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.
Retrospect
Pride and Fall Lyrics
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I shed my skin and come alive
A new retrospect, a sign
And words of torment that hunt the sick
Now this is my shelter
And this is my heart
You've lived on my weakness
As the time that we have spent
So few of us have followed on
A place of refuge, a place called home
It's in this room where I heal my wounds
Now this is my shelter
And this is my heart
You've lived on my weakness
You tore me apart
The lyrics to Pride and Fall's "Retrospect" describe the process of transformation and self-discovery that occurs after a difficult period of suffering. The opening lines suggest a shift from winter to spring, which can be seen as a metaphor for the transition from darkness to light. The singer has shed their old skin and emerged from the trauma as a new person, with a fresh perspective on life. The words of torment that once haunted them have lost their power, and the singer is ready to leave them behind.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of finding a new home and sense of self. The singer has created a safe space for themselves in their own heart, and is no longer willing to allow others to take advantage of their weaknesses. The bridge of the song reflects on the difficulty of finding true companionship in life, despite the shared experiences of suffering that can bring people together. The final lines return to the idea of healing, and suggest that this process is ongoing and takes place in private, inner spaces.
Overall, the lyrics of "Retrospect" are a powerful expression of the process of recovery from trauma. The singer expresses self-reliance and a determination to take control of their own life, even in the face of past pain and future uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
As the winter let spring come
As the cold and bleakness of winter gave way to the warmth and renewal of spring
I shed my skin and come alive
I let go of the old version of myself and embrace a new, revitalized self
A new retrospect, a sign
A fresh perspective has emerged, which serves as a symbol of change
And words of torment that hunt the sick
Negative and hurtful words linger in the minds of those who are vulnerable
Now this is my shelter
This place provides safety and comfort
And this is my heart
This is where my emotions reside, and which I hold close to myself
You've lived on my weakness
You have taken advantage of my vulnerabilities and used them against me
You tore me apart
You have caused me great pain and suffering
As the time that we have spent
Considering the time we have shared together
So few of us have followed on
Only a small number of people have continued to be present in my life
A place of refuge, a place called home
A sanctuary that provides comfort and security
It's in this room where I heal my wounds
This space serves as a place of recovery for my emotional injuries
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Noir Desir
I love this album they combine the dark and the electro in an unique way love his voice too
Dependent
you are welcome
Ultralight
Simply spectacular track. Even after seventeen years I listen to it with the same enthusiasm as the first time. I am sure that in a century it will make the next generation of electro followers dance too.
Klaudyo
Searching for this song for 3 hours. I found It 😎
MARKO BALZER
Industrially minimalist electronic sound awesome. Thank you for this different kind of music .
starmedic
Thanks for sharing this. Essetial Pride and Fall. Right there with “Hollow” and “Passionate Pain” for me.
Dependent
you are welcome
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F1rstp3rson
Love it.
Sunborn Arizonan
Right from the start this song got me pumped. NICE!!