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 â Keyboards
* Diana Leah - Vocals
* Ronald Landa - Guitars and Backing Vocals
* Ludovico Cioffi â 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
Sleepwalker
Delain Lyrics
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Fear no dark for it's warm and safe
And looks familiar as it comes approaching
Come with me and I will take you
A world beyond the sleep, beyond what's real
And safety hidden sphere
Away from all daily reality
The truth lies out there
As the innocent lay their heads down
As the night chants it's luring call
Cross the borders of sense and foresight
Come with me and I will take you
Don't have to be afraid
A tear is only water
A sigh is only air
Whenever you feel haunted
The truth lies out there
The truth lies out there
A world beyond the sleep, beyond what's real
And safety hidden sphere
Away from all daily reality
The truth lies out there
The truth lies out there
Delain's song Sleepwalkers Dream is an eerie and dream-like anthem that entrances the listener with its haunting melodies and lyrics. The song speaks of the allure of the night and the unknown world that lurks beyond our dreams. The first verse sets the scene with the words "Close your eyes for the night is falling, Fear no dark for it's warm and safe," which hints at the idea that darkness can be comforting and inviting. The imagery of the night being "familiar" as it comes "approaching" implies that the night has something to offer that we are all drawn to.
The chorus then transports us to the world beyond sleep, beyond what's real, and into a "safety hidden sphere." The idea of leaving behind the "daily reality" is a tempting notion for anyone who has ever felt weighed down by the pressures of life. The repetition of the phrase "the truth lies out there" emphasizes the idea that there is something beyond our everyday existence that we are missing out on.
The second verse speaks to the idea of innocence and the luring call of the night. The night is personified as having its own voice that chants hypnotically, and the listener is once again invited to cross the borders of sense and foresight. The bridge is the most hopeful part of the song, as it reassures the listener that the haunting feelings they might feel are just temporary, and that "a tear is only water, a sigh is only air." Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with the idea that there is something beyond our understanding that we can only find by stepping out of our daily lives and into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes for the night is falling
It's time to go to sleep.
Fear no dark for it's warm and safe
There's no need to be afraid of the dark because it's cozy and secure.
And looks familiar as it comes approaching
The darkness seems familiar and comforting as it approaches.
Come with me and I will take you
Join me on a journey to another world.
A world beyond the sleep, beyond what's real
We'll explore a world beyond our dreams and reality.
And safety hidden sphere
We'll find safety in this hidden world.
Away from all daily reality
We'll escape from our daily lives.
The truth lies out there
The reality we seek lies in this other world.
As the innocent lay their heads down
As people go to sleep at night,
As the night chants it's luring call
As the night beckons us with its hypnotic voice,
Cross the borders of sense and foresight
We'll push beyond our logical and rational boundaries.
Come with me and I will take you
I'll guide you to this other world.
Don't have to be afraid
There's nothing to fear in this other world.
A tear is only water
Crying is just a physical reaction and nothing to be ashamed of.
A sigh is only air
Sighing is just a reflex and doesn't mean anything.
Whenever you feel haunted
When you feel oppressed or tormented,
The truth lies out there
The other world holds the answers you seek.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID M MARTIJN WESTERHOLT, JOHANNA CHARLOTTE WESSELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Slangwell
A tear is only water, a sigh is only air? I love it
@gloriaweaver4668
The most beautiful and emotionally touching part of the song
@lilywalker9443
Love love love this song enchanting đđč
@adraxethmera91
I love this song so much!!!!
@7373cbear
A tear is only water
A sigh is only air..
@ZainaArekat
I love this song, Delain rocks! For some reason, I get the feeling that the chorus was made for Sharon den Adel to sing.
@NMerriott80
One ex member of WT
@Kradfire45
You notice the guitar mirrors the riffs of Truth Beneath The Rose?
@SALTY_MEI
FULL VERSION DIANA PLEASE I LOVE YOUR VOICE SO MUCH!!! đ
@AndresAcheron
I really love this song and the whole album!