Eleanor
Gathering, The · Other Songs - Gathering, The
it's coal-black
i am tired of the gulping that you do
every day a new face
what if i unscrew your own identity
wouldn't you guess there's nothing left of you ?
the quicksand of life drags us
down into the circle
one day. we might not catch you
i feel sorry for what you try to do
breaking others down. to try and to pursue
your own selfish interests
i am starting to get sick of you
whatever happened ever since you left
you make yourself and me look like fools
Eleanor - The Gathering
The song Eleanor by The Gathering stands as a defining track within the band's influential catalog of English gothic rock. Released during the early 1990s, the recording captures the group's signature blend of atmospheric textures and melodic intensity that characterized their work on albums such as The Gathering and The Gathering. The track exemplifies the era's post-punk revival sound, utilizing haunting vocals and layered instrumentation to create a moody, cinematic atmosphere. While often associated with the broader gothic rock movement, Eleanor remains a staple of The Gathering's discography, frequently cited by fans and critics as a prime example of their ability to craft emotionally resonant and sonically rich compositions that bridged the gap between traditional rock structures and modern production techniques.