(guitar, backing vocals) decided to meet up in a rehearsal room in their hometown Södertälje, outside of Stockholm,Sweden. They were all tired of playing music with people lacking the same level of ambition and wanted to create something new and fresh. Something beyond musical boundaries and invisible frames.
-- We were seeking the freedom to do exactly what we wanted to, explains Andreas Hollstrand.
A few hours later the trio started recording their very first song, the galvanic "Sun dé Man". The first chapter in the history of Port Noir was written.
Before the song was even mixed the trio made a music video and posted it on the Internet. A week later Anders Fridén, singer of Sweden's biggest metal export In Flames and main man behind the label Razzia Notes, heard the song and instantly sent a mail to the band. He stated that "Sun dé Man" was the best song he had heard in a very long time and wondered if the band was contracted to a label. Six months later Port Noir did their first show ever -- as an opening act for In Flames in Stockholm.
-- I did not even have the lyrics ready and improvised the entire show. But this was something we could not turn down, Love Andersson says with a smile on his lips revealing that the gig went really, really well.
A few months later the band began recording their debut album "Puls" at Dugout Studios in Uppsala together with Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Soilwork).
-- Daniel's commitment meant a lot for the record. While the rest of us fell asleep in the studio he kept on going until 4am. We still have a close contact and have become really good friends, says Andreas Wiberg.
The unexpected title, the Swedish word for "pulse", comes from the album's lyrical theme. It is about not being stuck in your safety zone but finding new ways of doing things. To follow the pulse that pushes us forward.
The members come from very diverse backgrounds (black metal, jazz, alternative rock, death metal, hardcore, progressive rock....), yet "Puls" proves that the band knows exactly where it is at and where it is heading. They are moving forward and upward -- at a very fast pace.
Now, with "Puls", the improbable and fantastic history has a soundtrack that is just as breathtaking. An amazingly strong debut.
"Tide" is released 31/5 and the debut album "Puls" 25/9.
Debris
Port Noir Lyrics
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but the flames burn through your unconscious mask
Vanquish the cold that lies in your mind
So where´s your hive?
You´re down by the hands of the cold
We failed in this rapture, and your dream died alone
You would hide in the outline from the dread of a life
Your lies won´t make it rain today
And so I´m crowned in my kingdom of ice
Every streak of light is lost
I´m locked in my own crippled cage
I´m searching thoroughly for the key that would break these bounds
You´re down by the hands of the cold
We failed in this rapture, and your dream died alone
You would hide in the outline from the dread of a life
On the far side of your mind´s eye, there´s a well that´s struck by drought
Your lies won´t make it rain today
Bound from somewhere, like the widow´s eyes, I´m trembling down the line
I´m down by the hands of the cold
We faild in this rapture and your dream died alone
You would hide in the outlines from this dread of a life
On the far side of your mind´s eye, there´s a well that´s struck by drought
The lyrics to Port Noir's song Debris offer an abstract, yet emotional depiction of coping with the loss of one's dreams and sense of purpose. The first stanza contemplates the loss of direction and drive, asking "where's your hive?" as the subject struggles to find meaning in their life. The second stanza speaks to the disappointment of unfulfilled dreams and the feeling of being trapped in a "crippled cage." The repetition of "you're down by the hands of the cold" emphasizes the sense of loss and defeat.
The third stanza introduces a new perspective, that of an outsider looking in, represented by the metaphor of the "widow's eyes." The final repetition of "I'm down by the hands of the cold" suggests that this observer can empathize with the subject's struggle, and perhaps has experienced a similar sense of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Through your conscious eyes the trail of dust wears thin
As you become more aware, the path towards your goals becomes harder to see.
but the flames burn through your unconscious mask
Your fears and insecurities still exist within your unconscious, and they can affect you without your knowledge.
Vanquish the cold that lies in your mind
Overcome the negative thoughts and doubts that hold you back in order to move forward.
So where´s your hive?
What is your purpose or community that you rely on in life?
You´re down by the hands of the cold
You've been defeated by the harsh realities of life.
We failed in this rapture, and your dream died alone
We all fell short of expectations, and your aspirations were left unfulfilled.
You would hide in the outline from the dread of a life
You seek refuge from the fear that you won't have a successful, fulfilling life.
On the far side of your mind´s eye, there´s a well that´s struck by drought
Your hopes and aspirations are suffering from a lack of passion or motivation.
Your lies won´t make it rain today
Your excuses or falsehoods won't change the outcome or rewards of your efforts.
And so I´m crowned in my kingdom of ice
You feel trapped and isolated in your own world.
Every streak of light is lost
All the optimism and positivity that once existed in your life has faded away.
I´m locked in my own crippled cage
You are imprisoned by your own fears and negative thoughts, unable to escape.
I´m searching thoroughly for the key that would break these bounds
You are actively seeking a way to break free and overcome the limitations that hold you back.
Bound from somewhere, like the widow´s eyes, I´m trembling down the line
You feel tied to a negative fate or outcome, like a widow mourning the loss of her loved one.
We failed in this rapture and your dream died alone
Once again, we all failed to achieve success, and your own dreams were crushed in the process.
You would hide in the outlines from this dread of a life
Your fear of an unfulfilling life causes you to avoid taking risks or pursuing your passions.
On the far side of your mind´s eye, there´s a well that´s struck by drought
Once again, your motivation and aspirations are lacking, and you struggle to find a source of inspiration.
Writer(s): Andreas Wiberg, Love Andersson, Andreas Hollstrand
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nawaf
on Exile
This entire album is beautiful, Diamond is my favorite. I've been looking all over the internet for the meaning behind the entire album and that song in particular because id love to learn the meaning behind every lyric. Genuinely gorgeous, the music industry needs more of this