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
Pearl in a World of Dirt
Beyond the Black Lyrics
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That I cannot change
When the moon weaves tender silk to veil the day
Then I know you'll make the magic feel so alive
When the stars send gentle words I wish I could say
Then I hear your heart a thousand miles away
You are always in my dreams, my reason to live
You are my pearl in a world of dirt
I will be yours forever
You are my flame, my heat, my spark
Like a fire in a world so dark
You are my pearl in a world of dirt
This love cannot be measured
You're my escape from a world of hurt
My delight in a world absurd
You're my pearl in a world of dirt
When your heart began to sleep I wished I could pray
When your soul went up to start her final way
I woke up to find my world no longer alive
When the stars speak gentle words I wish I could say
Look into my eyes a million miles away
‘Cause I'm still here in your dreams, your reason to try
And I know here in my dreams our love will survive
You are my pearl in a world of dirt…
You're my pearl in a world of dirt
The lyrics of Beyond the Black's song "Pearl in a World of Dirt" express the deep and enduring love that the singer has for someone special in their life. The song is about how this person brings light and magic into a dark and troubled world. The opening lines refer to the night and the moon, suggesting that the world can be a mysterious and unknowable place. The singer feels that they cannot change the secrets and dreams of the night, but they find solace in the fact that their loved one makes the magic of the world feel alive.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable, as it repeats the metaphor of the loved one being a "pearl in a world of dirt." This suggests that the world can be a dirty and difficult place, but the singer's loved one is a rare and precious gem that is worth cherishing. The singer pledges their eternal love and devotion, saying that they will be together forever, and that their love cannot be measured. Even when the loved one is gone, the singer believes that their love will continue to survive in dreams and memories.
Overall, "Pearl in a World of Dirt" is a powerful and emotional tribute to the enduring nature of love. The lyrics express a deep appreciation for the beauty and magic that a special person can bring into our lives, and they remind us that even in the darkest of times, love can be a light that guides us through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night shapes secret dreams
That I cannot change
During my dreams at night, I have no control over their outcome.
When the moon weaves tender silk to veil the day
Then I know you'll make the magic feel so alive
When the moonlight illuminates the evening, I feel like you'll make magic in our lives.
When the stars send gentle words I wish I could say
Then I hear your heart a thousand miles away
When I hear the stars whispering kind words, I can hear your heart from across the world.
You are always in my dreams, my reason to live
You are always in all my dreams, my reason to give
You are the driving force of my dreams, giving me a reason to live and to give.
You are my pearl in a world of dirt
I will be yours forever
You are my one precious treasure in a cruel world, and I swear to always be devoted to you.
You are my flame, my heat, my spark
Like a fire in a world so dark
You are the light that guides me through the darkness, giving me warmth and happiness in the midst of a dark world.
This love cannot be measured
You're my escape from a world of hurt
The love we share is immeasurable, and you are what frees me from a world full of pain and suffering.
My delight in a world absurd
You're my pearl in a world of dirt
Despite the craziness of the world, you are the thing that makes me happy and content, my precious pearl.
When your heart began to sleep I wished I could pray
When your soul went up to start her final way
I woke up to find my world no longer alive
When you passed away, I wished I could pray for your heart to keep beating. But when your soul left and you were gone forever, my world shattered.
And I know here in my dreams our love will survive
You are my pearl in a world of dirt…
You're my pearl in a world of dirt
Even though you are gone, I will always hold onto our love, knowing that it will never fade away. You are still my precious pearl, even in a world full of pain and dirt.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHANNES BRAUN, HARTMUT KRECH, MARK NISSEN, KATE NORTHROP, NIK PAGE
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