There is more than one artist with this name:

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.

You & I
Delerium Lyrics

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Up from my back door, I can see a hand span of eternity
And up through the buildings, an indifferent sky
Is heavy with silence like you & I

Why do you & I make each other cry?
(When we both know)
We both know
(Yes we both know)

We love each other so

Up from my back door, the stars look so at home
Meanwhile I feel alone, whenever we fight
Baby, we both lose sight of you, you & I
(You and I)

Why do you & I make each other cry?
(You and I)
(When we both know)
We both know
(Yes we both know)
We love each other so

Oh baby, oh, you have to hear me
I don't wanna fight with you
Want to make things right for you
Because I care about you, I care about you

Why do you & I make each other cry?

(You and I)
Oh baby, why do we fight?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Delerium's song "You & I" deal with the complexities and contradictions of love. The singer is observing the world around them and reflecting on the relationship they share with their partner. The opening lines create a sense of vastness and perspective, with the singer looking out from their back door and seeing what seems like an eternity. But despite this grandeur, the sky above them is "heavy with silence" and the singer compares it to the silence that exists between them and their lover.

The chorus poses the question of why they make each other cry, despite the fact that they both know they love each other. This paradox is at the heart of the song - the intense emotions of love and the pain that often accompanies it. The singer is struggling to understand why they fight and hurt each other, even though they both want to be together.

The bridge of the song takes a more personal and direct approach, with the singer addressing their lover. They express a desire to make things right and a deep caring for their partner. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the pain and confusion that the relationship is causing the singer.

Overall, the lyrics to "You & I" are a complex exploration of the emotions and contradictions of love. The imagery of the vast sky contrasted with the intimate domestic scene reinforces the idea that love can be both grand and small, both overwhelming and familiar.

Line by Line Meaning

Up from my back door, I can see a hand span of eternity
From my vantage point, I am able to see a glimpse of eternity.

And up through the buildings, an indifferent sky
The sky through the buildings appears aloof and unresponsive.

Is heavy with silence like you and I
The weighty, oppressive silence between us mirrors that of the sky.

Why do you and I make each other cry?
What is it about us that we cause one another so much pain?

(When we both know)
(Despite the obvious)

We both know
We are both fully aware

(Yes we both know)
(Indeed, we both know)

We love each other so
We are deeply in love despite our struggles.

Up from my back door, the stars look so at home
The stars appear so comfortable and content from where I stand.

Meanwhile I feel alone, whenever we fight
During our arguments, I feel isolated and abandoned.

Baby, we both lose sight of you, you and I
During our conflicts, we both lose sight of the love that binds us together.