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.
Self-Saboteur
Delerium Lyrics
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Throwing knives in your pain
And even though you're lying down now
You're fighting in a war zone
Between the world and your brain
You hide your pride
Why can't you see
You are your own worst enemy
You are what you despise
Blame is only a compromise
Anger is your bow and arrow
It's better than a shield for your sorrow
But nothing's hurting inside
You hide your pride
Why can't you see
Can't you see, can't you see
You are your own worst enemy
All the good things you have
Always end up with someone else
And you blame that they are stealing
All the big plans you made
Will explode and you'll suffocate
From the anger you are feeling
You hide your pride
Why can't you see
Can't you see, can't you see
You are your own worst enemy
You hide your pride
Why can't you see
Can't you see, can't you see
You are your own worst enemy
You hide your pride
You are your own worst enemy
You hide your pride
You are your own worst enemy
The song "Self-Saboteur" by Delerium explores the idea of someone being their own worst enemy. The first verse sets the scene of a painful battle between the world and the mind. The use of "throwing knives in your pain" highlights the self-destructive behavior that is causing internal conflict. The second verse goes even further into this idea, claiming that "you are what you despise" and that "blame is only a compromise." The individual is caught in a cycle of anger and blame, using it as a shield for their sorrow. However, despite these actions, nothing is actually hurting inside.
The chorus emphasizes the point that the individual is their own worst enemy. They hide their pride, which prevents them from seeing the truth about themselves. The bridge suggests that the individual is unable to hold onto the good things they have and blame others for taking them away. The lyrics also allude to the individual's tendency to make big plans and then explode when things don't go their way.
Overall, "Self-Saboteur" is a powerful song that speaks to the human experience of self-destructive behavior. The lyrics touch on themes of pain, anger, blame, and pride, highlighting the internal conflict that results from these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
No one wins at this game
This is a losing battle that no one can come out victorious from
Throwing knives in your pain
You are causing yourself more pain by self-destructive actions
And even though you're lying down now
You may be giving up but the battle rages on
You're fighting in a war zone
Your mind is a battlefield
Between the world and your brain
A struggle between external and internal factors
You hide your pride
You are concealing your true self and vulnerabilities
Why can't you see
You are not acknowledging the truth of your situation
Can't you see, can't you see
Repetition emphasizing a plea for self-reflection
You are your own worst enemy
Most of your problems are self-inflicted
You are what you despise
Your self-destructive actions are becoming what you hate
Blame is only a compromise
Blaming others is just a way to justify your own actions
Anger is your bow and arrow
You are using anger as a weapon to hurt yourself and others
It's better than a shield for your sorrow
Anger is a way to mask or deflect from feeling sorrow
But nothing's hurting inside
Despite your self-inflicted pain, you are still suppressing your true emotions
All the good things you have
Your achievements and possessions
Always end up with someone else
You cannot appreciate or keep what you have because of your self-sabotage
And you blame that they are stealing
Instead of taking responsibility, you shift blame to others
All the big plans you made
Your goals and aspirations
Will explode and you'll suffocate
Your self-destructive behavior will prevent you from achieving your goals
From the anger you are feeling
Your anger is a barrier to your own success
You hide your pride
You continue to conceal your true self and vulnerabilities
Why can't you see
You are still not acknowledging the truth of your situation
Can't you see, can't you see
Repetition emphasizing a plea for self-reflection
You are your own worst enemy
You are the main source of your own problems
You hide your pride
Again, concealing your true self and vulnerabilities
You are your own worst enemy
You are still the main source of your own problems
You hide your pride
Once more, concealing your true self and vulnerabilities
You are your own worst enemy
An overall message emphasizing that self-sabotage is the major cause of one's own problems
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KRISTY THRISK, NOWELL RHYS FULBER, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chocodash
Even with Delerium's new poppy sound, Kristy Thirsk always brings back the feel of Delerium to me. I love her for that so much.
@alant3690
Kristy Thirsk makes this song. So heartfelt and personal. It's too bad she didn't have a better manager.
@Clessandra
Kristy's best track. First time in 6 albums her voice caught my attention. Love Delerium. Wish so much that they would do a DVD or something where we could see them live. A KCRW session would be great, but I'm guessing it would be tough to get ALL THE GREST WOMEN SINGERS TOGETHER. Oh well.
@THEWARRIORSANGEL
superb
@ukhio
3:02 WoooW I am very impressed This is better than cocaine!!! my fave track since now
@jbw9999
Why wasn't this a single? It's a lot better than the singles they released off this album.
@ekklektikssounds2063
Her voice reminds me Madonna's voice, I don't know why, it seems to be "similar", well I like it ;)
@marcos-ll2yr
True Is very similar , It reminds me of the era of Ray of light
@LesleyHoenig
@@marcos-ll2yr I don't think she sounds anything like Madonna. There is no way I would confuse the two.
@marcos-ll2yr
@@LesleyHoenig i think is similar , ir reminds of the era of Ray of Light a lot