit, a well of lies, ferment the nights we cried / These days are wasted light" suggest bitterness and disappointment in a relationship. The metaphor of "spit" as a "well of lies" implies that the person speaking is disgusted by the falsehoods their partner has fed them, and that the negative emotions in the relationship have been brewing and intensifying over time ("ferment the nights we cried"). The repetition of "these days are wasted light" gives a sense of hopelessness and futility, as if the relationship is draining the singer and leaving them unable to fully live their life.
The second verse continues this theme of negativity, with the metaphor of "the language of your eyes" conveying that the person's gaze is filled with anger and hostility. The singer wants to "fly away" and escape the toxic situation, but they are torn between their desire to leave and their fear of the unknown ("lost in this world / what holds dear?"). The repetition of "please don't fail me now" suggests a feeling of helplessness and a plea for the other person to change.
Overall, the lyrics of "Regret" convey a sense of bitterness and disillusionment with a failing relationship. The use of metaphor and repetition create a feeling of emotional intensity and a sense of being trapped by negative emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Your spit, a well a lies
Your deceitful words and actions
Ferment the nights we cried
Aggravate the pain of our sorrowful nights
These days are wasted light
Our unproductive and purposeless days
You have the eyes of hate
Your hateful gaze and demeanor
It's a constant stream
It never stops or fades away
The language of your eyes
The message conveyed through your eyes
I begin to see
I start to comprehend and realize the true nature of your intentions
I wanna fly away
I wish to escape this situation
I'm torn away
I'm being pulled apart from the things I desire
I lie still awake
I can't sleep due to the anxiety and stress
Hymns of my wake
The lamentations and regrets I feel during my waking hours
I want to start again
I desire a fresh beginning
(It's in my head)
The thought keeps lingering in my mind
I see myself again
I visualize my past memories and experiences
(Since the day I was born)
Since the beginning of my existence
Lost in this world
Feeling confused and directionless within this existence
What holds dear?
What is truly important in life?
I feel I'm losing grip
I feel like I'm losing control of my life
I fail them now
I disappoint the people who depend on me
This fear is everlasting
This anxiety and dread never seem to go away
These eyes have run dry
My tears have already been shed
My coarse feels the toll
I feel the impact of the wear and tear on my soul
I put up these walls
I build up barriers to protect myself from further harm
Please don't fail me now
Please don't abandon or betray me
Let the sun shine again
Let the light of hope and happiness return to my life
Please don't fail me
Please don't let me down or disappoint me
Writer(s): brandon lemley, byron lemley
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grimner6666
Please don't do that..
"Blackmetal/Screamo" is a huge insult to the forefathers such as bathory, venom, Celtic frost etc, first and atleast 2/3 of second wave blackmetal artists aswell as respective fans.
Keep that Screamo shit contained.
Actually makes me cringe more than back in the 90s when people didn't know the difference between BM and goth or synth ppl 'Cause all wore leather and mainly black clothes.
I never want to be associated with "Screamo".
It's only used by new school hardcore fags in the U.S anyway.
Who also brought back the whole playing deathmetal in surfer shorts, white tees and trucker hats.
Well I guess dress however you like, musician or listener but when you're on the path of labeling shit, don't draw up your boarders with a paintbrush while being blindfolded.
Please? :/
@RagingEggs
It’s really a shame what passes for “music” these days. Here’s a group of supremely talented musicians who toil away at their craft to create something that tugs at the soul - not just the ego - and they won’t get a second of air on any radio station.
We’ve never heard the best musicians on the planet.
@Unreqvited
This is awesome, dudes!
@WiltTv
Knocked it out of the park.
@stemcellphone
So many people expecting "Home pt.II" just appreciate the damn music and the growth of the artist. Go listen to Home if that's what you want.
@jaredryan142
The main riff of the first 2:45ish is just amazing, it's always in my head. Probably my love of Gojira is the reason
@UponThisAltar
This is beautiful. I honestly can't begin to describe how much I'm enjoying this song. Plus they're of Numenor.
@archerwang
This is the highlight of the album. It's a beautiful album also.
@brandonogle9565
Title track takes it for me
@ahmedabdelsamad9816
Congrats for the best album of the year!
@abrahamemartinez9581
They're from Numenor. Closer to Valinor than to the middle earth.