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.
Fear Your Love
Pride and Fall Lyrics
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How can I make this dream come true for me?
Oh, I just got to know,
Oh, baby, 'cause I love you so,
Gonna blow for you
I've tried, I've tried, I've tried,
I've tried in every way
Oh, I thought you understood
So you gotta make me see,
What does it take to win your love for me?
The lyrics to Pride and Fall’s “Fear Your Love” convey the struggles of unrequited love. The singer is consumed by their love for someone, but feels like they are constantly fighting an uphill battle to win their affection. The opening lines are a pleading question, asking what it takes to win this person’s love. The singer is desperate to make their dream come true, but is at a loss for what they can do to make it happen. The repetition of “I just got to know” emphasizes the singer’s urgency in finding an answer.
The second half of the first verse highlights the sacrifices the singer is willing to make for their love. “Gonna blow for you” suggests that the singer is willing to do anything, or sacrifice everything, to be with this person. The following verse moves into despair and frustration. The repetition of “I’ve tried” emphasizes the singer’s mounting desperation as they try every method they can think of to express their love. The line “Oh, I thought you understood” suggests that the singer feels like they have made their feelings clear, but still can’t seem to win the love they long for.
Ultimately, the song is a vivid representation of the all-consuming nature of unrequited love. The singer feels powerless in their love, frustrated with their lack of progress, and determined to keep trying. The chorus’s questioning and desperate tone adds to the overall emotional urgency and longing of the song, emphasizing the difficulty of trying to win the heart of someone who does not reciprocate your feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
What does it take to win your love for me?
What actions do I need to take in order to earn your love?
How can I make this dream come true for me?
What steps must I take to turn my desire into reality?
Oh, I just got to know,
I am desperate to understand
Oh, baby, 'cause I love you so,
My love for you is so strong
Gonna blow for you
I am willing to give my all for you
I've tried, I've tried, I've tried,
I have made multiple attempts
I've tried in every way
I have attempted every method
I could to make you see how much I love you
I have done everything I can to show you my love
Oh, I thought you understood
I believed you comprehended my message
So you gotta make me see,
You need to help me comprehend
What does it take to win your love for me?
What actions do I need to take in order to earn your love?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARVEY FUQUA, JOHNNY BRISTOL, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, VERNON BULLOCK
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