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)
Jade
Flowing Tears Lyrics
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a teardrop carved in smile
jade behold the sun I made
a deep embracing pride
help me carry the raindrops
break me, hurry to rape on
drown me, buried in raindrops
jade in flames of haunting grey
as like a lonely mourn
jade come bleed inside of me
as long as I'm not torn
help me carry the raindrops
break me, hurry to rape on
hold on, drag me away god
drowned me, buried in raindrops
The lyrics to Flowing Tears's song Jade evoke complex emotions of deep sadness and desperation, as well as a strong sense of pride and fierce determination. The imagery of "jade" - a precious, semi-precious mineral often associated with luck and prosperity, but also fragility and vulnerability - serves as a metaphor for the singer's own personal struggles and emotional turmoil.
In the first verse, the "milky green parade" of jade - a reference to the stone's natural coloration - is carved with a teardrop; a seemingly paradoxical combination of beauty and sorrow. However, the singer finds pride in "beholding the sun" they have made, suggesting that despite their heartache, they are capable of creating beauty and light in their own way.
The second verse is more conflicted, with the jade now described as being "in flames of haunting grey" and evoking a sense of loneliness and mourning. Yet, the singer still invites it to "bleed inside" them, even as they plead for help to "carry the raindrops" and wish for oblivion in a deluge of precipitation.
Overall, the lyrics to Jade are deeply poetic and evocative, and offer a glimpse into the complex emotional landscape of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
jade in milky green parade
A reference to a piece of Jade, a type of gemstone, being displayed in a parade or show, with a milky green color.
a teardrop carved in smile
The Jade has been carved in a way that appears to show a smile with a teardrop, representing a feeling of happiness mixed with sadness.
jade behold the sun I made
Looking at the Jade, the creator takes pride in their work and feels a sense of accomplishment in creating something beautiful.
a deep embracing pride
This feeling of pride is very strong and all-encompassing, bringing comfort and security to the creator.
help me carry the raindrops
Asking for assistance in carrying a metaphorical burden that feels heavy and oppressive like rain.
break me, hurry to rape on
Willingly allowing themselves to be broken and pushed to their limits in order to move forward and overcome challenges.
hold on drag me away god
Addressing a higher power to take control and guide them away from pain and suffering.
drown me, buried in raindrops
Surrendering oneself completely to the heavy and overwhelming burden, immersing oneself in it like drowning in water or being buried underground.
jade in flames of haunting grey
The Jade now takes on a haunting and eerie appearance, with a grey color that depicts a sense of gloom and darkness.
as like a lonely mourn
It brings to mind feelings of sadness and mourning, as if the Jade is a symbol of loneliness and loss.
jade come bleed inside of me
This line represents a desire to experience the Jade's pain and sadness, as if to feel a deeper connection or empathy with the gemstone.
as long as I'm not torn
But at the same time, the creator hopes to avoid being totally consumed by the agony, wanting to stay emotionally intact and not broken apart.
Contributed by Alex N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.