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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Movie
The Birthday Massacre Lyrics
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Stop trying to chase them
I've taken my place and it's not worth the tears
I waited so long for this love
As another was slipping away
I waited so long for this moment
As the others were wasted
Cast a shade to save your eyes
Take this time to turn and say goodbye
Frozen, the words go unspoken
New victims are chosen
My heart will be broken but so will my fear
I waited so long for this love
As another was slipping away
I waited so long for this moment
As the others were wasted
Cast a shade to save your eyes
Take this time to turn and say goodbye
In The Birthday Massacre's song Movie, the lyrics explore the idea of letting go of the past and moving forward. The opening lines "Face them, the time will erase them, Stop trying to chase them" encourage the listener to stop dwelling on the past and embrace the future. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "I waited so long for this love, As another was slipping away, I waited so long for this moment, As the others were wasted." These lines suggest that the singer has waited for a significant period of time for something meaningful to happen. The song communicates the message that one must take control of their life and not be paralyzed by fear or hesitation.
The second verse "Frozen, the words go unspoken, New victims are chosen, My heart will be broken but so will my fear" suggests that the singer is acknowledging the inevitability of change, even if it means experiencing pain. The lyric "Cast a shade to save your eyes, Take this time to turn and say goodbye" is a metaphor for leaving behind something toxic or harmful. The song ends on a positive note, suggesting that by taking control of one's life and moving forward, one can overcome their fears and forge a new path.
Line by Line Meaning
Face them, the time will erase them
Confront your problems, time will eventually make them disappear
Stop trying to chase them
Don't waste your time and energy trying to fix what can't be fixed
I've taken my place and it's not worth the tears
I've moved on and I'm not going to grieve over what's left behind
I waited so long for this love
I have waited for true love for a long time
As another was slipping away
As a previous relationship was coming to an end
I waited so long for this moment
I have been waiting for a chance like this for a long time
As the others were wasted
As previous opportunities were squandered
Cast a shade to save your eyes
Protect yourself from the harsh light to avoid damage
Take this time to turn and say goodbye
Take this moment to say farewell and move on
Frozen, the words go unspoken
Unable to speak or express oneself, emotions are suppressed
New victims are chosen
Others are hurt in the process of finding oneself
My heart will be broken but so will my fear
I know that taking a risk might end in heartbreak, but that fear won't control me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW O'HALLORAN, MICHAEL HANMER, MICHAEL RAINBOW
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