With the release of Serpentine two years later, the band would build on the work they did with Jade, adding a slightly more up tempo, less depressing sound. After the release of Serpentine, Stefanie Duchêne had to leave the band. Her pregnancy was incompatible with the high sights of the band. She is currently working on her solo career. Their current vocalist is Helen Vogt. With a sound similar to that of Serpentine, and Vogt's vocal similarities with Stefanie Duchêne's vocals, the band released their 5th studio album, Razorbliss.
On October 20, 2004, just seven months after the release of "Razorbliss", two founding members of Flowing Tears, Björn Lorson and Cristian Zimmer, died in a car accident.
Exactly 4 years after the accident, on October 20, 2008 they released their sixth studio album, titled Thy Kingdom Gone. It is a concept album containing 12 songs, along with artwork made by Seth Siro Anton, who is known for doing artwork with Moonspell, Soilwork, and Paradise Lost.
Final line-up
* Helen Vogt - Vocals (2004-2014)
* Benjamin Buss - Guitars, programming, keyboards (1994-2014)
* David Vogt - Bass guitar (2007-2014)
* Stefen Gemballa - Drums (2002-2014)
Former members
* Lena Fischer - Keyboards (1994-c. 1995)
* Björn Lorson - Guitar (1994-2004) RIP
* Manfred Bersin - Vocals (1994-1996); Guitar (1996-c. 1999)
* Cristian Zimmer - Drums (1994-1997) RIP
* Stefanie Duchêne - Vocals (1998-2004)
* Eric Hilt - Drums (1998-2000)
* Mike Voltz - Keyboard (2000)
* Frédéric Lesny - Bass (1996-2007)
09 Mine Is The Ocean
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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Dear sons of never, Neverland
Silver trees and stars will fall tonight
Vesper shines from nine to ten
Echo and the Bunnymen
Close your eyes and take a walk tonight
Mine is the ocean
Return, make them burn
Cry for emotion
Saw you out at night again
Swore to give the best you can
Hurry up the train will leave tonight
Eye for eye is what she wrote
Jesus Christ in save-up mode
Hurry up the ship will leave in time
And all the stars we count will hide their smile tonight
Return, return
Mine is the ocean
Return, make them burn
Cry for emotion
Return, return
Mine is the ocean
Return, make them burn
Cry for devotion
Welcome to see the dark behind
Wake up to see the hollow minds that we've become
Welcome to watch your life
Welcome my sole believer
You know the ship has left in time
The lyrics of Flowing Tears's song "09 Mine Is The Ocean" is an emotional and mysterious portrayal of a personal journey. The song starts with the lines "Close your sky and take a stand, Dear sons of never, Neverland" which suggests that the persona is urging for a change by closing the sky and taking a stand. The persona feels that the world is not how it should have been and that everything is falling apart as "Silver trees and stars will fall tonight". The song is full of metaphorical expressions and excerpts that tie into a larger picture.
The lines "Vesper shines from nine to ten, Echo, and the Bunnymen, Close your eyes and take a walk tonight" indicate that the persona is lost and wants to find a way back. The mention of Echo and the Bunnymen is also quite intriguing as the band was known to blend the challenging art-rock of Roxy Music with a touch of the Carry On movies. The lines "Mine is the ocean, Return, make them burn, Cry for devotion" suggest that the persona is ready for a change and will do everything to achieve its goals. The line "Saw you out at night again, Swore to give the best you can, Hurry up the train will leave tonight" portrays a sense of urgency and motivation to take action.
Towards the end of the lyrics, the persona suggests that it's time to face the reality and see the truth for what it is by stating "Welcome to see the dark behind, Wake up to see the hollow minds that we've become." The song then concludes by saying "Welcome my sole believer, You know the ship has left in time" which suggests that the persona's journey is coming to an end, and it's time to face the consequences of its actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your sky and take a stand
Prepare yourself and take a stance against whatever is threatening you.
Dear sons of never, Neverland
Those who refuse to grow up and face reality.
Silver trees and stars will fall tonight
There will be a great upheaval, a disturbance in nature.
Vesper shines from nine to ten
A star known for its beauty and light, shining for a set amount of time.
Echo and the Bunnymen
A reference to a band, possibly indicating a shift in tone or style.
Close your eyes and take a walk tonight
Take a moment to reflect on the past and present, to gain clarity and perspective.
Return, return
A call to come back, to return to a previous state or place.
Mine is the ocean
The singer's ownership of the vast and ever-changing ocean, which can be both beautiful and dangerous.
Return, make them burn
A desire for retribution against those who have caused harm, a fiery determination.
Cry for emotion
Expressing deep feelings of pain or sadness.
Saw you out at night again
Observing the actions of another person, possibly with concern or suspicion.
Swore to give the best you can
Making a promise to try one's hardest, to put in the maximum effort.
Hurry up the train will leave tonight
A sense of urgency, knowing that a significant opportunity is about to pass by.
Eye for eye is what she wrote
A reference to the saying 'an eye for an eye,' indicating a desire for revenge or justice.
Jesus Christ in save-up mode
A potentially sarcastic reference to Jesus as a savior who is only focused on saving or accumulating something.
Hurry up the ship will leave in time
Another urgent message, emphasizing the importance of acting quickly before it's too late.
And all the stars we count will hide their smile tonight
A metaphorical reference to dark, sad times when even the things we consider stable and constant can shift and change.
Cry for devotion
Expressing a deep yearning or longing for something, possibly love or commitment.
Welcome to see the dark behind
Inviting someone to take a closer look, to see the truth and all of its complexities.
Wake up to see the hollow minds that we've become
A reflection on the dangerous state of our collective consciousness, lacking in true depth and meaning.
Welcome to watch your life
Urging someone to be mindful and present, to take active control of their life instead of passively letting it slip by.
Welcome my sole believer
Addressing a person who is dedicated and committed, who believes in the message being conveyed.
You know the ship has left in time
Accepting that something has changed or ended, but reassuring the listener that it was done at the right moment.
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