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.
Silence (Above
Delerium Lyrics
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Witness me
I am outside
Give me peace
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
Passion choke the flower
Till she cries no more
Possessing all the beauty
Hungry still for more
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
I can't help this longing
Comfort me
I can't hold it all in
If you won't let me
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave
I am sinking in this silence
In this white wave
In this silence I believe
In this white wave
I am sinking in this silence
In this white wave
In this silence I believe
I have seen you
In this white wave you are silent
You are breathing
In this white wave I am free
In this white wave
I am sinking in this silence
In this white wave
In this silence I believe
In this white wave
I have seen you in this silence
In this white wave
In this silence I believe
I have seen you
In this white wave you are silent
You are breathing
In this white wave I am free
I am free, I am free, I am free, I am free
The song “Silence” by Delerium revolves around a person’s yearning for release, peace and comfort, as they feel trapped outside of the sense of wonder in heaven that they desire. The opening verses “Give me release, witness me, I am outside, give me peace” suggest that the person is trapped in a certain state, and is seeking to be freed from it. This desire to escape is further emphasised in the following verse “I can't help this longing, comfort me, I can't hold it all in, if you won't let me”, as they confess to their need for comfort and the feeling of being unable to conceal or suppress it any longer.
The song acknowledges the beauty of heaven and expresses a desire to believe in it, however, it cautions that beauty and passion can lead to destruction, as “passion chokes the flower, till she cries no more”. This line suggests that the passion, emotion or desire that one has can overpower them, causing them to lose their voice or cry out no more.
The chorus “In this white wave, I am sinking in this silence, in this silence I believe” is repeated multiple times throughout the song, and serves to emphasise the feeling of being lost and deeply consumed by the desire for release, as the person is “sinking in this silence”. The final verse “I have seen you, In this white wave you are silent, You are breathing, In this white wave I am free” suggests that the person has found comfort, represented by the “you” that they refer to. The freedom in the white wave that they were sinking in earlier is now theirs, as they find solace and contentment in the silence.
Overall, the song "Silence" is about the longing for release, peace, and comfort. It acknowledges the power of passion and the possibility for it to render one voiceless. It emphasises that even in silence, one can find themselves sinking.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me release
I am struggling and need release from my pain and suffering.
Witness me
Take notice of my struggles and bear witness to my pain.
I am outside
I feel isolated and disconnected from those around me.
Give me peace
I long for inner peace and calmness amidst my turmoil.
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
The idea of heaven brings a sense of amazement and hope.
And I wanted to believe
I desire to have faith in something beyond myself to find solace.
That I'd get caught up
I hope to be swept away by this belief and find relief from my pain.
When the rage in me subsides
I hope that my anger and emotional turmoil will eventually fade away.
Passion choke the flower
Strong emotions can suffocate and overwhelm even something beautiful.
Till she cries no more
Until the flower can no longer bear the weight of its emotions.
Possessing all the beauty
Despite the choking passion, the flower retains its inherent beauty.
Hungry still for more
Despite the pain, the passion still has a hold and can be overwhelming.
I can't help this longing
I cannot control this deep desire I have for peace and relief from my pain.
Comfort me
Please provide support and solace for me in my time of need.
I can't hold it all in
I am struggling to keep my emotions at bay and need release.
If you won't let me
I need someone else to provide a comforting presence in order to let go.
In this white wave
Amidst this metaphorical wave of emotion and turmoil.
I am sinking in this silence
I am being consumed by my own quiet struggles and pain.
In this silence I believe
I find solace and calmness in the stillness and quietness around me.
I have seen you
I have come to realize that there may be hope and comfort in another person.
You are breathing
In finding solace in another person, I am reminded that there is still life and hope.
In this white wave I am free
By letting go of my struggles and finding comfort in the silence and in others, I feel free from my emotional turmoil.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: NOWELL RHYS FULBER, SARAH ANN MC LACHLAN, WILHELM ANTON LEEB
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Klinsk
I didn't like this remix at all when it first came out, but now years later, I absolutely LOVE it, funny how that can suddenly change.
Javier Pérez
One of the best songs I've heard in my 19 years of life
cojocaru dragos valentin
Now you're 22 ? Hope u feel the same...😁
Javier Pérez
@cojocaru dragos valentin 23 and of course :)
Brian Price
1 of the best tunes of all-time and this is a quality remix excellent take care and stay safe everyone 👍🏴🥃🍺❤️🌟👻
Ollied
Above & Beyond are so good at remixing songs
Quest4Truth
Idk what it is about these vocals but i can have it on repeat an not get sick of it
Mohsin E.
the definitive remix of sarah's masterpiece
Артем Гайлис
По-моему мнению это лучший ремикс на эту песню!
HabanerO
Поддерживаю на 1000℅!!!