In autumn 1998 the line-up, now completed by singer Dirk Stühmer and keyboarder Björn Meyer, released their first demo, which received great reviews in such important magazines like the japanese Burrn.
Their first place in a local band contest and their second demo, "Crimetime", which they recorded in only six days, were enough to allow the popularity of Perfact Crime to make a step upwards climb and ensure sold - out live shows. A support slot for the US metal legends Breaker and being selected to open Rock Hard magazine's "Unerhört" sampler were the next highlights in the band's career. The number of gigs increased with a slot at the Rocktown - Open - Air and as support for US hardrockers Axe. All this resulted in a contract with TTS Media Music, who, in 2002, released the "Crimes Of Passion" CD. Shortly before the release, the band were forced for legal reasons to change the band name to Eternal Reign.
The reactions in the media were very positive. The german magazine Heavy, oder was!? even gave them the highest rating, way in front of long established bands such as Sentenced, Dokken, Iron Savior and Eidolon. With such an album in their luggage, it was no surprise to see them on the billing at the Headbangers - Open - Air, the Keep - It - True and the Building - A -Force festival. Even the lendary and critical underground magazine "Snakepit", gave the band extensive coverage.
Now established as one of the best underground metal acts in Germany, the band began recording their second album, "Forbidden Path", the title track of which had just been published on the Heavy, oder was!? compilation CD "Metal Crusade". Shortly after that Eternal Reign signed the deal with Limb Music Products. The album was released worldwide in February 2005.
Finally, Eternal Reign finished their work on the new album "The Dawn Of Reckoning" with Achim Köhler and happy to release it in summer 2010 on Pure Steel Records.
Member since October 02, 2006:
Vocals - Dirk Stühmer
Guitar - Michael Sebastian
Guitar - Torsten Fünfhaus
Bass - Jörg Hassel
Keyboards - Björn Meyer
Drums - Lennart Medebach.
Fragile Dreams
Eternal Reign Lyrics
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As daylight yields the dark of night
My inner thoughts will go on that secret journey
Where time gets lost and reason fail
I'm staring at the wall till I close my eyes for sleep
Hope I'll meet her again –
The princess of my dreams
The world of ice –
The land of snow
And she shines brighter than a thousand suns
Gaze at her cold blue eyes –
Wanna kiss her icy lips
But still she's out of reach
(Chorus:)
To dream is my destiny,
The price to pay is high
The night is my only friend
And the stars up in the sky
She touched me with her eyes
Soft as an evening breeze
I wanna keep them in mind...
My own fragile dreams
Am I crazy – chasing a phantom of my mind
Is it just an imagination
I don't care – I have to walk this path alone
Ooh destination unknown
(Chorus:)
To dream is my destiny,
The price to pay is high
The night is my only friend
And the stars up in the sky
She's like a blanket on a cold winter's night
She fills my days with joy
Makes my life big and bright
She touched me with her eyes
Soft as an evening breeze
I wanna keep them in mind...
My own fragile dreams
Princess:
On a cold winter's night...
I'll be back to be your destiny
All day long
The thoughts are runnin‘ through my head
Can't wait to see her again –
Can't wait her to take me away
Till the end of my days,
I wanna keep my dreams alive...
Keep your dreams alive
Leave this world behind,
Gonna take my lonely road
Forever and ever
Til the end
The lyrics to Eternal Reign's song Fragile Dreams tells a story of a person who is lost in the world and finds solace in their dreams of a princess. The beginning of the song sets a scene where the person is staring at a sunset and in their thoughts, goes on a journey to meet the princess of their dreams. The chorus highlights how the person's dreams are their destiny and while their dreams bring them joy, they come at a high price as they can never be fulfilled. The second verse suggests that the person may be questioned about their desires and may even question themself, however, regardless of what anyone else may think, they must continue to pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
End of the day – I watch the crimson sunset
As the day ends, I observe the beautiful red sky before it fades to darkness.
My inner thoughts will go on that secret journey
My private musings will embark on an undiscovered path.
Where time gets lost and reason fail
A place where time has no significance and logic cannot explain.
I'm staring at the wall till I close my eyes for sleep
I gaze at the wall until I retire to bed for the night.
Hope I'll meet her again –
I desire to encounter her once more.
She's so far away – The world of ice – The land of snow
The woman I yearn for dwells in a far-off, wintry world.
And she shines brighter than a thousand suns
Her radiance outshines the strength of a multitude of suns.
Gaze at her cold blue eyes – Wanna kiss her icy lips
I fixate on her chilly blue eyes as I yearn to caress her frosty lips.
But still she's out of reach
However, she is unattainable to me.
(Chorus:) To dream is my destiny, The price to pay is high
Visualizing a reality beyond my current existence is my fate, but it demands a great cost.
The night is my only friend And the stars up in the sky
I find solace in the dark embrace of night and the illuminated sky.
She touched me with her eyes Soft as an evening breeze
Her eyes made contact with mine and it felt delicate like a light evening wind.
I wanna keep them in mind... My own fragile dreams
I want to cherish these mere fantasies as my very own fragile dreams.
Am I crazy – chasing a phantom of my mind Is it just an imagination
Is it insanity to chase a mere figment of my thoughts or is it all in my imagination?
I don't care – I have to walk this path alone Ooh destination unknown
Regardless, I must take this solitary journey, even if I don't know the outcome.
She's like a blanket on a cold winter's night She fills my days with joy
She is comforting like a warm winter blanket while simultaneously bringing happiness to my everyday life.
Makes my life big and bright
She makes my life feel significant and vibrant.
Princess: On a cold winter's night... I'll be back to be your destiny
In a freezing winter night, the princess will reappear to become my fate.
All day long The thoughts are runnin‘ through my head
All day, thoughts continually circulate in my mind.
Can't wait to see her again – Can't wait her to take me away
I eagerly anticipate our reunion and desire for her to whisk me away.
Till the end of my days, I wanna keep my dreams alive... Keep your dreams alive
Until the end of my lifetime, I want to hold on to these illusions... Keep your dreams alive.
Leave this world behind, Gonna take my lonely road
I will abandon this realm and follow my lonely path.
Forever and ever Til the end
I will continue on this journey for eternity.
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.