1) Delerium is from Va… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Delerium is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, formed in 1987, originally as another side project (Intermix being the more techno-sounding project) of the influential industrial music act, Front Line Assembly.
Delerium has traditionally been a two-person project, but the only constant member throughout its history has been Bill Leeb. After Michael Balch left both Front Line Assembly and Delerium, Bill Leeb worked with Rhys Fulber, and the two released several albums under the Delerium moniker; these years saw a gradual stylistic change from darker ambient to a more danceable sound. A collaboration with Sarah McLachlan in their Karma album, "[song artist=Delerium]Silence[/song]", won them a certain amount of popular recognition and spawned a great deal of remixes.
After the release of Karma, Rhys Fulber left to pursue other interests, and Bill Leeb teamed up with producer Chris Peterson to release Poem. 2003, however, saw the reunion of Leeb and Fulber for the release of Chimera. The collaboration continued with Delerium’s most recent album, Nuages Du Monde. Delerium's music has additionally been featured in movies such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Brokedown Palace.
After the duo worked with vocalist Leigh Nash on the single "[song artist=Delerium]Innocente[/song]", Leeb, Fulber and Nash released a self titled album under the name Fauxliage in 2007.
2) Delerium was also a grunge act from Ottumwa, Iowa, USA. Formed by John Huston of Citrus Boyin 1994, Delerium played and recorded mostly in the Eastern Iowa area. It also included Paige Clause on drums and Sam Long on guitars. Delerium broke up shortly after 1994's album Pirate Alley, John and Sam went on to form punk rock band The Smirnoffs with Mark Langgin.
3) Often confused with Dj Delerium, a hardcore producer from the United States.
Flowers Become Screens -
Delerium Lyrics
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Pain is nothing that a downpour won't erase
Rain - you can't hold on to it
A treasure you cannot frame
Rain - somehow I'm drawn to it
I feel engaged, one and the same
When heavens dressing beads off my face
The song "Flowers Become Screens" by Delerium is a haunting and introspective piece that explores complex themes of pain, catharsis, and transcendence. The lyrics are full of metaphors that invite the listener to reflect on the ways in which we experience and cope with suffering. In particular, the repeated mention of rain as a symbol of release and renewal suggests that the singer sees water as a source of cleansing and healing.
The opening line "Soaks my skin - through to the bone" establishes a visceral connection between the physical and emotional sensations of pain. The next line suggests that rain has the power to wash away this pain, as if it could cleanse the soul as well as the body. The metaphorical richness of the lyrics becomes even more apparent in the following lines. The idea that rain is something precious that cannot be contained or possessed is a reminder that both pain and healing are fleeting and elusive experiences. Yet, in the midst of this impermanence, the singer finds solace in the transience of the moment.
As the song progresses, the imagery of the rain intensifies, and the singer is drawn deeper into its embrace. The last two lines of the second verse, "When heavens dressing beads off my face / The pain is nothing that a downpour won't erase," suggest that the singer is no longer just experiencing rain as an external force but has become one with it. The idea that rain can wash away pain is a powerful one, but the song also acknowledges that it is not a permanent solution. Rain, like all things, eventually ceases, and the pain may return. Yet, for the moment, the release and connection offered by the rain are enough to sustain the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Flowers Become Screens" are a stunning example of how words can be used to capture complex emotions and sensations. By using rain as a metaphor for catharsis and rebirth, the song invites the listener to consider how we cope with pain and what it means to find healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Soaks my skin - through to the bone
The rain penetrates deeply into my body
Pain is nothing that a downpour won't erase
The cleansing power of the rain washes away any emotional or physical pain
Rain - you can't hold on to it
Rain is a fleeting, ephemeral element that cannot be captured or controlled
A treasure you cannot frame
Rain is a precious and valuable resource, but it cannot be contained or possessed
Rain - somehow I'm drawn to it
Despite its elusive nature, I am inherently attracted to the beauty and power of rain
I feel engaged, one and the same
When I am in the rain, I feel a sense of unity and connection to the world around me
When heavens dressing beads off my face
The raindrops falling on my face feel like a divine adornment or decoration
The pain is nothing that a downpour won't erase
The rain has the ability to heal and cleanse any pain or negativity within me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KRISTY THIRSK, RHYS FULBER, WILHELM LEEB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kroftek
One of the best songs ever made, and that's a nice little fact. The period from 94-97 was unbelievable, Delerium's Spheres albums, Semantic Spaces and Karma, Intermix's Future Prmitives and all of Synaesthesia's albums were pure genius, and i'm very sad that there was no similar stuff later on :(
@777pusher
This song was my first exposure to Leeb and Fulber. My life has been musically richer since. Geniuses they are!
@willembowry646
this song...……….yeah
@dimioo
I had very similar experience. But with "Flatlands". The rest came later... (all projects including FLA)
@batphink2655
5 years later yes those two lads are certainly musical genius material should be better knows but they're in Canada what do you expcet right? LOl .Brilliant song and singer Kristy Thirsk!
@bloodsling
Kristy Thirsk..a canadian so underrated and not known by more of the music biz it's damn near criminal. Great voice,gorgeous
@amalunna2802
Toda mi vida cre que era Sarah Brightman.
@TheAustinblue67
Cos she's difficult to work with
@batphink2655
@@TheAustinblue67 Same thing I've heard, word gets around in most cases! I live in Canada and the music scene here ruthless as it's small but there's NO need to be a dick about it, hence I use this channel my professional music is on my other channel. Best Wishes!
@777Id7m
Bloodsling I agree with you 100%