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.
Inner Sanctum
Delerium Lyrics
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Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake
So swim into essential, you've swam a thousand voids
Why is eternity forever? Why is eternity forever?
Skin screams bear me again, inner sanctum?
We watch from dry land
So swim into essential, you've swam a thousand voids
Why is eternity forever? the horizon deceives
Some say 'their ships above sea' sailing on winds of belief
Why waves destroy our theories bear me again
Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake to worship water
Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake, infinity waving
Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake, infinity waving
The lyrics of Delerium's Inner Sanctum speak of a search for meaning, eternity, and the power of nature. The repeated question of "why is eternity forever?" suggests a search for understanding of the infinite, while the opening lines raise the image of coldness and disorientation upon waking. The lines "skin screams bear me again, inner sanctum" suggest a deep, internal longing for something that may be found within oneself, perhaps through finding peace amid chaos.
The song's reference to "essential" and "a thousand voids" could be interpreted as a journey towards finding one's true self or identity. The line "we watch from dry land while waves destroy our theories" may suggest the frailty of human knowledge in the face of natural forces, and the need for humility when searching for deeper insights.
The song's title and theme evoke concepts of inner peace, meditation and spirituality. The reference to infinity, eternity and the vastness of the ocean presents the challenge of reconciling human identity with the enormity of the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Infinity, infinity?
Questioning the infinite nature of existence.
Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake
Describing the state of being and surroundings upon waking up.
So swim into essential, you've swam a thousand voids
Encouraging the listener to dive into the depths of consciousness and experience the vastness of the universe.
Why is eternity forever? Why is eternity forever?
Questioning the concept of infinity and its infinite nature.
Skin screams bear me again, inner sanctum?
Expressing a desire for a return to a safe and sacred place of inner solace.
We watch from dry land
Observing life and the universe from a distance.
While waves destroy our theories
The unpredictability of life disproves our preconceived notions.
the horizon deceives
Our perception of life and the universe is limited and often incorrect.
Some say 'their ships above sea' sailing on winds of belief
Beliefs and faith can provide a sense of direction and purpose in an uncharted universe.
Why waves destroy our theories bear me again
Despite the destruction of our beliefs, we seek refuge in previously-held beliefs and experiences.
Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake to worship water
The reverence and awe-inspiring majesty of water and nature.
Sky cold, skin blue, when I wake, infinity waving
Reflecting on the boundlessness of the universe while being surrounded by the stark beauty of nature.
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