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.
Official site: www.thebirthdaymassacre.com
Weekend
The Birthday Massacre Lyrics
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Black out, two nights killing off a best friend
Fall out like soldiers walking off the deep end
Hands out, don't stop marching till the hearts rend
The time goes by and sets the stage
They play their parts and act their age
They never forget the lines that they say
I promise you one day
I promise you always
We'll make it out one day
I promise you always
Nights out, girls keep walking on the East End
White out, two lights shining on a dead end
Drawn out like circles trailing off the pavement
Stand out, don't stop marching till the hearts mend
As time goes by, we set the stage
We play the parts and act our age
We'll never forget the words that they'd say
Talking slowly
I promise you one day
I promise you always
We'll make it out one day
I promise you always
I promise you one day
I promise you always
We'll make it out one day
I promise you always
The lyrics of Weekend by The Birthday Massacre depict a group of individuals on a weekend that turns out to be tumultuous and chaotic. In the opening lines, we see "boys sleepwalking on the weekend," indicating that they are not fully present in their actions. They are in a state of limbo, and their minds seem to be elsewhere. The second line talks about "two nights killing off a best friend," which portrays a drastic change in the situation. It is no longer just a weekend of mindless fun, but a weekend where friendships, relationships, and trust are broken.
The second verse describes the girls' situation, and they too seem to be lost and disconnected. The line "two lights shining on a dead-end" symbolizes their predicament - they feel like they have reached a dead-end and cannot go any further. The singer assures them, saying that things will eventually get better. The chorus is simple yet powerful; it is a promise to the listener that no matter how hard things get, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Overall, the song tells a story of a group of people who are lost, disconnected, and disillusioned. The singer tries to reassure them that things will get better, but it's not clear whether they believe it or not. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be seen as a commentary on the struggles of young people.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights out, boys sleepwalking on the weekend
The boys are aimlessly wandering during the weekend, not fully awake or aware of their surroundings.
Black out, two nights killing off a best friend
The two nights of partying and excess are causing harm to the closest of friends, leading to arguments and broken relationships.
Fall out like soldiers walking off the deep end
People are walking away from one another like soldiers who have gone too far past the safe zone causing a rift in their relationships.
Hands out, don't stop marching till the hearts rend
Everyone should extend a helping hand to each other and strive to make things right, marching together towards reconciliation.
The time goes by and sets the stage
As time goes by, life presents different opportunities and events that shape the experiences of individuals and communities.
They play their parts and act their age
People conform to societal norms and expectations by behaving in a way deemed appropriate for their age group.
They never forget the lines that they say
People tend to uphold their beliefs and values, especially when it comes to customs and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Speaking slowly
Taking time to express oneself and truly reflect on what one is trying to convey.
I promise you one day
An assurance that things will eventually work out and get better in the future.
I promise you always
A promise of constant support and a pledge to be there through thick and thin.
Nights out, girls keep walking on the East End
The girls are out and about on the weekend, continuing to roam around even when it gets late and unsafe.
White out, two lights shining on a dead end
There's no hope or future for some relationships, even if it appears to be bright at first glance.
Drawn out like circles trailing off the pavement
The same problems seem to keep repeating themselves and playing out over and over again without any resolution.
Stand out, don't stop marching till the hearts mend
Standing out and taking action is the key to mending broken hearts and healing relationships.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES FARRAR, DEBORAH HARRY, T. HUSTON, L. KAFI, KENNETH LEE LATTIMORE, ERITZA LAUES, CHRISTOPER STEIN, TROY TAYLOR
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