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)
Intro
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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The lyrics of Flowing Tears's song "Intro" carry a surrealistic and mystical tone that portrays a fantastical world. The singer of the lyrics appears to be entering a mythical palace or castle, where he is greeted with overwhelming and otherworldly visuals. The song mentions the Amethyst Palace, which is a metaphorical representation of a place that is enigmatic and full of secrets. The lyrics depict the entrance into the palace, where the first sight the singer encounters is the double-headed Lar, a symbol of royalty and power. The Lar acts as the first aide to the singer's father, indicating that the singer is a prince or a significant figure himself.
Further into the palace, in the Hall of Rituals, the singer comes across a bizarre gathering of individuals. The individuals described are the Father's Counsellors, who are part of the Circle of the Initiated. This depiction of the father's councillors seems to indicate that the singer is being initiated into some higher level of power or knowledge. The song's lyrical content is that of a dreamlike, surreal journey through a mystical palace, where the singer is being inducted into a higher plane of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I entered the Amethyst Palace and the first thing I saw was the double-headed Lar, the first aide of my father.
As I stepped into the grand Amethyst Palace, my eyes were immediately drawn to the peculiar double-headed Lar who served as my father's trusted right-hand man.
In the Hall of Rituals there was gathered a crowd of the strangest creatures one can imagine.
As I made my way into the Hall of Rituals, I was met with a gathering of some of the most bizarre and peculiar beings that my imagination could conjure.
All of them were my Father's Counsellors, who made up the Circle of the Initiated.
However, upon closer inspection, I realized that all of these strange creatures were actually my father's trusted counsellors - the Circle of the Initiated - who were gathered here for some kind of important ceremony or meeting.
Contributed by Nicholas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.