So far, TBM have released eight studio albums: Nothing and Nowhere (2002), Violet (2005), Walking With Strangers (2007), Pins and Needles (2010), Hide and Seek (2012), Superstition (2014), Under Your Spell (2017), and Diamonds (2020). They have also issued the DVD Blue (2005), the live album/DVD Show and Tell (2009), and the EPs Violet (2004), Looking Glass (2008), Imaginary Monsters (2011), and Imagica (2016).
The group originated in London, Ontario under the name Imagica, inspired from the novel "Imajica" by Clive Barker. The band's original lineup consisted of: Chibi, Rainbow, Michael Falcore, and Aslan (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released.
In 2001, Dank left the group, and the others relocated from London to Toronto, Ontario, to begin recording. There, they recorded another limited edition demo, this time with five songs. In 2002, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre in order to avoid confusion with a metal band. They chose the name "The Birthday Massacre" since people were already familiar with the song of the same title. The song was later retitled as "Happy Birthday".
In July of 2002, The Birthday Massacre independently released their debut album entitled Nothing and Nowhere. In 2003, Adm joined the band on live keyboards and Rhim on drums.
On 20 July 2004, The Birthday Massacre released a nine song EP entitled Violet and at the end of the year, re-released Nothing and Nowhere with new sleeve artwork. Adm soon left thereafter to explore his own projects.
In the fall of 2004, the band was signed to Repo Records in Germany, and released a remastered and expanded version of Violet in Europe. The expanded version of Violet included four re-recorded and slightly reworked tracks from Nothing and Nowhere.
In 2005 the band signed to Metropolis Records and released Violet in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and most of South America. Owen joined on live keyboards and in August, the band began a series of international tours taking them to Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Belgium.
Also in August 2005, a DVD consisting of a video for the song "Blue" was released. It also included behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, a studio performance of "Nevermind" as well as live performances of "Violet" and "Video Kid". The centerpiece of the DVD was the Dan Ouellette-directed video for "Blue".
In early 2006, the Birthday Massacre toured North America, playing across Canada, the United States, and Mexico on their "Broken Minds" tour. They also played Europe in the summer of 2006.
In June 2007, it was announced that the band was working on a new record with Canadian producer/engineer Dave "Rave" Ogilvie (producer of many industrial acts such as Skinny Puppy), and that bass player Aslan had left the band for his own project named Aslan Osiris. Aslan was replaced on bass by former drummer O.E. .
On 11 September 2007 the band released their third album Walking With Strangers in North America, entering at #10 on the Billboard "Top Heatseekers" chart for 29 September. The album was released in Europe on 21 September and in the UK on 22 October. Walking With Strangers included the singles "Kill the Lights" and "Looking Glass". An EP, Looking Glass followed in 2008.
In spring 2009, The Birthday Massacre issued their first live album, Show and Tell. It was recorded in Hamburg, Germany in Autumn 2007. A DVD with the Hamburg show and extra video content was released later in Europe (2009) and North America (2010).
The band's fourth studio album, Pins and Needles was issued on 14 September 2010 in North America, debuting at #152 on the Billboard 200, #6 on the heatseekers, and #34 on independent. O.E. left the group and was replaced by Nate Manor.
On 9 August 2011 the band released the EP Imaginary Monsters. In 9 October 2012, TBM released the fifth studio album, Hide and Seek.
Superstition is the sixth studio album by Canadian electronic rock band The Birthday Massacre, released on November 11, 2014 through Metropolis Records. The album was funded through PledgeMusic. To promote the album, a subsequent North America tour and music video for "Beyond" followed the album's release.
Under Your Spell is the seventh studio album by Canadian electronic rock band The Birthday Massacre, released on June 9, 2017 through Metropolis Records. The album was funded, once again, through PledgeMusic.
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Goodnight
The Birthday Massacre Lyrics
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Every turn of the face can help to break
The fall from a domestic disgrace
Every rumor displaced is lost and found
A lack of discipline, one hand to cut the other
So unprofessional
You're not a friend, you're just a lover
Mirror on the wall, frame the picture
Reflect this kiss to wish us all goodnight
First day in a victim's chair
Every surface replaced can help to keep
You fair for a corrected gaze
Every feature displayed will match your crowd
A loss of innocence, one hand to wash the other
Be a perfectionist
You're nothing if you're just another
Something material, this isn't personal
Mirror on the wall, frame the picture
Reflect this kiss to wish us all goodnight
We're all dancing to the same sad song
And we're not sleeping but it won't take long
Illicit conviction, confessions incomplete
Correction, submissive restriction
Instructions will repeat direction
Mirror on the wall, frame the picture
Reflect this kiss to wish us all goodnight
The lyrics of "Goodnight" by The Birthday Massacre are quite cryptic, and open to interpretation. The song speaks about the struggles and challenges that come with living in a world where one's every move is scrutinized and judged. The first verse seems to describe someone who is the "first place on a classroom wall," indicating that this person is a performer or a high achiever of some sort. They are also dealing with a "domestic disgrace," perhaps a difficult home life or relationship that has caused them to be judged or ostracized. The second verse echoes this theme, with the singer being placed in the "victim's chair" and having everything about them examined and judged. The overall sense of the song is one of being trapped, judged, and forced to conform to societal norms and expectations.
The chorus of the song seems to be somewhat of a release, with the singer expressing a desire to escape and to reflect on the events of the day. The "mirror on the wall" could be a metaphor for self-reflection, and the act of frames the picture and reflecting "this kiss" could be interpreted as a cleansing, cathartic act. The final verse brings together many of the themes of the song, with the singer referring to the "illicit conviction" and "confessions incomplete." They seem to be acknowledging that they have made mistakes, but are trapped in a cycle of correction and submission that is difficult to break.
Line by Line Meaning
First place on a classroom wall
Being the best or most successful in a certain environment.
Every turn of the face can help to break
Making a small change in one's behavior can have a big impact.
The fall from a domestic disgrace
Recovering from a humiliating failure that involves family or home life.
Every rumor displaced is lost and found
Gossip can have consequences, and sometimes the truth is uncovered.
A lack of discipline, one hand to cut the other
Not having self-control and hurting oneself or others as a result.
So unprofessional
Behaving in a way that is not mature or appropriate for the situation.
You're not a friend, you're just a lover
This relationship is only about sex, not a deep emotional connection.
Nothing exceptional, this is correctional
This is a normal experience when being punished or disciplined.
Mirror on the wall, frame the picture
Reflecting on oneself and the situation, trying to see the bigger picture.
Reflect this kiss to wish us all goodnight
A way of saying goodbye, but could also represent a final goodbye.
First day in a victim's chair
Being in a vulnerable position, being potentially mistreated or taken advantage of.
Every surface replaced can help to keep
Changing one's environment can have a positive impact on mental health.
You fair for a corrected gaze
Looking at oneself in a more positive and productive way after undergoing discipline.
Every feature displayed will match your crowd
Conforming to the norms and expectations of the people around you.
A loss of innocence, one hand to wash the other
Being corrupted or losing one's purity, and perhaps bringing others down with them.
Be a perfectionist
Striving to be the best, but sometimes at the cost of one's mental health or well-being.
You're nothing if you're just another
Feeling like just another face in the crowd, lacking individuality or uniqueness.
Something material, this isn't personal
This situation is not about emotions or feelings, but rather something tangible or material in nature.
We're all dancing to the same sad song
We are all experiencing a similar sadness or hardship together.
And we're not sleeping but it won't take long
We are not at peace or rest, but soon this will change.
Illicit conviction, confessions incomplete
An incorrect belief or feeling that is not fully expressed or confessed.
Correction, submissive restriction
Being punished or disciplined in order to improve behavior or actions.
Instructions will repeat direction
Receiving guidance or instructions that are meant to be followed repeatedly, until they become a habit.
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Written by: MICHAEL RAINBOW
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