Pallbearer released their debut album "Sorrow and Extinction" in February 2012 via Profound Lore Records to much critical acclaim.
The current line-up is:
Brett Campbell - vocals, guitar
Devin Holt - guitar
Joseph D. Rowland - bass
Mark Lierly - drums
Watcher in the Dark
Pallbearer Lyrics
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Corporeal vessel left behind
Into formless void
Branching web of space and time
Wandering away
Wandering deeper inside
Swirling mass-ten billion eyes
Dismal cosmic tomb
Spines licking astral mind
Wandering away
Wandering deeper inside
Endless and obscured
The watcher in the dark
In the sea of illusion
A voyage to beyond, within
The lyrics of "Watcher in the Dark" by Pallbearer reflect an exploration of the unknown beyond the physical realm. The references to "torn through the veil" and "corporeal vessel left behind" suggest an experience of leaving the physical body and delving into the formless void of space and time. The imagery of a "branching web" and "swirling mass" further emphasizes the confusion and disorientation of this journey. The lyrics use the metaphor of a wound to describe the experience, highlighting the pain and trauma of encountering the infinite.
Despite the overwhelming and seemingly endless nature of this experience, the lyrics express a sense of determination and curiosity with the repetition of "wandering away, wandering deeper inside." The final lines of the song suggest that this journey is ultimately "a voyage to beyond, within." The idea of the "watcher in the dark" implies an observer, one who is watching over the journey and perhaps even guiding it. This suggests a sense of comfort and safety in the midst of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Torn through the veil
Ripped apart from the physical world
Corporeal vessel left behind
Body left abandoned
Into formless void
Entering a shapeless emptiness
Branching web of space and time
Expanding network of the universe
Wandering away
Straying from the known path
Wandering deeper inside
Exploring the inner self
Endless open wound
Infinite, gaping injury
Swirling mass-ten billion eyes
Churning and alive, with countless observers
Dismal cosmic tomb
Gloomy resting place of the universe
Spines licking astral mind
Protruding, caressing ideas beyond human comprehension
Endless and obscured
Unending and concealed
The watcher in the dark
The observer hidden in darkness
In the sea of illusion
Amidst a vast ocean of deceit
A voyage to beyond, within
A journey into the unknown depths of oneself
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brett Daniel Campbell, Joseph David Rowland
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Anthony Palmer
so refreshing to hear monstrously heavy doom, with melodic singing!
Ryan
Just saw these guys live. It was the loudest/best thing I had ever heard.
Ryan
Nice.
svoboda simon
same yesterday night in berlin. epic
Ryan
@Corrupt Jupiter The only thing I could see wrong would be the volume level of the vocals. I have to admit they were kind of low, other than that it was pretty much spot on. I guess it depends on the concert, maybe I just got lucky.
Corrupt Jupiter
Nayro theadventurer How was the vocals. Heard some people don't like the vocals live.
J N
This is beautiful beyond words. I have shown a few people who aren't into heavy music this and they've been totally transfixed. This is genuinely profound.
Also, please come back to Australia again soon you guys owned.
Corey James
As much as I love Pallbearer – if you decide on a 10 minute video, make it count!
descendingplague
saw them last night in chicago for the 2nd time. incredible band!
GodsPsychosis
Yob, Conan, and Pallbearer... would be my all-time favorite doom metal line-up those three need to get together for a triple co-headliner. ._.