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
I Want You
Delain Lyrics
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Oh what to do
When I'm such a fool for you
I want you
So bad I want you
I want to hold you babe you look away what did I say?
I want you
For better or for worse
I will make you mine
Each warm heart gets cold in time
I'll follow like a shadow
You won't get through
The web I have spun for you
I want you
So bad I want you
I want to hold you babe you look away what did I say?
I want you
So bad I want you
I watch each step you take I will not bend I will not break
I want you bad
I want your innocence
I want your bitterness your loneliness
I want you (I want you)
I want you bad
I want your innocence
I want your every breath in life or death I want you
No one could see it coming
A tragic day (a tragic day)
How did that car get in your way?
I got you
At last I got you
She'll never see your face forever bound in my embrace
I got you
At last I got you
She'll never send you thrills if I can't have you no one will
The lyrics of Delain's song "I Want You" depict a character who is deeply in love with someone they cannot have. Even though they know it's a fruitless endeavor, they cannot help but want this person so much, to the point where it has become all-consuming for them. The song portrays a sense of desperation and intensity that comes with unrequited love. The lyrics emphasize the singer's determination to make this person theirs, regardless of whether they want it or not.
The chorus repeats the lines "I want you, so bad I want you", further highlighting how strong their feelings are. The following lines show how the singer is willing to go to extreme lengths to obtain their love, saying they want this person's "innocence, bitterness, and loneliness". The final verse takes a turn towards darker themes, suggesting that something tragic has happened to the person they were in love with, leading to the singer taking advantage of their weakness to claim what they desire. The lines "I got you, at last I got you, she'll never see your face, forever bound in my embrace" reveal a deeply possessive desire that is unsettling, and hints at dangerous obsessive love.
Overall, "I Want You" is a song that explores the complicated emotions surrounding unrequited love, obsession, and desperation. It portrays a character who is so consumed by love that they are willing to take drastic measures to make their love theirs, even if that means crossing lines of morality, which is truly haunting.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying to deny it
I've been trying not to admit to myself that I want you
Oh what to do
I am unsure of what to do with these feelings
When I'm such a fool for you
Because I am so deeply infatuated with you
I want you
I desire you
So bad I want you
My desire for you is intense
I want to hold you babe you look away what did I say?
I wish to be physically close to you and I am uncertain if I said something wrong
For better or for worse
No matter what happens
I will make you mine
I will possess you
Each warm heart gets cold in time
Over time, emotions fade and become colder
I'll follow like a shadow
I will always be close by
You won't get through
You will not be able to escape my presence
The web I have spun for you
The trap I have set for you
I watch each step you take I will not bend I will not break
I am always watching and will not be deterred
I want your innocence
I want your purity
I want your bitterness your loneliness
I want all aspects of you, even the negative ones
No one could see it coming
No one expected it to happen
A tragic day (a tragic day)
A day of great sadness
How did that car get in your way?
How did that car cause your accident?
I got you
I finally have you
At last I got you
Finally, I was able to get you
She'll never see your face forever bound in my embrace
She will never see you again, as I will have you forever
She'll never send you thrills if I can't have you no one will
If I cannot have you, neither will anyone else
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, GUUS EIKENS, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
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