Novembers Doom is a death/doom metal band from Chicago. They are currently signed to The End Records. Novembers Doom is one of the earliest U.S. death/doom metal bands that are still active today along with Evoken and Rigor Sardonicous.Novembers Doom formed in 1989 as the death–thrash metal band Laceration. Gradually the band began to change their sound towards a heavier, slower style, at which point the name Novembers Doom was adopted as the band members felt it more suited their current direction. By 1991, the band was getting noticed in the metal underground for their dark heavy music on early demos (such as the "Scabs" demo, which was recently re-released as part of the Amid Its Hallowed Mirth remastered CD released in 2008). Exploring and expanding, the band added female backing vocals and continued its thick, eerie brand of metal. An early 7 inch record deal with Regress Records, of Italy, allowed Avantgarde Records to hear the band. This recording was heavy, combined with moods of darkness and despair. The two songs would lead to the release of the band's full length debut CD, Amid Its Hallowed Mirth on Avant Garde and Nuclear Blast in early 1995. Shortly thereafter, the band had a lineup change, which would include Jim Bresnahan of Contagion, Cianide, Kommandant fame and a new two song demo was recorded, Her Tears Drop. A compilation track for Pavement Music soon followed. By 1996, the band found themselves having yet another major lineup overhaul, with vocalist Paul Kuhr and female vocalist Cathy Jo Hejna eventually being the only two original members left. In 1997, the newly revamped and refocused lineup of Novembers Doom released the EP For Every Leaf That Falls. The disc was well received, leading to favorable reviews and response worldwide. This led to the band signing a new deal and releasing their second full length album Of Sculptured Ivy and Stone Flowers, with Martyr Music Group. This new offering had received rave reviews and much media attention, and even received high praise in print from their peers in My Dying Bride and Moonspell.
Swallowed By The Moon
Swallowed by the Moon
I'm sorry you will never know me,
But know I always loved you.
Will you remember when I kept you safe?
Will you remember when I made you smile?
Once again the daylight fades, and I'm swallowed by the moon
Will tomorrow bring a new day of hope?
Will this experience fill you with rage?
The enemy time, knocks at my home
I can no longer hide
Please forgive me, I never meant to leave
But know that I had you as my final thought
Will you remember when I held you tight?
Will you remember the sound of my voice?
Once again the daylight fades, and I'm swallowed by the moon
Will this experience scar your fragile mind?
Will you remember when we would both laugh?
Memories is all that you have
And I'm sorry I failed you in life
I wanted more for you then I could provide
Be strong and make your mother proud
Don't cry... The tears in your eyes
My time... To say my goodbyes
Heaven waits... My soul to arise
Torture, torture... My pain finally dies
Will you remember that I tried my best?
Will you remember the father I was?
Once again the daylight fades, and I'm swallowed by the moon
Will you look back and smile for me?
Will you remember me when I have gone?
Memories is all that you have
And I'm sorry I failed you in life
I wanted more for you then I could provide
Be strong and make your mother proud
Swallowed By The Moon (tradução)
Engolido pela Lua
Eu sinto muito você nunca me conhecerá,
Mas saiba que eu sempre o amei.
Você se lembrará quando eu o mantive seguro?
Você se lembrará quando eu lhe fiz sorrir?
Uma vez mais a luz do dia enfraquece, e eu sou
engolido pela lua
Trará amanhã um dia novo de esperança?
Esta experiência o encherá de raiva?
O tempo inimigo, bate em minha casa
Eu já não posso esconder
Por favor me perdoe, eu nunca quis partir
Mas saiba que eu o tive como meu pensamento final
Você se lembrará quando eu o segurei apertado?
Você se lembrará do som de minha voz?
Uma vez mais a luz do dia enfraquece, e eu sou
engolido pela lua
Esta experiência cicatrizará sua mente frágil?
Você se lembrará quando nós ambos iríamos rir?
Recordações são tudo aquilo que você tem
E eu sinto muito eu ter fracassado contigo em vida
Eu quis mais para você do que então eu poderia prover
Seja forte e faça sua mãe orgulhosa
Não chore... As lágrimas em seus olhos
Meu tempo... dizer meus adeuses
Céu espera... Minha alma para surgir
Torture, tortura... Minha dor finalmente acaba
Você se lembrará que eu tentei meu melhor?
Você se lembrará do pai que eu era?
Uma vez mais a luz do dia enfraquece, e eu sou
engolido pela lua
Você olhará atrás e sorrirá para mim?
Você se lembrará de mim quando eu partir?
Recordações são tudo aquilo que você tem
E eu sinto muito eu ter fracassado contigo em vida
Eu quis mais para você do que então eu poderia prover
Seja forte e faça sua mãe orgulhosa