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
Restless
Asrai Lyrics
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Is it a dream or our goodbye?
The snake bites my spine
I'm between the devil and the deep awakening
Your hand on my mouth
I choke in the words
And nothing comes out
Still too connected
The warmth unprotected
I'm in too deep
I know what I'm feeling but I can't stop thinking
The poison of a jealous mind
I'd rather live the lie than be lost in the truth
At least you had a choice, but you took
You took mine, too
I see the fear in your eyes
I want to get closer
I see the fear in your eyes
I can't reach you
I can't reach you
Every touch feels different
Every word I can't believe
Every touch feels different
We're both locked up in our grief
Please don't ask me how I feel
You don't want to hear
The doubt I'm already in
Your hand on my mouth
I choke in the words
And nothing comes out
I'm too deep
Still too connected
The warmth unprotected
I'm in too deep
I'm in too deep
The song "Restless" by Asrai is a melancholic and haunting song that speaks of deeply entrenched emotions of distress and confusion. The song begins with the singer expressing the feeling of restlessness that she is experiencing, and questioning whether it is a bad dream or the reality of a goodbye. The next lines of the song speak of the feeling of being trapped between the devil and the deep awakening. It suggests that the singer is in a difficult position, and she is torn between two opposite situations or feelings.
The singer then goes on to talk about the effect of her partner's touch on her, how it chokes her words and leaves her speechless. She is feeling vulnerable and exposed and is considering whether to believe the lies or face the truth head-on. The lyrics then suggest that this relationship may have been a mistake, as she mentions that she knows what she is feeling but can't stop thinking about it. The song ends with the singer expressing her inability to reach her partner and the feeling of being too deep and unprotected.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling restless tonight
I am experiencing discomfort and unease this evening
Is it a dream or our goodbye?
I cannot distinguish between reality and illusion regarding your departure
The snake bites my spine
I feel like I have been stung by something treacherous
I'm between the devil and the deep awakening
I am conflicted and uncertain about my current situation, at the brink of realizing something important
Your hand on my mouth
You have silenced me
I choke in the words
I cannot speak due to the pressure of my emotions
And nothing comes out
I am unable to articulate what I feel
I'm too deep
I am too heavily invested in this situation
Still too connected
I remain tied to you despite the pain
The warmth unprotected
The tender feelings I have for you leave me vulnerable
I'm in too deep
I am in a situation that is harder to leave than I thought
I know what I'm feeling but I can't stop thinking
I am aware of my emotions but I remain plagued by thoughts of you
The poison of a jealous mind
The toxicity of my envious thoughts
I'd rather live the lie than be lost in the truth
I'd choose to believe the falsehoods over confronting the reality
At least you had a choice, but you took
You could have decided differently but you made your choice
You took mine, too
Your decision affected me as well
I see the fear in your eyes
I observe the worry etched on your face
I can't reach you
I am unable to connect with you
Every touch feels different
The way you touch me has changed
Every word I can't believe
I find myself doubting everything you say
We're both locked up in our grief
We are both imprisoned in our sorrow
Please don't ask me how I feel
I do not want to talk about my emotions
You don't want to hear
I do not believe you are interested in listening
The doubt I'm already in
I am already struggling with doubt
I'm in too deep
I am inextricably enmeshed in this difficult situation
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