For their first album "Lucidity" they invited several guest musicians:
Jan Yrlund - guitars (Imperia)
Ariën van Weesenbeek - drums (ex-Pandaemonium, ex-Imperia, ex-God Dethroned, Epica)
Ad Sluijter - guitars (ex-Epica)
George Oosthoek - grunts (ex-Orphanage, After Forever touring member)
Guus Eikens - keyboards (ex-Orphanage)
Sharon Den Adel - vocals (Within Temptation)
Marco Hietala - bass, vocals (Tarot, Nightwish)
Liv Kristine - vocals (ex-Theatre of Tragedy, Leaves' Eyes)
At the end of 2007 Delain stated that they intended to release a second album in 2008, but in November 2008, it was announced that the new album "April Rain" would be released on February 9th, 2009. In 2009, "April Rain" was delayed further until March 2009; the title track single, however, was released in February.
In February 2010, Delain announced they had started working on their third album, and that bassist Rob van der Loo would leave the band the same year due to time constraints. In March, Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije was announced as Rob's successor. On October 4, 2010, Delain announced they were to part company with guitarist Ewout Pieters. Timo Somers was announced as his replacement on April 17, 2011.
Originally intended for release in early 2012, the third album's release date was unknown due to Warner Music's purchase of Roadrunner Records. However, it was announced via a Facebook message on the band official page that the album would be released on June 1, 2012 with the album's first single, 'Get the Devil Out of Me'. It was released on 13 April 2012 via CNR Music, who took over Delain from Warner Music. The second single from the album was the title track, 'We Are the Others'. It was announced on 3 November that Delain would headline Dames of Darkness Festival (Wolverhampton, UK) which they had previously headlined in 2009 (under the Femme Metal Festival)."
On 26 February 2013, Delain announced that they will release a special album entitled Interlude that would include new songs, covers, live tracks, special versions of previous songs and a bonus DVD. It was released on various dates throughout the first week of May worldwide.
On 23 January 2014, Delain announced that they will release a new album entitled "The Human Contradiction". It was released on April 5, 2014 in Europe, and on April 8, 2014 in North America.
On June 4, 2014, it was announced that drummer Sander Zoer would step down from the band due to personal reasons; he would continue working behind the scenes of Delain. The replacement drummer was announced to be Ruben Israel, who had stepped in for Zoer during Delain's tour with Kamelot. Zoer will continue to perform until September.
The band brought with them Merel Bechtold (MaYaN, Purest of Pain) as a second guitarist for their UK tour in November 2014. Bassist Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije suffered an injury on November 26, 2014, when he was accidentally hit by a streamer cannon, causing his left testicle to rupture. This incident was said to be caused by uncertain stage positioning, as there were six people onstage instead of the usual five. While he was recovering, the band used pre-recorded bass parts. No permanent damage was done, and as of January 12, 2015, Schimmelpenninck van der Oije has resumed touring.
Delain is currently touring with Sabaton and Battle Beast, and will tour North America with Sabaton as support for Nightwish. Merel Bechtold will fill in for guitarist Timo Somers until February due to Somers' full schedule.
In early October of 2017, Ruben announced leaving the band. His last show played at 1st of November 2017. The temporary(?) drummer of the band Joey de Boer.
In February 2021, Charlotte, Otto, Timo and Joey left Delain.
On August 9th of 2022, the new single "The Quest and the Curse" was unleashed, revealing both Charlotte and Otto's replacements - Romanian born Singer/Songwriter 'Diana Leah' who is based in Torino, Italy, as well as musician 'Ludovico Cioffi' of Italy from the Italian bands - Carnality, Nightland, The Modern Age Slavery, Sun of the Suns.
Members
- Current members:
* Martijn Westerholt – Keyboards
* Diana Leah - Vocals
* Ronald Landa - Guitars and Backing Vocals
* Ludovico Cioffi – Bass and Backing Vocals
* Sander Zoer - Drums
Discography:
-Albums:
Lucidity - 2006
April Rain - 2009
We Are The Others - 2012
The Human Contradiction - 2014
Moonbathers - 2016
Apocalypse & Chill - 2020
Dark Waters - 2023
Live:
A Decade of Delain: Live at Paradiso - 2017
-Singles:
* Frozen - 2007
* See Me In Shadow - 2007
* The Gathering - 2008
* April Rain - 2009
* Stay Forever - 2009
* Smalltown Boy - 2009
* Get the Devil Out of Me - 2012
* Stardust - 2014
-Demos:
* Amenity - 2002
Official Website: www.delain.nl
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/delainmusic
Breathe On Me
Delain Lyrics
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Breathe on me...
A stranger's face that I have never seen
but on photographs
but on tv screens
Your songs of romance ringing in my ear
you are all I see
Your eyes met mine
Just one split second and I knew tonight
Yes you can be my solitary man
I’ll be your girl named Joy
Yes I’ll be all you need and more
[Chorus:]
Breathe on me, breathe on me
Light my way, bring me back to life
Breathe on me, breathe on me
Fill me up, make me feel alive
My heart is black my soul is bleeding
Give me something to believe in
Breathe on me
Tonight
Breathe on me...
Breathe on me...
Trying to stay cool as I’m approaching you
hitching up my skirt
as I start to flirt
My nervous is breathing when I’m close to you
I can’t help but being
breathless over you
Who needs the stars
You are my only star tonight
Who needs the moon
When you are my loverman
Until the bitter end
I’ll do all I can and more
[Chorus]
And call me the wild rose...
[Chorus]
The song "Breathe On Me" by Delain describes the intense desire for someone that can only be quenched by their presence. The song introduces the idea of the singer encountering someone for the first time but having seen them before on TV screens and photographs, creating a sense of familiarity. The idea of their songs of romance ringing in the singer's ear hints at this person being a musician or someone in the public eye. The lyrics evoke a sense of immediate attraction as "Your eyes met mine, Just one split second and I knew tonight, Yes you can be my solitary man, I’ll be your girl named Joy. Yes, I’ll be all you need and more."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of the singer feeling incomplete and needing the person to breathe life into them. "Breathe on me, breathe on me, Light my way, bring me back to life, Breathe on me, breathe on me, Fill me up, make me feel alive." The relationship described seems to be passionate and intense. The bridge "My heart is black my soul is bleeding, Give me something to believe in, Breathe on me tonight" alludes to the idea that the person being sung about is the antidote to a heart that has been damaged.
In summary, "Breathe On Me" is a song about immediate attraction, intense passion, and a desire for someone's presence to breathe life back into the singer's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe on me...
The singer is asking for their love interest to bring life and vitality to their existence.
Breathe on me...
The singer reiterates their request for their love interest to bring life and vitality to their existence.
A stranger's face that I have never seen
The singer is being introduced to someone unfamiliar.
but on photographs
The only way the artist has seen this person before is in pictures.
but on tv screens
The only other time the artist has seen this person is on television.
Your songs of romance ringing in my ear
The singer has been listening to romantic songs that remind them of their love interest.
you are all I see
The singer is completely consumed by thoughts of their love interest and can't focus on anything else.
You are all I hear
The artist continues to emphasize their singular focus on their love interest.
Your eyes met mine
The artist and their love interest made eye contact and felt a connection.
Just one split second and I knew tonight
The artist immediately knew that they were going to spend the night with the person they just made eye contact with.
Yes you can be my solitary man
The singer is offering their love interest complete devotion and attention.
I’ll be your girl named Joy
The artist is offering themselves as a source of happiness for their love interest.
Yes I’ll be all you need and more
The singer is promising to fulfill all of their love interest's desires and then some.
Breathe on me, breathe on me
The chorus serves as a reminder of the singer's desire for their love interest to bring life and vitality to their existence.
Light my way, bring me back to life
The singer is asking their love interest to guide them and give them a sense of purpose.
Fill me up, make me feel alive
The artist wants their love interest to fill them with passion and energy.
My heart is black my soul is bleeding
The artist is feeling emotionally drained and needs their love interest to help them feel alive again.
Give me something to believe in
The singer wants their love interest to give them a reason to keep going and to believe in something.
Tonight
The singer is emphasizing that their desire for their love interest to breathe life into them is urgent and immediate.
Trying to stay cool as I’m approaching you
The artist is trying to play it cool as they approach their love interest.
hitching up my skirt
The artist is dressing up and trying to look attractive for their love interest.
as I start to flirt
The artist is showing signs of romantic interest to their love interest.
My nervous is breathing when I'm close to you
The singer is feeling anxious when they are near their love interest.
I can’t help but being breathless over you
The artist is so attracted to their love interest that it leaves them speechless.
Who needs the stars
The singer is suggesting that their love interest is more important than anything else in the world.
You are my only star tonight
The singer is emphasizing their love and admiration for their love interest.
Who needs the moon
The singer is suggesting that their love interest is more important than anything else in the sky.
When you are my loverman
The artist is emphasizing the romantic and sexual nature of their relationship with their love interest.
Until the bitter end
The artist is promising to stay devoted to their love interest no matter what happens.
I’ll do all I can and more
The singer is vowing to go above and beyond to make their love interest happy.
And call me the wild rose...
This line is likely a reference to a different song or poem and its intended meaning is unclear from the given lyrics.
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.