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, 2007โs 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 bandโs 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.
The Comforter
Pride and Fall Lyrics
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so please hold me close
Light echoes on my skin
My thoughts drained
All empty and cold
Your eyes have seen it all
wash it away
Tears you cry will fade
Perfect you are
You're beautiful and
I want to lay you down
This self harm won't ease the
pain you must feel
This parade you tend to walk
I will empty the streets for you
The Comforter by Pride and Fall is a hauntingly beautiful song that deals with themes of loneliness, self-harm, and the desire for comfort. The opening lines, "It's getting cold, so please hold me close," convey a sense of physical and emotional vulnerability. The singer of the song is in need of someone to hold onto, someone to provide warmth and comfort in a world that has grown increasingly cold.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective. The singer's thoughts are "drained" and "empty," and they feel that their pain is too great to bear. However, in the midst of this darkness, there is someone who has "seen it all" and who provides a glimmer of hope. The river that will "wash it away" and the tears that "will fade" suggest that healing and renewal are possible, even in the face of great pain.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most powerful. The singer recognizes the futility of self-harm, acknowledging that it won't ease their pain. Instead, they offer to "empty the streets" for the person they love, to create a safe and comforting environment where they can find peace. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes, the greatest act of love is simply to be there for someone who is hurting.
Overall, The Comforter is a deeply affecting song that speaks to the universal human experience of pain and the need for comfort and connection. It's a song that encourages us to be there for each other, no matter how difficult or uncomfortable that may be.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting cold
I'm feeling lost and alone
so please hold me close
all I want is some comfort and security
Light echoes on my skin
I'm struggling to find my way in this dark world
My thoughts drained
I'm emotionally depleted
All empty and cold
I'm feeling numb and disconnected
Your eyes have seen it all
you know me better than anyone else
This river will
let us move on from the past
wash it away
and start anew
Tears you cry will fade
and the pain will eventually subside
Perfect you are
I see you as flawless and amazing
You're beautiful and
I want to show my love for you
I want to lay you down
and make you feel safe and loved
This self harm won't ease the
pain and suffering that you're experiencing
pain you must feel
and I want to help you overcome it
This parade you tend to walk
I know you feel like you need to put on a front
I will empty the streets for you
but know that you can be yourself around me without judgement
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.