The 3rd and the Mortal were one of the forerunners of the atmospheric metal scene having been one of the first to have a leading female singer, they inspired bands such as The Gathering, Flowing Tears and Nightwish. Their first EP Sorrow was released in 1993 followed by the album Tears Laid In Earth in 1994. After Rueslåtten's departure in 1995 the band had Ann-Mari Edvardsen join as vocalist. With her the band released full length albums Painting on Glass in 1996 and explored an even more experimental sound in 1997 with In this room.
After an absence of 5 years and the departure of Edvardsen, the band returned in 2002 with Memoirs, an album with recordings made during previous years. A new female vocalist was found in Kirsti Huke, who is present on the majority of songs, with second vocalist Andreas Elvenes backing her up on a couple of tracks. Memoirs differs from previous albums by being more electronics based and trip-hop influenced. After Memoirs the band did a small tour in september and october 2002, playing eight shows in Germany and one in the Netherlands.
In 2004 the band released EP's And Rarities. This is a compilation consisting of the Sorrow and Nightswan EPs + the b-side of the Stream single and the bonus-track from the japanese In This Room album. In 2005 the band released Project Bluebook: Decade of Endeavour, which is a compilation album with two new studio tracks, another unreleased song performed live in 1998 and four different live versions of 'Mortal classics recorded on the European tour in 2002.
Members:
Kirsti Huke - vocals - session musician (Lightball System)
Andreas Elvenes - vocals - session musician (The School)
Finn-Olav Holthe - guitars, keyboards
Trond Engum - guitars - (The Soundbyte)
Geir Nilsen - guitars, keyboards
Rune Hoemsnes - drums - (Manes)
Past members:
Kari Rueslåtten - vocals - (Storm)
Ann-Mari Edvardsen - vocals, keyboards - (Tactile Gemma, Antestor (session))
Jarle Dretvik - bass
Bernt Rundberget - bass
Frank Stavem - bass
Discography:
1993 The 3rd and the Mortal (Demo)
1994 Sorrow (EP)
1994 Tears Laid in Earth
1995 Nightswan (EP)
1996 Stream (Single)
1996 Painting on Glass
1997 In This Room
2002 Memoirs
2004 EP's and Rarities (Compilation)
2005 Project Bluebook: Decade of Endeavour (Compilation)
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Reflections
The 3rd and the Mortal Lyrics
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The sunlight in my eyes makes me go blind
You’re in images reflecting in my mind
I can feel the spin, I can feel the spin
I can feel the spin flowing through my veins
We are moving closer
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can no longer see the frequent lies
Can no longer find a place to hide
I can feel the spin, I can feel the spin
I can feel the spin flowing inside
The song "Reflections" by The 3rd and the Mortal is a haunting and introspective track that explores the theme of cause and effect. The opening line, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics speak about the way in which our actions can have consequences that we may not be able to foresee or understand.
The first verse describes the disorienting feeling of being blinded by sunlight, through which the singer sees images reflecting in their mind. The use of imagery here is particularly powerful as it suggests that the singer is seeing things more clearly in their mind's eye rather than in reality. The spin referred to could be metaphorical, as if the singer is losing control or being swept away by the forces around them.
The second verse highlights the difficulty of hiding from the truth and the consequences of our actions. It's as if the singer has been stripped of their defenses and is now feeling the full force of the spin that is flowing inside them. The repetition of "We are moving closer" creates a sense of inevitability and suggests that the singer is coming to terms with the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Reflections" is a powerful and introspective song that explores the theme of cause and effect in a deeply personal way.
Line by Line Meaning
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Every action has an effect, which is opposite and equal in magnitude to the cause.
The sunlight in my eyes makes me go blind
The brightness of the sun is blinding me and causing me to lose sight.
You’re in images reflecting in my mind
I am thinking of you and seeing your reflection in my thoughts.
I can feel the spin, I can feel the spin
I am experiencing a sense of motion and movement.
I can feel the spin flowing through my veins
I am feeling this sense of motion deeply and it is affecting me.
We are moving closer
We are getting nearer to each other in some way.
Can no longer see the frequent lies
I am no longer able to see or tolerate the constant deception.
Can no longer find a place to hide
I am unable to conceal myself anymore and must confront reality.
I can feel the spin flowing inside
This movement and energy is originating from within me.
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.