Insomnium - The Harrowing Years Lyrics






This I have learnt:
World forces all of us down
The fleeing years bend our backs
Love but smears our hearts

Here I now lie still like a broken bow
Soul sullen and rigid with the will to die
Sighing after the days long since gone
Cursing every step on this ill-fated trail

"In vain I try to forget - In vain I try to forgive
Black bird from evening sky - raven from heaths of night
Come and take my cares - carry away the grief
Bereave me of my woes - rend off these earthly throes
Fly them to deepest lakes - to the starlit shores"

This I have learnt:
Even the sweetest wine turns to sour
We work our fingers to the bone
All our efforts of no avail

Here we all are but troubled guests
On darkling earth
Lost echoes that pine away
Into the dusk
Nothing more than the wind to rely on
Nothing more than the death
to comfort us in the end

This I have heard:
All ends in serene sleep
All these sorrows are washed away
As we lapse into the night

But I know it's a lie





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  1. A.... ....

    Melancholia and epic lyrics. That bass sounds amazing since 5:43.

  2. S.... ....

    Insomnium is addiction

  3. D.... ....

    Anyone who's a fan of melodic death metal, this album is a MUST LISTEN! Absolute masterpiece!

  4. C.... K....

    The last part kills me everytime

  5. M.... L....

    Как же хорошо

  6. J.... L....

    this album reminds me of my trip to San Francisco in 09

  7. B.... L....

    2018 smoking a joint and listen imnsomnium metal forever

    B.... L....

    2019 this joint's for you! Adore Insomniun and a bud to start the beautiful day!

  8. g.... v....

    To me, one of best songs ever made.

    g.... v....

    To me one of the best bands ever! Adore Insomniun ! 🎼👍

  9. s.... q....

    wtf why too little views

    s.... q....

    I know right, fkn crazy good song!

  10. T.... ....

    Masterpiece

  11. F.... C....

    Thank you Disturbed684,Thank you Insomnium

  12. O.... ....

    Intro always gets me pumped

    O.... ....

    Pinkflyod

    O.... ....

    Fuck Roger Waters scum bag

  13. B.... E....

    Insomnium é muito amor =3 ♥

  14. S.... C....

    fucking love this band 

  15. E.... K....

    But I know it's a lie...

    E.... K....

    Edward Kenway \ M /

  16. w.... ....

    Play this song at DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2014 and I can guarantee you will bring the whole tent down!

  17. A.... a....

    Me parece buena su musica

  18. T.... S....

    Incredible Song.

  19. T.... ....

    this album is a "must buy"

  20. N.... M....

    Aww I can usually pick up the lyrics in growling, though it's pretty quiet.

  21. R.... D....

    I've known this song for 2,5 years now, and it still sends shivers down my spine.

  22. d.... ....

    Damn, this is awesome. MP3 album is about 8 bucks on Amazon and Bandcamp so I might have to pick it up very soon.

  23. M.... ....

    Every time i listern to it,i fell like the first time...don't smile virgin girls!

  24. Z.... ....

    "We work our fingers to the bone
    all our efforts of no avail" The best kind of workplace music.

  25. M.... ....

    3 dislike? nice try bieber... xD

    M.... ....

    hahahahahaha

  26. m.... b....

    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa \o/
    Love Love Love <3

  27. D.... K....

    makes me sleep and forget my harrowing years...

  28. E.... ....

    3 people probably have harrowing year

  29. K.... ....

    I come in pants ever time I listen to the intro...That intro is the REASON for adding Melo to Death..

  30. C.... ....

    @Powermachine123 I can't help but hold doubt for you if all you say is, "trust me, I'm right and you're wrong." WHY isn't it progressive? Obviously there are bands that better fit the genre out there, but I still think Insomnium fits the bill nicely.

  31. C.... ....

    @Abbath747
    I like CoB. If youre judging them because of their new stuff I can understand, it's kinda easy to hate on. But follow the reaper and hatebreeder are amazing. Some of the funnest songs to play. And I like alexi's screaming.

  32. C.... ....

    @Powermachine123 I think it's progressive. Many songs have that beautiful break after the second chorus, and then it shifts to an almost different sound. I dunno, songs like Lay of the Autumn, In the Groves of Death, they come off as progressive to me.

  33. I.... ....

    Why you have to check the music allways with another one?
    Insomnium is great and if i want to listen to it i´ll do that. On antoher fucking day i want listen to COB i´ll do that and i´ll also say COB is great. Every music is great for themself. Also stop to check a Band with another one!

  34. t.... ....

    I cried to this song and I'm not afraid to admit it. Just so heavenly and surreal. 4:16

  35. T.... ....

    @Abbath747 I totally agree dude COB sucks shit imo.

  36. C.... ....

    @Abbath747 I like to think insomnium is more "progressive" melodeath, whereas CoB is a bit more conventional in their song structure. both are great in my opinion

  37. S.... P....

    i got goosebums..:O beautiful...

    S.... P....

    even i had the same. good to see a south indian girl in melo death and appreciating.keep going.....thanks a lotttt

  38. l.... ....

    I have been a In Flames fan since the Subterranean time, when they were far to be famous...In flames is now over for me, their last albums really suck....Insomnium is doing real metal...Hail Insomnium and really hope the Swedish could make albums like that if they haven't sold themselves for the american media!

  39. J.... W....

    @Joe41272 these guys are pretty good. but have you heard of Meshuggah?

  40. T.... A....

    @Arthemesic You might like some of the Gothenburg scene like listen to In Flame's song 'Jester Script Transfigured'. Wonderful melancholy.

  41. T.... A....

    @videogamerselite270 An adult lullaby. ;)

  42. A.... C....

    Epic doesn't even begin to describe this track.......you know when music is special when it touches your soul and takes you! Outstanding!

  43. D.... ....

    songs like this make me love metal 4 everrrr !!!

  44. f.... ....

    @ShadeofJericho sanoppa muuta, tommosilta perkeleiltä pitäs leikata pallit saatana!! mahtava biisi!

  45. T.... A....

    I don't get it. This music has feeling, emotion, passion, sophistication. It's beautifully written, it is modern virtuosity. If it doesn't appeal to you, well that is your opinion but to call this anything less than great is ridiculous. And to give it a dislike? That's very immature. It is audible art! That dislike means much more than just not being your cup of tea. It is a massive disservice to the talented members of Insomnium. It is an insult, it taints the glory of this song!

    T.... A....

    Beautifully said 6 years later!

    T.... A....

    Don't get me wrong, I love Insomnium. But why can't somebody dislike it ?

    T.... A....

    because insomnium > all ._.

    T.... A....

    As much as I agree with you, you cannot tell others what to like/do, espescially on the internet lol

    T.... A....

    i totally agre with you! dislike is not our cup of tea haha......peace love and respect <3

  46. J.... ....

    "In vain I try (to forget) - In vain I try to (to forgive)
    Black bird from evening sky - Raven from heaths of night
    come and take my cares - carry away the grief
    bereave me of my new woes - rend off these earthly throes
    fly them to deepest lakes - to the starlit shores"

    Nothing short of beautiful.

    J.... ....

    biffington \M/

  47. S.... ....

    Kuka perkele kehtasi painaa dislikeä? >:(

  48. W.... O....

    @mventre11

    Totally agree on that. Children of Bodom was an incredible band that produced masterful records back in the day, but with their new signing on to a major label, their unique sound has been converted to a stream-lined, prepackaged modern 'metal' sound.

    And Alexi Laiho is truly amazing. But their new sound isn't anything special as it once used to be.

  49. I.... ....

    @Arthemesic Haha. That I have, a friend linked it to me a couple years ago. :D

  50. I.... ....

    @jaimeexd Better than being from California. -.-

  51. I.... ....

    @Arthemesic Yes. The Winter War. The statistics of that conflict speak volumes. xD

  52. x.... ....

    the intro is ripped off from Hypocrisy...

    x.... ....

    xXPureMetalXx LOL

  53. C.... J....

    ...all ends in serene slee-up.

    C.... J....

    TruthSufferage \M)

  54. I.... ....

    @chatrasalsingh1989 i always buy my music. :) then pput them on my ipod. DONT D/L help the music stay alive. D/L shitty pop but not the METAL \m/

  55. t.... ....

    it is,it is IT IS SO boring.....

  56. M.... ....

    @TheGrimlok do you want them to continue to make music? its how they make a living.

  57. K.... ....

    Hey what are your interpretations of the song?

    K.... ....

    KoolRak hmm maybe death is not a way out after all...

  58. M.... ....

    @chatrasalsingh1989 For real. There's not really many metal bands out there that are making a killing. So, for some good music, I have no problem buying their albums.

  59. R.... V....

    @chatrasalsingh1989 word

  60. R.... V....

    @chatrasalsingh1989 Why dude? Real musician shouldn't be in this business for the money, it should be to share their creative talent with the world to invoke emotion. Not to mention the fact that they make a killing on concerts and merch.

  61. s.... ....

    my second favoirte band XD, come to mexico plz!

  62. T.... ....

    the beginning of the song reminds me of "Forgotten Sunrise" by Amorphis.

  63. E.... ....

    I love Insomnium... but theres something about this album that I disliked.. not as good as the others (each they're own opinion right?).. just the soft vocals they added.. I dont know, doesn't feel right....

  64. H.... ....

    Holy shit, i'm a gangster, never heard something like this. From now on, i'm DeathMETALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.
    (kidding a bit there)...

  65. M.... ....

    Fuck me. this album and Be'lakor`s "Stone's Reach" are the best from 2009

  66. L.... M....

    It's dark...
    Addictive...
    And... and... Awesome!
    Honestly they could make at least one that isn't so dark.
    Like song with joke in it... that wouldn't be bad right? =/

  67. w.... ....

    totally agreed

  68. V.... ....

    Just ordered it for some days ago, I cannot wait!

  69. I.... ....

    Back in the days those guys refused to sell t-shirts anywhere else than on their gigs :P

  70. T.... S....

    Very classy. Everything in it's place. I f**kin love this band!

  71. C.... ....

    simply the best band!!!

  72. T.... S....

    Yeah I haven't bought a CD for a long time, but I will be buying this one. This band is incredible. They're last three albums have been kick arse.

  73. D.... ....

    Damn right.