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 DuchΓͺne 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 DuchΓͺne'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, BjΓΆrn 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)
* BjΓΆrn Lorson - Guitar (1994-2004) RIP
* Manfred Bersin - Vocals (1994-1996); Guitar (1996-c. 1999)
* Cristian Zimmer - Drums (1994-1997) RIP
* Stefanie DuchΓͺne - Vocals (1998-2004)
* Eric Hilt - Drums (1998-2000)
* Mike Voltz - Keyboard (2000)
* FrΓ©dΓ©ric Lesny - Bass (1996-2007)
For Tonight
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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For a while the lifeboats have passed
For a while children corroded
And all we see is Utopian grasp
For tonight I feel not sorry
For tonight a cigarette for god
For tonight don't dare to call me
I'm out for a walk.
For a life, for god and the nation
For a life forget how to love
For a life walking courageous
And all we fear is the heaven above
And for now I drink to the faithless
To the weak, the crippled, the tall
And for now, tomorrow and anon
Don't you now I don't care at all?
The song "For Tonight" by Flowing Tears reflects on the dystopian world where the beauty of life has withered away, and all that remains are corroded children, lifeboats passing by, and a desperate grasp at utopia. The singer of the song is someone who has lost faith in God, society, and the nation as a whole. He takes solace in smoking cigarettes and going out for walks, as he tries to separate himself from the bleakness of the world around him. The lyrics also reflect on the human condition, where people forget how to love and become driven by fear. The singer raises a toast to the faithless and the weak, indicating his disenchanted view of humanity.
The lyrics to "For Tonight" are a poignant commentary on the human condition and how it can lead to a dystopian society. The lines "For a life, for god and the nation/For a life forget how to love" indicate the singer's despair at the state of the world, where people are more concerned with their country and God than with love and compassion for their fellow humans. The chorus "For tonight I feel not sorry/For tonight a cigarette for god/For tonight don't dare to call me/Cause I'm not here. I'm out for a walk" reveals the singer's desire to escape the world and its problems, even for just one night. The final lines of the song "Don't you now I don't care at all?" speak to the singer's hopelessness and indifference towards society and its problems.
Line by Line Meaning
For a while sunlight has faded
The light in our lives has been fading for a while
For a while the lifeboats have passed
We have missed the opportunities that could have saved us
For a while children corroded
Children have been affected by the decay of society
And all we see is Utopian grasp
Despite the decay, we still hold onto the ideal of a perfect society
For tonight I feel not sorry
I am not regretful for my actions tonight
For tonight a cigarette for god
I turn to smoking for comfort or guidance
For tonight don't dare to call me
Do not expect me to answer your calls tonight
Cause I'm not here. I'm out for a walk.
I am physically absent and taking a walk to clear my mind
For a life, for god and the nation
We sacrifice our lives for religious or patriotic reasons
For a life forget how to love
Love is not a priority in our lives
For a life walking courageous
We try to be brave in the face of adversity
And all we fear is the heaven above
We only fear the afterlife or the judgment of a higher power
And for now I drink to the faithless
I am drinking to forget the lack of faith or hope in our society
To the weak, the crippled, the tall
We drink to those who are suffering or disadvantaged in some way
And for now, tomorrow and anon
I do not care about the present, future, or long-term consequences of my actions
Don't you know I don't care at all?
I have completely given up and do not care about anything anymore
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Asakawa Kohshi
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Pedro
Awesome song. What a pity that Flowing tears doesn't exist anymore! π₯
R A Uherka
Thanks for posting this; a friend gave me a copy of the song long ago with no info other than the song name; for tonight I was going crazy-er trying to find out more about it. :D
Rugal Bernstein
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