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.
Lock Down
Delerium Lyrics
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Who could break my rules
But when that feeling starts erupting
I'll put my heart on lock down
I'll be getting over something
That could paint my view
But I'm really bad at trusting
You could be by someone
Who could be breaking through
The part that I've held onto
Release my heart from lock down
Release my heart, it's been on lock down
Release my love and be free now
Release my heart, it's been on lock down
Release my love and be free now
Release my heart, it's been on lock down
Release my love and be free now
Now if you know how
Don't leave me, no, no
Don't leave me, no, no
Don't leave me alone
My heart's on lock down
When my heart's under protection
It gets locked up tight
And I'm afraid of a disturbance
So don't begin if it's not alive
You could be by someone
Who could be breaking through
The part that I've held onto
Release my heart from lock down
You could be breaking through
The part that I've held onto
My stars could be feeling, too
Release my heart from lock down
You could be by someone
Who could be breaking through
My heart would be healing, too
Release my love from lock down
The lyrics of Delerium feat. Angela McCluskey's song Lock Down talks about opening up to love and allowing oneself to be vulnerable. The singer is awaiting someone who could break their rules, but when feelings start erupting, they tend to put their heart on lock down to protect themselves. They acknowledge that they are bad at trusting and hope that the other person would be careful with their heart as well. But they also realize that when someone genuine comes along, they need to release their heart from the lock down and allow love to be set free.
The theme of love and vulnerability runs strong in this song, and the lyrics highlight the apprehension and fear that often come with opening oneself up to love. The singer's 'heart under protection' leads them to lock up tight, fearing any disturbance. They acknowledge that it could be hard for them to begin any relationship unless it is 'alive.' But they implore the other person not to leave them alone as their heart stays on lock down.
All in all, the song sends a message of hope and awareness of one's vulnerability. It encourages listeners to trust their instincts and not be afraid to release their hearts from lock down when they find someone they can truly trust.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be waiting for that someone
I am waiting for a person who can make me break my own rules.
Who could break my rules
I am looking for someone who can make me do things that I usually avoid doing.
But when that feeling starts erupting
When I start falling in love with someone.
I'll put my heart on lock down
I will protect my heart and keep it safe.
I'll be getting over something
I will try to forget something that has affected me deeply.
That could paint my view
Something that has changed how I look at the world.
But I'm really bad at trusting
I have trust issues.
I hope that you are careful, too
I hope the person I am falling in love with is careful and won't break my heart.
You could be by someone
The person I am in love with could be with someone else.
Who could be breaking through
Someone who can make the person I am in love with start loving them instead.
The part that I've held onto
The part of them that I want to keep for myself.
Release my heart from lock down
Let me open my heart and love you without the fear of getting hurt.
Release my heart, it's been on lock down
Let me love you freely now that I am no longer protecting my heart.
Release my love and be free now
Letting go of my fears and loving freely.
Now if you know how
If you know how to love me despite my fears.
Don't leave me, no, no
Don't leave me alone in this vulnerable state.
My heart's on lock down
I am not ready to love completely; my heart is still guarded.
When my heart's under protection
When I am protecting myself from getting hurt by guarding my heart.
It gets locked up tight
I won't let anyone in.
And I'm afraid of a disturbance
I am afraid that something might disrupt my feelings of safety and security.
So don't begin if it's not alive
Don't start anything with me if you are not genuinely interested in me.
My stars could be feeling, too
My heart is not the only thing feeling, the stars above could be feeling as well.
My heart would be healing, too
If you can love me, it will help me heal the wounds of my past.
Contributed by Olivia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.