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
Million Lightyears
Beyond the Black Lyrics
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Saved a million dried tears just for you
My heart so bittersweet
It's coming alive 'cause it's so alive to pain
For good I'll let it bleed
Knowing that somewhere in time you'll feel the same
Shall all of my sadness be what I am to face
Until the end of days
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
A prayer into the night
Arising from out of the void you left in me
A song across the sky
May you be carried, my little melody
And should I chant in vain
I'm willing to take all the woe and carry on
Until another dawn
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Beyond the Black's song Million Lightyears is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and longing. The lyrics express the distance between the singer and the person they are addressing, with the line "I'm a million lightyears away from you" setting the tone for the whole song. The singer has saved a million dried tears for the person, showing the depth of their emotion and feeling of pain.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire for the other person to hear their message. They wish the other person could "hear my rhapsody in blue" showing that music and art are the only ways that they can communicate their feelings. The verses talk about the pain that the singer is feeling and their willingness to endure it, even if it is "all we're to see" in their relationship.
The bridge of the song is a prayer to the person who has left the singer feeling broken. The singer hopes that their song will be carried to the other person, and that they will be open to hearing it. The last line of the song shows the singer's resilience and determination to keep going until they see another dawn.
Overall, Million Lightyears is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a million lightyears away from you
The physical distance between us is vast, and it seems that there is little hope of bridging that distance.
Saved a million dried tears just for you
Despite the distance, I still care deeply for you, and my tears serve as a reminder of the pain of that separation.
My heart so bittersweet
My emotional state is complex, and mixed with feelings of pain and longing, there is still a sense of beauty and wonder.
It's coming alive 'cause it's so alive to pain
The depth of pain I feel is so consuming that, paradoxically, it revitalizes me and reminds me of the depth of my emotions.
For good I'll let it bleed
I accept the inevitability of heartbreak and will allow myself to suffer the pain of separation so that I can move on.
Knowing that somewhere in time you'll feel the same
Despite the distance, I believe that you will also feel the same pain and longing that I am experiencing.
But should it bleed in vain
However, if my suffering is ultimately pointless and serves no greater purpose, it would be a terrible tragedy.
Shall all of my sadness be what I am to face
If my sadness cannot be redeemed, then it will become an insurmountable obstacle in my life that I will have to face alone.
Until the end of days
This sorrow will remain with me for the rest of my life, and despite my efforts, I will never fully escape it.
How I only wished that you could hear
Despite the pain, I still long for your presence and wish that you were here with me to share in my emotions.
My rhapsody in blue
My emotions are so intense and complex that they can only be expressed through music, and this particular song is a reflection of my current emotional state.
A prayer into the night
I am reaching out to a higher power, seeking solace from the pain and trying to connect with something greater than myself.
Arising from out of the void you left in me
Your absence has left a deep void in my life, and I am trying to fill that void through prayer and music.
A song across the sky
As my emotions are expressed through music, I imagine that they are carried on the wind and across the vast expanse of the sky.
May you be carried, my little melody
I hope that my emotions will somehow reach you and that you will be able to feel the depth of my pain and longing.
And should I chant in vain
Despite my efforts, I worry that my emotions will go unnoticed and unheard, and that my prayers will go unanswered.
I'm willing to take all the woe and carry on
Regardless of the outcome, I am willing to accept the pain and carry on, knowing that I have done everything I can to express myself.
Until another dawn
As long as the pain remains, I will continue to create music and express my emotions, waiting for the day when the sun will rise again and my pain will subside.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andreas Schnitzer, Hartmut Krech, Johannes Braun, Mark Nissen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chenda Kou
"Million Lightyears"
- Beyond the Black
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
My heart so bittersweet
It's coming alive 'cause it's so alive to pain
For good I'll let it bleed
Knowing that somewhere in time you'll feel the same
But should it bleed in vain
Shall all of my sadness be what I am to face
Until the end of days
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
A prayer into the night
Arising from out of the void you left in me
A song across the sky
May you be carried, my little melody
And should I chant in vain
I'm willing to take all the woe and carry on
Until another dawn
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Andreas Schnitzer / Hartmut Krech / Johannes Braun / Mark Nissen
Million Lightyears lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Kimberly_San
The Lyrics for you all :
:)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
My heart so bittersweet
It's coming alive 'cause it's so alive to pain
For good I'll let it bleed
Knowing that somewhere in time you'll feel the same
But should it bleed in vain
Shall all of my sadness be what I am to face
Until the end of days
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
A prayer into the night
Arising from out of the void you left in me
A song across the sky
May you be carried, my little melody
And should I chant in vain
I'm willing to take all the woe and carry on
Until another dawn
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Wojownicza
For polish fans: lyrisc
Dla polskich fanów: napisy
(wzięte z tekstowo.pl)
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Zachowałam milion zeschłych łez tylko dla ciebie
Nasze serca są słodko-gorzkie
Ożywia się, bo jest tak żywe dla bólu
Dla dobra i pozwól im krwawić
Wiedząc, że gdzieś w czasie będziesz czuć tak samo
Nie powinnam krwawić w próżności
Smutek jest tym, czemu powinnam stawiać czoła
Aż do końca świata
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Zachowałam milion zeschłych łez tylko dla ciebie
Ja tylko chcę, abyś usłyszał
Moją muzykę
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Oh, oh, oh (Słyszę jak krzyczysz moje imię)
Oh, oh, oh (Czy potrafisz zabrać ode mnie ten smutek)
Oh, oh, oh (Czy już na zawsze będę w nim zatracona)
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Nocna modlitwa
Powstaje z pustki, którą po sobie zostawiłeś
Pośród pieśni nieba
Ty będziesz nieść moją małą melodię
Mój monotonny śpiew nie powinien być daremny
Mogę wziąć na siebie całą żałość i iść na przód
Aż do kolejnego świtu
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Zachowałam milion zeschłych łez tylko dla ciebie
Ja tylko chcę, abyś usłyszał
Moją muzykę
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Zachowałam milion zeschłych łez tylko dla ciebie
Ja tylko chcę, abyś usłyszał
Moją muzykę
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
Oh, oh, oh (Słyszę jak krzyczysz moje imię)
Oh, oh, oh (Czy potrafisz zabrać ode mnie ten smutek)
Oh, oh, oh (Czy już na zawsze będę w nim zatracona)
Jestem milion lat świetlnych od ciebie
👕👕👕
🍎🍎🍎
Dimitrije Stanković
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
My heart so bittersweet
It's coming alive 'cause it's so alive to pain
For good I'll let it bleed
Knowing that somewhere in time you'll feel the same
But should it bleed in vain
Shall all of my sadness be what I am to face
Until the end of days
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
A prayer into the night
Arising from out of the void you left in me
A song across the sky
May you be carried, my little melody
And should I chant in vain
I'm willing to take all the woe and carry on
Until another dawn
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Saved a million dried tears just for you
How I only wished that you could hear
My rhapsody in blue
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Ohh, ohh, oh (I'm hearing you crying my name)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Can you take the sorrow from me)
Ohh, ohh, oh (Or will it be all we're to see)
I'm a million lightyears away from you
Jazzy J
I had the fortune of seeing her live on Halloween in a pub in London. She doesn’t need auto tune or anything, she’s naturally this good! Much better than mainstream artists
Tarl Cabot
Wish I'd known they were on I would have joined you! Epic Band!!
W S
No real singers need autotune.... Just the fakes.
Steven White
Consistency. This is what Beyond the Black does repeatedly. Their consistency shows how dedicated they are to what they do. Much respect.
Timothy Atwood
Most US and uk artists just plain SUCK. I thought music died in the 2000's until I discovered continental Europe had SUPERIOR music - bands from Bulgaria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Italy, France, Poland, and MORE playing Symphonic Metal and Opera.
Stolas
@W S What a stupid, incorrect thing to say. Many amazing singers user autotune as a tool, not a crutch.
Wolle
❤❤❤ Ich liebe diese Band über alles!!!Great!!!😊😊😊
Peluche le chat
Un des meilleurs titres de Beyond the Black, à n'en pas douter !
Marcel Schlicht
Her voice is just amazing, I just love this band ❤️🤟🏿
Becky Kiessel
Love this song! Beyond the Black never disappoints in their music!!! Fantastic band!