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Holger Spiedel (vocals)
Thomas Hauschild (guitar)
Till van der List (guitar)
Andy Kurz (bass)
Uwe Kurz (drums)
LOST LOVE
Behind The Scenery Lyrics
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Remembrance is my wife instead of you
Remembrance is the mirror of my soul
I'm suffering here in the dark
Solitude leads me to insanity
Anguish is a long forgotten friend of mine
And there is nothing
Nothing what allays the pain
Inside of my heart
The stabbing pain covers my lonely soul
I remember all the days we had
And nothing still remains of you
You have become a memory
And a memory is nothing to live for
Time doesn't heal my wounds
My future - equal to a broken dream
It is time to realize the bitter truth
It is time to realize the blame is on me
I see my future as a deep black hole
I see a black candle burning for me
I stand in front of an abyss
And watch my life go by
My time has come
To realize the sad and bitter truth
I drown in a sea of sorrow
Feel the fear about tomorrow
Now I lost my love and my soul
Is obsessed by dreams
And there is nothing
What allays the pain
Is there really no deliverance for me
Or should I suffer for my sins eternally?
The lyrics of Behind the Scenery's "Lost Love" explore the devastating aftermath of a failed relationship, with the singer haunted and consumed by the memory of their lost love. The opening lines establish the sense of isolation and despair that the singer feels, with the only companion being their own thoughts and memories. The line "Remembrance is my wife instead of you" indicates that the singer is unable to move on from the past, and that their thoughts are perpetually fixed on what has been lost. The reference to the mirror of their soul implies that their memories of the relationship are deeply ingrained into their identity, and that they will always carry the hurt with them.
The chorus drives home the agony of the situation, with the singer acknowledging that there is no solace to be found in their pain. Despite the time that has passed, the memory of the relationship remains as raw and painful as ever, with nothing able to alleviate the depth of their anguish. The reference to a "stabbing pain" is particularly evocative, suggesting that the singer feels as though they are being physically wounded by their emotions. The second verse deepens the sense of despair, with the singer admitting that they struggle to see any future for themselves beyond the hurt they are experiencing. The idea of a "broken dream" suggests that they had once had hopes and aspirations for their life with their lost love, but that these have now been shattered.
The closing lines of the song offer a bleak conclusion, with the singer feeling as though they are utterly alone and without hope. The imagery of drowning in sorrow is particularly powerful, suggesting that the weight of their emotions is suffocating them. The final question, "Is there really no deliverance for me / Or should I suffer for my sins eternally?" highlights the singer's sense of hopelessness; they do not know if there is any avenue for redemption, but feel as though they deserve to be punished. In total, "Lost Love" is a powerful and introspective exploration of heartbreak and emotional devastation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting here alone
I am currently alone and without companionship
Remembrance is my wife instead of you
I now fill the void of your absence with memories of our past experiences
Remembrance is the mirror of my soul
My memories provide insight into my true self
I'm suffering here in the dark
I am in pain and alone in my suffering
Solitude leads me to insanity
Lacking social companionship is causing me to lose my sense of reason and mental stability
Anguish is a long forgotten friend of mine
I have been in emotional pain for so long that I have become accustomed to it
Lost love is a reason to cry for
The loss of love is a cause for emotional distress
And there is nothing
There is no solution or consolation
Nothing what allays the pain
There is no way to reduce or alleviate the emotional pain
Inside of my heart
The source of my emotional pain is within myself
The stabbing pain covers my lonely soul
My emotional pain is all-consuming and exacerbates my loneliness
I remember all the days we had
I recall all the memories of our past experiences together
And nothing still remains of you
You are no longer a part of my life and I have lost all physical presence of you
You have become a memory
You now only exist in my thoughts and memories
And a memory is nothing to live for
I cannot find fulfillment in memories alone
Time doesn't heal my wounds
The passage of time has not lessened my emotional pain
My future - equal to a broken dream
My future seems bleak and hopeless like a shattered dream
It is time to realize the bitter truth
I must face the difficult reality and come to terms with it
It is time to realize the blame is on me
I must take responsibility for the circumstances that led to the loss of our love
I see my future as a deep black hole
My future seems dark and hopeless
I see a black candle burning for me
I see darkness and death looming ahead
I stand in front of an abyss
I am on the brink of a great emptiness and uncertainty
And watch my life go by
I watch as my life fades away helplessly
My time has come
I have reached a turning point in my life
To realize the sad and bitter truth
I must confront the difficult reality of my situation
I drown in a sea of sorrow
I am overwhelmed with grief and sadness
Feel the fear about tomorrow
I am afraid of what my future holds
Now I lost my love and my soul
I have lost both love and the essence of who I am
Is obsessed by dreams
My mind is dominated by hopes and aspirations
And there is nothing
No consolation or solution exists
What allays the pain
There is no way to lessen or relieve my emotional pain
Is there really no deliverance for me
Is there truly no escape from my current circumstances?
Or should I suffer for my sins eternally?
Will I have to face the consequences of my actions for the rest of my life?
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.