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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Why So Lonely
The 3rd and the Mortal Lyrics
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Here you may rest
Lay your head down at my chest
Darkened days brighten
No more to frighten
Will you be mine
Until the end of time
Why so lonely
I'll give you shelter
Comfort you, carry you
through our lives
Darkened days brighten
No more to frighten
Will you be mine
Until the end of time
Why so lonely, I'll be the one
you always can turn to
I am yours
For as long as you want to
Lend me your heart
I will shelter it
Until the end of time
In The 3rd and the Mortal's song "Why So Lonely," the singer offers solace to someone who seems to be in a dark place. The lyrics are simple but powerful, with the repetition of the phrase "Why so lonely" creating a haunting and melancholic atmosphere. The singer invites the person to rest, to lay their head down on their chest, and to forget about their fears. They promise to be there for the person, to provide shelter, comfort, and carry them through their lives.
The second verse repeats the same message, emphasizing the singer's commitment to the person. They want to be the one the person always turns to, to lend them their heart and shelter it until the end of time. The repetition of the phrase "Darkened days brighten, no more to frighten" suggests that the person has been through a traumatic experience, but the singer wants to help them move past it and find happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
Why so lonely
Asking why you feel lonely.
Here you may rest
Offering a place to rest and find comfort.
Lay your head down at my chest
Inviting to lay down and feel the warmth of a caring embrace.
Darkened days brighten
Promising that sad days will become brighter.
No more to frighten
Assuring that there will be no more fear or anxiety.
Will you be mine
Asking for love and commitment.
Until the end of time
Forever, until the end of life.
I'll give you shelter
Offering protection and safety.
Comfort you, carry you
Providing support and lifting during difficult times.
Through our lives
Throughout our journey together.
I'll be the one
Promise to always be there.
You always can turn to
Assurance that one can always depend on the other.
I am yours
Surrendering oneself to the other completely.
For as long as you want to
For however long the other desires the love and care.
Lend me your heart
Asking to be trusted with the deepest emotions.
I will shelter it
Promise to protect and care for the other's heart.
Until the end of time
Forever, until the end of life.
Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tugbaweiss
Why so lonely
Here you may rest
Lay your head down at my chest
Darkened days brighten
No more to frighten
Will you be mine
Until the end of time
Why so lonely
I'll give you shelter
Comfort you, carry you
Through our lives
Darkened days brighten
No more to frighten
Will you be mine
Until the end of time
Why so lonely, I'll be the one
You always can turn to
I am yours
For as long as you want to
Lend me your heart
I will shelter it
Until the end of time
@marcolippe465
Stupendous, a Piece of Eternal Beauty..
@avsilnedras
Hola!! Pasaba a comentarles que perdí esta cuenta porque cambié de teléfono y no recuerdo mi contraseña🥹😅 gracias a todos por comentar cosas tan lindas sobre una de mis bandas favoritas de la vida, me gustaba mucho interactuar con más fans de la banda en los comentarios. Saludos a todos. Avsil Nédras 🌹
@tugbaweiss
Why so lonely
Here you may rest
Lay your head down at my chest
Darkened days brighten
No more to frighten
Will you be mine
Until the end of time
Why so lonely
I'll give you shelter
Comfort you, carry you
Through our lives
Darkened days brighten
No more to frighten
Will you be mine
Until the end of time
Why so lonely, I'll be the one
You always can turn to
I am yours
For as long as you want to
Lend me your heart
I will shelter it
Until the end of time
@aaronblacmar8693
Крутая группа ,все альбомы это живое переживание ,чистое,глубокое ,вечное и прекрасное!!!!,🤘
@peperoman9755
One of my favorite songs. In every genre
@ezidioalvesde362
Saudades da época que ouvia esse disco lá pelo final dos anos 90!bons tempos que não voltam mais!
@martinelectraglide8490
It came as a shocking surprise to me I bought this album 25 years ago. Liked it then, love it now! Heel mooi!
@123viveleheavy9
i listen to the full album right now. this song really kill's me thank you for this masterpiece "the 3rd and the Mortal" & the diva Kari Rueslåtten
@vikthoriousreign
Masterpiece
@user-qf5qw7fs2t
Музыкальный шедевр своих годов .слушать и слушать