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 Deleriumโs 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.
Heavens Earth
Delerium Lyrics
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But caution inspires
Your tamed indifference
Won't challenge me
Could it, could it be
Love's what you deny me?
Intoxicates thee,
So balanced on my halo
You long secretly
Could it, could it be
Love's what you deny me?
Don't deny yourself
'Cause I know what you want
You can't deny me
We'll be together
So try to run, love
But you won't get away
Could it, could it be
Love's what you deny me?
The song Heavens Earth by Delerium seems to be about a person who is aware that someone else desires them but is being cautious and indifferent about it. The first two lines, "I know you want me / But caution inspires," seem to suggest that the person is aware of the desire but is being careful not to give in to it. The next two lines, "Your tamed indifference / Won't challenge me," seems to indicate that the person's lack of enthusiasm or interest isn't enough to dissuade the singer from pursuing them.
The repeated phrase "Could it, could it be / Love's what you deny me?" implies that the singer believes that the other person is denying their love or affection, perhaps due to fear or reluctance. The lines "This spoiled seduction / Intoxicates thee, / So balanced on my halo / You long secretly" seem to suggest that the other person is both attracted to the singer but also struggling with their own inner turmoil and difficulties.
The final lines of the song, "Don't deny yourself / 'Cause I know what you want / You can't deny me / We'll be together / So try to run, love / But you won't get away," seem to indicate that the singer is determined to be with the other person and will not let them deny their affection any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you want me
The singer is aware of the listener's desire for them.
But caution inspires
The listener is hesitant or cautious even though they desire the singer.
Your tamed indifference
The listener is trying to appear detached or indifferent about their desire for the singer.
Won't challenge me
The artist is not daunted by the listener's indifference.
Could it, could it be
Love's what you deny me?
The artist is questioning whether the listener's hesitation is due to a denial of love.
This spoiled seduction
Intoxicates thee,
The listener is being charmed or seduced by the singer, but their selfishness harms the other person's emotional well-being.
So balanced on my halo
You long secretly
The listener admires the singer and is attracted to their good qualities, but keeps their feelings private.
Don't deny yourself
'Cause I know what you want
The artist is encouraging the listener to embrace their feelings instead of denying them and pretending not to care.
You can't deny me
We'll be together
The artist believes that the listener will eventually be with them and their love will be reciprocated.
So try to run, love
But you won't get away
The artist challenges the listener to try and resist their love, but believes they will not be able to do so.
Could it, could it be
Love's what you deny me?
The singer repeats their question about whether the listener is denying their love.
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Written by: KRISTY THIRSK, RHYS FULBER, WILHELM LEEB
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@circearian5563
One of the songs I love the most from Delerium, Kristy's voice is heavenly, there are not enough words to describe the beauty of this song...
@jallenrix
I've looked and looked and looked for this original long version of the song - always the best, the the gradual beginning, the bridge, the long instrumental end - a true masterpiece! Thank you thank you thank you....
@VanessaTomada
This is by far one of my favourites by Delerium <3
@artfoundry
+Vanessa Hughes Mine too! Karma was my first Delerium album, and I still think it's one of the best. Anytime I recommend Delerium to someone, I recommend this album. Of course, they need the 2 disc version to hear this...
@VanessaTomada
+Dave Markowitz Oh yes, me too. And it was my first as well!
@VanessaTomada
I totally agree! I'm not such a fan of most electronic music, but Delerium, especially Karma, is breathtaking and touches me so deeply
@artfoundry
Vanessa Hughes If you like Delerium, have you checked out any of the other projects by Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber? Rhys' Conjure One is awesome! Synesthesia is also really good. Each of them have released a handful of albums. And then there are other similar groups like Enigma, Balligomingo, and Sleepthief. All great stuff, though Delerium and Conjure One are my favorites.
@VanessaTomada
Dave Markowitz Thank you for the recommendations! I will certainly check them out :D
@dougschrecengostii3656
I love, love, love Delerium, but THIS track is wickedly brilliant!
@marcinwicinski7137
Immeasurable how much love is in this song. Masterpiece!