(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.
Deep Waters
Port Noir Lyrics
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You'll bleed down your carpet
It's deep waters
So just burn down your apartment
You're cut down, refashioned
It's sweet slaughter
Just strip like they want to
Your mama don't cry when she cuts their checks
Your baba bangs shit, it's like a car crash
Slipping down, slide
Couldn't keep up
They turn over when the light shifts
They'll slap you with a tight whip
It's so wild how the snake shifts
A million dollar smile and a face lift
How long
It's deep waters
How long
You've been cut down like I was
You'll bleed down your carpet
It's deep waters
You don't matter
Stuck in your throat
It's all chatter
You'll come and burn down with your slick touch
Spending all twelve in the thick mud
It's like being held back by a big fat kodiak
How long
It's deep waters
How long
You've been cut down like I was
You'll bleed down your carpet
It's deep waters
You've been cut down like I was
You'll bleed down your carpet
It's deep waters
So just burn down your apartment
You're cut down, refashioned
It's sweet slaughter
If you're ever going down this far
Pour it all on us
It's so honest
How long
How long
The lyrics to Port Noir's song "Deep Waters" delve into themes of pain, destruction, and transformation. The opening lines, "You've been cut down like I was, You'll bleed down your carpet, It's deep waters, So just burn down your apartment," suggest a shared experience of suffering and a desire to escape from it. The metaphor of deep waters signifies the depths of emotional turmoil and the need for drastic measures to break free from it.
The next stanza introduces the idea of conforming to societal expectations and sacrificing personal identity. The line "Just strip like they want to, Now cut their collars" illustrates succumbing to external pressures and expectations. The reference to a mother cutting checks and a father causing chaos like a car crash speaks to the influence of family dynamics and how they can shape an individual's actions and choices. The lines "Slipping down, slide, Couldn't keep up" hint at the struggle to maintain control and balance in life.
The lyrics then explore the power dynamics and manipulation that can occur in relationships. Lines such as "They'll slap you with a tight whip, It's so wild how the snake shifts" highlight the predatory nature of some individuals who take pleasure in exerting control over others. The mention of a "million dollar smile and a face lift" alludes to the facade people put on to hide their true intentions and desires.
The chorus repeats the phrase "How long, It's deep waters" to emphasize the prolonged and overwhelming nature of the emotional struggles depicted throughout the song. The repetition of "You've been cut down like I was, You'll bleed down your carpet" further reinforces the shared experience of pain and the aftermath of its consequences. The line "So just burn down your apartment, You're cut down, refashioned, It's sweet slaughter" suggests that sometimes destruction can be a catalyst for growth and rebirth.
The final stanza touches on themes of insignificance and being suppressed by external forces. The lines "You don't matter, Stuck in your throat, It's all chatter" express a feeling of being silenced and disregarded. The image of burning down with a slick touch and being held back by a "big fat kodiak" symbolizes the burden and weight of one's own limitations and insecurities.
Overall, "Deep Waters" delves into the depths of emotional struggles, societal pressures, power dynamics, and personal transformation. It highlights the need to confront pain head-on and acknowledge the destructiveness that can come with growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been cut down like I was
You have experienced the same pain and loss that I have
You'll bleed down your carpet
You will suffer the consequences and make a mess of your own life
It's deep waters
The situation is emotionally intense and challenging
So just burn down your apartment
Destroy everything you have built and start over
You're cut down, refashioned
You have been broken and reshaped into something different
It's sweet slaughter
The pain and destruction have a strange allure and beauty to it
Just strip like they want to
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and exposed, as others desire
Now cut their collars
Break free from the constraints and expectations imposed by others
Your mama don't cry when she cuts their checks
Your mother doesn't feel remorse when she takes advantage of others' money
Your baba bangs shit, it's like a car crash
Your father causes chaos and destruction, creating a spectacle
Slipping down, slide
Losing control, descending into chaos
Couldn't keep up
Unable to match the pace and demands of the situation
They turn over when the light shifts
They change their loyalty easily when the circumstances change
They'll slap you with a tight whip
They will cruelly punish and control you
It's so wild how the snake shifts
The deceitful and manipulative nature of certain individuals is astonishing
A million dollar smile and a face lift
A superficial appearance of happiness and rejuvenation hides the pain underneath
You don't matter
Your worth and significance are disregarded
Stuck in your throat
A feeling of being choked or suppressed
It's all chatter
All the talk and gossip is meaningless and insignificant
You'll come and burn down with your slick touch
Your manipulative actions will eventually lead to your own destruction
Spending all twelve in the thick mud
Enduring hardship and struggle throughout the entire year
It's like being held back by a big fat kodiak
Feeling trapped and constrained by a powerful and oppressive force
If you're ever going down this far
In the depths of despair and pain
Pour it all on us
Share your burdens and let us support you
It's so honest
The raw emotions and experiences are genuine and true
How long
How much more can you endure?
You've been cut down like I was
You have experienced the same pain and loss that I have
You'll bleed down your carpet
You will suffer the consequences and make a mess of your own life
It's deep waters
The situation is emotionally intense and challenging
How long
How much more can you endure?
You've been cut down like I was
You have experienced the same pain and loss that I have
You'll bleed down your carpet
You will suffer the consequences and make a mess of your own life
It's deep waters
The situation is emotionally intense and challenging
Lyrics © Mars Music AB
Written by: ANDREAS WIBERG, LOVE ANDERSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jeremy Neal
Killing it ! How this doesn't have 1 million views I'll never understand. Better than most bands out today. Can't wait for the new album to drop !
Despotz Records
Just got released. But with your help subs. Perhaps we can get 300ish more eyes
Doc
Damn you guys did it again! Absolutely blown away, already ranked up there with my favs from Port Noir! :D <3
StahlmetallerM
"A'ight guys, we have to think outside the box for the next one. What are some elements nobody combined this far?"
"Dunno, we could do some classic black metal arpeggios for the guitar on one side and some classic dog barking on the other?"
"Say no more!"
Rocio Iribe
swear i had not heard the dog until i read this comment! hahaha omg it works so well
Novella2
Spot on! 😅
Andy Howl
Massive fan! Port Noir has been a band to help me kick a 14 year old addiction to alcohol this past month or two! Super excited for the new album tomorrow! \m/
Andy Howl
@Despotz Records oh my God thank you so much!!! The Internet was saying March 11th all over the place so I was sitting here wondering why the new album isn't on YouTube yet!
Despotz Records
25th March, release day for the album!
Ludvig Rassmus
Thought I definitely heard some black metal influences in the last 2 singles, and here it really came through! Impeccable 👌👌