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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Superstition
The Birthday Massacre Lyrics
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Eyes following the water
As it washes my convictions away.
He stops me when I'm starting to pray.
He says,
"Intuition is awakening suspicion."
He says,
I wake up in the light of the fire,
Eyes burning like the ashes
In submission to the heat of desire.
He tells me not to preach to the choir.
He says,
"This condition is a slow decomposition."
He says,
"My religion is the practice of sedition."
He says
He says,
"Intuition is awakening suspicion."
He says,
"My tradition is the art of superstition."
"This condition is a slow decomposition."
He says,
"My religion is the practice of sedition."
The Birthday Massacre's song Superstition seems to be a cryptic and mysterious track that portrays the singer having a dialogue with someone who seems to be their significant other. The song describes the singer walking by the edge of a lake, and their convictions are being washed away as they watch the water. The significant other intervenes when the singer tries to pray and tells them that intuition is awakening suspicion. The significant other seems to be opposed to the concept of intuition and instead believes in superstition.
The second verse features the singer waking up in the light of the fire, their eyes burning as if they were ashes. They seem to be submitting themselves to the heat of desire, but their significant other tells them not to preach to the choir. The significant other seems to believe that this condition is a slow decomposition, and their religion is the practice of sedition. The song ends with the significant other repeating the same lines from the first verse.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk out to the edge of the lake,
I approach the unknown, unsure of what lies ahead.
Eyes following the water
I watch the clues of what's to come.
As it washes my convictions away.
As I realize my beliefs may not be correct.
He stops me when I'm starting to pray.
Reality hits me before I can submit in prayer.
He says,
The figure before me speaks.
"Intuition is awakening suspicion."
"Listen to your instincts, they'll help reveal the truth."
He says,
The figure before me continues.
"My tradition is the art of superstition."
"My ways may seem irrational, but they have a purpose."
I wake up in the light of the fire,
I find myself in a new situation.
Eyes burning like the ashes
Feeling pain and discomfort from the surrounding environment.
In submission to the heat of desire.
Giving in to the alluring temptation.
He tells me not to preach to the choir.
Advising me to save my words for those who don't already believe.
He says,
The figure before me speaks once more.
"This condition is a slow decomposition."
"This path you're on will lead to destruction, but you won't realize it until it's too late."
He says,
The figure before me repeats himself.
"My religion is the practice of sedition."
"I reject what society deems as right and wrong, and form my own beliefs and actions."
He says
The figure before me makes a final statement.
"Intuition is awakening suspicion."
"Always trust your gut feeling, it's a powerful guide."
He says,
The figure before me concludes.
"My tradition is the art of superstition."
"I may not have proof, but my beliefs have their own logic."
"This condition is a slow decomposition."
"The path you're on will lead you to a slow and painful destruction."
He says,
The figure before me asserts one last time.
"My religion is the practice of sedition."
"I choose to reject what society has deemed as truth, and make my own choices."
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL RAINBOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aaronmoreton
"Superstition"
I walk out to the edge of the lake,
eyes following the water
as it washes my convictions away.
He stops me when I’m starting to pray.
He says,
“Intuition is awakening suspicion.”
He says,
“My tradition is the art of superstition.”
I wake up in the light of the fire,
eyes burning like the ashes
in submission to the heat of desire.
He tells me not to preach to the choir.
He says,
“This condition is a slow decomposition.”
He says,
“My religion is the practice of sedition.”
He says
He says,
“Intuition is awakening suspicion.”
He says,
“My tradition is the art of superstition.”
“This condition is a slow decomposition.”
He says,
“My religion is the practice of sedition.”
@TBMOfficial
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@SakuragiSayo
The Birthday Massacre
I love your voice, Chibi, it is beautiful. I love the music you all do, I love the artwork as well. I have listened to every album you all have made, the first one was "Imagica" this one, "Superstition" was the second I listened to. I love each and every single one. Oceania is my favorite song on this album. I would love to know and be honored if you each told me your favorite song on this album. Thank you all for your music and for your time.
@francismotionless393
Such an amazing band. I love every song.. 🤘
@markolson6530
Still awsome 😁😁😁😁😁
@MK-kg9xb
I'm following you and your dream music since 12 years!
@alexeyb8237
Will do. Thanks for everything.
You guys will always rock, the one and only Chibi will always be beautiful no matter time goes by.
@jeffs3752
This band is severely underrated, and has been for years.
@cathydargie9253
Severely underated..I so agree
@johnmckeeman1794
💯👍
@tomfooleryx517x2
👍 agreed 💯