Pride and Fall came into being when Sigve and Svein wanted to pursue a more electronic and club-oriented sound than what they were doing in their goth/darkwave project An Evening With Kisses. As a result, Per Waagen, an old friend joined Pride and Fall as a programmer and keyboard player.
They released a demo shortly after, and in 2003, released their debut album, Nephesh, and debut single Paragon on Dependent Records in Europe, Metropolis Records in the United States, and Memento Materia in Scandinavia. Pride and Fall performed their first gigs outside of Norway in 2004, including Cyberia/X-Club in Holland, the Invitation Festival in Belgium and the Dark City Festival in Scotland.
In late 2005, the band released their second single, the web-only release Border, and in 2006, their second album Elements of Silence. Along with Revolution By Night the band toured Britain in May 2006, supporting Covenant on their UK Skyshaper tour. Pride and Fall released their 3rd album, In My Time of Dying, on 17 August 2007, their final album on Dependent Records. Their also played the Festival kinetic 2.0 in Canada 17 May 2008.
After a break the band returned on Dependence 2012 with the song Reborn, and a new album were released 30 August 2013.
Beginning with influences of metal, goth and progressive trance, Pride and Fall came together to combine the distinct and contrasting elements of these genres into something never heard before to spawn a refreshing and innovative surprise for the listener. Hailing from Norway, vocalist Sigve Monsen along with Per Waagen and Svein Joar Auglaend Johnsen have been dredging the depths of electronic music for fresh ideas since 2000. With the first album, Nephesh, Pride and Fall had created a new and innovative sound in the world of Futurepop. They further explored this sound in the follow up album Elements of Silence. The third album from the band, 2007’s In My Time Of Dying, was recorded following a year marked by divorce, a friend's suicide, a loss in the family, and more. The experiences shaped the sound and feel of the band. In 2013 Pride and Fall returned with Of Lust and Desire, an album showing the band’s growth while maintaining the styles that were loved by their fans and forged over a tumultuous decade. Turn the Lights on EP was released 15.08.2014, and includes the original track, one Pride and Fall remix, three additional remixes and the new song As I Carve.
BORDER
Pride and Fall Lyrics
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Along the border we have tried to fight them
Countless souls will meet their maker
We have raised our swords one hundred millions
For all that knows where this light will guide them
A trail of tears is what awaits them
The land they seek has armed their forces
Our home is lost and as we know it's what they came for
Along the border we have tried to fight them
Hold the pain for one lost love
That might appease the sorrow's spell
Some day they'll raise our fallen statues
And once again kiss lips of clay
Our home is lost and as we know it's what they came for
Along the border we have tried to fight them
The lyrics to Pride and Fall's song "Border" describe a battle against an enemy at a border. The first verse speaks of the countless souls that will meet their maker as they fight against the enemy. The second verse talks about the trail of tears that awaits those who seek to follow the light, implying that the journey will be difficult and full of suffering. The chorus repeats the line "Our home is lost and as we know it's what they came for" emphasizing the loss and destruction caused by the war.
The song also touches on the idea of holding onto the memory of a lost love, as a way to deal with the pain of the fighting. The lines "Hold the pain for one lost love, that might appease the sorrow's spell" suggest that remembering this love might offer some comfort in the midst of the struggle. The final lines speak of a hope for a future where the fallen statues of those who have died in battle will be raised and kissed once again, implying a sense of longing for a return to a time of peace and prosperity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Border" reflect the pain and sacrifice that comes with fighting for one's home and country, and the sense of loss that occurs when that home is destroyed. The song reminds us of the cost of war and the importance of holding onto hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
For all that know where this path will lead them
Those who are aware of the consequences of their actions will follow their chosen path
Along the border we have tried to fight them
We have struggled to resist the opposing forces at the boundary
Countless souls will meet their maker
Many lives will come to an end as a result of this conflict
We have raised our swords one hundred millions
We have engaged in battle with our opponents countless times
For all that knows where this light will guide them
Those who are following a certain path are aware of the outcome
A trail of tears is what awaits them
The journey ahead will be difficult and filled with sadness
The land they seek has armed their forces
The opposing forces have prepared themselves for the battle on their home turf
Upon this road walked many giants
Many great people have walked down this path before us
Our home is lost and as we know it's what they came for
Our land has been taken over by our enemies, which was their ultimate goal
Hold the pain for one lost love
Grieve for the loss of a loved one
That might appease the sorrow's spell
Perhaps acknowledging the pain will make it easier to bear
Some day they'll raise our fallen statues
In the future, people may remember and honor those who we have lost
And once again kiss lips of clay
We may meet our loved ones again in the afterlife
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
darkawaii
God...fucking...damn. This makes me think of the books I am writing. I love how deep this song makes me feel. Pride and Fall...fucking WOW man. My favorite song by them right here.
Kay Sonntag
Love this Song!🤩
Alejandro Torales
Genial!
HammerGod777
I love this song one of there best.
Chell Iverson
Really miss pride and fall...
Demonic_Emperor
Apparently they released a new album recently.
Trusty Wikipedia states this:
New album 2016In 2016, Pride and Fall will release their 5th full-length studio album, named "Red For the Dead, Black For the Mourning".
Makalania_BDO
They actually have 2 new albums.
Dependent
you can order the new one at www,dependent.de
DNN DNN
Where did they go
Scott - Palm Beach, FL
Damn this is good! Where have you been on Radio in USA? Crazy its' not...Taylor Swift would love this....lol..thats all we get here...that and Skrillex