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.
Truly featuring Nerina Pallot
Delerium Lyrics
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Any witness to the world will tell
If there is sorrow, then there is beauty and trust
A secret pearl inside the heart of us
So truly, if there's light then I want to see it
Now that I know what I am looking for
Truly, if there;s joy then I want to feel it
'Cause I can't cry anymore
And there is magic now, under blood red trees,
All the sky will scream a mystery
And if we're strangers here, from the day we are born
Why be afraid of freedom if it is yours?
So truly, if there's light then I want to see it
Now that I know what I am looking for
Truly, if there;s joy then I want to feel it
Here in this world is where I want to be
'Cause I can't cry anymore
All the world is calling, calling out my name
All the world is saying it won't be the same
All the sky is showing how it;s gonna be
But I'm scared and I'm tired of being like me...
So truly, if there's light then I want to see it
Now that I know what I am looking for
Truly, if there;s joy then I want to feel it
Here in this world is where I want to be
'Cause I can't cry anymore
The lyrics to Delerium's "Truly," featuring Nerina Pallot, convey a powerful message about the duality of life. The first verse acknowledges that both good and bad things exist in the world, that beauty and sorrow are intertwined, and that hidden inside us is a "secret pearl" that is often revealed through experiencing both. In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire to see and feel the light and joy in the world and to live in it fully, free from the torment of tears.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a mystical quality, mentioning "magic" and "the sky" screaming a mystery. The message here is that there is something greater at work in the universe, and although we may feel like strangers in this world, we should not be afraid of the freedom that is ours. The final verse speaks to a universal desire to be something different or do something more, but acknowledging that it's terrifying to make a change. The singer's still committed to truly living, pursuing light and joy no matter the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I know good things, I know bad as well
I have experienced both positive and negative aspects of life
Any witness to the world will tell
Anyone who observes the world will agree
If there is sorrow, then there is beauty and trust
In difficult times, there is still something to appreciate and believe in
A secret pearl inside the heart of us
A precious and hidden part of ourselves
So truly, if there's light then I want to see it
I genuinely desire to experience positivity and brightness
Now that I know what I am looking for
Having identified my desires
Truly, if there's joy then I want to feel it
I truly seek happiness and pleasure
Here in this world is where I want to be
I desire to live in this world
'Cause I can't cry anymore
Because I am emotionally exhausted
And there is magic now, under blood red trees,
The world has become mystical under dark and eerie trees
All the sky will scream a mystery
The sky is filled with unanswered questions
And if we're strangers here, from the day we are born
We enter this world as outsiders
Why be afraid of freedom if it is yours?
There is no reason to fear having control over your life
All the world is calling, calling out my name
The world is beckoning me
All the world is saying it won't be the same
The world is urging change
All the sky is showing how it's gonna be
The future is visible in the sky
But I'm scared and I'm tired of being like me...
Despite everything, I am fearful and fatigued of being myself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: CARMEN T. RIZZO JNR, JAMIE MUHOBERAC, WILHELM ANTON LEEB, NERINA NATASHA GEORGINA PALLOT
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