History
The band was formed in 2014 in Mannheim by Jennifer Haben (ex-Saphir) who after finishing the production of the first album engaged Nils Lesser (lead guitar), Christopher Hummels (rhythm guitar/backing vocals), Michael Hauser (keyboards), Erwin Schmidt (bass) and Tobias Derer (drums) as live musicians. They made their first appereances at the Wacken Open Air 2014 and on tour supporting Saxon and Hell.
On 13 February 2015 they released their first album, Songs of Love and Death, which became popular both in Austria and Germany, reaching the 12th place in German music charts and the 21st place in the Austrian charts.
From 13 May 2015, the band embarked on their first tour through Germany, followed by an appearance at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen on May 23, 2015.
It was announced via their facebook page on the 21st of December 2015 that their second album titled Lost in Forever would be released on the 12th of February 2016, feturing 13 new tracks, and the deluxe edition will feature 9 live songs (including an unreleased cover), an interview and interactive menu.
On July 15th, 2016 the band announced that Jennifer Haben and the rest of the band were parting ways. The band would continue with Jennifer Haben and new members which were announced in November 2016: Kai Tschierschky (drums), Tobi Lodes (rhythm guitar), Chris Hermsdörfer (lead guitar), Stefan Herkenhoff (bass) and Jonas Roßner (keyboards).
On January 13, 2017, the band's second album Lost In Forever was released as a Tour Edition with additional song material. Beyond the Black started touring internationally then with shows in the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and Japan. In 2017 the band also toured as a support act for Aerosmith and Scorpions.
In spring 2018, keyboardist Jonas Roßner left the band for private reasons. On August 31, 2018, their third album Heart of the Hurricane was released, followed by an extensive European tour as support for the Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation till the end of the year. In 2019, the band released a Black Edition of their album Heart of the Hurricane, which featured also three new songs, and went on a European headline tour, which has mainly sold out.
On June 19, 2020, Beyond the Black released their fourth album Hørizøns, reaching the bands highest chart positions to date. In the course of the release, the band announced a European co-headline tour together with the Swedish/Danish metal band Amaranthe.
Band members
Current members
Jennifer Haben - lead vocals, piano, acoustic guitar (2014-present)
Chris Hermsdörfer - lead guitar, backing vocals (2016-present)
Tobias Lodes - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2016-present)
Kai Tschierschky - drums (2016-present)
Former members
Nils Lesser - lead guitar (2014-2016)
Christopher Hummels - rhytm guitar, backing vocals (2014-2016)
Tobias Derer - drums (2014-2016)
Erwin Schmidt - bass (2014-2016)
Michael Hauser - keyboards (2014-2016)
Jonas Roßner - keyboards, backing vocals (2016-2018)
Stefan Herkenhoff - bass, backing vocals (2016-2021)
Discography
Studio albums
Songs of Love and Death (2015)
Lost in Forever (2016)
Heart of the Hurricane (2018)
Hørizøns (2020)
Beyond the Black (2023)
Singles & EP's
In the Shadows (2015)
Lost in Forever (2016)
Night Will Fade (2017)
Forget My Name (2017 Version) (2017)
Heart of the Hurricane (2018)
Million Lightyears (2018)
Misery (2020)
Golden Pariahs (2020)
Wounded Healer (2020)
Human (2020)
W: O: A Acoustic Clash - The Lockdown Session (2020)
Wasted Years (2021)
Reincarnation (2022)
Is There Anybody Out There? (2022)
Winter Is Coming (2022)
Dancing in the Dark (2022)
Call My Name (2023)
Official website: https://beyond-the-black.com/
English Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Black
Beautiful Lies
Beyond the Black Lyrics
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You were there when my world fell apart
When I drowned in my solitude
You walked away
Every breath at the mercy of you
What you swore to me, none of it true
Here you are, my love
Dressed all in sorrow today
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies
Till your treason won’t hurt anymore
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies
I’ll remember each word that you swore
I remember you drifting away
I was there and you begged me to stay
Couldn’t watch, my love
Now all that’s left is to pray
I will follow whatever the cost
Couldn’t hold you back when you got lost
Never once did I stop loving you
Lead the way
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies...
Lies, lies, you broke your vow
Lies, lies, you mourn her now
Lies, lies, until she dies
Beautiful lies
I remember you crushing my heart
You were there, when it all fell apart
With your sweet little promises
You brought the dark
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies...
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies...
Lies, lies, until she dies
Beautiful lies
The lyrics in Beyond the Black's song Beautiful Lies are about heartbreak and betrayal in a relationship. The singer remembers how their partner crushed their heart when their world fell apart, leaving them to drown in solitude when they walked away. The singer recalls every promise their partner made being untrue, and now they face them again dressed in sorrow, unable to let go. Despite this betrayal, the singer still longs for their partner to tell them beautiful lies until their treason no longer hurts, clinging to the words they once swore.
The second half of the song describes the singer's memory of their partner drifting away and begging them to stay. However, they couldn't watch as their partner got lost and broke their vow, causing them to mourn her now with beautiful lies until she dies. Throughout the song, the singer's love and devotion never wavered, yet it was not enough to keep their partner from leaving them. The song ends on a powerful note, with the singer passionately pleading for their partner to keep telling them beautiful lies, reminding them of the promises they once made.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you crushing my heart
I recall you breaking my heart
You were there when my world fell apart
You were present when my whole world crumbled
When I drowned in my solitude, You walked away
When I was consumed by seclusion, you abandoned me
Every breath at the mercy of you
I was totally dependent on you for every moment of my life
What you swore to me, none of it true
Every vow you made to me was utterly false
Here you are, my love, Dressed all in sorrow today
I see you now, my dear, weighed down by regret
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies, Till your treason won’t hurt anymore
Fabricate falsehoods to me, oh so pretty, until the pain of your betrayal disappears
Tell me lies, lies, beautiful lies, I’ll remember each word that you swore
Mendacity sounds lovely; I'll remember all the promises you made
I remember you drifting away
I recall you slipping away from me
I was there and you begged me to stay, Couldn’t watch, my love, Now all that’s left is to pray
You pleaded with me to stay, but I could not bear to witness your pain; my only recourse is to pray
I will follow whatever the cost, Couldn’t hold you back when you got lost, Never once did I stop loving you, Lead the way
I will track you down at any cost, could not restrain you when you fell astray, My affection for you never wavered, so please lead on
Lies, lies, you broke your vow, Lies, lies, you mourn her now, Lies, lies, until she dies, Beautiful lies
Falsehoods, falsehoods, you violated your oath, falsehoods, falsehoods, now you lament her passing, falsehoods, falsehoods, until death do us part, oh gorgeous falsehoods
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNA BRUNNER, HARTMUT KRECH, JOHANNES BRAUN, LUKAS HAINER, MARK NISSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stebow1977
Omg, just wow. I've literally just come across this band and heard this song for the first time after a recommendation popped up while watching a Beast in Black video. I'm totally blown away, that song is brilliant. Their voices are awesome. I'm excited now as I'm instantly a fan and I need to listen to more by this band.
@artluka0727
love this song even today (december 2020)
@hughjackson5982
I listen to this band and just stumbled upon this song
It is absolutely amazing and true.
@dustinsensenig9798
Discovered this band through Pandora
@herbyly
Great song, beautiful voice
@danafisher8797
Dana from Canada likes a lot!!! Could listen to your MUSIC forever.
@user-gt4mc4jn3h
Essa música é demais princesa
@matiascarlosalbertomartine2425
Que temazo por Dios!! MENOS MAL QUE NOS QUEDA EL METAL!!!
@masterboy_88
Beautifull Beautifull Beautifull ❤
@HaroldoAlves
Great song