Over the next few years Asrai worked on perfecting their sound, image, and musical relationships - picking up Manon, Rik and Martin as permanent members to create the rich and epic sound they have today.
Touch in the Dark was recorded on indie Dutch-euro label Transmission Records in 2004 (produced by German gothic metal studio wizard Roman Schoensee of The Bloodline/Dreamside) and mixed by Sasha Peath.
They have appeared at over 20 European festivals in 2005 and 2006, and showcased their new single at Paradiso in Amsterdam in May 2006. Asrai went 2008 on a European tour; The Darkest Tout, with Septhic Flesh, Gorgoroth, (now called Godseed), Moonspell and Cradle of Filth. And in 2010 Asrai was part of the Rubicon tour, with Unsun and Tristania.
Margriet - Vocals
Rik - Guitar
Manon - Synth
Jett - Bass
Karin - Drums
Former band members:
Martin - Bass
Recall
Asrai Lyrics
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And 'till the darking
Alone to see
Voices coming down a wounded sky
The air above me cold and wrong
The air... so cold and wrong
Tell the lies in secret
Like sounds that die in whisphers
And it all seemed so clear...
As angels...
Like blood... ... as a riverdawn
As a riverdawn
For all more to give
From an empty hand
It's those that blame me to have been
To kiss my soul and die within
To kiss my soul and die within
As unknown reasons dissapear in anger
Like bright minds cry
Did you know, sounds last forever
Only we can't hear them die
Only we can't hear them die
To kiss my soul and die within
To kiss my soul and die within
To... to kiss my soul
The lyrics of Asrai's song Recall paint a melancholic and introspective picture of being alone with one's thoughts, memories, and inner demons. The first stanza sets the scene of the singer being surrounded by darkness, both physically and mentally, while voices echo through the "wounded sky." There's a sense of disorientation and unease in the air, as if the environment reflects the confusion and turmoil inside the singer's mind. The second stanza suggests that something traumatic or painful has happened, as memories fade away in fear and lies are told in secret. The use of the metaphor "as angels... like blood... as a riverdawn" is ambiguous but evocative, suggesting that the singer is experiencing a mix of emotions, including hope, despair, and resignation.
The last stanza repeats the line "to kiss my soul and die within" three times, emphasizing the theme of introspection and the fear of losing oneself to the darkness within. The line "did you know, sounds last forever, only we can't hear them die" is particularly poignant, highlighting the idea that memories and emotions can linger long after the events that caused them have passed. Overall, the song recalls the Gothic and introspective style of bands like Evanescence and Within Temptation, with a focus on poetic and mysterious lyrics that invite interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Cease the light on me
Stop shining the light on me
And 'till the darking
Until it gets dark
Alone to see
I am on my own to see
Voices coming down a wounded sky
Hearing voices in a sky that looks hurt
The air above me cold and wrong
It feels like there's something wrong with the air around me
Tell the lies in secret
Keep the lies hidden
And memories fade in fear
Memories disappear when afraid
Like sounds that die in whispers
Like whispers that eventually fade away
And it all seemed so clear...
But it all looked understandable until now
As angels...
Like angels...
Like blood... ... as a riverdawn
Red like blood flowing during a sunrise
For all more to give
To have nothing else to offer
From an empty hand
To have nothing in hand
It's those that blame me to have been
Those who accuse me of something I have not done
To kiss my soul and die within
To love me deeply and perish in the process
As unknown reasons disappear in anger
As the unexplained vanishes in fury
Like bright minds cry
Like intelligent people weep
Did you know, sounds last forever
Were you aware that sounds persist eternally
Only we can't hear them die
Only we cannot perceive their end
To kiss my soul and die within
To love me deeply and perish in the process
To kiss my soul and die within
To love me deeply and perish in the process
To... to kiss my soul
To kiss me so deeply and passionately
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.