(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.
Young Bloods
Port Noir Lyrics
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We′re spread like a bad seed without a leash
Stack every wealth, piled our bodies rot
We're soaking down in the only light we′re graced by
We don't slack, we keep breathing still
Every time stepping like we don't try
We′re dead and loose, we better dose it up
We don′t bother to feel beyond our cigarettes
They move around in that war cage
The young bloods won't seek change
They swing around that tall tale
They move around like no one sees them
You don′t shine when you're bound this way
You don′t die when you move about like your ways
You're all the same and all I hear is
You don′t know anything about me
I ain't gonna bow like your housemaid, I won't side with it
I′ve been through enough crap so cut the chatter
We′ve dug ourselves deep and our pit reeks
Our body and mass, like a yeasty batter
We don't crack, we keep leeching still
Every time sticking to the same speech
We′re dead and loose, we better dose it up
Every time letting down
They move around in that war cage
The young bloods won't seek change
They swing around that tall tale
They move around like no one sees them
You don′t shine when you're bound this way
You don′t die when you move about like your ways
You're all the same and all I hear is
You don't know anything about me
We won′t shine on, won′t shine on
Because our beat is still standing dead
We don't hide it, can′t fight it
Because every beat still wears us out
You won't shine on, won′t shine on
When everybody keeps breaking down
They move around in that war cage
You don't know anything about me
They swing around that tall tale
You don′t know anything about me
You don't know anything about me
You don't know anything about me
The lyrics of Port Noir's "Young Bloods" appear to express feelings of frustration and disillusionment with society. The first stanza suggests a sense of hopelessness, with references to being sown like a weed and spread like a bad seed. The lines "Stack every wealth, piled our bodies rot" seem to refer to the accumulation of wealth at the expense of human lives, while the reference to soaking down in the only light suggests a sense of being trapped or confined.
The chorus speaks of the "young bloods" who are confined in a "war cage," seemingly unable or unwilling to seek change. The lines "You don't shine when you're bound this way" and "You don't die when you move about like your ways" suggest a sense of being stuck in one's ways or being unable to escape the confines of society. The sentiment is expressed that despite being all the same and not knowing anything about each other, they continue to move around like no one sees them.
The final stanza seems to be a call to action or rebellion against this sense of confinement. The lines "I ain't gonna bow like your housemaid, I won't side with it" suggest a refusal to conform to societal norms, and "We've dug ourselves deep and our pit reeks" seems to suggest a recognition of the problems within society. The final lines call for action, with the repeated refrain of "We won't shine on" expressing a sense of dissatisfaction with the status quo and a desire to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, are we sown like a weed? Still, no vaccine for it
Are we unwanted and left to grow indiscriminately? Still, no cure or solution for it
We're spread like a bad seed without a leash
We're out of control and left to our own destructive devices
Stack every wealth, piled our bodies rot
We focus on accumulating material possessions while neglecting our own well-being and humanity
We're soaking down in the only light we’re graced by
We're trapped in a situation where we have limited opportunities for growth or fulfillment
We don't slack, we keep breathing still
Despite our difficult circumstances, we persist and continue to survive
Every time stepping like we don't try
We appear to be stagnating or regressing despite our efforts
We're dead and loose, we better dose it up
We feel lifeless and disconnected, so we turn to substance abuse for escape
We don't bother to feel beyond our cigarettes
We numb ourselves with vices like smoking to avoid confronting our emotions or problems
They move around in that war cage
Others are trapped in similar oppressive situations
The young bloods won't seek change
The younger generation is resigned to accepting the status quo
They swing around that tall tale
They cling to false hopes or illusions of a better life
They move around like no one sees them
They feel invisible and overlooked by society
You don’t shine when you're bound this way
You can't truly shine or reach your potential when you're held back by oppressive circumstances
You don’t die when you move about like your ways
You don't truly live or experience growth when you conform to the expectations of others
You're all the same and all I hear is
You're all indistinguishable and unremarkable, and all I hear from you is conformity to the norm
I ain't gonna bow like your housemaid, I won't side with it
I refuse to submit or conform to the oppressive expectations of society
I've been through enough crap so cut the chatter
I've experienced enough hardships, so I don't want to hear empty talk or false promises
We’ve dug ourselves deep and our pit reeks
We've dug ourselves into a hole and our situation is becoming more and more unpleasant
Our body and mass, like a yeasty batter
Our collective body and identity is expanding and fermenting, but not in a positive way
We don't crack, we keep leeching still
Despite our challenges, we continue to take what we can and rely on others
Every time sticking to the same speech
We keep repeating the same patterns and behaviors, without growth or change
We're dead and loose, we better dose it up
We continue to feel empty and disconnected, and turn to substance abuse for relief
Every time letting down
Despite our efforts, we continue to disappoint or fail
We won't shine on, won't shine on because our beat is still standing dead
We can't progress or shine because we feel lifeless and stagnant
We don't hide it, can't fight it because every beat still wears us out
We can't hide or confront our deadened state, because it only becomes more and more draining
You won't shine on, won’t shine on when everybody keeps breaking down
You won't truly stand out or reach your potential when others are held back and struggling
Writer(s): Andreas Hollstrand, Love Andersson, Wiberg Andreas Olof Domingo
Contributed by Evan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@valeri8435
You do not need to analyze style, resemblance or difference to other tunes albums or artists. You just feel it and like it with your heart. And this piece is an extraordinary one.
@manhart87
I couldn't agree more!
@jasonnaranjo4622
Esta banda sorprende siempre; gran trabajo y ansioso por el nuevo álbum!
@mathphew
Amazing!!! Such a huge sound here guys, can't wait for the album to drop :D
@jeremjerem
Original and different...love it !
@Matt-lq7gd
fuckin love that bass. First song I heard by these guys and that heaviness is what caught my attention. The rest is history big fan of these gentlemen
@TheCcmarine
I already bought this album and it's awesome!! Love Port Noir!!
@evelyn790
Saw them live a week ago they were awesome. Hope they go out touring again soon.
@rominamatusadrian2534
Me han sorprendido! algo totalmente nuevo y me encanta!!!
@gauvaingaggini
Astonishing new song... It seems like the new album will be full of surprises and different moods