They released their debut self-titled record on Universal Records subsidiary Motor Music in 2001, and toured with Papa Roach, Thumb, Therapy?, Cosmotron, and Dredg. They recorded their sophomore effort, Neon, in Denmark, then toured throughout central Europe. They left Motor Music to sign with Edel Music for their third release, Take It as a Compliment, issued in 2004. In 2005 they wrote a theme song entitled "Go Sea Devils" for the Hamburg Sea Devils, a football team. 2007 saw the release of their self-produced album, Compadres.
In January 2008, the band released the album Hello. Then, as a gift to loyal fans, the band released a live album, Live in Hamburg, which could only be purchased through the band's official website (which had gone offline since their breakup; the band's official Facebook page has taken over as their main website).
In May 2008, a statement on the band's official website confirmed the departure of Rene Knupper, who left the band to pursue "other life experiences". The departure was amicable and he remains friends with the band. Dennis Krüger then joined the band full-time as lead guitarist.
Their latest album Quasar was released in May 2012.
In 2013, a statement posted in German on the band's official website confirmed that the band had decided to part ways permanently. The band played a number of farewell shows that year, and changed their Facebook profile image to a band logo with the numbers 1998–2013 underneath.
Studio albums
4Lyn (2001)
Neon (2002)
Take It as a Compliment (2004)
Compadres (2005)
Hello (2008)
Quasar (2012)
Incomplete
4Lyn Lyrics
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So far away seems so near.
Unsaid words, I've said em all,
But only to myself when I crawl.
All the situations and little things you said.
All the precious moments, moments that we had.
Nothing feels like it felt before.
Chorus
I tell you all the things I never told you.
I give up everything to spend another day with you.
I'd throw it all away just to hold you.
For one word from you, one look from you.
Love's a charge through razor-wire.
In No-Man's-Land under heavy fire.
I swore to protect you, from all enemies?
-Ladies and gents I'm here to present-
The leftovers you see.
All the situations and little things you said.
All the precious moments, moments that we had.
Nothing feels like it felt before.
I tried so hard, but I can't let go!
Chorus
I tell you all the things I never told you.
I give up everything to spend another day with you.
I'd throw it all away just to hold you.
For one word from you, one look from you.
I sing all the songs everybody else sings.
I sing all the songs everybody else sings.
And in all of my songs
I tell you all the things that I never told you
Chorus
I tell you all the things I never told you.
I give up everything to spend another day with you.
I'd throw it all away just to hold you.
For one word from you, one look from you.
The lyrics of 4Lyn's song "Incomplete" speak of a person who is feeling lost and incomplete without a loved one. The first few lines of the song suggest that despite the person's confusion and blurry visions, their desire for the loved one feels crystal clear. They have spoken all the unsaid words to themselves when they're alone and at their weakest. However, they are still unable to let go of their love for the person and long for one spoken word or a single glance to help them feel complete.
The second verse uses the metaphor of love being like a charge through razor-wire, which suggests that love can be dangerous and potentially hurtful. However, the person still swears to protect their loved one from all enemies. The final lines "the leftovers you see" could be interpreted in various ways, but it could imply that the person feels like they are only receiving what's left of their loved one's attention and affection.
The chorus repeats the person's desire to tell their loved one all the things they have never said, and how they would give up everything just to spend one more day with them. They would even throw everything away just to hold the loved one and feel their presence. The final lines of the song reflect how the person's songs are all about the loved one and how they're unable to express their feelings directly.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions blurred, but crystal clear.
Although my thoughts may be unclear, my love for you is still strong and unwavering.
So far away seems so near.
Even though we may be physically apart, you still feel close to me emotionally.
Unsaid words, I've said em all, But only to myself when I crawl.
I have so much to say to you, but I can only express my feelings to myself in my lowest moments.
All the situations and little things you said. All the precious moments, moments that we had. Nothing feels like it felt before. I tried so hard, but I can't let go!
Memories of our time together flood my mind, and even though things have changed, I am struggling to move on.
Chorus I tell you all the things I never told you. I give up everything to spend another day with you. I'd throw it all away just to hold you. For one word from you, one look from you.
Despite my fear of vulnerability, I am willing to sacrifice everything to be with you and just hearing from you or seeing you would bring me immense joy.
Love's a charge through razor-wire. In No-Man's-Land under heavy fire. I swore to protect you, from all enemies? -Ladies and gents I'm here to present- The leftovers you see.
Loving someone can be dangerous and difficult, but I promised to always protect you from harm, yet all that is left now is a broken heart.
I sing all the songs everybody else sings. I sing all the songs everybody else sings. And in all of my songs I tell you all the things that I never told you
Even though my love for you may seem typical, my emotions are unique and I express them through my music.
Writer(s): Ron Clauss, Rene Knupper Copyright: Devman Ohg
Contributed by Parker D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ShishaLP
love this song :D take it as a compliment ist das beste 4lyn album!!!!
Leo C.
fucking good song
Ruheschrei
das erste war das beste album xD aber neon und take sind auch gut. von den anderen mag ich einige songs ^^
wake forld
<3