1) A doom meta… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands with the name Penance:
1) A doom metal band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2) Band from London.
3) A punk band from Perth, Western Australia
1) Penance was born from the ashes of Dream Death, when several members decided to pursue a more traditional doom direction. Dream Death existed during mid eighties and played speciphic mixture of doom, hardcore and thrash metal.
Founders of Penance were drummer Mike Smail and guitarist Terry Weston (both previously a members of Dream Death) and they were the core of the band from its early days to the disbanding. The band changed various line-ups, and one of their most notable members were Mary Bielich (Novembers Doom).
Penance's debut The Road Less Travelled was released 1992, under Lee Dorrian's label Rise Above Records. Alongside with Revelation's debut, it was a first doom metal album released on this label. They would embark on a European tour in support of doom legends Cathedral and Sleep.
Their second album, Parallel Corners, was released 1994, by the European metal label Century Media. Many fans consider this the band's best album, and it's also considered one of the classics of 90s (traditional) doom metal. On the next releases Penance adopted a slight range of psychedelic influences, but still remained fairly closed to their traditional doom roots.
Spiritualnatural (2003) would be the band's final album. They embarked on a European tour in 2004 partnered with Well of Souls and Orodruin. They split that same year. The Road Revisited was released posthumously in 2005, which is the unreleased original recorded version of the first album.
Mike Smail went on to join Internal Void and Pentagram.
2) Penance Last Rites From London: "From the ashes of a dead God, the remains of a broken society and through the fires of creation, we were formed to absolve the world of sin and usher in a new age of man.
To know our name is to know sacrifice,
for we are many, we are eternal, we are the alpha and the omega.
WE ARE PENANCE!"
www.penance-band.com
3) A punk band from Perth, Western Australia. Penance began jamming mid-2013 and have since released a 7 track demo.
Crosses
Penance Lyrics
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[Lyrics: Smail]
Life's so fast, got to make it last
You've got to let your feelings show
Don't have all the answers to cure life's cancer
I've been around enough to know
Hope... amidst the pain and despair
Release your pain
World's a mess, we've got to do our best
Try and clot the world's wounds bleeding
We've got to fight, hard is the path to right
Winning's not worth it if it's easy
Life... another cross that we bear
Hope... amidst the pain and despair
Release your pain
I'm out in the world without a home
I'm scared but not alone
I don't know where to go
But I know where I'm going
It's got to be me and you
With a little love we can make it through
In the song "Crosses" by Penance, the lyrics describe the struggles and challenges of life, and how one must persevere and overcome them. The song emphasizes the importance of letting one's feelings show and releasing pain that burdens the soul. The lyricist acknowledges that life is not always the easiest path to take and that there may not be any immediate answers to the problems we face. However, amidst pain and despair, there is always hope that things will get better, symbolized by the cross that we bear.
The world is described as a mess, with problems and wounds that need healing. The song calls for individuals to do their best to make a difference and help heal the world. The path to making a difference is often hard and requires strength to persevere. Winning is not easy, but it is worth striving for if we do it together with love and perseverance. The song is empowering and encourages listeners to keep fighting, keep moving forward and keep hope alive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crosses" by Penance convey a message of resilience, perseverance, and the power of love to overcome adversity. The theme of hope amidst struggles and pain is emphasized, and the song serves as a reminder that no matter what we face in life, we can get through it with the support of loved ones and the strength to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's so fast, got to make it last
Life is fleeting and unpredictable, so we must live in the present and cherish every moment
You've got to let your feelings show
It is important to be open and honest about your emotions, even if it's uncomfortable
Don't have all the answers to cure life's cancer
There is no easy solution to the difficulties and tragedies of life
I've been around enough to know
Having lived through various experiences, the artist has gained wisdom and insight
World's a mess, we've got to do our best
The world is filled with problems and challenges, but we must strive to make it a better place
Try and clot the world's wounds bleeding
We must work to heal the world's pain and suffering
We've got to fight, hard is the path to right
Working towards justice and righteousness is difficult and requires effort
Winning's not worth it if it's easy
Achieving something without difficulty or struggle does not bring a sense of true accomplishment
I'm out in the world without a home
The artist is currently without a sense of security or belonging
I'm scared but not alone
Despite feeling fearful, the artist knows that they are not the only one struggling in the world
I don't know where to go
The singer is uncertain of their path in life
But I know where I'm going
Despite their uncertainty, the artist has a sense of their ultimate destination or purpose
It's got to be me and you
Together, we can make a difference and overcome the world's challenges
With a little love we can make it through
Love and compassion can provide the strength and motivation needed to face life's difficulties
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.